Gayle Brooks Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Thanks Chrispy! This was dads Christmas gift. It started out as a bowl that I squished out of pipe. Then I added the handles. Dad, doing what he does best, told me what would look nice on it and eventually a lid was discussed. Little did he know he was helping me design this for him. On the last day he was standing around and I asked if he would make a detail for me. I needed it for a "client" for one of the small gigs I got. So he did, which ended up being the handle for the lid. He was surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 wow rory that s definately my favourite yet!! LOVE the whole look of the pot - looks very useable too - so lovely to look at - the handle are great all three of them - the side handles are incredible they look exactly like the way they were made, if you get what i mean - which makes them visually very easy to look at look almost like made from clay - reckon you found yourself yet another niche man! i really really like that bowl. something that is beautiful/decorative - unique and usable - top marks from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 thank you, Beth! Here is a video of my squishin the pipe to make the bowl. I cut out the bottom and pressed in it while I squished it. turn down your speakers...its loud! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M630dGvKMls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I think Im going to stop making bowls for a while! Have a little inventory of em now lol This last one was made from drop pieces and is a bit rough compared to the rest. Here is the last one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 thats great too - i swear you make it look like clay - lots of lovely textures and marks - but unlike clay you cant break them - all my best pots are iron! the vid is cool - does that bottom piece just stay in now??? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I don't know if I would stop now.... Seems like your on a roll!!! And the bowls are getting really good!!!! Sometimes when work become less precious, the creative force can really thrive and the best of ideas come alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sometimes when work become less precious, the creative force can really thrive and the best of ideas come alive. That is some news/advice that we should all keep in mind.I get some of my best ideas during "play time". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Nice work! You are really a gifted artist. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 I have done three and 2 of the three the bottoms set in well. I have some ideas to do something similar to like a dove and tail technique that is used in wood. I really had welding and grinding! So I was waiting for a heat and was looking at the drop pieces from the punch we have. Decided in between heats I would weld these up and forge em flat, sink it and use a brass brush. I said no more...but this really didnt take long! Thanks all for your feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 See!!! The good stuff comes when you don't care! Keep it up!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 That is a very nice looking bowl. Now you really need to get a gallery to represent your stuff. You da man! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Fabulous stuff! Even a couple of pieces that didn't appeal to me as much kept me looking. That's special. You have a good "eye". Not every body does. I agree with the comments on pricing. I would say $150 - $400 for work of that quality. If you underprice people wont appreciate your work. If it's expensive they will value it more and spend some time really looking at it. Your stuff is better than these piecesceramic bowlceramic bowlceramic bowl And while there is an army of potters out there making creative ceramic bowls, there aren't many people making them in steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Thanks! I did contact some online gallerys and they said my body of work not would fit well with what they have. None the less, work is going to pick up on Monday and wont have so much time to keep pluckin away on these little ideas. The latest was a cigar bowl. Think I got the kinks worked out to actually make these easily. As always thanks again for the encouraging replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 You just haven't found the right gallery yet. You may want to reach out farther into regions like the San Francisco Bay Area (SF, Marin, Sausalito, Tiburon, San Jose/Santa Clara, Saratoga) , Napa California, Los Angeles region (Beverly Hills, Hollywood),and other regions that are a little more affluent. Artist communities such as Park City Utah, Springdale Utah, Coyote Gulch art village outside of St Georg Utah, or even Las Vegas may be a good place to check into also. The 18b Arts District in Las Vegas is really starting to get some legs, and there are a number of galleries across the whole valley, and on the Strip. Lots more than just casinos here. The arts in general are really starting to take a more prominent role in the community. Course being on this side I have recommended western regions, but eastern areas like New York, Chicago, Boston,or Miami that are known for arts, and style may be worth a look. I am a member of the Vegas Artists Guild, and as a member I am constantly getting information for galleries, and such that are looking for pieces. Some are across the country, not just in Nevada. We have 2 big art festivals in the area. The Water Street Art Festival in Henderson on Mother's day weekend, and the Art in the Park in Boulder City. Both of these draw people in from other states and have thousands of attendees over the weekend. We are not that far from Colorado. Also check to see if you have a local art guild that is active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for the insight biggun. It defiantly something I need to research more about and look into local scenes, like you stated. Latest On made out of Steel Aspen Leafs. 6.5" wide and almost 3" tall. All steel leaves with one copper leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhrocker Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I really like your Aspen leaf bowl. I was wondering if you actually "sank" this one on your press, or did you weld up the leaves into the bowl shape? Also Rory, when you do sink a bowl, what do you normally use in the top die? I think you said you use a 5" pipe in the bottom. This is sure nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dillon Sculpture Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Now that the shizwang! Killer piece, I can see some large work done with that idea, maybe a seat or a bridge? I have pull out a few leaves from 1"x2" material on the Bradley in one heat... :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Furrer Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Now that the shizwang! Killer piece, I can see some large work done with that idea, maybe a seat or a bridge? I have pull out a few leaves from 1"x2" material on the Bradley in one heat... Nice bowl there Rory...you are getting more complex with the designs and this is good. I have seen Ginko leaf bowl/vessels..some are cast from a model and used for sinks..others are cast from a single forged one-off. I did a simple leaf bowl from 2" square..I'll post a photo if I can find it. I look forward to see what else you do Rory. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks again everyone! Im making some cigar bowls now. Ill post pics when I got a few of em done. I really like your Aspen leaf bowl. I was wondering if you actually "sank" this one on your press, or did you weld up the leaves into the bowl shape? Also Rory, when you do sink a bowl, what do you normally use in the top die? I think you said you use a 5" pipe in the bottom. This is sure nice work! I attempted to weld it over a form yet found it easier to sink it later on. I used a swedge block and a hammer on the aspen bowl to sink it. Made sure my welds were done right and did it at a yellow heat. Didnt take much. When I sink a bowl made out of plate, I have a couple of different versions. Typically the top die is a 1 & 1/2" sqaure bar shaft that is pressing down. The bottom part is a large piece of round stock that looks like a doughnut. So the center gets pushed, moves faster than the edges and sink its. Then there are some bowls that I use a piece of pipe and squish it the hard way. Using the pipe I could take advantage of the height it already has. The rest is heat control and getting the wall to move out and not in. Hope that answered your questions! Thanks again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhrocker Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Rory, I just viewed your website, and my mouth and tongue are still on the floor! That is some of the most magnificant iron work I've ever seen. You and your brother are quite a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 ah yeah if you went to dragonforgeltd.com thats the family business iron work. My dad will be flattered being called my brother! lol Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 The aspen leaf bowl sold, so thats good! Delivered these to a client today. Had never heard of a cigar bowl until he asked for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 made fast to sell fast. Ill update this with some cleaner pics when time permits. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 rory you are the dogs bananas LOVE the leafy one and the cigar bowl is genius!!!! so simple. like i said dogs bananas :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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