andgott Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Something I just finished this week- It is designed to hold the spherical-shaped candles. The 'bowl' is about 15" in diameter, 1/8" plate. It was polished, then finished with Encaustic. The base is 1/4" x 1/2" steel, riveted together & left natural, finished with encaustic. It's a pretty hefty piece- That bowl weighs a bit, and was a lot of fun to forge All the facets in the bowl reflect the candle light in an interesting way- I've got to get some 'action' shots of it. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 That is darned nice Andrew. Yes please action shots would be excellent. What is "encaustic?" Frosty the Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgott Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks, Frosty. Encaustic is a wax-based 'paint' used by artists. I use it in my artwork from time to time, and have experimented with it as a finish for iron, and REALLY like the results. It seems to be more durable than straight wax, and has a beautiful finish that retains a fair amount of gloss without looking too artificial. It dries much harder than wax alone, and has a significantly higher heat tolerance. I make my own encaustic, it is usually a mix of wax and Damar resin, which is melted then 'cooked' with the wax. Pour it in to cakes, an you're ready to go! -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks, Frosty. Encaustic is a wax-based 'paint' used by artists. I use it in my artwork from time to time, and have experimented with it as a finish for iron, and REALLY like the results. It seems to be more durable than straight wax, and has a beautiful finish that retains a fair amount of gloss without looking too artificial. It dries much harder than wax alone, and has a significantly higher heat tolerance. I make my own encaustic, it is usually a mix of wax and Damar resin, which is melted then 'cooked' with the wax. Pour it in to cakes, an you're ready to go! -Andrew Thanks Andrew, I'm always interested in new finishes, even if they're actually old timey. Frosty the Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double_edge2 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 i like it...love heavy textured, decorative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquamanlr Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Andrew Outstanding candle holder. Where would a person get some Damar. I am just starting to learn Blacksmithing, and still need to get some finnishes. LeeRoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgott Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks. Leeroy- Damar is available from art supply stores- bigger ones, for the most part, or online. It is a natural tree resin. The stuff I use comes to me in big crystals, that I have to break up before melting... They even have insects in them sometimes, like amber -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquamanlr Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thank You I will make a note of it and try to gets some and give it a try. LeeRoy aquamanlr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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