An English Rose...

[digger9523]

Saw sommat like this years ago, and me being me, i filed it away somewhere in the back of my mind with the thought: 'I'll do that one day!'

So this evening saw me in the garage for an hour or two........

This one's a load of crap, but i fully intend to do a few more, what with Chrimble fast approaching......

 

[ziggy]

Go on Nicholas!! You got any more projects lined up sir?

 

[The Singing Stalker]

Hey a rose growing out of an anvil. Cool.
But seriously I hate people who are that talented. I can come up with ideas, sometimes.... but I am far too much of a bodge artist.
Well done. not jealous at all.

 

[digger9523]

Hey a rose growing out of an anvil. Cool.
But seriously I hate people who are that talented. I can come up with ideas, sometimes.... but I am far too much of a bodge artist.
Well done. not jealous at all.

It's Mahoosive mate, no fine detail at all, so it was done in just over an hour:

Next one will see a bit more of my anal retentiveness!


PS, This is my 1000th post on SD!

 

[stratts]

You have hands like Ray Mears!!

 

[digger9523]

Just had them manicured! All in the name, MANicured....

 

[digger9523]

Just gave it a clean up at work:

What finish do you blokes favour? Your Mrs's opinions would be good as well.

 

[digger9523]

And now with stem:

Also, sommat for Remembrance Sunday:

 

[bogtrotter]

Like it a lot, know of a blacksmith who made sculptures animals, birds etc out off cuts, caught on big time.

 

[TA6319]

very nice

 

[willie_gunn]

Way too talented

How about making the middle of the rose circular so that it could also hold a candle......

willie_gunn

P.S. Clenching that rose stem between your teeth could make your eyes water

 

[jimbo1984]

Fantastic work you're very talented sir !

 

[digger9523]

Way too talented

How about making the middle of the rose circular so that it could also hold a candle......

willie_gunn

P.S. Clenching that rose stem between your teeth could make your eyes water

Great idea Willie, PM me your address and I'll do you one.

 

[digger9523]

Here they are cleaned up:

 

[jimbo1984]

Excellent!!! Well done !

 

[1st Pattern Paul]

Well done digger, I think they are really good. I asked my wife about what the finnished colour should be and she replied then it all depends on the colour of the room it's in. Should have known better than to ask. Are you going to make these to order and if so how much? PM me if you like.

Thanks

Paul

 

[digger9523]

I asked my wife about what the finished colour should be and she replied then it all depends on the colour of the roof it's in. Should have known better than to ask.

From the mouths of babes!


Never thought about selling any of these mate. Only got so much of the copper left now, and i strongly suspect that'll be mostly gone by the time I've finished 'Tinkering' and doing the crimble presents. I think 4 of these are going down to Terra Australis, got to do one with a titanium stem for a knife maker friend of mine, about 3-4 for 'the girls', Willie's getting a candle holder one, and a few old muckers want me to do some poppies for them by Rememberance Sunday next month.

I reckon I'll be pushing it materials wise, but I'll let thee know how it's looking by the time the graft is done. I'm sure H4H or the Legion would welcome a donation.

 

[paul o']

mind you if you get a thorn you can get it out with a magnet lol carry on your get to the tate one day !!

 

[1st Pattern Paul]

I'm sure H4H or the Legion would welcome a donation.

I'll gladly make a donation to H4H if you get the time and materials. Just let me know.

 

[paul o']

Here they are cleaned up:

wow i like that feller, well done