J W Bennett Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I read about this in the summer issue Vol 17 #3 of the hammer's Blow and thought they would make nice Christmas gifts. Finished this one this evening. I have 3 more done except the finger ring. I hope to finish them tomorrow evening. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 those sure look like great presents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McCarthy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 One of the nicest iv'e seen John. What are the leaves cut from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 nice looking holly leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 jrhd, The leaves are cut from 14 gauge steel and shaped in the swage block, The candle cups are made from 3/4" black pipe necked down to a 1/4" x 1/2" long stem to rivet the leaves together. The finger ring is made from 1/8" x 1/2" flat stock and riveted to the leaves with a brass rivet (piece of brazing rod piened over on both ends). John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 John - you did a very nice job on that. - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadetoz Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Very pretty...great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Wonderful work ... is it the light or does the finish have a natural copper glow to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Creek Blacksmith Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Really beutiful candle holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 Tim, After all the hot work is done wire brush the holly leaves shiny then use a propane torch to bring the colors out of the metal. There's a lot of different colors. This view may show it better John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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