ArtMetal

Sorry to not have gotten back to you on your questions. Let's see if I can answer all the questions to date. Rick, the dimensions for this screen are approximate because I didn't keep track of this commission like I normally do. The screen was quite large and is approximately 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide.

Janet, I uploaded this image just for you. I hope it gives you a better idea of what I created. Here's another detail of the center flower section showing the copper and brass laminates.

Paula, I got a big roll of this solid brass screen many years ago from a steel salvage yard. Not sure where you can get it today, but I'm sure it is available if you search google for "brass screen."

Bill, I think I already answered your question in the other post where this thread came from.

Jim, the gradual taper of the cattail blades was cut with a bandsaw and the cut marks were removed with a flapper wheel on a hand grinder. I usually make these types of grass blades from angle iron. However, since these were made from copper, it was cheaper to use solid copper flat bar and bend them with a "V" swage block.

Jake, the screen is held in place by the crimping into a channel which is built into the front of the screen. You can see the channel on the side view above.

Thank you all for the comments! I appreciate the dialog and hope that my explanations have been helpful.