$ 50.00 bucks is a little steep but this man knows his stuff. You may be able to attend one of his classes on wood working for less than that. He was in my home town a little over a year ago and I was able to attend. I attended a day long class. The first portion of the day was spent on wood working design and the second half was on finishing. All you need to do is ask him about the metal ageing process you are interested in and he will answer. We talked about all aspects of wood working and finishing and were encouraged to ask questions. He’s very open and really a nice guy.
Good Luck
RGJ
We only do this once. Enjoy the ride.
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If you go to his web site he has a schedule posted I believe.
RGJ
One benefit of a DVD, is you can review it as often as needed and resell it when you are done. I noticed that DVD was initially on VHS. A quick search revealed none are available used on Amazon or eBay. I'm assuming that proves those who bought it do not want to part with it very quickly.Greg-->••••••• Exo 35:30-35-->
Edited 5/16/2008 6:57 pm by Cincinnati
Good point Greg.
You could replay it if you missed any points and that is me. I really don't catch things first time around.
You can learn a lot from him. One of things I came away with is how he takes his time doing things. He was never in a hurry to do anything. He comes across a little stiff on his show but he isn't like that at all. He's very relaxed and I picked up on it right away. Most times I'm in a hurry and just want to get things done. His teaching style is to enjoy what you are doing and not just come away with a beautiful piece but to have a good time doing it. It's hard for me to put into words but spending just that little bit of time with him has helped me not just in wood working but in all aspects of my work habits. He taught me to relax and enjoy myself in what ever the task is.
RGJWe only do this once. Enjoy the ride.
I'd say go to DIY web pages.. Look for David Marks.. He lives that stuff!
By the way.. I think you will need a HasMat team to clean up after your finished!
Edited 5/18/2008 6:06 am by WillGeorge
You might find this website informative
http://www.artmetal.com
Thank You! for this link... Never ran across it before.
Hey Wineman,
I just took a week long class with David in which we engaged in the "Black Arts", i.e. patinized a copper panel glued onto 1/2 " plywood substrate that then went into a hall table we constructed...we used a few chemicals then put the copper into a fuming tent that contained 29% ammonia and left it overnight...turned out well...none of the chemicals were of the Hasmet variety...however, what he is doing and I believe the DVD covers it, is using paints and metal leaf applied directly to the wood and then sprayed with multiple coats of laquer...I haven't watched the DVD yet but I don't think there's alot of chemicals involved...his work is outstanding and he's a great teacher....your project would lend itself well to his process.. buy the DVD.
Neil
none of the chemicals were of the Hasmet variety.. I'd assume that was sort of pointed at me! LOL..
I would have to do it inside. If the Village imspectors caught me doing something like that I'd get a REALLY big fine! Really.. My HasMat comment was sort of a joke but NOT where I live.
EDIT: By the way.. I love David's work. As alot of others.. Hell, I even like NORM!
Edited 5/20/2008 3:35 am by WillGeorge
Have you tried googling patina??? Also look up bronze sculpture.
http://www.sculpt.com/
http://www.sculptnouveau.com/booksvids.html David Marks is a beginner compared to Ron Young. I think it's great that Marks is using mixed media but Patina's have a long history in the sculpture world.
Winemane,
What type of metal? What type of patina are you trying to achieve? If it is copper, and you want to darken it try liver of sulfur. It can be purchased form jewelry making supply companies.
Bob, Tupper Lake, NY
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