Double Y Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I have worked on several flower projects over the last year or two that I thought I would share. The Calla Lillies were made as a memorial for my Great Grandmother. The tulips are all hand hammered from 10 guage plate as is the "vase." The sunflowers stand about 5 foot tall and again are made from 10 guage plate. Your comments and thoughts would be appreciated. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 thanks for sharing the work - i love the sunflowers and also the memorial flowers - like how youve fitted them together like a jigsaw at the bottom. what is the finish on the sunflowers ? are they untreated or is that a orange colored coating its hard to see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Very Nice work. I'm kind of curious as to why you chose 10 gauge? Was it strictly because the pieces were going to be out side or where there other reasons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 WOW! 10ga. Double WOW! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgott Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Nice. I especially like the Calas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 John those are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Y Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thanks guys. I use a lot of 10 guage when making ranch and business signs so I have a lot of drops left around. I have been trying to turn the drops into $$$! With no power hammer...it buts the elbow to work, but the customers like them. My Scotch/Dutch heritage makes it hard for me to throw anything away! I rusted the sunflowers with muratic acid and bleach. It gets the rust started nicely and then over time it turns into a deep red rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Nicely done! I really like the way you did the base on your great grandmother's memrial piece and I love the sunflowers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 VERY nice work! Muratic acid and bleach huh, I've used muratic and vinegar fro a deeper red. Do you put the bleach on and leave it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Y Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I use a pump sprayer that is usually used for spraying weeds and bugs for the muratic acid. I spray the piece completely and let it soak for a half hour or so. Then I spray the piece with bleach. NOTE>>>>> do all this outside and stay up wind. You DO NOT want to breath the fumes. Again let the bleach soak for a while then lightly spray with water. You may have to spray it water a couple times. It gives a nice finish and can be clear coated if desired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Interesting, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarc Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Nicely done, I especially like your grandmothers memorial piece. Good work :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Love your work john, good effort. Your right it helps the old bank account if you can make up some arty nic nacs from the scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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