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

Howdy JE, beauty work. What's liver of sulfur, and how many innocent sulfurs had to die to patina the screens?
mike

Very nice, Thank you for showing it to us here.
Rob

wow john - really beautiful screens - love the detail - i also was wowed by your website - fantastic work !! am also intrigued by the sulfur etc....?

Absolutely beautiful John!
I do love me some well worked bronze!

Where are you getting your bronze mesh fabric from?

Some very,very nice work!
Ian

John, You done good! Nice easy to navigate web site too :blink:

love em!

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

Beautiful screens, John. Love the detail work. Great job. Thank you for sharing. :)

John, Very nicely done. What gauge and mesh wire did you use?

Thanks,

Glenn

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

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

John,
Thank you for your very generous compliment about my work.