gearhartironwerks Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 These screens were finished and delivered in December. They are made from 655 silicon bronze, and the patina is liver of sulfur lightly rubbed with 3M pads. John Emmerling http://www.gearhartironwerks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Howdy JE, beauty work. What's liver of sulfur, and how many innocent sulfurs had to die to patina the screens? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fosterob Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Very nice, Thank you for showing it to us here. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 wow john - really beautiful screens - love the detail - i also was wowed by your website - fantastic work !! am also intrigued by the sulfur etc....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Absolutely beautiful John! I do love me some well worked bronze! Where are you getting your bronze mesh fabric from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Some very,very nice work! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 John, You done good! Nice easy to navigate web site too :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Brooks Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks for the much appreciated compliments. Liver of sulfur can be obtained at most chemical supply houses, and comes in stinky chunks that need to be broken up and dissolved in warm water. I used a spray bottle to mist the screens. The color change is almost immediate depending upon the solution concentration. I found it best to start with a weak solution, simply a guesstimation so to speak. The bronze finish was not clear coated as it is considered a "living finish" and will continue to age. The bronze screen was purchased from Howard Wire in San Francisco. It is about $10/sq ft. They also carry copper screen. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Beautiful screens, John. Love the detail work. Great job. Thank you for sharing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Gilmore Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 John, Very nicely done. What gauge and mesh wire did you use? Thanks, Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 John, Very nicely done. What gauge and mesh wire did you use? Thanks, Glenn Glenn, I think it was 4 mesh/18 ga, but will have to check my notes. Thanks for the compliment.I have always admired the artistic craftsmanship of your work. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Gilmore Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Glenn, I think it was 4 mesh/18 ga, but will have to check my notes. Thanks for the compliment.I have always admired the artistic craftsmanship of your work. JohnJohn, Thank you for your very generous compliment about my work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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