August 16, 201312 yr 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.
August 16, 201312 yr Author Dave, Flower and stem..probably 20 minutes or so. The whole piece took about 4 hours total.
August 16, 201312 yr Very beautiful work! The dogwood blossom is at the top of my list of favorite flowers. Very detailed and life-like.
August 16, 201312 yr Very nice indeed! Now sell them on having a few done in stainless for a lighter colour! (and a much enhanced price!)
August 16, 201312 yr those are lovely! they would look great made in silver for jewellery. really like them :)
August 17, 201312 yr Beautiful. You'll get faster and I definitely want pics as you get better. Frosty The Lucky.
September 5, 201312 yr Author 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.
September 5, 201312 yr 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!
September 5, 201312 yr gorgeous, how long did the first bunch take you? And the branch? Love the detail in them.
September 5, 201312 yr Author 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.
September 11, 201312 yr 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.
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