John B Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Just a few pics from this weekends course on figurines, all managed to finish the main bodies, and a couple made the face for their piece The tutor, Eddie Payne demonstrated these at CanIron a few years back Some wanted to put a face in so that was demo'ed but time ran out and although some were finished, they were not fitted and will have to be added later. Some didn't want a face in, so they will just be finished in their own workshop I think they enjoyed it. For anyone interested in this type of thing, we are planning another weekend course on October 9th and 10th 2010 showing how to make three dimensional heads, this course will give enough information to allow participants to make hollow items like the cherubs seen in traditional ironwork gracing many cathedrals or on large iron gates and overthrows, or even pieces like the ploughing scene shown which is made using these techniques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 That is some really nice work you got going there. That team and plow is impressive. It looks like most any metal could be used, copper, brass, bronze, to make these. Thanks for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Great Works - The face in Pic #5 looks angry - faces add alot though - JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Realy Great work!!! For those of us across the pond, would you be willing to do a tutorial or post pics of the body cutout before manipulation? So many cool posibilities here... Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the comments, These aren't as difficult to make as you would think, its just a matter of cutting out a pattern and then manipulating the metal into the shapes you want, using suitable tooling you have made ( Whoops, sounds a bit like what blackmithing is all about ! ) Material was 1/8" (3mm) plate, Thin edges of cutout piece before starting to form shapes, and do a little at a time. I will try to post pics to help The pics posted should have a title on them to give you an idea of the progression and sequence used to produce the finished item. Edited November 30, 2009 by John B Added pic id guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Got you started now to continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 OK so far? So on we go, a little at a time, and learn as you go. When you get to the adjusting the stance bit, decide what you want to make, and pose it accordingly, (holding a celtic cross, crozier, shepherds crook, Bible, scythe, hammer and tongs, wheelbarrow, just a few suggestions) Its an exercise in imagination, the one illustrated will end up as an archer. And that should help you through the process, finish how you wish, Hope this helps, and Thanks to Eddie Payne (and Frank Day for showing Eddie and others allowing us to pass on these skills for future generations.) We have our 2010 course dates and some of the courses and IForge days on line at Blacksmiths Guild Home under courses and also special events for NBCC shows see also National Blacksmiths Competition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks to all of you for the tutorial! Great pictures! Not often one asks for and gets such a wonderful tutorial. I think even the most novice of smiths could learn to make something from this. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 OUTSTANDING!!! TUTORIAL Thank you! I think this has inspired me to get back on the forge... after a month away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 These are a couple of pictures of the leafing hammers used to form the cowl and body, and hot set used to texture the skirt and body areas These items were made on a previous toolmaking course that we held, the handles on some were just made from some ash tree branches we took from a tree at the rear of the forge others are bought in hickory shafts, they all work well. The materials used were a piece of drive shaft from Mini, an old 1 pound ball pein hammer reworked, and a Kango road drill bit (Jackhammer?) None were hardened and tempered, they were polished on the working faces on the leafing and ball ended hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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