JimsShip Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm thinking of making something for a Cancer awareness fundraiser, and after exhaustive searching both here and on Google, i've found very little in the way of inspiration. Has anyone ever made something like this? I'd love to see pics. I was thinking of a simple form with maybe copper wings riveted on it, maybe using a RR Spike? I'm open to suggestions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I use fold forming on the wings of dragons...repoussed feathers for the angel wings would look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Maybe you could do something similar to the process of turning a RR spike into a cross but an angel instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsShip Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 I was thinking oc utiing down 2 sides of the spike to make arms that can be folded into the front, then spreading out the bottom of the spike shaft for a gown (Feet would be the head of the spike) then shaping the remaining middle part of the top half of the shaft into a head/halo sort of look. (It may look a bit like a bottle opener, which may in fact be a nice selling point!) Then making seperate wings to attach. I was hoping to find something that would include everything in one original piece, but that may not be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Never done either, but I am imagining that an angle could be provoked from many of the same moves as forging a humming bird; just don't make the beak so long (tongue-in-cheek icosmiley inserted here) Google Bill Epps' tutes on forging birds and animals and such. Instead of the tail being forged at the end of the body, it could simply become the angels robes and the wings could be, well, her wings :) Imagination is the blacksmiths most important tool IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Bill Epps did some really neat stuff with angle iron. One of them may have been an angel. When I go back out to the shop, I will see if I can find his book and I will check. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Monte Bygd, wi, does them from angle iron. I have one but not sure how to load a photo. Metalsmith.org should have a how to listed on there magazine the index is online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Consider using T section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Jim Joyce did one that I recall seeing, You may want to contact him PM and ask how he did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chichi Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I believe there is an example in one of the German/English Blacksmithing books I have and whose title escapes me at the moment. The book has an example of forging a bull, letters ,numbers, flowers etc. I will look for it in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupiphile Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I dated one once.......a long time ago,,,,,,(cue the sad country music) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon Sculpture Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I seem to be stuck on wings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kehler Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I really like that Michael. The piece on my photo (icon?)was my attempt at an angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Greetings Jim, Personally I have never forged an angel but I am available to serve as you model if you wish... I think I saw a real neat on made by Paul Garret from John C in the gallery at SOFA. I don't think Paul is on IFI but if you look at some 2010 and 2011 photos in the news letter you might find it. Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Okay, I found the book. It is Bill Epps Forges - Angle Iron Projects I actually purchased the book from Iforgeiron a few years ago. The very first project in the book is an angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HagartheHorrible Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Look up anvilfire.com iforgehowto there is a angel by Jim Joyce and a angle iron eagle by Bill Epps hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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