peacock

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peacock

Hi everyone
This is my first attempt at using wire mesh in sculpture.I made a basic steel frame for the bird then covered with mesh and joined it with fencing clips.I would like some help with how sculptors mould mesh and hold it in shape (eg human life forms)as the mesh is too fine to weld and the clips didn't look good.The mesh is from an old bed.Also need help with how to download pitures on blog page.
Any advise would be great as i enjoyed working with this material.
Regards DaveB


webminster's picture

Steel and copper are not

Steel and copper are not easy to join. However, brazing and/or silver soldering can be accomplished. Mesh to mesh is going to be real tough. A mechanical fastener such as pop rivets could work, or simply tie the sections together with wire.