O.K, I think it worked this time.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Yes, it worked this time! I like the metal parts but like you, not the base. I suggest layers of heavy sheet with curvy shapes but becoming smaller. Thing of watching ripples spread out. That's along the lines I envision.

marilyn

Thanks Marilyn, This was a last minute order and with all the other orders that I had there was just no more time left. What you mentioned would of looked great but I did not have that stock on hand and I barely delivered it on time. This piece sold for $100.00 so I really couldn't put anymore money into it for that price.
Thanks for your feedback, have a great day!

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

Nice work. You've probably delivered by now but would love to see the reverse image showing the body if you have such a shot.

We all agree we don't like the base. I like the suggestion of stacked sheets that show the ripples. Another cheap option is to keep some wood slabs with knots on them. these surface cuts of wood can sometimes be collected from a small local saw mill as they mill a log down to size....the bark surface is easily painted or just sealed to create the image of a pond surface or shallow shoreline. Woodcarvers use this secret as mounts for their carved waterfowl.

Back to the metal side of this piece. Did you use layered sheets or repouse the image? I'm attacking some weather vane experiments this winter an anxious to learn more about your technique here.

Great work and the buyer got a bargain.

Hi Bob,

I was trying to get the top of a stump about 3" thick to mount the Duck on but we had a big snow storm about the time I was supposed to get it, soooo that is why I went for what I had laying around the shop at the time.

The Duck is just cut out of sheet stock and the wings are brazed onto the side of the body. I then flame painted the wings and body to give the effect of feathers and to add a little color. Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

I love the metalwork. The top of an old stump would fit nicely as would any aged driftwood. The only thing I don't care for is the square edge of the plywood. What if you tried using a large roundover or bevel bit in a router to create a "damascus wood edge" that could simulate the waves in water. I think you have a nice design and should sell for a bit more.

Thanks for posting,

Don