Whirly Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 G'day, not sure if this should be here or somewhere else. Oh well, guess it'll get moved if I have it wrong. Anyhow, my wife has a b/day coming up and was not sure what to get her, so thought I'd make her something. I'd made her a metal rose (which I don't have any pics of) for our last anniversary, so thought how about a candle holder? Next dilema, what shape/design would apeal? Hmmm,...stick with flowers.....girls like flowers....well, mine does..... Ok, so what kind of flower would double as a candle holder? (I've seen some really great work on here when it comes to making flowers) Decided on an Orchid, so searched the 'net for Orchid pics and then made this.... Next trip to town I'll look for a nice smelling candle (the type that don't dribble heaps of wax). Hope she likes it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOC Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Real neat whirly! Lots of detail there. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Very nice! I agree with Andrew. Lots of nice details. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 They say some orchids are immortal and can live forever, I imagine this one will outlast even the best ones! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman50 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 A metal flower. Your work speaks of an unbroken love! You’ll be scoring biggie points for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Great detail!! She will love it!!! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Nice job on the orchid! She'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gaddis Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You need to remove this picture from the site. If my wife sees this she will expect me to try to make one also. No kidding...this is a beautiful piece of true artwork! Carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 A realy beautiful example of Iron Art!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 G'day, just back last night from another town trip. Thankyou all for those kind comments, I do appreciate them. It's the feed-back, support, helpful criticism and advice that, I think, that makes this site so great. They are the things that encourage people, new to the 'smithing side of things, to attempt new things and develop their skill levels, so thanks again... Oh yeah, she loves it :P ............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Flower power ! That is a very beautiful orchid. The whole piece is ART! Made in Oz, who would have guessed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Really an outstanding orchid, fine piece of iron work. Oh she'll love it, even considering the fact a wife HAS to love anything your forge them, it's part of the deal. This one stands on merit alone, no matter where you show it. Now all I have to do is keep Deb from seeing the pics or . . . <sigh> Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Rusty, Frosty, thankyou. Frosty, you and Dave, sounds like you boys need to make some flowers for the Missus :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagGeorge Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 A sentimental and sweet gift. She’ll adore the gift and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.