Finished sign post

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 9:24am

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Gorgeous!!!

SteelyJan - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 9:59am

Wow Paula, what a beautiful piece!!! SteelyJan

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Thanks Steely

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 10:36am

Thanks Steely :)
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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This is right up my alley!!

mele miller - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 10:33am

This is right up my alley!! I like the design, the colors, the materials... everything. The only improvement I could suggest would be to put it in my yard, I don't care what it says.
It is a much, much better interpretation of I did for Fathers Day for my dad.
Mele

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I think the Kuzel's would

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 10:38am

I think the Kuzel's would argue with you about that....
;) Funny.....Thanks for the compliment. There are definitely things i would change about it now that it's finished.....still learning and having a blast
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Very nice. I like the

Gerald Boggs - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 11:06am

Very nice. I like the flowing scroll work.
Gerald Boggs

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Thanks

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 6:48pm

Thanks Gerald!
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Hi Paula, It`s a very

NELSON - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 11:16am

Hi Paula,
It`s a very vivacious sign. Reminds me of a Carnival Parade, well probably that comes to mind since I`m working on a parade design. Love the copper detail with the forged steel. Sorry if I`m missing something Paula, but is it for a private house? It`d make a great sign for a restaurant too, for a winery... for anything! Nelson.

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Thanks Nelson, i can see

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 6:51pm

Thanks Nelson, i can see where it would remind you of a carnival parade. It is for a private house.
I agree, it would work for.....well...what ever. :)
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Holy cow Paula, I really

eligius1427 - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 11:40am

Holy cow Paula, I really like this. It reminds of art nouveau and Victor Horta. The changing widths on the flowing lines adds so much, but the icing on the cake has to be the textured and heat colored copper. Is it riveted in place or just sandwiched between the steel? Did you apply the heat coloring before or after the copper was put in place. I want this for my house.

Really great work

Jake

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

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Great

warren - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 11:49am

Paula, very nice sign. The flow of both sides flow so evenly to each other. The top sections with the copper have an eyebrow feel of opened eyes welcoming you.

www Metalrecipes -- heat and beat to the desired shape, repeat as necessary.
warren

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Blush Blush thanks

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 7:04pm

Blush Blush thanks Jake.....You picked up on the art nouveau and Horta thumbs up Obviously a fan of both...
Wish i had thought of the riveting, man that would have really dressed it up...one more thing to add to my list of things to remember. Cross-pein the copper and then brazed it to the ribs on the back side. then covered the brazing with steel ribs on the back side. It took some time to fit the copper to the curve of the post. I didn't want any 'daylight' between the steel and the copper. then wire wheel brush to a semi shine and use the torch to heat color...
The new owners were really happy.
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Balanced

Frank Castiglione - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 6:45pm

Hi Paula,
I looked at all the images and enjoyed the detail you have incorporated in this piece; excellent craftsmanship and use of two mediums.
The finished sign from a little distance reveals your real talent.The lines flow so gracefully with varied thickness and the spaces are filled with a pleasing balance.
Thanks for sharing,Paula.
Sorry about the late comment,I was on the roof removing snow and ice most of the day(good work out).
Frank

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We all have to get outside

Paula - Friday, January 23, 2009 - 7:09pm

We all have to get outside during the winter months and get some exercise Frank...great idea killing two birds with one stone....

Thanks for the gracious compliment...means alot
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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. AMAZING For me it look

k zen - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 8:44am

. AMAZING
For me it look like those steel rods grew up from that plate and gracefully searching a place to go and attach themselves here and there to finally give those nice flowing curves .
Nice mix with the copper .

Bobby

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Thanks Bobby! Then i

Paula - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 12:13pm

Thanks Bobby! Then i accomplished the feel of the organic.... :)
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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sign post

lin - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 9:12am

What a beautiful sign!!!! I love the textures and colors. Did you seal the piece? Lin

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nice sign paula. i like the

ryg - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 9:21am

nice sign paula. i like the copper lettering. so you can braze two different metals together? i have never brazed before. i can solder and weld. but never brazed before. guess i am going to try. i have an oxy-acetalene torch. is that what you use to braze? again great sign.

ryg

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Great Work Paula, very

copperjoe - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 11:25am

Great Work Paula, very pleasing to the eye.

Thanks,
Copperjoe

Can't never could do Nothing!

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Yes, i use oxy-acetylene

Paula - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 12:18pm

Yes, i use oxy-acetylene torch to braze the two metals together. I heat the thicker/larger pieces before heating the copper to add the braze. Still need to improve my skills on brazing, not always so pretty, but it sticks and i know the copper won't fall off. Practice makes perfect...
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Thanks Lin, I've painted it

Paula - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 12:15pm

Thanks Lin,
I've painted it and am waiting for the paint to cure, then i'll put a clear coat on the whole thing.
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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WOW........ That pretty much

Chuck Girard - Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 8:47pm

WOW........
That pretty much sums it up!
I also really appreciate the Artistic talent you always incorporate in your work.
I won't repeat all of the great compliments you have already received.
WOW.........

Chuck

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