Awalker Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I have been doing fabricated steel pieces for years and had been adding in forged details now and again. I recently got this job for a pair of gates that I forged everything for. Then the customer came back and wanted acanthus leaves on it and I did't forge them but modified some bought ones. It is the only piece of the gate I am not happy with, should have made them myself. I also made the french curve, handle, and latch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmonds Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Looks beautiful. Nice latch design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I don't know acanthus leaves from shinola, but I know I like your gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Very nice. I think part of the problem with the acanthus leaves is they weren't in the design to start with. They look like they were put on as an afterthought. All in all though I like it a lot, especially the latch mech. Well done. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentin Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Nice looking gate ! keep up the nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Nicely done - Really elegant design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Jim Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Looks great! I saw these when you posted them on SFT. I wanted to ask about the leaves. I really want to make leaves like that, but haven't been able to see the steps in my head yet. (well, maybe I have seen the steps in my head, it just isn't 100% there yet, I should spend more time practicing..) Anyone know any good resource that outlines the process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awalker Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Regional, good to see a fellow SFTer here. I was a little afraid of the leaves as far as time/quality were concerned and the premade ones were cheap and quick. Now that I have seen the premade ones and found a print on making them I wish I had spent more time and made them myself. If I have a chance over the next few months I'll likley make a few for grins before the next time I need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I like the gates ! and the premade leaves arnt the best... but the overall gates are still nice ! ya learned and did the customer like um? if it was what they wanted and ya got paid what you wanted then GREAT! next time ya know to make your own leaves!!! have fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Very nice, Andy. VERY Nice!! I especially like the latch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latvius Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Very nice, I still don't see the leaves so they can't be too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Acanthus leaves are very difficult to make by hand, because of compound curves. Enrique has a documentary on his website, Art Metal.Com, wich does a great job iluminating this difficult task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Zietman Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I am very impressed and inspired, great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aspery Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I really want to make leaves like that, but haven't been able to see the steps in my head yet. Anyone know any good resource that outlines the process? For those with high speed internet access (and the inclination of course) I have an acanthus 'how to' video on YouTube url...YouTube - The Forged Acanthus Leaf It's a bit rough around the edges but it conveys the general idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Oh, that Acanthus leaf. We call them bears britches in California, and I even have it blooming in my yard. I believe it was used extensively in Greek architecture, like around the columns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo5Delta16 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I have been doing fabricated steel pieces for years and had been adding in forged details now and again. I recently got this job for a pair of gates that I forged everything for. Then the customer came back and wanted acanthus leaves on it and I did't forge them but modified some bought ones. It is the only piece of the gate I am not happy with, should have made them myself. I also made the french curve, handle, and latch. Could i possibly get 1 or 2 more pictures of this latch design? Possible from a different angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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