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TJL · 02-26-2008, 09:28 PM

Here are a few new items I have been tinkering with at the shop, all will be on view this Spring on my 9th Avenue Design website.

This is a little "Baby Tree" sculpt I did today. It's about 8" high.

TJL · 02-26-2008, 09:33 PM

I saw this cool picture of a statue online, so I did a little copying and I came up with this.

This one is called "Preach."

TJL · 02-26-2008, 09:35 PM

This is a big sucker. It's a celtic themed cross I made with some 1/2 inch square tubing and a ring we use for decorative railings. The back part is cut out of an I-Beam. Still have to do more work on this one.

LuLu Rogers · 02-26-2008, 09:56 PM

These are awesome Tom! I really like the cross

Ireneparalegal · 02-26-2008, 10:04 PM

OMG those are absolutely gorgeous. What a touch you have.

Question: How do you make them shiny?

TJL · 02-27-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

OMG those are absolutely gorgeous. What a touch you have.

Question: How do you make them shiny?

Thank you.

I cut my pieces using an Oxyacetylene torch, which leaves the metal very charred and full of slag. It's very ugly.

I then use a combination of standard grinding wheels on my grinders to clean up all the ugly slag and then I use flap discs, which are a much finer grinding disc to polish the metal to an almost glass like surface.

It strips off all the old rusty metal, exposing a nice clean surface.

If you have ever seen an episode of American Chopper, they always use flap discs to grind their welds.

Actually, truth be told, it's all done with magic.

Janice · 02-27-2008, 03:56 PM

Those pieces are very impressive, Tom. I can really see the progress from when you first started. Really, beautiful work!

TJL · 02-27-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Those pieces are very impressive, Tom. I can really see the progress from when you first started. Really, beautiful work!

Thank you.

The website will be up in the next few months. I'm kicking around some ideas with a few computer guru friends.

Ireneparalegal · 02-28-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Thank you.

I cut my pieces using an Oxyacetylene torch, which leaves the metal very charred and full of slag. It's very ugly.

I then use a combination of standard grinding wheels on my grinders to clean up all the ugly slag and then I use flap discs, which are a much finer grinding disc to polish the metal to an almost glass like surface.

It strips off all the old rusty metal, exposing a nice clean surface.

If you have ever seen an episode of American Chopper, they always use flap discs to grind their welds.

Actually, truth be told, it's all done with magic.

And what a magic touch you have.

I can't wait for the website.

Mikado · 02-28-2008, 01:41 AM

Youre talented man......I've seen more than one sculptor in art galleries who could learn something about composition and form, from you

TJL · 02-28-2008, 10:44 PM

Thank you for all the kind words folks. I'm glad you like what you see.

The website will be up soon. I'm meeting with a friend tomorrow to discuss some ideas.

Here is another "Baby tree" i finished today. I made the tree the other day when I made the first one, and today i made the base and put it together.

Courtnee · 02-28-2008, 11:24 PM

Aww, I love the baby tree ones! So cute!

Pitooey · 02-29-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I saw this cool picture of a statue online, so I did a little copying and I came up with this.

This one is called "Preach."

I like this one TJL.

TJL · 02-29-2008, 03:07 PM

I wanted to do another celtic cross using the same materials I used for the other cross, but I wanted to make it a bit bigger to hang on the wall, so I put this together yesterday.

The candle holder part is made from two kinds of mounting brackets we use for handrails.

This piece measures 16" high by 10" wide.

Candle not included.

*ClassicPinUp* · 02-29-2008, 07:11 PM

^ Wow, that is stunning!

02-26-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	More New Creations From TJL's Workshop! Here are a few new items I have been tinkering with at the shop, all will be on view this Spring on my 9th Avenue Design website. This is a little "Baby Tree" sculpt I did today. It's about 8" high. Attached Images
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02-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I saw this cool picture of a statue online, so I did a little copying and I came up with this. This one is called "Preach." Attached Images

02-26-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	This is a big sucker. It's a celtic themed cross I made with some 1/2 inch square tubing and a ring we use for decorative railings. The back part is cut out of an I-Beam. Still have to do more work on this one. Attached Images

02-26-2008, 09:56 PM	#4
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	These are awesome Tom! I really like the cross
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02-26-2008, 10:04 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	OMG those are absolutely gorgeous. What a touch you have. Question: How do you make them shiny?
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02-27-2008, 03:56 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Those pieces are very impressive, Tom. I can really see the progress from when you first started. Really, beautiful work!

02-28-2008, 01:41 AM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Youre talented man......I've seen more than one sculptor in art galleries who could learn something about composition and form, from you

02-28-2008, 10:44 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Thank you for all the kind words folks. I'm glad you like what you see. The website will be up soon. I'm meeting with a friend tomorrow to discuss some ideas. Here is another "Baby tree" i finished today. I made the tree the other day when I made the first one, and today i made the base and put it together. Attached Images

02-28-2008, 11:24 PM	#12
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Aww, I love the baby tree ones! So cute!
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02-29-2008, 03:07 PM	#14
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Okay, one more... I wanted to do another celtic cross using the same materials I used for the other cross, but I wanted to make it a bit bigger to hang on the wall, so I put this together yesterday. The candle holder part is made from two kinds of mounting brackets we use for handrails. This piece measures 16" high by 10" wide. Candle not included. Attached Images

02-29-2008, 07:11 PM	#15
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	^ Wow, that is stunning!
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