February 3, 200818 yr Hello All, another fire companion set. Trivet design is copied with kind permission from Jeremy K. Was the first time I attempted tongs in this shape, can be used one handed, like scissors. Leaf "plates'' are to be fixed to wall to hang.
February 4, 200818 yr Exquisite, Unique, Elegant, those are the words that both my wife and I uttered when we looked at your piece. It was one of those moments where I hollered over to her to "come and take a look at this". We ooh
February 5, 200818 yr Author Thanks guys! Newbiesmith Dan- I think you as a beginner could attempt something like this- it is certainly full of basic techniques to master! there are tutorials in the blueprints about making leaves, twists, drawing down the metal, riveting. The tongs were a bit tricky as I said, I had not made tongs like that before, and I wasn't working from a pattern or blueprint, just figuring it out as I went. Every time it's the first time making something it is always a learning experience. I usually try to make two of them, first one is a practice piece to make mistakes on, second one usually turns out better. Colleen
February 5, 200818 yr Colleen. I really like that design. I think my own variation of that may be my next project.
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