tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71804113601483130292024-03-12T21:57:38.324-05:00Adam OldRe-purposed materialsMetalsmithing ; metal art, Sculptures, fabrication, forging, up-cycling, re-purposing / aoldre(at)yahoo.comАдам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-32042912999071344782022-01-13T20:03:00.000-06:002022-01-13T20:03:09.217-06:00Solo exhibition<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVXVwneY0H5BEKjjAJ606Es1ZJkR3pDfsKo26P15EHkuWJW0N12Vt4aL1GoNSp-Xbs8Eq2FCjTOZer_E24bc8xRXQqV3-G2WzzoEHM79fiVBwmNr9D0bPMyx7yM55sy4q260vdOeAhsbmZzRO1Gn4nouw71iJ5NmQT91BU-Z79sQFc0gqxFx4iom-E=s956" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="956" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVXVwneY0H5BEKjjAJ606Es1ZJkR3pDfsKo26P15EHkuWJW0N12Vt4aL1GoNSp-Xbs8Eq2FCjTOZer_E24bc8xRXQqV3-G2WzzoEHM79fiVBwmNr9D0bPMyx7yM55sy4q260vdOeAhsbmZzRO1Gn4nouw71iJ5NmQT91BU-Z79sQFc0gqxFx4iom-E=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_ebkqs1vyVuUKniQR2MAwfBVBrAezlTWh3SHKwWDrvCkrMq5KMDddcuKsixjIo66FAsJah7Xl5ap8FSL00JH62WuLj-JfhqFd4YLbLAv_mHPsb5rdj29E3IhQOD_2khYGw9isDbhH2UCve88YsjC06DZhN6i_1gmvyRJQ0mUUDtXmJCqBNbrChpRk=s988" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="988" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_ebkqs1vyVuUKniQR2MAwfBVBrAezlTWh3SHKwWDrvCkrMq5KMDddcuKsixjIo66FAsJah7Xl5ap8FSL00JH62WuLj-JfhqFd4YLbLAv_mHPsb5rdj29E3IhQOD_2khYGw9isDbhH2UCve88YsjC06DZhN6i_1gmvyRJQ0mUUDtXmJCqBNbrChpRk=s320" width="320" /></a></div>I'm having a solo exhibition at Bethany Lutheran college - Ylvisaker art center in Mankato, MN. The exhibit runs from January 16 until February 16, 2022 with a reception and Artist talk at 7pm on January 20th. I hope to see you there!<p></p>Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-88471303070503079542022-01-11T20:48:00.003-06:002022-01-11T20:48:40.925-06:00Blast from the past<p> I have been preparing for an exhibition reception for January 20th, 7:00pm at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN. As I've been updating some of my information and was looking for info online when I came across this article about the La Crosse Pop-Up Art show I organized with help from some other friends. I very much wish there were more pictures than the handful I took before the show got crazy. I haven't done another but I still have the sandwich board sign.</p><p>I believe this sorry aired as the show was starting at the old "Mjolnir studio" on June 16, 2016. It got packed and was quite a success.</p><p>https://www.news8000.com/pop-up-art-exhibit-features-local-talent-for-free/</p><p><br /></p><p>The BLC show opens on January 16th and ends in February 16th 2022 with the reception on the 20th at 7pm. I will be doing a chasing and repoussé demonstration as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9ELsfAAxkDfo98rO8rSGw-YTE7IIr5O8-JqZPUm1iHdVog6dcK2E1IXKEp3EZCd2wCwOnxdelFelVzsuG0gB0qckrnxSyOZWa6xZ6rKocSUKclOKS_gKDjLWngIN5J22pi364PMJ-Ut7A1LbYj_c-7yivm_CGz2Bp3Yhb90tWVElzvcf6mc3NHWbD=s4160" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9ELsfAAxkDfo98rO8rSGw-YTE7IIr5O8-JqZPUm1iHdVog6dcK2E1IXKEp3EZCd2wCwOnxdelFelVzsuG0gB0qckrnxSyOZWa6xZ6rKocSUKclOKS_gKDjLWngIN5J22pi364PMJ-Ut7A1LbYj_c-7yivm_CGz2Bp3Yhb90tWVElzvcf6mc3NHWbD=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Come see this new piece!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-79966398469796024662021-08-08T14:38:00.002-05:002021-08-08T19:18:13.612-05:00Sea is for turtle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXeaSeo5cdw/YRAyBRkLrPI/AAAAAAAAEbc/L4DAZa2XnKUiDWeiI-BiM8MIgTzFGtv6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210808_142205482.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zXeaSeo5cdw/YRAyBRkLrPI/AAAAAAAAEbc/L4DAZa2XnKUiDWeiI-BiM8MIgTzFGtv6wCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_20210808_142205482.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ru9G0MI4-Ig/YRAyBn5UPHI/AAAAAAAAEbg/BCss2s8f_pYXsOmW1wXCDv9amEmcXS8pwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210808_142253738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ru9G0MI4-Ig/YRAyBn5UPHI/AAAAAAAAEbg/BCss2s8f_pYXsOmW1wXCDv9amEmcXS8pwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_20210808_142253738.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irNlUvzxqOE/YRAyCBjodII/AAAAAAAAEbk/giQ8uW7K8l8PGGo_xe8qXjwR_HXz0THngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210808_142518113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irNlUvzxqOE/YRAyCBjodII/AAAAAAAAEbk/giQ8uW7K8l8PGGo_xe8qXjwR_HXz0THngCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_20210808_142518113.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9QIgb5Pkcw/YRAyE2TxZRI/AAAAAAAAEbo/8MkxHv8f__UgvlU7v3z_wdwjl05rRswHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210808_142543981.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9QIgb5Pkcw/YRAyE2TxZRI/AAAAAAAAEbo/8MkxHv8f__UgvlU7v3z_wdwjl05rRswHgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_20210808_142543981.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WElmIyn-Nxw/YRAyE5vuOGI/AAAAAAAAEbs/Y645tLn1Ha8acxJxQJ9tI2BAJubaozbMQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20210808_142709510.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WElmIyn-Nxw/YRAyE5vuOGI/AAAAAAAAEbs/Y645tLn1Ha8acxJxQJ9tI2BAJubaozbMQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_20210808_142709510.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Here's a sea turtle I made out of copper ground wire, a capped/cone-shaped end of a plumbing pipe along with architectural copper as well as parts trimmed of from raising the urn project.</p><p>This was mainly chasing and repoussé rework a bit of piercing (sawing) forging.</p><p>Finally, the piece was Tig welded, finished with a cupric nitrate green patina and sealed with a microcrystalline wax.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#seaturtle #coppersmith #metalsmith #OldRepurpose</p><p><br /></p>Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-82851950360821424752021-01-26T21:11:00.002-06:002021-01-26T21:11:20.122-06:00Thank you<p> I just wanted to say thank you for reading my little blog and checking out what I've been up to. I'm pretty bad at regularly posting new things. Life just never slows down apparently. I'm thankful for all your interest in what I do, and for talking the time out of your busy life to check in here. I don't have a that interesting life comparatively, but it's mine and I try to live it in the best way I know how. The older I've gotten, the more lessons I've learned. I wouldn't be where I am today without the faith I have in what Christ has done for me. He's my oasis in the heat of life, my beacon in the harbor and everything I never understood I could fully rely on to take care of my every need in life. I have been trying to straighten out my ways more lately to be a better Christian for the sake of his kingdom. I've been trying to also make more time for family and helping others. As little as I do of that, I have found myself doing various things other than focusing on art. I've been building and fixing some things for the studio and for the sake of fixing broken things. My welding skills are much better. I feel more confident and able to get back to making metal art of a different fashion. I will share a few things that I've done in the time between this post and the last. I could talk more but understand time is of the essence and you have other things to do. So without further ado:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XQMRm5hGsKU/YBDROAd6qSI/AAAAAAAAEIg/VbWM5VZ9SLIar622RFc0ipspAy8WGbFNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200725_151129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XQMRm5hGsKU/YBDROAd6qSI/AAAAAAAAEIg/VbWM5VZ9SLIar622RFc0ipspAy8WGbFNACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20200725_151129.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Artisan Forge in Eau Claire Wisconsin took in some of my work to their awesome studio/gallery/ awesome place. They also let me participate in a socially distanced art fair on the grounds. Definitely look them up and check the place out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGz_jDb6i3k/YBDROHzLK2I/AAAAAAAAEIk/kd4JS5U_9HQldwuhAfa4hjD8lfowIZS2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200808_174042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGz_jDb6i3k/YBDROHzLK2I/AAAAAAAAEIk/kd4JS5U_9HQldwuhAfa4hjD8lfowIZS2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/20200808_174042.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>One of several leaf commissions completed since covid started.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0uhonnuHN4/YBDRNju0jCI/AAAAAAAAEIc/AqafKOdqKLEEX5FNnDjaXazkqllALzMzACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20200812_185730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r0uhonnuHN4/YBDRNju0jCI/AAAAAAAAEIc/AqafKOdqKLEEX5FNnDjaXazkqllALzMzACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/20200812_185730.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>Baptismal font for the Roncalli Newman center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This is the largest vessel I've raised and also the first piece I tinned. The base was completed by another artisan.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--n_hSdi7N_4/YBDRQ-CK33I/AAAAAAAAEIw/BCyB9OFmjp0BN3becLkJINsE6ZxVAeN9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201012_133433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--n_hSdi7N_4/YBDRQ-CK33I/AAAAAAAAEIw/BCyB9OFmjp0BN3becLkJINsE6ZxVAeN9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/20201012_133433.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0gM7Z3BFsc/YBDRQXG8jrI/AAAAAAAAEIs/uGF5VP2PRUM19hhuV2fT9A8eTkmmmKQmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201012_135049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0gM7Z3BFsc/YBDRQXG8jrI/AAAAAAAAEIs/uGF5VP2PRUM19hhuV2fT9A8eTkmmmKQmQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20201012_135049.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkc7HH3_fO8/YBDRQEqXJwI/AAAAAAAAEIo/7uc6TeQombUvIyyx4UKDxPj9fcsxL9XrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201012_135129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bkc7HH3_fO8/YBDRQEqXJwI/AAAAAAAAEIo/7uc6TeQombUvIyyx4UKDxPj9fcsxL9XrACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/20201012_135129.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I'm proud of this table I made from repurposing a table base I got from the old Brum foundry in Goodview / Winona, Minnesota. The top I made from 1930's pine bowling alley floor from the south lanes bowling alley in La Crosse. I purchased there before they closed permanently. The metal frame for the top was metal I found in the recycling room at work; angle iron with a nice off-center radius. It worked beautifully for the flooring. I did all the staining, fabricating and all except for sandblasting and painting the base and frame.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOTysqnCAp4/YBDRR0l6swI/AAAAAAAAEI0/Fp-74MrrtZ0KHomF_Jg8zxlr7RPUHxv1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201018_152141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOTysqnCAp4/YBDRR0l6swI/AAAAAAAAEI0/Fp-74MrrtZ0KHomF_Jg8zxlr7RPUHxv1wCLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/20201018_152141.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>I'm realizing that I've done a few creative things after all. It's been a bit sporadic however... This bracelet idea came when I was given a broken leather purse to repurpose. The purse was made entirely out of what I had called "leather peanuts" these pieces were linked together to make a bracelet. After a few hours I came up with this design for a clasp. I wanted to keep a relatively similar design to the shape of the links and therefore the mechanism to lock it together became a fun challenge. The picture below is another name plate nail handed down to me by my father. This is of the same stock that I used in the grape clusters of my post "botanical art".<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufBXcrmxmlQ/YBDRSCOWiRI/AAAAAAAAEI4/Q4yRWi5-n8g_B3DgwrqA_A9f0JhFkoUCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201018_153723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ufBXcrmxmlQ/YBDRSCOWiRI/AAAAAAAAEI4/Q4yRWi5-n8g_B3DgwrqA_A9f0JhFkoUCQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201018_153723.jpg" /></a></div>Slitting the nail to make the clasp mechanism<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4gHSEwikXo/YBDRSeWl1KI/AAAAAAAAEI8/mxEtr72tq0wVuOLvHaWkCPJXckHGV09JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201019_111727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P4gHSEwikXo/YBDRSeWl1KI/AAAAAAAAEI8/mxEtr72tq0wVuOLvHaWkCPJXckHGV09JQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20201019_111727.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzshS7BDxPM/YBDRTsjKu_I/AAAAAAAAEJA/DAjjoXeEWecNFAIqNH6IhPxJqQiXeEPWQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201019_111753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DzshS7BDxPM/YBDRTsjKu_I/AAAAAAAAEJA/DAjjoXeEWecNFAIqNH6IhPxJqQiXeEPWQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h360/20201019_111753.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JHfDyEDyZ3A/YBDRUnWtnBI/AAAAAAAAEJE/eWE0pfWy2s8FBYb_YdvLfEZBAlJbyDvmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201019_211305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JHfDyEDyZ3A/YBDRUnWtnBI/AAAAAAAAEJE/eWE0pfWy2s8FBYb_YdvLfEZBAlJbyDvmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201019_211305.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uipdYMsvxbQ/YBDRVOUFURI/AAAAAAAAEJI/ULfS1sS84GkIJ-cJExqoHAMZ-f_hymU_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201019_211511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uipdYMsvxbQ/YBDRVOUFURI/AAAAAAAAEJI/ULfS1sS84GkIJ-cJExqoHAMZ-f_hymU_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201019_211511.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Other, more simple, variations that can be more easily produced. These show different patina and texture combinations.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QK6Q2Q35pRk/YBDRVlx7NyI/AAAAAAAAEJM/areVKtSiE2U9O3Q-4J3_8TiPzM45p99bgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201021_193538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QK6Q2Q35pRk/YBDRVlx7NyI/AAAAAAAAEJM/areVKtSiE2U9O3Q-4J3_8TiPzM45p99bgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201021_193538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Leather peanut shaped clasps ready to be cut from reclaimed architectural copper roofing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3d3Q4zTCdXM/YBDRW9gxlXI/AAAAAAAAEJU/N5s69KgQoT8zuZhXFMKDoTrPuBjp896agCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/20201113_101957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3d3Q4zTCdXM/YBDRW9gxlXI/AAAAAAAAEJU/N5s69KgQoT8zuZhXFMKDoTrPuBjp896agCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/20201113_101957.jpg" /></a></div>A painstaking PAINt-stripping project that turned out as good as I had hoped. This street light was headed for recycling at work so I bought it for scrap in maybe 2015. I've carried it around with the intention of making am indoor floor lamp with it. FFW too late 2020 and I had also been holding onto this white painted architectural pillar for at least a year or two. It took many many hours to chemically and mechanically scraping and brushing off the old paint. Beneath that was the beautiful old wood column that I'd guess was over 100 years old. (Yes, the paint was probably not latex or oil) anyways, I assembled and wired it top be my floor lamp. 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A few new and different items. These where are made by chasing and repoussé with some forging and fabrication. The grape cluster and leaves as well as the Apple leaves and the maple leaf where hand made from reclaimed copper and are made to scale. The Marquette grape clusters are half inch blue glass marbles as requested by the client who happens to have a Vineyard and also collects marbles. This botanical art was all commissioned by two different people and has been a fun learning experience. There will probably be more of that in the future but as of now I only know that there is one big copper bowl coming down the pipeline and on August 8th I will be in Charlevoix Michigan at the waterfront Art Fair. Come visit.</div>
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Finally delivered so I can share this. Work time on this piece was right about 100 hours. First time for: hand made threads, dovetail joining technique, hand engraving and using the jewellers saw with the flat blade sideways and cutting backwards. Funerary urn commission inspired by Greek volute krater urns. Raised from flat sheet copper by hand hammering.. One piece outer shell, foot, threaded collar and threaded cap with added trim rings and handles. A very exciting piece to accomplish.Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-16247918323026060402019-02-09T20:48:00.000-06:002019-02-09T22:01:34.914-06:00Funerary Urn / Raising process explained<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This post aims to show the general process of raising a vessel. </div>
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Pretty much every vessel I make is raised from reclaimed sheets of copper or brass , this one being an etched printing plate made of copper.</div>
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Most vessels I make are raised from a disc and so I cut the printing plate to the shape.</div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif;">Most copper or brass you will find is in a hard state. When metal is cold formed or forged the crystalline structure of the metal gets compressed and as working continues it becomes harder and more brittle; this is called work hardening and the metal needs to be softened in order to continue forging without causing the metal to break.</span></div>
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Annealing is the process of heating the metal to a hot enough temperature that the crystalline structure of the metal relaxes or expands. After the metal has been annealed, you may cool the metal and now that it is soft again, you may form the metal until it becomes hard again.</div>
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Now, with soft copper I begin hammering concentric circles from the center of the disc around and around until I reach the outer edge.</div>
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Due to the varying force and placement of the hammer blows, the metal is displaced like a ripple moving from the center outward. As the raising continues some of the inconsistencies get more and more pronounced and wrinkles develop.</div>
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Before the wrinkles get to hardened or too deep, one must take time to hammer them down and planish (smooth) them out.</div>
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Throughout the entire raising process, annealing must be done every so often as well as taking the wrinkles out.</div>
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The metal must always be kept clean of fire scale and debris so that no unwanted particles are hammered into the surface of the metal.</div>
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Wrinkles smoothed and piece work hardened again.</div>
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Quenching the hot metal in the cleaning acid</div>
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Several more rounds with a plastic hammer avoids adding too much texture and yet it's still work hardens the metal.</div>
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Typically only a couple concentric passes over the surface of the vessel being raised and it's most likely that the metal needs to be annealed and cleaned again.</div>
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Working in circles from the center out the metal sheet is displaced in space just like a ripple on water and every time the Ripple gets to its lowest point it stays there and that is how the vessel grows into a voluminous form.</div>
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Metal vessels, such as pitchers, bowls that are made in this fashion are referred to as hollowware.</div>
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I usually take my vessels in a different direction by adding an inner bowl in order to make the vessel double-walled and appear to be more of a solid mass.</div>
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New torch tip arrived :-D</div>
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Rings are scribed or drawn to help raid the vessel symmetrically with balanced hammer blows.</div>
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The most difficult part of this form is when the disc is raised into a cup with vertical signs and then those sides AR being hammered beyond vertical towards the center, thus forcing more material to compress into itself, causing the material to become thicker and harder to manipulate.</div>
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Starting metal thickness and thicker end product from forging metal structure into itself</div>
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I hammered sop so that I broke my t-stake. They're about $400 new so I forged some pieces and made a custom one tip for the shape of the urn</div>
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41 hours of hammering gets you this far.</div>
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The metal is shiny because it has been burnished by the blows of the metal hammer and now it is in a work hardened state again.</div>
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Copper water pipe</div>
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Copper water pipe flattened</div>
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Flared and scrolled</div>
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cutting my first dovetail joint ever</div>
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Inner thread collar</div>
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Making the foot(base) from a printing plate</div>
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Anything I could find with added tape to increase diameter for the jig to help with making threads. (First hand made threads)</div>
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Coming together. Several reclaimed pieces for potential incorporation and for reference. </div>
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Funerary urn in the style of a Greek Krater.</div>
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Awaiting more detailing, more hammered texture buying, cleaning and patina.</div>
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I haven't forgotten about you... There have been so many things going on that I haven't had time to share what I've been up to. Here are some images of a few things that I've been doing:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lastly, I've been working on replicating a portion of the Grapevine that I have been commissioned to do. The leaves here are made from reclaimed architectural copper and are formed by chasing and repoussé.<br />In other news I am up and Minneapolis helping the artist John Pugh with mural for the theater in the round players. It's been a fun trip living in the theater for it over a week but I need to get back to my studio so I can finish my commissioned work.<br /><br />I took a leave of absence from my day job so that I could help out with this mural and take time to work on my own dream of supporting myself through art work and buying and selling also buying and selling tools and furniture. I was not sure if I was going to keep my job after I ask my boss, however, he let me off the hook and I am doing my best to make the most of it.<br /><br />There's never an easy time to take a leap of faith because faith is believing without seeing and sometimes we let our minds see negative things before we even try. You can't live your life in fear. I had to put everything in God's hands and trust that he would provide. He always has and never fails to surprise.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for checking in.</td></tr>
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<br />Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-38169122615545739602017-12-16T21:46:00.001-06:002017-12-16T21:46:51.135-06:00Long winterWinter has barely started and I am afraid that I'm in a situation where my studio has been put on an indefinite hold for the season. Since purchasing(signing my life over for) a house, I have been busy at my Habitat for Humanity Job and making repairs on the house. I didn't foresee the amount of effort that has been required to fix the house up. I, with the help of a few friends and family, have successfully repaired the bedroom to a point that is most livable and comfortable. There is no flooring, but it is warm and the deteriorated flooring has been replaced along with the shoddy craftsmanship that had been the interior walls. I am very thankful that my father has stepped in to help me install a ceiling in the garage; another effort that will help immensely. We picked up the roofing materials today and will start installing a ceiling in the studio Monday. Once the ceiling is installed, we will be able to insulate the new studio space and heat it. After I have at least half of the space insulated, I will reorganize and start working on commissions. I've been battling with possessions ever since the move to the new space. I have realized that I had more that previously thought, and beyond that, I have realized what I need and do not need. I have been busy purging items slowly by giving them away and listing them for sale online.<br />
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I'm very excited to begin working again. VERY EXCITED! I've had lots of drive and inspiration recently that should keep me going easily through the winter, even if the space isn't finished.<br />
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Thanks for your support.<br />
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P.S. I acquired a casting furnace, pretty much exactly like the university has. I got it for a deal and I intend to experiment more with casting in the future.<br />
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Best wishes and Happy Holidays.<br />
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-Adam O.<br />
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Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-61182212382625613252017-03-05T21:10:00.001-06:002017-03-05T21:10:38.318-06:00Please share my gofundmeHi all,<br />
Thanks for checking in again. I have images of new work for New York. The vessels are slowly but surely being made as I find time and energy. I'm excited to share with everyone the latest pieces for the 41st annual ACAC show at the Lincoln Performing Art Center in Manhattan! The show is June 10th and 11th and I have a Gofundme (<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc">https://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc</a>) to hopefully raise enough money to cover expenses of driving to NYC with my art, tent and display items for the show. We are over 2/3s of the way there. A big thank you to everyone who has donated and shared my story. I understand there are many other important issues to support but your support for this dream is greatly appreciated. I will definitely keep all in mind who help with this endeavor.<br />
Best wishes,<br />
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Adam O.<br />
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Vessel about water/ground pollution. Still considering a title for this one as well. I incorporated raising, fabricating, chasing and repousse in this piece. I'm very happy with the new direction. This vessel is made from reclaimed brass vessel, copper water supply pipe an copper printing plate.</div>
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First vessel utilizing a lot of chasing and repousse.</div>
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Blue Patina! This one was made from reclaimed casket-making metal scraps.</div>
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Thanks again for sharing: <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc">https://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc</a>Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-16043668331396940772017-01-17T16:50:00.000-06:002017-01-17T16:50:43.876-06:00MediaI was graced with an interview with the local newspaper (La Crosse Tribune) and a few days later I was even more happy to find out that I was published on the Washington Times page for the same article about my work. Here's the link for the Washington Times:<br />
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Very exciting!<br />
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I've also been stepping outside of the normal routine, if you can call it normal or routine, to work on some other methods of vessel making. I'm always trying to learn, improve and try different things.<br />
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"To stay cup" fabricated from copper with chasing and repoussé for the lid. Actual size and functionality minus food/drink safe. Made from reclaimed architectural copper, copper pipe for straw and motor winding wire for rim.</div>
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New vessel in the works. My less common two piece construction, raised and fabricated from reclaimed architectural copper with details from chasing and repoussé.</div>
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Not my typical metal choice but aluminum bracelets made from repurposed platters with floral designs.</div>
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"Elephant" in progress. Working from repurposed brass pitcher pewter pour spout. I am preparing to recast the pewter spout in brass so I can actually solder it, but I may fabricate one from scratch instead.</div>
Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-64468881282684154762017-01-13T19:30:00.000-06:002017-01-13T19:30:07.512-06:00ACAC New York GofundmeHi everyone, thanks for checking out my site. I'm excited to announce that I've accepted an invitation too the 41st annual ACAC Show at the Lincoln center for performing arts in New York City! I have declined this show 2 times in the past because I could not afford to make it but this time I figured I would do what I could to make it there if I did get invited. I started a GoFundMe campaign online and have been taking donations to help me achieve this dream. I believe this will be a big turning point in my career and I need all the help that I can get to make this happen. Here is the link to that: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc">http://www.gofundme.com/wi2nyc</a> . Please check it out and pass it along.<br />
I was thrilled to be featured in the local newspaper, the lacrosse Tribune. A reporter reached out because she found my campaign online and it caught her interest. The article turned out great but it didn't mention the campaign or how I needed assistance. My hopes were to get a boost from getting the word out locally through this very nicely written article.<br />
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Link to newspaper: <a href="http://m.lacrossetribune.com/news/local/metalsmith-adam-oldre-turns-scrap-into-art/article_d650e5c2-4018-5346-81ff-7a6aff9bca4f.html?utm_medium=social">http://m.lacrossetribune.com/news/local/metalsmith-adam-oldre-turns-scrap-into-art/article_d650e5c2-4018-5346-81ff-7a6aff9bca4f.html?utm_medium=social</a><br />
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Thank you all again for checking in on me and my progress. I am in to the show because I have paid the first down payment and sent a check for the booth cost itself but I am still looking for help raising money on the gofundme campaign to help me cover the cost of driving my display tent and art work to New York City with my truck to stay for the weekend show.<br />
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Best wishes. Please share.<br />
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Copper remnant from casket company donated by a friend.</div>
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Thick copper was well suited for raising the hull of the vessel. This image is after cutting the original sheet and making several passes of raising over my t-stake as well as some sinking into a wood stump and shot bag.</div>
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Cast brass snake head for the ship along with cast brass 45 record adapter belt buckle project.</div>
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The cast piece needed extra finishing time because I was a little rusty and rushed on the mold-prep side of things. (lots of lost detail that had to be reworked into the metal by use of files and carbide bits.</div>
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Head and tail installed, deck is being fitted and seated figure wire man is on board to inspect gunwale height.</div>
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Mastfish fabricated and soldered onto deck. Repurposed lamp part made into mast that threads into fitting below deck for assembly and disassembly.</div>
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Architectural roofing copper was repurposed and made into shields for the ship.</div>
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Copper wire from a track-light fixture was cut and forged into oars for the ship.</div>
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More architectural copper was used to make the sail. Brass jump rings were used to hang the sail from the re-purposed copper grounding wire cross bar.</div>
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newest vessels to be posted soon so check back for some new vessels made with new methods.</div>
<br />Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-69724788905839223662016-07-30T21:24:00.001-05:002016-07-30T21:24:30.986-05:00Thank you for checking in. I apologize for the long time with no new posting. I organized a Pop-up art show in the building which my studio is in. It had a great turnout with international attendance from as far as the Ukraine and Russia. I was very pleased to have gotten so much feedback on my work, but I was also happy to provide an exhibit for 7 other artists as well. 7 out of 8 artists sold work at the exhibit and I even had an interview on the local news station. I hope that people will send me images of the show so that I can show you all.<br />
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In other news, I've been busy making new vessels, jewelry and even started on a second snakke viking ship. Pictures are coming within the month of August.<br />
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Thanks for checking in again and thank you all for your support. I am very grateful for you all.<br />
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"Dragon Ship" in its final destination at the Rock Co. Courthouse in Minnesota.</div>
Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-44986521415224852842015-12-28T17:07:00.002-06:002016-01-21T22:16:54.636-06:00"Dragon Ship"The "Dragon Ship" is finally completed and resting in its new home at the Rock County Courthouse in Luverne, MN I'm very pleased with the results of this lengthy and challenging project.<br />
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When I was satisfied with the second attempt at the hull, I made an "epic" decision to cut the head and tail off the dragon and attached it to the new hull made of thicker copper sheet.<br />
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When I was happy with the outcome, I started gaining momentum at finishing the project. I wanted to maintain good proportions on the ship, so I made measurements and reference points and figured out what size my Viking people would be. I made little figures out of flattened copper wire I had for another idea on the ship that petered out. (One seated and one standing) These figures helped me decide on oar length along with shield size and sail height. I had to get my head into the mindset of a shipbuilder. <br />
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Once the hull was formed to where I liked the curvature, I needed a deck. I cut the deck from the etched copper printing plate below.<br />
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After cutting into rough shape, I added hammered texture. I hand hammered at first but soon grew tired and my arms were sore so I switched to my treadle hammer which I made from an antique sewing machine.<br />
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I had made a mast a while ago before the second attempt at the hull. Minor modifications and adding a mastfish support on deck allowed for installation.<br />
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A support pipe for the drop-in mast was soldered in below deck.<br />
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Just for fun. I tested its water displacement. It floated surprisingly well.<br />
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Shields are all hand cut discs with finished edges. I used a dapping block to make the bumps in the centers.<br />
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I modeled my steering oar after the ones in my Viking book.<br />
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This steering oar is cast from bronze and modeled after the oar on the Osberg ship pictured.<br />
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Traditionally, the pivot point was achieved by using knotted rope through the hull and the oar. I wanted to use metal and therefore I decided to look around for something to re-purpose. I found the ball and socket style joint on the brass light pull chain in the studio.<br />
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I only needed a little bit.<br />
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Above is the finished steering oar.<br />
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It actually functions.<br />
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The first shield getting soldered onto the ship.<br />
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One side done.<br />
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Shields installed.<br />
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Mast was pretty easy to fabricate.<br />
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The hardest part was measuring and drilling holes to thread the jump-rings through.<br />
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Cleaning started<br />
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Cleaning progress<br />
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Clean and ready for a real base to sit on... Two actually...<br />
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I cast bronze into a pattern I cut from ceiling tile.<br />
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Freshly poured bronze in the mold cooling.<br />
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Vice grips to temporarily hold bases to make decisions. I decided they needed to be raked and the ship lower.<br />
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Bases drilled and had copper tubing inserted and secured.<br />
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Bases are ready for final trimming.<br />
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Still working on the patina.<br />
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Bottom patina added. Very precariously placed patina platform. Avoided two horrible casualties here. Dropping rods before ship was up and bumping rods while the ship was suspended.</div>
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Ceiling tile works great for casting, but also for holding oars to patina.<br />
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Rubber tips added to bases to protect ship from scratches.<br />
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<br />Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-47145617019118749342015-12-25T19:45:00.002-06:002015-12-25T19:45:35.370-06:00Viking shipSo, I've been working on this Viking ship for quite sometime. This project had been plagued with the fabrication troubles from early on. After lots of attempting to fix these issues, I eventually started making a second hull with a different method.(sticking to what I'm used to, instead of the original method based on a paper fold-into-shape model.<br />
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Starting over was a good decision. When I got to the same point on the new one that I left on the old one, I lopped off the head and tail of the Dragon and placed them on the new one.<br />
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<br />Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-47151620986090501022015-09-07T15:52:00.001-05:002015-09-07T15:56:10.987-05:002015 Driftless Art FairCome join me for conversation and check out the rest of the 2015 Driftless art fair September 19th and 20th from 10am until 5pm at the Beauford T. Anderson Park, Soldiers Grove, WI.<br />
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Culinary Arts<br />
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I will be in booth #67 as highlighted in the map below. Thank you all for your support. I pray for good weather and a successful event.<br />
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My apologies on the picture quality... I've been working at a new place which allows for limited studio time. I have been pushing to get into the studio every day and try to make work. Here was a little commission I made from a friend at work. He gave me a real bear claw and asked if I could make a metal one without a high polish surface. I decided to use cuddle-bone (hence the texture) to cast sterling silver. I love how it turned out and so did my friend and his wife. Thank you for your support. This was a fun project to get the wheels turning once again.</div>
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Below are some new vessels. I implemented some new methods and tried to push limits of the materials and my skill level. I also attempted to replicate a personal favorite with minor changes.</div>
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<b>"Dimples"</b></div>
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I am also pleased to announce that I will be a vendor at the Driftless Area Art Festival, Saturday September 19th and Sunday September 20th. Hopefully I will be informed as to where my booth will be located so I can pass on the details for those of you who would be visiting me.<br />
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The fair is at the Beauford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove, WI. The event has free admission and parking, 80 visual artists, live music and local foods. Show is open Saturday 9/19 from 10am until 5pm and Sunday 9/20 from 10am until 4 pm. More info at: www.DriftlessAreaArtFestival.com Please stop in and say hello.<br />
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Thanks for reading. :)Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-2103305158404928762015-04-13T20:34:00.000-05:002015-09-07T15:57:51.802-05:00Wedding gift from the forge at Mjolnir studio.I recently made this wedding gift out of three nails given to me from my sister. She asked me to make a gift for a friends wedding. I wasn't sure what to make at first. After I thought of several things that didn't seem to take root, I decided to try forging a figurative sculpture. It all came together quite well and I used the welder in the studio for the first time. It had been a while since I welded or forged anything so it took a while. One bend here negates one or two bends there. Finally, after forming the nails the way I wanted them, I looked through a box of odd metal bits and stumbled across a metal swivel bracket from an antique chalkboard. I was pretty excited because the size worked well with the sculpture and was also fitting because the gift was intended for a teacher. Congratulations on your marriage Jenny!<br />
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I had received bronze casting grains finally and so I began casting. I started with a green-sand mold for the viking ship project's dragon head. Below is the sculpted clay on packed sand, its ready for the second part of the sand mold to be added.</div>
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The top part of the flask is attached and locked in place with bolts through the side walls.</div>
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Sand is packed into the cope (top part of the mold) I used a vacuum cleaner extension to create a pouring sprue cavity in the sand.</div>
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After packing the sand I removed the cope from the drag(bottom part of mold) Baby powder was used as a release agent between the two halves.</div>
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Mold in place, Everything set out and inspected for safety and efficiency. </div>
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Below: The crucible is heated in the forge.</div>
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Before pouring</div>
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After pouring</div>
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I couldn't upload the video of the bronze pour and cracking open the mold because of the size. You can find it on my facebook page. Search for "Art of Adam Oldre" on Facebook. You could try this link but I'm not sure if it will work. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aoldre?ref=hl">https://www.facebook.com/aoldre?ref=hl</a></div>
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The best part about this sand is that the grains that haven't been burned can be reused.</div>
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Below: The sprues have been cut off and the casting has been brushed off.</div>
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After rough sanding and finishing.</div>
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Below is a picture of the brown patina I want to use. I have tested it on here before I do more cleaning and polishing of the casting. I also removed a chunk of bronze from the neck of the dragon which will be concealed in the hull of the ship. Doing this, allows me to stretch my metal supply out and reduce weight.</div>
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I cut out the mouth section, added teeth and then a last minute design change on the snout, to give it a more Scandinavian influenced look, Thanks to my studio partners for the critique.</div>
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The head is now soldered to the bow of the ship.</div>
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Now, for some other stuff. I have been working on zipper bracelets and random other things. Here are some of them:</div>
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I fixed a zipper that was missing the pull.</div>
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Working on a hypo-allergenic type of adjustable zipper bracelet. There are still design issues to address with this one.</div>
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Valentines day cuttle-bone bronze cast heart pendant. </div>
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A new piece I've been working on lately. It's based on a shape that I can't seem to get away from in drawing and sculpting. I think it may have to do with a fascination of black holes and dark matter.</div>
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It's raised and fabricated copper out of a few silver plated copper platters. I did chasing on the top section last night 2-22-15</div>
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I've made 10 more zipper bracelets to go to the Nisse House of art in Westby WI.</div>
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Another new addition to the collection of work. This little one is fabricated from reclaimed roofing copper, has three little ball feet and is the first vessel to be formed partially with a pneumatic hammer. Unlike almost all of the vessels I make, this one is constructed of only two pieces of metal. The dark brown patina is an effect of being treated with liver of sulfur. The piece is coated with micro-crystalline wax that is used commonly in sculpture and furniture restoration. </div>
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Here's a close up of the hammer detail.<br />
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I restored this piece after someone dropped and dented it. I wasn't too excited to rework this piece, as it has always been one of my favorites, however, it turned out pretty well. I can't say I'm not happy with the turnout. Like the vessel above, this one is the first and only other to be forged of just two pieces of metal. Instead of taking it apart and working out the dent. I decided to dent the sides all the way around. The existing green patina is still visible as well as the added liver of sulfur (brown) patina. This is still titled "Lichen" because that is what seems appropriate for this vessel. I think of plant forms with this piece and some earlier work. I think I'll have to explore this concept more in the future.</div>
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Below: Original design and patination of "Lichen"</div>
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My newest piece is finally photographed.</div>
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I like re-purposing, up-cycling and the like, so it made me think more about how human-made objects are discarded so frequently and yet have so much use left in them. I think there is always more than just one use for anything.</div>
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This piece was made from copper grounding wire, an etched copper printing plate, a brass goblet and a brass award plaque.</div>
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Forged and fabricated copper and brass.</div>
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7 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 4"</div>
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I will be trying to slowly change the format of this site so please be patient while I organize my vessels.Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-60740472783257114042014-11-26T16:09:00.002-06:002014-11-26T16:22:40.942-06:00Holiday SaleFrom November 27 <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">until December 8th, 2014</span> I will be offering a <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">15% discount</span> on any purchases made from this site. Please contact me via <a href="http://www.adamoldre.com/p/contact.html">email or phone </a>for purchase details. I will also ship your item(s) for free with this sale. Sale excludes other offers, commission work, and in-gallery purchases.<br />
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Adam O.Адам Ѳldrēhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01981437384136260496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180411360148313029.post-18338152696943581022014-11-10T14:47:00.001-06:002014-11-10T14:47:46.900-06:00Happenings at the studio before winterWelcome, Thanks for reading or at least checking out the pictures. I've been bounced around with work and no work at my "full-time" "big kid job". I left off with introducing you all to the new studio. I have more pictures I'd like to show about the progress. The cold blooded building is still cold blooded and its starting to show its cold side this time of year. The repairs to the building have helped a lot with the heat in the basement. I've piped in some heat from upstairs and have also introduced a few new tools and one helps heat the place up. Along with studio upgrades and tinkering, there is progress on my metalwork as well.<br />
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First off, The air compressor that my friends Matt and Jenn Gave me started leaking at the relay switch, so I took apart and the springs flew out and I couldnt get them back together until I already bought the new/used militarty surplus compressor pictured below. Got it locally on craigslist. Its from the 60's or 70's, its much bigger and was quiter with the old one cylinder setup pictured. It took too long to fill so I switched out the two cylinder compressor and motor from the old compressor. There were many unforeseen problems which lead to more swapping of parts and modifications, but it works fine now. </div>
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So I managed to create my first vessel from within Mjolnir studio I haven't titled it yet but its forged and fabricated copper with green patina and burnishing.</div>
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The Viking/Dragon ship is coming along slowly but surely. There's always a tool or material I have to make or need to order to get much of anything done on it. The hull of the ship is roughly completed. I'm waiting on some casting supplies in order to cast the head and tail. These cast pieces will replace the sheet copper bow and stern. If things go much longer without success I will have to chase and repousse 4 pieces of metal to complete a head and tail for the vessel.</div>
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The keel of a viking ship is the long timber that runs the length of the ship on the bottom. It's what all the side planks of the ship were built off of. It gave good structure to the vessel and yet allowed flexibility to aid in sea voyages. Later on the keel also helped support the mast of the ships through a series of crossbraces.</div>
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The keel on my vessel commission was formed using a modified flat-head screwdriver and a vice to support and stretch the metal into shape. </div>
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Below the sculpting clay version of the dragon head which will be used in the casting process.</div>
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Went to an auction with Lyle a while ago. It was our first auction in which we were bidding. It was a learning experience but I know we did well as we left, we felt like vikings that raided a village and got away with the loot. I Went to the auction for the whole purpose of getting a belt/disc sander. I emptied my bank accounts and went to the auction. Little did we know the auction would start at 9am and we wouldn't get done transporting our spoils to storage and studio until about 6pm. Regardless, all the money I had wasn't enough to get a really cheap camper or oxy-propane torch but I did manage to get the belt-disc sander, and a 390 pound McEnglevan (MIFCO) slot hearth forge and Lyle picked up a next to new lincoln welder and Milwaukee drill. I'd say we did pretty awesome for our first auction. Cant come across deals that good very often. Lots of stuff went for less than scrap prices. Someone got a ~12foot Pittsburgh metal lathe for $120 with all the attachments.<br />
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Even though we're getting low on room in the studio we still had to get the tools and the forge down the steep steps into the basement. The previous owner helped Lyle and I get the forge in the truck with a crane after I took the truck cap off. It took three of us to get it out of the truck and into temporary storage at my garage. So getting it in the truck again and down the into the studio was going to be a big issue. The forge had 2-3" of clearance to make it down and through the basement door.</div>
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Scrap lumber and a leftover I-beam segment from fixing the basement door frame was used in making this 12' long crane rig.</div>
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Got a cheap winch and mounted it in my truck box with metal supports under the box to bolt into. The bed-liner in the truck is there for support because the truck has rust holes. Replacing the crank with my cordless drill made for a quicker loading and unloading operation.</div>
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The winch was used to pull the forge up into the truck on a 4x4 wooden ramp with angle iron guides and bracing in between to eliminate shifting rails and it kept the wheeled base I made for the forge from tracking off the boards. </div>
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^ me with the forge.</div>
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Above, the forge is loaded in my truck and the rail is brought with. I made the rail just long enough to fit from the top of the studio stairs to the bottom</div>
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Ready to lower it off the truck with the winch and onto the platform to go down. Once off the rail, the rail was moved into the stairwell and screwed into place. Below you see the safety chair and wooden spool, Carefully placed to optimize cushion on impact in case the 398 pound forge decided to take a tumble. It was more of a joke but it might have helped. haha. The stairs are right inline with an old concrete support pillar for the old building. building built in 1865, basement added before 1939 if it wasn't original.</div>
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Planning the function and brainstorming safety issues while drinking.</div>
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Very steep stairway. You can see how the wooden rig fit right into the I-beam above the doorway to give it support.</div>
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A big thanks to the lovely Sabrina for photo documentation assistance. :)</div>
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It's a good idea to have something like a rug or blanket over a cable under tension. If it breaks, it gives some wind resistance and weight to slow the cable and hopefully prevent loss of limbs or what-have-you... Lyle below on the load strap keeping the rolling load lined up on track.</div>
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Barely any clearance going through the downstairs door.</div>
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I want to give a big thanks to Lyle for helping with this endeavor and Sabrina for bringing snacks and documenting thee process. I want to thank you for checking out my site and I hope you enjoyed it or learned something new.<br />
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