Hollow Form with bead cone finial

[Roderick Evans]

Thought I'd try something different ( although I've seen Les use these on his Christmas decorations ).
Form is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".  Finial has a "bronze" bead cone attached to compliment the bronzing on the form.
The cone has not been glued to the finial ( anyone got an idea how to?) but it sits securely between the tip and base of the finial,cramped with pliers, and does not move vertically. It does however rotate on the finial and, if so wished, can be removed at any time.

[Les Symonds]

Hi Rod....I've been experimenting with verdigris wax myself in the last few days and I can see where I'm going wrong....my detail, that I'm rubbing the wax into, isn't sufficiently deep for the colour to remain as prominent as what yours is. It's a lovely effect and the bronze bead-cap works really well with it; as you have pointed out.
I like the overall shape and the texturing....if I was pushed to find anything negative, it would be to say that the bulbous shape to the very tip of the finial looks a little lost...could it have been a little more prominent?
Les

[TWiG]

I understand the verdigris wax making the recesses appear patinated with age but what have you used for the "bronze " finish , is it a dye or paint , sprayed or brushed ....  Terry

[Roderick Evans]

Thanks Les, good luck with the verdigris

Terry: The bronze is Liberon gilding cream, I think the colour's  called Fontainbleaux? I've had it quite some time and it's gone quite hard.
I applied it sparingly with my finger just brushing it over the surface, leave to dry and then polish with a soft cloth. Hope this helps

Regards
Rod

[Bryan Milham]

Rod,

when I first opened this thread, my first thoughts were, nice shape, awful finial. Then I clicked on and expanded the photo and I was wrong, the effect of the bronze overlay is very effective, almost as good as some of the unusual items Andy Coates uses.

What I will say is the bead below the tapered part could do with being a little more round and the transitions between the cap, bead and the bead and taper should be sharper, the 2 curves take just that little bit of crispness away from the overall effect.

But overall, I think it is a very dramatic piece.

[woodndesign]

Rod, this piece hits the mark, classic form and finish, like the work to the finial too .. has an Indian feel to it with design.

You're really doing well with these. Well done.

Cheers  David

[georg]

           Hi Roderick
    
           Like the form and finial a lot. The verdigris and bronze balance well
            
           And the light box shows it off perfectly

           Regards  Diane and Tony.