November 4, 200817 yr I finished a commission, photos attached, that is to go on a religious statue in the Phillipines and be in a major parade in Manila on Dec 8. It was to replicate the flowers and crown on a bronze statue in France that commemorates an apparition of Mary to two shepherd children in 1849. Flowers are copper, crown is varying steel flat bar.
November 4, 200817 yr Richard, That looks Great! A very awesome display of skill. How did you happen into this commission? No worries about me, trying to steal any from you, I'm not doing any smith work for pay, just curious about a commission to the Phillipines.
November 4, 200817 yr That is a lot of copper flowers. You must be dreaming of them when you sleep. Great work.:D
November 4, 200817 yr Author Larry, the contact came through my website. The client reviewed and liked my work, so asked me if I would do this. We agreed on a price and I sent photos as the work progressed. This was the result.
November 4, 200817 yr Nice work Richard, Interesting cross, chain, pincers and hammer, must have some significance?
November 5, 200817 yr That's terrific Richard! I love to see hand made American work going overseas. When you want the very best look here. Well done. Frosty
November 5, 200817 yr Author A quote from the client's email..."As for the hammer and tongs, I spoke with my priest cousin, that the tongs and the hammer are the materials used for nailing Jesus to the cross, and for spiritual message - we as Christians need to be reminded that everytime we commit sins, we are nailing Jesus to that cross over and over again. He also said that a group of metal and steel workers locally from the Shrine in the Philippines believed that Our Lady of La Salette is the Patron Saint of Metal Workers. And theres a group in France too, bronze makers he said, the makers of the statues in La Salette also consider this image their inspiration."
November 5, 200817 yr Richard, Stunning work. Must be nice to see and know that your work is being displayed so prominently.
November 6, 200817 yr Very nicely done Richard. I like work that speaks for it's self! Ted Throckmorton
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