[TheForge] Leaf Stem Transition

[lama]

I didn't do the gold on the gate, the client hired an artist from NY (I
think)
he built a scaffold and did the gold (liquid leaf?) and also the ugly
off-white
on the swags. Painted the swags the same color as the house.
Not a good choice in my opinion. The hardware is real gold plate.
dave m.

----- Original Message -----
From: Rafter Lazy C <rafterlazyc@tbcnet.com>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 6:58 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Leaf Stem Transition


> He is right, Dave. That is some beatuiful work.  It says gold leaf finish,
> is it real gold? and how was it applied?
>
> Rick Crawford at  Rafter Lazy C
>
> > Thanks for the nice words RW. You were looking at the mirror
> > http://davemudge.freeservers.com/convexmirror_1.htm
> > It is made the same way as the BIG laurel wreath on page
> > http://davemudge.freeservers.com/laurel_wreath.htm which is a lot more
> > complex having over 100 leaves, but basicly the same process.
> > They both started as a single leaf forged on the end of a 1/2" round.
> > Then I forged a LOT more leaves from 1/2", 5/8" & 3/4" stock.
>
> <clip>
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