CurlyGeorge Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I was playing around, today, and decided to use some of the wrought iron that I have for a project. This started out as 1" X 1" wrought iron bar. After I forged it out and cleaned up the blade with a sanding disc, I mixed 50/50 muriatic acid and water in a quart jar and soaked just the blade portion for one hour. I wasn't sure if that would be long enough. But it turned out OK. after nuetralizing the acid in baking soda and water then washing in clean water, I let it dry and sprayed the blade with clear coat. It had started to rust in just about 20 minutes, before I sprayed it. :) Sorry for the glare on the blade. These are the best of about six pics that I took. Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 well I like it! I even like the bit of added color from the rust. Unusual and quite nice IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Very nice George, excellent contrast on the layers, pleasing profile for the blade, well twisted and fine finial scroll. I give it an all round Well Done! Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Looking good George! <------- Thinking I should consider charging "consultation" fees in the future like a doctor or lawyer LOL Glad you are having some real fun now with that precious wrought Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 "Consultation Fee"??!!!! I thought that you were giving me info out of the kindness of your heart. :ph34r: LOL. Thanks for the technical assistance, Brother. :) And thanks for the comments, Bigfoot and Frosty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'd like to see it with the handle etched as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 I had thought about that, Thomas. This one had a flaw (I screwed up) so I just painted it. But the next one that I do, I will etch the whole thing. We'll see how that works. Thanks for your thought on that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 "Consultation Fee"??!!!! I thought that you were giving me info out of the kindness of your heart. :ph34r: LOL. Thanks for the technical assistance, Brother. :) And thanks for the comments, Bigfoot and Frosty. And you better know it was exactly that, given info from the kindness of my heart :P :D Call again anytime! Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 If you keep some brews chilled you'll have all the blacksmith consultation fees you'll need. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So melt a little brazing rod in the screwed up area and charge more for the "mixed metals"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 So melt a little brazing rod in the screwed up area and charge more for the "mixed metals"... "charging more for mixed metals" would sure justify paying for a Henrob real fast!!!! (Run that 1 by Kathy) :rolleyes: Similar to selling a vase in 1 area, or as a higher priced "vaz" in other markets, or as a "vessel form" in the highest price range! B) :ph34r: Same piece, just different marketing strategy used for higher return on investment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 OK Thomas. I finally had the chance to forge another letter opener from the wrought iron and I etched it, including the handle. I like it. I etched it for two hours. Then, after neutralizing and wiping dry, I oiled it down with mineral oil. Then wiped off the oil. Here's a few pics of how it turned out. I had trouble keeping the glare down. And YES Stan, I did have my hat on!! :ph34r: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 So that is just plain wrought iron that you etched? No folding/ welding? I think I may half to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yep. Just plain wrought iron. I started with a 1"X1" square bar. On the second one I drew it down to 3/8" square and cut it 8" long. Then forged to shape. Thomas Powers suggested trying to etch the complete opener instead of just the blade, like I did on the first one. I like the results. I have a demo/camp coming up in a couple of weeks and I plan on having several of these made up and etched ahead of time. We'll see how well they sell. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pault17 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I know there are more talented picture takers here, but I sometimes us a single layer of tissue/toilet/napkin over the flash to mute out some of the glare nice opener btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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