Bob JS Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Made my first leaves today. I used the 'cut the bar at an angle, then fuller down the stem' technique. I applied the wax when the metal was hot this time. It went compeltely black and looked like it had been painted, so I rubbed it over with some sand paper to bring out some of the detail, then another coat of wax while still warm. I think I probably went a bit over the top with the texturing, but as my first attempt at leaves I am really pleased with it them. Edited June 2, 2009 by Bob JS typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Looks real good.The texture is just fine! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Looks good. Incising the veins and texturing might be more than it needs but maybe not. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Now that is a fine looking door pull. I guess you only got one door though or are you still working on the rest of the hardware?:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Looks great as is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I think it looks great! I'd put it on my door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob JS Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Now that is a fine looking door pull. I guess you only got one door though or are you still working on the rest of the hardware?:cool: The only place I can think to put this one is on the outside of the back garden gate, If they wern't my first leaves I would risk it but people will steal anything for scrap round here. It is only temporarily hung on the brickwork to give a different background in the photo, but I might do a version of the Hop Hook for this wall. Cheers, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Good form, sir! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave English Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I like it. Looks hand made which is what folks should want to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Looks fine to me Bob, well done:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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