January 5, 201313 yr Have a high in client that owns a ranch and stables , has his prize Appaloosa horse , and wants me to make something out of the horseshoes . What can I make out of about 10 or less of his shoes that would look nice in his office?
January 5, 201313 yr - Don't know about an office but you could make some steak flippers - Fast and simple
January 5, 201313 yr one shoe......business card holder.....more shoes, wall hanging coat rack with horse heads on the end of the shoe,.......even more shoes, wine rack
January 5, 201313 yr Don't know about an office but you could make some steak flippers - Notice there are left and right hand Steak Flippers. Just ask a subtle question, then there won't be an awkward moment. I know there are a couple books about "What to make out of Horse Shoes". I don't have one but I have seen them. Neil
January 5, 201313 yr I was going to suggest holders for mineral blocks for his horse's stall, but you are looking for something for his office. How about: - wall mounted coat rack. - picture frame - pen holder - book ends - folder holder - in and out box - foot stool
January 5, 201313 yr There is lots of horseshoe art out there. I 've seen a "cowboy on a bucking horse" all out of 6 to 8 horseshoes. You can make bookends, a boot scrapper, a horse,(if you are artistic), picture frames, coat or hat rack, or halter/bridle rack. The list is endless.
January 5, 201313 yr I have seen a full size bucking bronc made out of horse shoes with rider, pretty amazing seeing this thing, took a moment to realize what it was made out of. None of this small time stuff like nicknacks for this guy, he went big.
January 6, 201313 yr A waste basket holder would showcase the horseshoes nicely and not take up additional room also the added weight would make it less likely to knock the basket over. Make sure to leave enough room the waste basket can lift in and out easily. Lots of potential things, has the customer said what he'd like? Have you asked? There are so many things you might want to give him a list of ideas to stir his imagination. Or maybe not. Customer relations in the "make me a something" situation can be a PITA. Frosty The Lucky.
January 6, 201313 yr Author She gave me free reign. I don't know I'm still looking at pictures and stuff....
January 6, 201313 yr Have you seen her office? Maybe that would help you have an idea what would work with it.
January 12, 201313 yr pughman, go to the forums and look up themes. i have a picture of a lamp that you might find useful. seldom
January 17, 201313 yr Google 'horseshoe art' on the first page of the top site there is a nice 'office' sign and lots of other interesting creations. The top site is my site, I have no problem if you want to use any of the designs or ideas I have made custom signs for people, horses, farms, barns, all from used horseshoes. 5 shoe coat racks are very popular because they are useful and sentimental. Book ends are good for the same reason. Have fun and get creative. Mark
February 17, 201313 yr I saw a really cool saguaro cactus one of our members had out in Aridzona. A standard cactus with the nails bent over for the needles. The Cross. Picture frames.
February 17, 201313 yr Author Old post. I made a wine rack and a wall art peace . It was not blacksmithing persay so I didn't post pics. I just welded it up...
February 20, 201313 yr Author It was Symmetrical I thought it looked off but it's just the angle of the picture. It was a nice piece. I've sold 4 of them since then
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