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Reply:An excellent looking piece for sure......While I don't know what you sold it for....... If I saw that at an art show...... I would guess that the price tag would say $150 - $200......Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Much more...and I will say no more...on price @ least!
Reply:Originally Posted by FexalAn excellent looking piece for sure......While I don't know what you sold it for....... If I saw that at an art show...... I would guess that the price tag would say $150 - $200......
Reply:Awesome looking piece.What finish was it done with? I assume a traditional patina, Japanese brown maybe?
Reply:that claw is pretty cool.I once saw a full size bald eagle on a branch that the whole thing was filler. it was truely amazingDynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Thanx guys. I've moved away from all filler rod. I use bar stock, pound out shapes in .125 sheet, whatever it takes 2 get from A to B. Then I start building up shapes & details with tig. The claw is stainless, and I sanded & polished the high points. Next, into a 900*f oven for 6+ hours Clear coat when cool,& BAM!!!....looks like bronze! And no need 2 add a zero!
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketThanx guys. I've moved away from all filler rod. I use bar stock, pound out shapes in .125 sheet, whatever it takes 2 get from A to B. Then I start building up shapes & details with tig. The claw is stainless, and I sanded & polished the high points. Next, into a 900*f oven for 6+ hours Clear coat when cool,& BAM!!!....looks like bronze! And no need 2 add a zero!
Reply:grumpycricketIt's obviously on steroids; but is it a, Dorking, Faverolle, Houden, Sultan, or a Silkie?Opus
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketThe claw is stainless, and I sanded & polished the high points. Next, into a 900*f oven for 6+ hours Clear coat when cool,& BAM!!!....looks like bronze!
Reply:Originally Posted by OPUS FERROgrumpycricketIt's obviously on steroids; but is it a, Dorking, Faverolle, Houden, Sultan, or a Silkie?Opus
Reply:Nicely done and congrats on the sale! It scares me that someone would think $150-200.Retail, I'd not go less than $800.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:$800 is about what I would've priced it @ the gallery. This was a direct private sale, so I subtracted the gallery's cut 2 push the sale thru.
Reply:Really nice... inspring too.Miller Bobcat 250Miller Multimatic 200 Miller & 3M PPEHobart electrodesDeWaltz toolsPT standsVictor MD torchRadnor HD  torch
Reply:Very cool piece, good job and congrats on the sale!
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricket$800 is about what I would've priced it @ the gallery. This was a direct private sale, so I subtracted the gallery's cut 2 push the sale thru.
Reply:Ur right, Bert. I'm @ a non-profit gallery. I wouldn't do that with a for profit with a signed contract.
Reply:Along the same lines, do you run into the "we don't want you selling out of any other galleries around here...." attitude much in Detroit? I've gotten it here before and just laugh at them. Maybe if they would guaranty $4000/month, then yeah, ok. They just look dumbfounded when I ask for this in return for "exclusives".  And heaven forbid I should ask to be the only metal work they carry..........200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Absolutely! The last gallery I was with wanted S.E. Michigan exclusively as their territory! And a 1 year signed  contract. I discussed all of these issues with my current gallery. No contracts, no restrictions, and 35% to them. I've had a few sales with them, so far so good!
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketAbsolutely! The last gallery I was with wanted S.E. Michigan exclusively as their territory! And a 1 year signed  contract. I discussed all of these issues with my current gallery. No contracts, no restrictions, and 35% to them. I've had a few sales with them, so far so good!
Reply:This is an amazing piece, I would love to hear more detail about how you make it look like bronze.  That is a beautiful finish.
Reply:Originally Posted by OPUS FERROgrumpycricketIt's obviously on steroids; but is it a, Dorking, Faverolle, Houden, Sultan, or a Silkie?Opus
Reply:Congrats to you Grumpy!STEROIDS? Big O Dragon  needs no steroids!DannyMy SiteJust worrying 'bout what I can't get to today.
Reply:Congratulations Grumpy.I noticed that piece on your facebook yesterday and was showing the girlfriend. Both of us are simply amazed at your work. Luckily she doesn't read weldingweb or she may see this and think I bought it for her. If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Thank you to all, and have a great x-mas season!http://www.facebook.com/LockhartMetalArthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy...44306259043484wow I love it, are there any books resources you can recommend on this technique or is it siimply school of hard knocks learning?
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketThanx guys. I've moved away from all filler rod. I use bar stock, pound out shapes in .125 sheet, whatever it takes 2 get from A to B. Then I start building up shapes & details with tig. The claw is stainless, and I sanded & polished the high points. Next, into a 900*f oven for 6+ hours Clear coat when cool,& BAM!!!....looks like bronze! And no need 2 add a zero!
Reply:Very cool.browndogwelding.com@welderassassinMy Blog on The Fabricatorfacebook.com/BrownDogWelding
Reply:"Then I start building up shapes & details with tig."how is that done exactly? i don't expect you to write a book back, but maybe just suggest some resources?
Reply:Originally Posted by AluminumWelder"Then I start building up shapes & details with tig."how is that done exactly? i don't expect you to write a book back, but maybe just suggest some resources?
Reply:And thank you all for your continued interest in this piece. It's taking on a half -life all on it's own.http://www.facebook.com/LockhartMetalArthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy...44306259043484
Reply:i checked out your cool facebook page but only say photos no videos, if you can share your video links that would be really appreciated. Is there one particular metal that works better with this method of drip via tig sculpting?
Reply:Thank you for checking out my page. As for the videos I've made, they're not quite ready for prime time. As for a favorite material, stainless steel is my preference. http://www.facebook.com/LockhartMetalArthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy...44306259043484