Latest cookware

Rob Sigafoos - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 4:25pm

Latest cookware

Here is my latest piece of cookware. Steel, inside diameter 6 1/2" by 4 1/2" high (without the lid). I have been inspired by Janet to start trying to improve my patinas/finishes. This is my old standby (H2O2/salt) applied hot, finished with linseed oil and beeswax applied hot. Just did the finish a bit differently this time. Seasoned the inside with Crisco baked on at 375F for 3 hours. Time to eat.

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Hi Rob: Sorry I can say

NELSON - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 4:57pm

Hi Rob:
Sorry I can say there are only two things I like about your cookware: the rose, and everything else! Great forge work. it has much caracter. Love the rose, the rope-like adornment and those leaves. To me, excellent! Nelson.

PeterG's picture

Very classy piece of

PeterG - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 6:17pm

Very classy piece of cookware Rob! I'm inspired to try something similar and large that could go in a wood-fired pizza oven.

Peter

Paula's picture

like it

Paula - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 6:28pm

This is Really nice!

Paula
Guthrie, MN

warren's picture

Beans ready?

warren - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 6:38pm

Rob,
Very very nice pot. I can almost smell the beans a cooking. Very nice brown patina too.

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

warren

Frank Castiglione's picture

Looking Good

Frank Castiglione - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 8:59pm

Hi Rob,
That is a wonderful sculpture.And you cook with it too ? You have quite the eye.
Frank

Chuck Girard's picture

Why is it?

Chuck Girard - Friday, August 15, 2008 - 9:25pm

Rob,
WHy is it every time I look at your stuff, I feel Hungry?
Great Job!
This is an exceptional Piece.
Chuck

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OOOH......yummy!

SteelyJan - Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 8:10am

Hi Rob,
I promise to write down all the names and company info of the patinas + finishes..this weekend. I adore this pot.Can you really cook in it!!!! Seems too pretty to actually be functional. Hey, your patinas are the real deal....mine come out of a bottle. No Fair! SteelyJan

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Thanks everyone for the

Rob Sigafoos - Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 12:32pm

Thanks everyone for the great comments! So far, the only thing I have made in these is bread pudding. I will post some recipes once I've had some time to experiment.
Rob

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Hey Rob, As usual I love

mele miller - Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 7:46pm

Hey Rob,
As usual I love your work. I posted something about your bit silverware also but it never went through. I really liked it as well. I should have sent all my bits to you instead if throwing them away. I always talk to my husband about your stuff and refer to you as my botanical buddy.
Mele

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cooking time

Jaybird - Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:54am

Thanks alot rob, as if I didnt have enough work already. The wife seen your pot and the naggin started and will not stop till another pot has been created. Interested in tradin for a vase? jay the bird

Rob Sigafoos's picture

Thanks JB- I have always

Rob Sigafoos - Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 3:29pm

Thanks JB- I have always liked your work, and would be honored to work out a trade...
Rob

Spider 52's picture

Cookware

Spider 52 - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 7:34am

Well Rob You Have Done It Again,
Excellent finish and overall design and I suppose your cooking is as good as your metalwork, well done again.
Regards Michael.

QuiQue's picture

Very beautiful metal art

QuiQue - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 6:48pm

Very beautiful metal art Rob! The craftsmanship and design aesthetics are refined. Shows your skills as a blacksmith and metalworker are developing very nicely. I also like your patina very much. Kudos to you and this functional art!

Rob Sigafoos's picture

Thanks QuiQue! This website

Rob Sigafoos - Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 3:31pm

Thanks QuiQue!
This website is what provides motivation, inspiration, and ultimately, perspiration!
Rob

eligius1427's picture

Hi Rob, sorry for the late

eligius1427 - Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 10:14am

Hi Rob, sorry for the late response, i've been trying to finish an install and it's been sucking up all of my time. I love this piece, especially the color and textures. How did you make the braided rope at the top? Great work. Have you tried cooking with it yet?

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

Rob Sigafoos's picture

Thanks so much, Jake! The

Rob Sigafoos - Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 3:36pm

Thanks so much, Jake!
The braded rope is just 1/4" stock with a tight twist (I put one end in a drill and heat with a rose bud and use the drill to twist it). I then put a 3/8" stop block in my air hammer which gives me a very slight square to the twist. I did the same thing at the bottom using 3/8" stock and a 1/4" stop block.
Regarding cooking, I've only made bread pudding, but it came out great!
Rob

eligius1427's picture

It just dawned on me that

eligius1427 - Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 11:36am

It just dawned on me that the piece obviously is heated to wax melting temps during cooking. Once the linseed oil and beeswax finish dries, is the wax bound up by the linseed oil? How come it doesn't melt during cooking?

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

Jaybird's picture

where are you

Jaybird - Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 10:05pm

hey there rob, what is your street # 503 432 5407, jay

Jamie Santellano's picture

Hi Rob, I really like this

Jamie Santellano - Friday, August 22, 2008 - 9:55pm

Hi Rob,

I really like this piece! The surface almost looks like it's leather. You've done an amazing job. Looks a bit like chocolate as well. You must be very proud of your accomplishment.
Congrats on this beautiful piece.

Cheers,

Jamie Santellano