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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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