ausfire Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I don't know if you would call this metal sculpture or carvings. Maybe metal bending. These are standard dinner forks heated in the forge and then wrapped around a 25mm diameter pipe. They make great napkin rings. Well, different anyway. Op shops are a good source of old forks. You can make a set of six all with the same pattern on the handle or a mixed bunch like these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Those are really cool, do you mind if I steal the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackdawg Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Also be fun to watch the drunks try and use their forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Now that would be fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Zeroclick said: Those are really cool, do you mind if I steal the idea Not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 There are so many uses for knives, forks and spoons Aus, that's a good one. I buy all I can find when the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubalcain2 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 with a bit of modification, you could put one on a drill and have a powerized spaghetti fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Just remember to unplug that drill before you take a bite... Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Aus, Incredible inspiration. Brilliant. I think, also, genius. SLAG. (from "Up Under"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks Slag. You are too kind. These things are so simple, but simplicity is often a good thing. They are interesting conversation pieces at dinner parties. And I think people must use forks for a lot of creative art, because the op shops always seem to have hundreds of knives and spoons but very few forks. I do buy up a few table knives though, as they make great dragonfly wings. Haven't got a creative use for spoons yet, other than wall hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 4 hours ago, ausfire said: Haven't got a creative use for spoons yet, other than wall hooks. I have in mind larger fish/ dragon scales and parts for birds. I'm sure other uses would come to mind as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eli Taylor Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 These are great and simple (hand-in-hand), good idea! I might also wrap a portion of the bending mandrel with some sandpaper to give the insides a quick polish (since its a bright finish) Definitely stealing the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Yes, that's a good idea. It's no problem to buff up the outside to a bright finish, but the inside curves remain dull. The good thing is that they don't require any further finishing and seem to remain bright indefinitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTBlades Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I love this idea. I have a whole box of forks to use. A set of these would be an awesome gift, may I borrow your idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 10 hours ago, CTBlades said: I love this idea. I have a whole box of forks to use. A set of these would be an awesome gift, may I borrow your idea? Sure! Glad you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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