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J.R.'s First Torso

J.R. Tamayo - Monday, March 12, 2007 - 1:03pm
J.R.'s First Torso

Here's a little something I hammered out over the weekend. I was inspired by a beautiful piece made by Pam Olson. It's my first torso... the next one will be better. I really enjoyed the freedom, and the instant gratification (although today my hands are throbbing!). Need to learn how to pace myself...


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J.R.'s First Torso

Frank Castiglione - Monday, March 12, 2007 - 9:07pm

J.R. I really like what you've done. How many pieces? What material did you use? Sometimes I put a ball of tape at the end of the hammer handle so I can hold on with a less tiring grip.Less shock transfer too.
Frank


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Frank,One 28" x 20" piece

J.R. Tamayo - Monday, March 12, 2007 - 11:39pm

Frank,
One 28" x 20" piece of 18G sheet metal, then cut, shaped, wrapped around and attached; then brazed bronze & copper on the areolas and belly button. Next time I'll use a wider piece of metal because I found that I didn't really have enough material to do justice to her derriere. I'll have to burn a bigger hole in the tree stump (thanks Pam).
Thanks for the tip on the hammer. I actually rigged a shaping hammer of my own using an oxy cylinder cap, and I wrapped the steel handle with rope and duct tape. I'll try that on my other hammers.
Thanks for the complement. It means a whole lot to me!
J.R.


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torso

don thibodeaux - Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 12:44pm

I like your piece. There's something about torsos that captures a viewers attentiom- without the artist having to create a whole figure. Not to nit-pick, but remember the rib cage; I feel it's the major element of torso work and the movement a particular piece has.IED torso studyIED torso study

Don Thibodeaux


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