I whole heartedly agree with you Janet.This is a piece of art. How it was achieved and what was was used to create it, is still relevant;but the most important thing is the creation.The massiveness of the laminations dispersed into fine detail is pleasing.
Frank

that's one beautiful rail, Matt. Love the design. Really like the wrapped corner mounts. And lil detail where the square bar attaches the flat bar. Looks like a "socket". Could you tell us how you did that lil detail? Are all the leaves riveted on?OPPS...just saw the acorn nuts :)
Amazin bit of forging considering how you did it.

bill

the design has a Horta/Paley feel to it. :)

Hi Bill an thanks,
the transition from the square bar to the scrolls is just 1/4" round wraped and only welded to the scroll side. I like using that transition, it reminds me of a graphed brach on a tree or something. fun stuff,
matt

thanks, Matt. I'm gonna have to play with that.......I really like the look. Is the square "plug welded" or is it loose in the "socket"?

Do you have any pix of the other handrail and gate?

bill

Hi Bill,
I just weld and grind the square bar, then apply the 1/4" round, come to think of it I might have used 3/16" round. just depends on the look you want.
Mattgate
heres the gate, I coudn't find the handrail pics

thanks, Matt.
I went on your site and found it..TOO..:)....great gate. I'm a detail freak and think that they can add a lot to a design. Your use of them really pays off in the finished piece.
bill

I am another one who thinks it is beautiful.

marilyn

Nice work

Why did they have a pane of glass installed right behind it?

Jim,
It's lexan plexyglass. I'm in California, along with sunshine we have more codes and laws than anybody needs. one of which is the 4" code, you can't be able to pass a 4" sphear through any part of the railing. It is for safety, but its also the death of art.
Matt

Thanks mele,
Not sure which one you’re referring to. But, if it’s the one with the pierced center panel, that’s light surface rust then cold gunmetal bluing, cleaned and highlighted with steel wool then clear coated with lacquer.
Matt

Thanks for the info. Something about your designs really make me feel good inside. It's freaking me out that you having something cooler than yesterday everyday. I'm not able to commune with my metal everyday so I can't keep up with the ideas that I dream of. It has been suggested that I get a sketch pad an draw things out so I don't forget my ideas. What so you think of that idea or do you just remember everything?
Everyday I look for new pictures of your stuff!!
Thanks, Mele

Well, Thank you,
Ahhh... As many others on this site would say - This is how I make a living, and all that I do 60+ hours a week, and I can't keep up with my ideas either.

not enough time in the day. and I usualy don't know what day it is.

but, I also have a couple of files packed full of sketches and ideas... one thing that I do is write down the concept, thoughts, movments or flow patterns, and what have you, with a little thumbnail sketch. for me the concept makes the design.
hope this helps.
Matt

Thanks for all your replies and help,
Happy creating!!!!!!!1