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I learned this technique of weaving steel by studying Celtic artifacts from "hoards". Gold when buried does not tarnish over the ages and is as bright when unearthed as the day it was buried. thus the gold neckrings (torcs) made by various woven wire techniques and patterns can be reproduced from the wonderful sample the ancient pieces (5th cent. B.C.) display...
I have the distinct advantage of the oxy-acetylene torch. I hold the torch in my left hand and heat only where a bend is required and use my right arm(the strong arm)to bend the bar over. It is a series of overhand bends that accomplishes this pattern. The trick is to stay focused and concentrate on making the pattern even. It takes some getting used to and is a good bit more difficult with stainless ,but the effect it interesting and almost always worth the effort...
This is a six strand configuration and comes out round, but others ,specifically a four strand weave comes out square and is a bit easier to keep even.
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*Heartion Nov 8, 2007  Hobbyist General Artist
Wow. I like this a lot. It contains a gothic essence that appeals to me greatly.
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~ou8nrtist2 Nov 8, 2007
Wait til you see bed posts made with this technique...
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~LaughingTree Nov 7, 2007
How long are the stock pieces to begin with? I imagine 3-4X the length of the final piece eh?
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~ou8nrtist2 Nov 7, 2007
It depends on the pattern used but it's always deceptive and usually takes more than is convenient to wield.
But with a deft touch you can always weld on more lengths and the folds help to cover the patch...
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~LaughingTree Nov 9, 2007
Ahhhhhh, yes. That makes sense! Thanks.
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!quarkenzyme Nov 7, 2007
incredible.

and i thought i had patience because i braided all the little tattered strands on the bottom of my pantlegs! :XD: hahah
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~ou8nrtist2 Nov 7, 2007
You probably do,
Certain things get easier as you get older.
I've found for me,patience in trying to accomplish beauty is one of them...
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!quarkenzyme Nov 7, 2007
okay.

i think im purty patient when it comes to art too.

people always ask me how i have the patience to carve stuff. i dont know, i just want to see my idea realized. :)
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~ou8nrtist2 Nov 7, 2007
That's it exactly...
You "just want to see your idea realized"...
But it's all in How Bad do you want to see your idea realized that separates the wheat from the chaff.
That degree of commitment is everything.
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!quarkenzyme Nov 8, 2007
most definitely. :) ill remember that.

i really like hearing your insights and stuff about art. :)
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