I blacksmith to keep my head screwed on straight and keep a little creativity alive. The craft is a way to connect with something basic, primal, elemental and beautiful. It is mostly a hobby, but I sell pieces and would like it to pay for itself. I'll do just about any request, if I have time and skill for it. Whether you want to chatter about the craft or help fund my hobby by buying a piece of functional art, I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A new twist on an old idea
Here is a key rack that I have been working on for a while. The hooks have gotten pretty routine, but making the matching hooks on either side and the twist on the center hook took some effort. I like this because it used skills that I have developed (rather than relying on new, unhoned skills), but applied them in a new way and a new aesthetic. The bloc of wood in the background is hardwood from an old barn and the upper edge is raw and unfinished. I put a heavy patina on the hooks to match the colors in the wood, but still have to "finish finishing" the wood itself. I think that the hanger will probably be a routed hole in the back, but I am considering something more elaborate in steel...
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