kustomsteel Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hey everyone, Here's the other part of the job I did for the Baltimore Ravens. There is a pub on the concourse and they wanted two sculptures of bird legs for the outside of the pub. The sculptures are fabricated from 1/8" stainless steel that has been hot and cold formed depending on the complexity of the shape. I started with a drawing (which eventually changed) blown up to the finished size of approximately 5'6" tall. The first pictures show my technique, I cut out shapes in paper, transfer them to the stainless, cut out with plasma cutter, then hammer to shape. Then I draw out the texture on the shape with marker and then carve with an 1/8" diameter ball shaped burr. I tack the shapes as discreetly as possible on the front side, then flip and do the final welds on the back. The finish is stainless black from Sculpt Nouveau rubbed back with scotch brite for an aged look. Sealed with 2 coats of Clear Guard to prevent finger prints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Bravo! All the best of forge and fab...... B) Ravens 4-6............ :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Greetings Kustom, Over the top fantastic... Your attention to detail shows... I have done such work in the past and I know what it takes... Commissions like that are only awarded to the very best.. KUDOS Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Another fabulous job. I love the in process picts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccustomknives Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I hope you got paid well for that, after all if they can charge $8 for a beer you should get double your usual fee! :lol: Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapartoz Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is fantastic, your finish is of a jewellry standard and a Very appealing style. Thank you for posting the "how to" sequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is so well presented & executed. I love your technique. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great job!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gaddis Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 With that project you should be the one drawing fans instead of the ball team. Great work.carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 First class, real nice job. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Did you trade it for a lifetime of free refills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I don't know what to say that is so outstanding I can't think of a suitable adjective. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Impressive work. I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camero68 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Awesome sculpture! Cool design and love the finish, flawless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks for the positive response everyone. This was a lot of work with a quick deadline but it paid well. I try to never work with metal thinner than 1/8" so I can grind out hammer marks and still have a substantial amount of metal left. I seem to get work from them when they win a Super Bowl, hope they don't find out we're a Steelers household! My wife is from Pittsburgh.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Romo Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Beautiful work. The close up of the talon nail is awe-inspiring. Superb attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 wow, super nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormcrow Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 That is *very* cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldironkilz Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 flat, xxxxxxx, awesome! Have you ever practiced falconry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kustomsteel Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 flat, freaking, awesome! Have you ever practiced falconry? Thanks! No falconry- just looked at a little 2" image and started sculpting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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