J W Bennett Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have a client that wants dogwood blossoms incorporated in her railing. I forged these today to give her a better idea of the possibilities and me a good reference for time required. I have never done dogwood blossoms before. Blossoms are 10ga. stems are 1/4" round and the leaves are 3/8" square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Dave Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 You made a purdy. nice work..... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Very Nice... so how long for just a flower w/stem? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Dave, Flower and stem..probably 20 minutes or so. The whole piece took about 4 hours total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DistinctKnocks Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Very beautiful work! The dogwood blossom is at the top of my list of favorite flowers. Very detailed and life-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobshagg Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Very Nice, that will look awesome on a railing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Very nice indeed! Now sell them on having a few done in stainless for a lighter colour! (and a much enhanced price!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 those are lovely! they would look great made in silver for jewellery. really like them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Beautiful. You'll get faster and I definitely want pics as you get better. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oof Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 those are exquisite. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Crosby Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Very nice work! It's always nice to see other types of flowers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 I got the first branch forged today, 32" long by 22" tall with 7 blossoms and 4 leaves. Leaves are forged from 3/8" sqaure, blossoms are cut from 10 ga. hand textured and formed. The branches are forged from 1/2" square stock. This one is flame colored and clear coated. Actual railing will be Antique bronze powder coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I love it! I just moved to a place in Kalamazoo with several wild dogwoods on the property, it occurred to me I had seen some forged, and that little voice in my head said I oughta make some. Now you put this up and it rang the memory bell, I guess once my forge is back up and running, that will have to be one of the next projects. Thanks for the inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 gorgeous, how long did the first bunch take you? And the branch? Love the detail in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 gorgeous, how long did the first bunch take you? And the branch? Love the detail in them. Colleen, First bunch took about 4 hours, the branch maybe 3 hours. I forged another today about the same size in about 3 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Wow! Those are dainty and fancy flowers. The details are beautiful and intricate and just show great talent and skills. They would look great on any railings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfDuck Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Sure smell like dogwood to me! Woof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gaddis Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I need a forest of those right now! They are beautiful. Carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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