The original intent for this video was
for my customers who are making either a full time or part time income
with metal sculpture.
But now, parts within this sculpture
can be used in the Americana Sculptures
Techniques shown in this video
include:
The small highwheel bicycles.
The Fence.
The pump.
Wagon wheels.
Weeds.
Windmill.
The artist easel.
Small sculptures like these have been
an important part of my income. Not everyone has the money for the
larger sculptures but these pieces are quite affordable.
So much for my original intent,
This video has become popular with those who have taken up metal sculpture as a
hobby. They just want to make gifts.
That's what most of the small pieces
I've made over the years have sold as: Gifts.
This video is essentially a way to get
started with small wall and standing sculptures. As you work with these
you'll soon find yourself having ideas for other subject matter for more
sculptures.
There is nothing hard about any of these sculptures. Some quiet
time in your shop with the coffee brewing and some music in the
background and the hours will pass all too quickly.
I can almost guarantee you that while you are making any one of these
sculptures your mind will be coming up with more ideas.
While you are building these sculptures you'll be building new skills
which can be used on other sculptures.
I didn't think about it while I was working on this video, but the
materials are very simple and inexpensive. A very small amount of
copper and some RG 45 gas welding rod which is easy to pick up at your
welding supply.
This video is arranged in a step by step format.
Note: The only thing that isn't included in this video is how to
make the tree. That's in the Trees video.
You can readily see how these pieces fit in with the Americana Series.
Although the artist Easel isn't included in the "Family Farm", "The
Train Station" or the "Bank Barn", I'm sure somewhere down the road in
the Americana Series I will include this small sculpture.
