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Another of my past art forms Mar 30, 2012 10:11:48 GMT -5

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Working hard rocks has kept me busy longer than any other art form and I hope it does not bore me for a long time. The cost of changing art forms can be large and sometimes small. The tool cost of hammering copper is very small but you can invest quite a bit in ear plugs unless you buy the ones that you can use over and over or just go deaf. lol One of the most difficult things about hammering copper is finding somewhere to work and not have people throwing large objects at you.

I made these pieces while I was in Missouri a few years ago when I was there helping my brother build his Harley house and garage. It was there that I seriously started carving stone which made my copper hammering period quite short lived.

Every leaf in these pieces is an exact copy of leaves that I found in that great state except for the Calla Lilly. Some of the leaves were dry so I had to soak them so I could flatten them out for a pattern. The huge leaf in the fountain is the biggest tree leaf that I have seen in the USA.

I started with the most difficult and when I finished it I figured I could form just about anything that did not have to be too precise.

After I finished the first Calla Lilly with a butterfly I figured I would try one with two butterflies flying around the top of it. I had done this before with birds when I was in my found metal art phase.

Two heart shaped leaves with a butterfly for my brother and his wife.

A fountain. Not my first since I made a few before in my pottery phase of which I have no photos. Lucky you.

I only have a couple more phases to put you through and I will spread them way out so you will not have to put up with me forever unless I start some new phases. lol

I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoy seeing everyone else's art forms.
Jim

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susand24224 driving up their electric bill Member since June 2009 Posts: 2,385	Another of my past art forms Mar 30, 2012 19:46:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by susand24224 on Mar 30, 2012 19:46:04 GMT -5 They're wonderful! And I agree--the two hobbies together could be amazing.

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Another of my past art forms Mar 31, 2012 1:30:45 GMT -5

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Post by kk on Mar 31, 2012 1:30:45 GMT -5

I would say all your phases go hand in hand, and as you move between materials, we are yet going to see the best of your ability, as one day I suspect, you will combine all of them into one fantastic creation.

I for one look forward to it.

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Another of my past art forms Mar 31, 2012 8:53:40 GMT -5

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Thank you all for your kind words. I still have a hard time with calling myself an artist. Maybe it is because I have tried so many things and have not stuck to one art form for a long period of time.

I have put stone and sagebrush together but I am at a loss as to how I would put copper and stone together other than a copper wrap which I have done. I was told that I lost three sales because my wraps were copper and not silver so I removed the copper and re wrapped them in silver.

I would welcome any suggestions from all of you artists. I do not have a supplier for copper sheet but I could probably find one. I was lucky when I was in Missouri because there was a scrap dealer that had a pile of it. That is why I made the tank for the fountain out of copper.

I am quite sure that some of you did some work in other art forms before landing on the rocks and I would love to see them.

Thank you again for looking and the praise.
Jim

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Another of my past art forms Mar 31, 2012 9:22:03 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 31, 2012 9:22:03 GMT -5

Stunning work!! The fountain is so beautiful. I have seen a lot of these, but none nearly as nice!!

I do a lot of copper wraps and they have sold surprisingly well. I didn't know what to expect, but they seem to sell.

Thanks for sharing

Just as you, I have dabbled in lots of artforms. The thing that finally stuck was wire wrapping. I would still probably be doing glass, if I could. But, that's ok, wiring fills my need to create.

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Another of my past art forms Apr 3, 2012 15:46:19 GMT -5

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Post by helens on Apr 3, 2012 15:46:19 GMT -5

That's a wonderful fountain Jim!!!

As for combining rocks and copper... tumbled rocks that are leftovers are going to be WAY more interesting than the usual riverrocks that you could put in a fountain... what about making a slightly deeper bowl that can accomodate a select blend of super colorful tumble rocks?

I think ANY of us who tumble have a much better assortment of colors and textures of rocks than you can buy:).

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billg22 spending too much on rocks Member since November 2011 Posts: 451	Another of my past art forms Apr 3, 2012 23:15:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by billg22 on Apr 3, 2012 23:15:18 GMT -5 Amazing work.