Stormcrow Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I finished up and delivered the copper baptismal font recently. Here's how it ended up after final shaping: It's approximately 29 3/4" across the inside of the rim. After cleaning up with muriatic acid: And after going over it with a ScotchBrite ball chucked up in a drill: Although shiny, the basin is highly textured, with ripples left from the raising process and hammer marks from sinking it. The church wanted this rather than a smooth, perfect finish. Personally, I really like the textured finish, particularly the ripples, which mirror the ripples of the water. A steel stand was fabricated for it at another shop, then plated with a bronze patina at a third. Finally, after many months, it was delivered and installed at the church. If you look to the left of the large doors at the back, you can barely see it in this picture: In addition to being used as a baptismal font, the basin will stand next to the door and hold holy water. And here I am, looking dirty but pleased to have it in place. I have a lot more pictures and footage of the process of making it that will be put together into videos and uploaded to my Youtube channel at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyassforge Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That is really neat! You done good! Bill Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shimanek Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That's nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 i think that looks wonderful - is it treated to stop it going green or dont they care? i love it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wonderful job! That Baptismal font is a wonderful addition to the church. Look forward to seeing the video. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That is a very nice job. Well done. I'm sure that the church is very pleased. Thanks for sharing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Probably the job of the altar guild to keep it polished. I might suggest coating the bottom of it with a clear coat so only the top needs maintenance. The hammered look goes very well with the church! Great Job Rainy Raven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Looks good. I like the texture. I have to say, me being a Baptist I read "copper baptismal" and thought, "WOW! a solid copper baptismal!" I overlooked the "font basin" part. Of course since we dunk I was looking for something significantly larger. I am impressed even if it is smaller than I thought it would be. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Very nice! I really like the texture. Well done. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick C Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That is really nice, it looks great and you should rightly be very proud of your work. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulekick Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Excellent Stormcrow!! I like the hammer marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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