whitewill1412 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 It's just a leaf, but I'm brand new to smithing so it's an accomplishment to me. It was made from some 1/4" square from a little shelf thing I got for a buck at the thrift store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Pretty awesome to make something isn't it? And taking from one thing and turning it into something else is something I enjoy as well. Did you have fun making it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewill1412 Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 Yeah it's fun working with metal. I'm gonna make some more leaves. It's good practice. I made one from a railroad spike, but while drawing out the stem the leaf broke off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Oh yeah, I've broken a few as well. I was never really very good at them lol. Reading your post took me back to when I first starting making them and how much fun it was. Good memories. Be sure to post more pictures of your work as you go along. We love pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveSteel Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Nicely done! Finer detail work on small pieces like that is something I haven't tried yet-hope I can do as well as you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lary Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Blacksmithing - A lesson on making leaves - YouTube.url If you haven't already checked out this video. I found it very helpful. He uses square stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott NC Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Nice leaf. Be sure to save it away somewhere safe where you can look back on it, in years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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