Upstream.....Thanks to Steely Jan

Chuck Girard - Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 8:11pm

This is a piece I have started and then tore apart a time or two.
I got really frustrated and was going to cut it up.
O.K. I was pissed off and wanted to bury it!
However, Jan gave me some great advise, "leave it and come back to it later."
Months later.......
I got this Idea in the middle if the night of a design that might save this piece.
Here she is "Upstream"
Yes, I know it's on the Dark side, but I need someone like Crosby to photo this piece to bring out the colors.
The Patina really does look very cool! I think anyway.
I was going to make it into a fountain, but I have decided to leave it this way.
Hope you like it!

Thanks to Steely Jan and her sound advise.

Chuck

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Can you tell us more about

kevincaron - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 8:49am

Can you tell us more about this one? What is the metal? Are those bolts? What does the back look like? Come on man, quit teasing us!

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Hi Chuck, I think the piece

eligius1427 - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 10:15am

Hi Chuck, I think the piece looks great. I'm with kevin though, if you have the time some close ups would be great. Nice work.

Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE

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Thanks for the kind

Chuck Girard - Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 6:05pm

Thanks for the kind words.
The Material is Mild Steel.
The back is Painted Black. I only used Patina on the Front side.
No, they are not Bolts, instead I used 1/2 Ball Bearings.
Sorry, I did not get a chance to get better pic.'s yet.

Again Thanks!

Chuck

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Hey Chuck, I remember this

Jamie Santellano - Friday, November 7, 2008 - 7:32pm

Hey Chuck,
I remember this one...I like it either way...it's great work...maybe this one will become your favorite? I know I have pieces that I hated at first only to become my favorites. Veryy cool!

Cheers,

Jamie Santellano

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Thanks Chuck!!!

SteelyJan - Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 5:17pm

I'm so glad Chuck did not chuck this piece and I'm happy I was the cause. It came out great....sometimes it's better to leave them alone as in this case. You should be happy! SteelyJan

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