the completed tree railing, it was about 38' total. i used 6 44# rolls of mig wire to weld the bark, several hundred flap wheels to taper the branches, things i lost count of: hours it took (about 8 months i think!!)and a huge amount of propane, oxygen, and acetylene for the shaping.

When creating a stair railing that has a center element on the upright balusters, it is critical to have the center element raised slightly above the center-line of the baluster.

Here is an example... the collars in the center of each elongated 'O'(oval-the upright balusters), are the center elements off-set higher than mathematical middle of the 'O'.

You might remember that I was developing a stairway inspired by orchids and leaves ..... here are some progress shots:

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