Ginko Platter

EAustin - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 7:05am

I was invited to a little get-together in Illinois with a group of blacksmiths after my first workshop. My goal was to learn a little about sinking and raising copper to make small vessels. This was my project for the weekend. I owe a big Thank You to Roger Lorance and his wife for the wonderful hospitality and an equally wonderful time!
Eric

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Hi Eric and welcome...

Janet Rutkowski - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 7:22am

Did I read in a previous blog you just started working with
metal???? Well....you caught on quickly! This platter is gorgeous. Congratulations and welcome. Janet R.

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Thank You Janet! I've been

EAustin - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 8:56am

Thank You Janet! I've been waiting quite a while to learn about working with copper. I've lurked on many sites for a long time seeing all the different things you and others do with metal so by the time I attended my first workshop I had a little idea of the processes. Being a stay at home dad gives me some added time on the internet now that my son is almost four. I just need to come up with some money for some tools and I'll be all set! That tax check can't come in quick enough!! :^)
Eric

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Bravo welcome aboard

B.J. Severtson - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 9:16am

Eric
Looks to me that all of that lurking has paid off, with a pretty darn good start. Looking forward to seeing more. Brad

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Hi Eric, welcome to

eligius1427 - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 12:07pm

Hi Eric, welcome to Artmetal. Your first couple of pieces at working copper look great. They certainly don't look like that of a beginner. Nice work, I look forward to seeing more.

Jake

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welcome

Adrian Wood - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 3:20pm

Welcome, and what a stunning peice of copper work absolutely exquisitly raised ginko leaves would love to see more of your work.
Adrian

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Ginko Platter

peggy - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 8:16am

Hi EAustin,

I really like your ginko platter. What are the dimensions?

Peggy

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BJ, Jake, Adrian, Peggy..Thank You!

EAustin - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 9:07am

Peggy,
The platter is 12x12 inches, made out of 16 gauge copper. I worked the leaves over carpet to get the relief, and sunk the center over an old rotor.
I appreciate everyones comments a lot. Being a newbie... seeing the compliments lets me know I'm at least on the right path.
Eric

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God Given Talent

Frank Castiglione - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 9:39am

Hi Eric,
It sure looks like you have oodles of natural talent. That platter is top drawer stuff.Make sure that you don't blow your child's ears out.
Peace,eh?
Frank

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