swedgemon Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 DW asked that I make something that would hold a Hobby Lobby pumpkin or large votive candle for the Thanksgiving table. I used 1/8 X 1" steel strap, 6 pieces for the "stems/leaves" (about 10" long) and 4 shorter pieces for the "roots", most of the work was done on a 40kg Striker power hammer. The pieces were welded together flat then a rosebud torch provided the heat to do the final forming. Needless to say, there were several trial pieces made before I got the proportions right...tedious work, but great "WOW" factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Nice; one thing to think of is to photocopy a pumpkin leaf to have in your file for the next time as that was nicely done and may generate future requests... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedgemon Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Centerpiece with large votive candle in place...I'll have to grow some pumpkins next summer to get the leaf shape - I kinda like the "pod and tendril" effect pictured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Great. The curly tendrils are very effective. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlasterJoe Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I like how busy it is. Definitely pleasing to my eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTBlades Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Tremendous amount of life in this piece. Nice job sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hmm what about dishing the "pods" to hold tealight candles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedgemon Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 Making all 6 "pods" into tealight candle holders might be a bit busy...maybe making 2 into holders would keep it simple and balanced. On a slightly different angle, I thought making a similar piece for a hanging flower holder would look good, what with all the tangled tendrils wandering around maybe a spider plant or an air fern. Maybe after I get some more oak planks cut out of the oak trunks cluttering my shop parking area... We need one or several of you talented metal manglers to make something like described and post it so it will inspire me/others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 If candlelight is the only light multiples help. "Stay close to the candleabra the stars can be tweacherous in the dark!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedgemon Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 If that is from "Young Frankenstein", it should be "stairs" instead of "stars"...great knockers and great movie !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 certainly the biggest knockers I have seen in a movie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Typo, and perhaps I have seen different movies not to be discussed on this site, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kailey Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Man I really this piece. It's fantastic, great job forging life into your piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedgemon Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 DK, I am truly humbled by your comments...kinda makes one's efforts seem worthwhile. A good Christmas to you and yours (including a bag of blacksmith coal under your tree !!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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