Dumpster diving for art
While taking out the trash, I noticed a rather ornate metal curl. On further inspection, I pulled this beauty out of the trash. Yes, it was IN THE TRASH! It is about 33 inches across and made of what appears to be 1/8 inch rods. Undoubtably this was probably part of someones decor that someone got bored of. This happens alot with these drab souless Asian import pieces that floor our furniture stores and big box strores.
Aquiring accents and surface preparation
Did not take me long to figure out what to do with my find to make a respectable piece of wall art. Without delay, I ordered some steel flowers from King Architectural Metals which has the best selection of decorative metals by far at the right prices. You can the ones I got in the first photo above. Next, I took the grinder and ground the paint off the areas I wished to weld the flowers on as well as a spot to attach my ground connection for my welder shown in the second picture.
As you might have guessed, the five flowers I welded on make a world of difference. I am now considering some spheracle accents to imitate fruit or berries to bring more vibrance to this piece. I
will write a follow up blog to let you know what happens.
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