J W Bennett Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Had an order for 6 napkin rings with possibly a rose or something. Being the caveman that I am I had to google napkin ring to get an idea of what size they are supposed to be since I've never seen one. Anyway this is what I came up with. Let me know what you think, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryearforge Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very nice indeed Mike Tanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 them there look purty.... should set your costomer back a pretty penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyrian Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Are they made of brass (bronze?), or is that a finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Excellent example of fine craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmangeler Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 John they look very nice, I hope you get enough to want to make more if not you didn't get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Super looking work. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the feed back everyone, eyrian, They are made from cold rolled 5/16 mild steel round stock, The finish is applied with a brass brush while at a black heat. once cool a coat of clear enamel was applied. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidney brink Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 very nice work.Being the hillbilly that I am, what size is a good size for a napkin ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the feed back everyone, eyrian, They are made from cold rolled 5/16 mild steel round stock, The finish is applied with a brass brush while at a black heat. once cool a coat of clear enamel was applied. John how did you make the rose ? is it a Russian Rose or one made from flat stock? they really look good ..like maybe Blueprint time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 really cool little project, what satisfaction we get for getting paid to do this stuff huh? I would very much like to make some of these, with your permission of course, very very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creek Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That is some very good work. I really do like the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Sidney Brink, Turns out to be 1" to 1-1/4" diameter Jimbob, It is a russian rose. Divermike, By all means and please share the results. Once again Thanks for the feedback, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyrian Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the feed back everyone, eyrian, They are made from cold rolled 5/16 mild steel round stock, The finish is applied with a brass brush while at a black heat. once cool a coat of clear enamel was applied. John They look beautiful. But could you say a bit more about the finish (product, material)? My books are pretty light around the subject, and the roses look spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great looking roses! I'm gonna have to try these sometime. I'm sure your customer will love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 John, I got out and tried one, I have much learning to do, none the less, here is a pic of the first one I attempted, it is a cut and rolled rose, not sure what the actual name is, but for the first attempt, I'm fairly satisfied, the finish is hot wax. My wife liked it, and that is all that really counts in this home. thanks for sharing, we need these ideas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Divermike, My first one broke in half and the third one burnt up in the fire,that is how we learn our best lessons. Yours is good for a first. Glad your wife liked it. eyrian, Bill Epps did a demo on a russian rose over at anvilfire, I will try to get a blueprint worked up on the rose/napkin ring with good pictures. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I agree, Jimbob. Those are VERY nice. I too think "maybe blueprint time". Good job, John. BTW, what do those critters sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Hughes Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 John, Very nice idea. A simular rose was my first project at blacksmithing years ago after seeing the rose demonstrated at a hammer in. I went home (didn't have a forge then) and used a bernz-o-matic torch to heat the metal (about an inch at a time) to try and form the rose shape. I didn't have any "raw material" as such so I improvised using nails. I was glad to see your post today. Last week I started making napkin rings by forging a small leaf at each end of a length if 1/4" round stock curling up the 1/4" round between the leaf ends to form a "coil" to hold the napkin and crossed the leaves over one another. (sorry no pics) the rings are in the shop. Gee, my point was to be (after all that beating around the bush) that I had forgotten about the early day of my rose making and I could have used the rose at each end instead of the leaf. Monday is another day (guess what I'll be making ?) Thanks your article has brought me full circle so to speak. Chuck "So much Iron, So little time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 CurlyGeorge, I gave them to the lady, they are for one of the tables at the Purdue University foundation dinner and 4H is the theme this year. she is the local extension service child education agent. She wanted to promote the blacksmithing program that we have here and asked me to make them since I am one of the instructors for the local program. She tried to pay me but I donated them. I'm a fair blacksmith but I suck as a business man, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Well done,They look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Sweet job John. What're napkins? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Napkins? Must be made of metal if they ring! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I had to google napkin ring. You mean there are people so poor that they can't afford a newly laundered napkin every meal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I know the feeling, John. I've done the same thing and probably wil do it again. Just curious what they might sell for. Anyone got any reasonable idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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