A few years ago I was going through hard times financially. I was listing anything and everything through eHay to get some extra loot and noticed metal art. Thats all it took. Since then the 'real' job has become more stable so the art work is a fun when the feeling comes kinda thing.
Pics of a piece.
Not sure how to add more than one pic.
The lesson I learned is go for it. Love what you do.
What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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Greg,
Wow! That is amazing! I have been trying my hand at "art" lately. There was a time that I looked at things like that and while I thought it was impressive never had much of a drive to make it. Now I would like to give it a serious effort, along with everything else I try to squeeze in.
It's the hard times that challenge us and make us what we are. Glad to see something like this come out of it. I would love to see more of your work. Never know, you might be the next Kevin Caron.
-Jonathan
Wow! That is amazing! I have been trying my hand at "art" lately. There was a time that I looked at things like that and while I thought it was impressive never had much of a drive to make it. Now I would like to give it a serious effort, along with everything else I try to squeeze in.
It's the hard times that challenge us and make us what we are. Glad to see something like this come out of it. I would love to see more of your work. Never know, you might be the next Kevin Caron.
-Jonathan
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I used a propane torch to gently heat the metal to get a nice golden brown.motox wrote:very very nice how did you shade the mountains?
The branches on the trees are painted. I've recently purchased a big thick book on a gazillion ways to treat steel to get the desired color you want with chemicals.
Here's another piece.
How do you load up more than one pic per comment?
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Greg,
When you click "attachment" and choose your picture click "add file" this will add the selected picture to your draft. When you see that the pic is there simply repeat this process until you have 3 pictures. You will also be able to comment under each picture if you desire. Hope this makes sense if not send me a PM.
-Jonathan
When you click "attachment" and choose your picture click "add file" this will add the selected picture to your draft. When you see that the pic is there simply repeat this process until you have 3 pictures. You will also be able to comment under each picture if you desire. Hope this makes sense if not send me a PM.
-Jonathan
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Big thanks Superiorwelding for the info on loading pics.
Along with killin' it at work with never ending tig work I like to play a bit in the home shop and dabble a little on this stuff.
You never know unless you try.
Along with killin' it at work with never ending tig work I like to play a bit in the home shop and dabble a little on this stuff.
You never know unless you try.
- Some bubbles
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- A piece that was colored with the use of heat.
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- A view of work being done in the shop.
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- A mirror from the 'Crazy Mirror' collection
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Here is a pic of the book.motox wrote:would you be willing to share the name of the book with us?
I have found this book to be a useful tool in the art work I like to do. However it is not an only source of information, trying with many failed attempts (school of hard knocks) has been the strongest learning tool.
This book also doesn't have a lot of technique info on mild steel but is still helpful.
On the inside of the jacket reads:
The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination are assuming a new importance in contemporary fine metalwork and design. Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe have assembled and tested the recipes included in this book, which is the most comprehensive work on the subject currently available, an essential reference and sourcebook for practitioners and all those involved in sculpture, architecture, design and the decorative arts. It brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scatted in a variety of old books and technical papers, and provides the artist-craftsman with a very wide range of coloured finishes.
Each of the recipes included has been tested and evaluated by the authors and the practical procedures involved are clearly explained. In addition, they have devised techniques that considerably broaden the range of surface finishes that can be obtained.
The metals covered are bronze and yellow brass in cast form;copper, gilding metal, yellow brass and silver in sheet forms;and silver-plate and copper-plate. The book is easy to use ; all the recipes are classified according to the colour and surface finish they produce on each metal. Colour illustrations show over 200 examples of finishes as test pieces of metal, or as cast or spun bowls. Notes accompanying each recipe draw attention to potentially dangerous processes or chemicals, and to the correct safety precautions. Safety procedures in general are covered thoroughly in a separate section.
Detailed information a on a practical workshop methods and how to avoid any problems that may be encountered is given in sections on the various techniques. A glossary of archaic chemical terms and their modern equivalents is included. An historical introduction outlines the various metalworking traditions which which the use of colouring techniques is associated. An extensive bibliography gives over 400 references of historical, practical and theoretical interest.
327 pages. 8.25"X11.5"
Here are some pics:
- The cover of the book.
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- And easy to follow information.
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- A shot of the test pieces and there are many pages like this to show results.
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Greg, there's a facebook group called "The Workshop". It's about crafts and craftsmanship, with metal arts being a major focus, and a fair reperesentation of woodcraft. It's pretty new, and still defining itself.
Are you familiar with it? If not, and you're interested, I'll pull the link and share it with you.
You would impress, and likewise likely be impressed.
Steve S
Are you familiar with it? If not, and you're interested, I'll pull the link and share it with you.
You would impress, and likewise likely be impressed.
Steve S
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Steve,Otto Nobedder wrote:Greg, there's a facebook group called "The Workshop". It's about crafts and craftsmanship, with metal arts being a major focus, and a fair reperesentation of woodcraft. It's pretty new, and still defining itself.
Are you familiar with it? If not, and you're interested, I'll pull the link and share it with you.
You would impress, and likewise likely be impressed.
Steve S
I would be interested
-Jonathan
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/591524137630417/Superiorwelding wrote:Steve,Otto Nobedder wrote:Greg, there's a facebook group called "The Workshop". It's about crafts and craftsmanship, with metal arts being a major focus, and a fair reperesentation of woodcraft. It's pretty new, and still defining itself.
Are you familiar with it? If not, and you're interested, I'll pull the link and share it with you.
You would impress, and likewise likely be impressed.
Steve S
I would be interested
-Jonathan
It's a "closed" group, but not anal about membership.
Steve S
No I haven't heard of it but I will definitely check it out.Otto Nobedder wrote:Greg, there's a facebook group called "The Workshop". It's about crafts and craftsmanship, with metal arts being a major focus, and a fair reperesentation of woodcraft. It's pretty new, and still defining itself.
Are you familiar with it? If not, and you're interested, I'll pull the link and share it with you.
You would impress, and likewise likely be impressed.
Steve S
I've somewhat neglected the art scene since I started my '66 Chevy Stretch cab project.
I did get accepted into a gallery which was a really nice feeling.
The art work thing only flows when the feeling is right otherwise it gets into a 'production' thing then withers and dies.
I will defineitly check out the "The Workshop"
Thanks
Bomp aka Greg
Thanks.sparkman wrote:Everybody has a calling, i think you found yours, if you love, do it!
I don't know if I'd call it a calling, its fun at times, I like my 9-5 job. Think thats what lets the art thing be fun. Like my '66 stretch cab pu project better at the moment.
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