Artist Information:
Mel Hett
Hunter, OK
United States
Member Since: Jul 2003
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Artist Statement:
It all began when my Dad
arranged for me to spend some
time working with my Uncle
Ern, who had a successful
metal sculpture business
called the Copper Shed, back
in Kansas, where I grew up.
Uncle Ern taught me many of
his welding techniques and
design, then told me to go
home and practice. At the
time, I was working full time
here in Oklahoma, so I was
only able to weld as a hobby
for several years until I
could retire and devote more
time to sculpture. Over the
last 20 years I have honed my
metalsmithing skills and
designs selling pieces at
regional art shows and by word
of mouth.
I retired in 2002, after 28
years in State Law Enforcement
as a Criminalist and can now
spend more time with this
passion.
Each of the pieces for sale
and in my gallery end up being
a one-of –a-kind piece due to
the methods and finishing
techniques that are used. I
utilize recycled steel,
copper, brass and wood when
available, but sometimes have
to find new materials. The
main technique used for
welding is oxy-acetylene
brazing with a torch, using
bare bronze welding rod. ...
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Mel Hett's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Mel Hett's Portfolio.
It all began when my Dad arranged for me to spend some time working with my Uncle Ern, who had a successful metal sculpture business called the Copper Shed, back in Kansas, where I grew up. Uncle Ern taught me many of his welding techniques and design, then told me to go home and practice. At the time, I was working full time here in Oklahoma, so I was only able to weld as a hobby for several years until I could retire and devote more time to sculpture. Over the last 20 years I have honed my metalsmithing skills and designs selling pieces at regional art shows and by word of mouth.
I retired in 2002, after 28 years in State Law Enforcement as a Criminalist and can now spend more time with this passion.
Each of the pieces for sale and in my gallery end up being a one-of –a-kind piece due to the methods and finishing techniques that are used. I utilize recycled steel, copper, brass and wood when available, but sometimes have to find new materials. The main technique used for welding is oxy-acetylene brazing with a torch, using bare bronze welding rod. ... |
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Wheat Shock, 2003
Steel Sculpture,
10 x 22 X 2 inches
Availability: Sold
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