the artist in me

[tigster]

hey all. i've only been at this metal art thing for about 2 months now. but i'm sure having lots of fun. i made this last night. what y'all think?

[Rocky D]

Real cute...there's no limit to what you can do with horseshoe nails.

[Hotfoot]

I like it, Tigster! Those would make neat Business gifts for suppliers, etc. that you deal with regularly. I've gotten a lot of mileage out of a few trinkets I've handed out to folks I get scrap from for my artsy stuff.

[Bob]

excellant use of the re-bar

[556man]

Nice work and it's cute!

556man

[JimYo]

Nice work Tigster ... glue a little piece of granite to his feet to make him stable and he will look nice..
Jim

[Ketch]

I think you have created an interesting piece. You should do another one. A pair would nice. You are off to a great start.
You must have received some positive influence from unselfish, talented individuals who are fearless in sharing their techniques,processes and work.

Nice Work Tigster

Phil

[wnkt]

just an idea here....but put it on a base and make a way to hold business cards and you have a sellable item...in the business gift vein

[tigster]

yes! i was thinking of the idea of a base, too. i could suspend them above the surface of the base, at different angles, and so forth. i think i will wait till next spring, when i plan on getting a plasma cutter, so i can cut neat and interesting shape bases. thanks for all the input!

p.s.: i actually like to draw and also do oil paintings. so this is another outlet for me. it sure is fun.

[BBackSoon]

Nice,

Simple and good looking.

[Big_Eddy]

Tigster - what size filler rod did you use for the legs? I shamelessly tried to copy yours (hey - I'm no artist - but I can do crafts) but I found it pretty hard to make legs from the 1/16" Tig rod I had. When I finally got a pair done to my satisfaction - they were not stiff enough to keep the little guy upright.
Now he's sitting legless

[tigster]

hey big eddy. first time someone's tried to copy me, i feel honored! the legs and toes are made from 1/8 tig filler rod. post a pic when it's completed...

[Big_Eddy]

He's lying on his side right now - the Gecko's got him. I'll finish him off and post him when I get a chance. These were done for the charity auction at work - will see what they go for tomorrow.

[BBackSoon]

He's lying on his side right now - the Gecko's got him. I'll finish him off and post him when I get a chance. These were done for the charity auction at work - will see what they go for tomorrow.

You guys and your shiny metal. Nice work.

[lawson]

Nice ,a lot of people make cars and motocycles and sell them in craft markets in the uk,for 10$ or more.