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One of My Favorite Things

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One of My Favorite Things

Some days are good chasing days and some are not. Today was a good day. The lines weren't jagged and my hands were in good shape to work. Every texture mark you see in this image is made by a single hammer blow on a chasing tool.  The heavier lines are chased in by moving the tool and hammering as it moves.  The hammer blows and tool movement is coordinated so we have no jagged or depth variation in the lines. We all have something we particularly like to do. I love chasing in lines and laying the texture into...

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Forging on the River

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Forging on the River

We have frequent requests for donation of our work and usually we will make a donation of money instead for several reason, but we are honored to use our metal work to support the Metal Museum in their mission to "The mission of the Metal Museum is to preserve, promote, and advance the art and craft of fine metalwork."  From their beautiful campus on the cliff over the Mississippi River they tell the story of metalwork and metal workers with exhibitions, classes and special events throughout the year.  We want to help them tell this story. We are happy to donate one of our...

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That Sycamore Tree

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That Sycamore Tree

The Sycamore tree just outside my window is beginning to lose its leaves for fall.   One of the interesting things about the leaves of the Sycamore is that the leaves vary widely in size from as small as 2" to as large as    I found a leaf that looked just like a bowl to me.  Leaf bowls are my absolute favorite things to make.  So I just had to make one, but of course much bigger. We put the bowl on a pedestal inspired by the roots of the Sycamore Tree.  You can find this Sycamore Bowl in our online...

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I Will Miss the Tomatoes

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I Will Miss the Tomatoes

I will miss the tomatoes.

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Queen’s Reward Mead and Roasted Figs!

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Queen’s Reward Mead and Roasted Figs!

Queen’s Reward Meadery is local for us and one of our favorites is their Rubee - with cranberry and orange.  

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