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Floral fence panels

Will Jones — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:23:41 -0600

This is the first of 9 panels I'm doing for a client (hopefully!- Although quote's accepted the goal posts keep moving on me, so this one's awaiting approval)

They sit between brick piers on a low wall along the frontage of the property, each one different, all about 3' tall by 7' long.

Whelk

Stephen Fitz-Gerald — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:51:06 -0600

I've been visualizing this piece for several years,trying to figure out the best way to make it.
Finally gained the skill to manifest my vision.
This will function for awhile as my model for a much larger piece.

Kanok: Dragon Spirit Powering

kanok — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:36:34 -0600

street player

dong gwan Choi — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:32:14 -0600

Studio Tour, a very good idea!

Gerald Boggs — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:44:49 -0600

Studio tour

Good Day all.
Haven't posted in a while, but thought I'd pass on my thoughts on the benefits of hosting a open studio.

This is the third year I've been part of the Virginia Artisans Studio Tour and it has proven to be my best form of advertising. While I get a fair amount of work by word of mouth and a bit from web searches, by far, the best results of new clients has been the studio tour. I've have five local newspaper articles and one national magazine article, had a yellow page ad for two years, did several full page ads in local magazines. Nothing, and I do mean nothing has come close to the results I've had with having my studio open to the public.

bronze welding

smof01 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:26:35 -0600

Hi....
I got a small protect, im welding bronze and its all new to me!!!!...Can i use MIG???....
If not what choise do i have??!!!!!!......

Galvanic corrosion

hautsteel — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:28:43 -0600

I am working on a concept for an outdoor garden gate. It would involve layering and alternating sheets of stainless and copper or brass with areas cut out in order to achieve a specific variegated pattern. I am aware that galvanic corrosion can occur between copper and mild steel, but am not certain about the potential chemical interactions arising from stainless being in direct contact with copper or brass... Can someone more well versed in metallurgy please advise?

RusticaOrnamentals.com

RusticaOrnamentals.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:34 -0600

What a great site! I just found it but it is 11:40PM and I have to get up in the morning but we will be back to chat!

Come see us on the web at
http://www.RusticaOrnamentals.com

Ornamental Yard Art, Garden Decor and holiday decor

Commission

aerdna45 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:52 -0600

Hey all!

I'm looking to commission a piece for my husband for Christmas... or whenever.
I want to get the RCMP crest done. Obviously, it doesn't have to be JUST like the crest... just as close as possible.

bid proposals - commission - art festival?

greyalien — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:50:37 -0600

Greetings all,

I have been retired from steel work for a few years now. I did wrought iron/steel, gates, security doors, furniture. Though always worked for someone else, I always had good design ideas. I recently acquired the shop space to start working my own designs and would like to receive extra income from these skills. I would like some advise for beginners on the business end. Where can I find local bids? Is art festivals a good place to showcase work? Whats up with commission work? I found this link regarding commission work, is it accurate?