This 2 foot tall cat sculpture was created by welding together various scrap pieces of steel. I started by sketching out the posture in heavy steel wire, then added small pieces of hammer formed steel sheet to bulk out the body. I welded all kind of steel parts in there, like square and round pipe, sheet and plate of all sizes. Once everything was completely fused together I attacked the surface with an angle grinder to create a coarse fur-like texture. The sculpture was colored with gun blue and sealed with oil. Welded steel cat sculpture Welded steel cat sculpture
Repousse Copper Sculpture – Giant Maple Leaves
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00These oversized maple leaves were hammered into shape from copper sheet metal using the process of repousse and chasing. They range in size from about 24-40 inches across. They are made in two layers, a flat back and a pushed out front, welded together along the edges and filled with concrete. They were left outside in a North Carolina neighborhood to weather and take on their own unique natural patina. Repousse giant copper Maple leaves sculpture
Copper Repousse Vessel
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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.
Hammered Copper Funeral Urn
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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
Abstract Brass and Copper Sculpture
maronpot2017-01-11T21:23:25+00:00This abstract floral inspired copper and brass sculpture is constructed from formed and silver soldered sheet metal. Measures about 12 inches in length.
Steel and Copper Tree Sculpture
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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
Copper Repousse Ring Box
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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
Copper Repousse Wall Art
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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
Repousse Silver Folding Knife
maronpot2017-01-11T21:23:41+00:00The relief designs on the silver panels of this folding knife were made using repousse and chasing tools. The formed panels are riveted to a steel backing which houses the spring and lock mechanism of the knife. The damascus blade was given to me, I simply made the handle.
Copper Repousse Wall Sculpture
maronpot2017-01-11T21:55:36+00:00This 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