Special Auction to Benefit Cancer Research
Ebay- Nov. 17th-22nd, 2003

The proceeds of this special auction will be donated to the International Breast Cancer Research Foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Please visit www.ibcrf.org to learn more about their organization, their past successes, and the current work being done.

The auction began November 17th and ended on Saturday, November 22nd.

Special feature-photo diary!
Browse through the links below to get an inside look at the work involved in creating hand-forged metal work.

 


 

Calla Lily Garden Gate
36" x 54", 80lbs

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Creating the Calla Lily Garden Gate
An Artist/Blacksmith photo diary.

The following menu will take you through the creation of this unique piece. The list is organized chronologically (relatively) and shows many of the forging and fabrication processes involved in the work of the Artist/Blacksmith. Click on any thumbnail for a larger picture with caption, a new window will open. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments about this project or the processes that you see being used here! steve@badgervillage.com

Background Information
Design/Layout
Mortise and Tenon
Small Flares
Angled Tenon
Large Flares
Frame Assembly
Calla Forging
Leaf Forging
Final Assembly/Finishing
Detail Photo's

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My favorite photo from the project...cool sparks!