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Leonardo Alfa

Frank Castiglione - Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 7:52am
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It took a bit of time, but I'm close to completing my first Lion sculpture.The only thing remaining is the beard, which will be stylistic.

Lion sculptures of antiquity were the strongest influence with their hint of human qualities.This beast is content, not angry.

The sculpture is made from shaped .032" mild steel sheet with the exception of the eyes. The eyes are made using stainless.I'll post a better picture when Leonardo Alfa is complete.
Frank
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Sharpies

warren - Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 10:11pm

Frank, that is a really cool lion, nice way you did the mange. But why is it we always find some cool way to do thing and we end up with these sharp ends?

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warren


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Oh look, free fish hooks.......

Frank Castiglione - Friday, June 12, 2009 - 2:56am

Hi Warren,
Thank you. I did make it a 'point' to soften the very sharp ends... sort of.
The sculpture was on display last week and many people just had to test the ends of the metal mane components with their fingers. It doesn't matter what it is, someone will manage to figure out how to injure themselves with it.
OUCH!
Frank


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