This 6 inch diameter copper bowl was hammered into shape from flat sheet metal using a process called raising. After the spherical form was created, it was filled with pitch and the divets were added using chasing and repousse tools. The dark patina is from a quick dip in liver of sulfur, then the surface was rubbed with fine steel wool to bring out the highlighted areas.
This copper wall sculpture was created for a North Carolina church. The figures are hammered in a 3 dimensional relief from flat sheet metal using the techniques of repousse and chasing. When plugged in, water flows down the ridged back panel, behind the figures and collects in the basin at the bottom. Copper repousse wall sculpture
This copper and brass funeral urn has two inner vessels, for husband and wife. In this case the majority of the ashes were spread ceremoniously, and a small amount were saved for the small canisters. The texture on the copper is hammered in, the layers are plasma cut, stacked, and silver soldered together. Hammered Copper Funeral Urn
This abstract floral inspired copper and brass sculpture is constructed from formed and silver soldered sheet metal. Measures about 12 inches in length.
This steel and copper tree is around 16 feet tall. The stylized triangular trunk and branches are fabricated from steel sheet metal and painted with a spotted effect. The oversized leaves are formed from copper sheet and attached to steel stems. Despite being rather tall, the hollow sculpture is fairly lightweight. This abstract metal tree spent some time in downtown Durham, North Carolina, before being moved to its permanent location in the RTP area. It is an award winning student design, fabricated for Rhein Medall Communities. Steel and copper tree sculpture
This copper mussel shell box was commissioned to hold a wedding ring. The ridges and texture were hammered into the sheet metal using the technique of repousse and chasing. The hinge is constructed of brass tubing and silver soldered in place. The dark patina is from liver of sulfur. Hinged copper mussel shell box
This 15 inch diameter wall sculpture is made of hammered copper sheet metal and a heavy steel frame. The copper panel was formed using a process called repousse and chasing, where metal is pushed into shape with hammers and punches. The dark color on the copper is the natural result of heating the metal during the forming process. Steel flat bar was rolled and welded to create the frame. Copper repousse wall sculpture
These 14 inch tall elegant copper pendant lamps are designed and sold exclusively by Chicago based design firm Lake + Wells. The glass is handmade and I hand hammer the copper components into shape using traditional metalsmithing techniques like raising and sinking. The metal shades rotate freely around the glass. They are often purchased in sets and are available for sale in a variety of finishes. Hammered copper lamp shade Hammered copper lamp shade
This abstract wall sculpture is made from hammer formed copper sheet with an aluminum frame. It's about 12 inches in diameter and is very lightweight. Abstract Copper repousse wall sculpture
This copper wall sculpture was made for the Tupelo Honey Cafe here in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a sculptural version of their tupelo tree logo measuring about 5 feet in width. The branches and textures on the back layer were formed with hammers and punches. The clusters of leaves are plasma cut shapes, textured with a leaf design and riveted together with leaf shaped rivets. The colors are a combination of heat and patinas. Copper Tree Sculpture Tupelo Honey Cafe
