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Art Nouveau Garden Trellis
freeman -
Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:29pm
Other Metal Gallery ![]() My largest blacksmithing project to date. Part of a series of experimental pieces that are leading to me taking on larger architectural work. Forged from 1/2 inch solid round stock. ![]() Nice work, Allen! You've
Rich Waugh -
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 3:10pm
Nice work, Allen! You've gotten some nice section changes from the stock and created a flow to the piece with them. For a trellis, I do think you might want to add another leg to it, unless the top can be fastened to a wall or something. The first time I made a trellis (for myself) I was surprised at how much force plants can exert as they grow. My first one was made from lighter stock than yours and supported, (for a while, anyway), a passion vine. Within a year that plant had almost collapsed my evidently inadequate trellis. It was a good learning experience and I'm glad that learning didn't come on a client's piece! (grin) Rich ![]() Thank you for the complement
freeman -
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 7:26pm
Thank you for the complement and thanks a ton for pointing out the load issue. I'll be sure to add additional supports before I install it! ![]() Love it, it reminds me of
Sandra G -
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 3:25pm
Love it, it reminds me of the clemantis vines growing outside my kitchen window. Sandra ![]() Neat coincidence, the
freeman -
Monday, May 16, 2011 - 7:27pm
Neat coincidence, the trellis is for my wife's clematis she planted this spring. |
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trellis
Beautiful lines, I'd hate to see it covered up with plants! Lin