isolatedreality

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Youtube video of the first step in folding.  75 lb power hammer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-9F-ltgsCo&feature=share&list=UUJ30hd_-bXZB1zk0RdPVfpg link to deviation:  http://isolatedreality.deviantart.com/art/Forged-Fold-Formed-Sculpture-333482490?q=gallery%3Aisolatedreality&qo=0 Started out as a piece of 3/8 plate that I folded in half (top picture) forged under the power hammer and then used a 40 ton press to give it waves, open it up and turn it inside out.  I will have more progress pics soon.  This is about a foot wide from tip to tip I also did a rust patina.  I am a bit new in the patina world and found out right away that the

https://www.rawartists.org/rorymay My goal in doing shows is not only to network, sell some art and get side jobs but to also share and educate about the craft, blacksmithing. Follow the link to nominate me. If I get enough votes my work goes to the next stage of this process. Thanks for the support