start of a buckle project

[didyoung]

got the buckle soldered together...now for the engraving.
it wont be an easy space to fill , but that's the fun of it.... I guess

 

[FerrousOxide]

nice start.... will be interested to see the finished project. and hopefully some progress photos to see how it develops.

 

[don hicks]

Look forward to the finished product. What is the significance of the cross and letters? I suspect you didn't just pull them out of your hat. Thanks
Cheers
Don

 

[didyoung]

The buckle is for a rancher.
his son passed away.
the letters are a brand that the son used.
he also wanted to use wings or angels.
so i thought about something like what marty is doing with is gun project.
adding a chubby angel to the scroll work.
will just have to put on my thinking cap for this one.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Yeah, the cross is a little different than I would expect to see...

The last one I made in that particular shape was for a Greek Orthodox bishop.

He was very specific about the shape of the cross. Gave me all the historical significance.

It was his pectoral cross, almost 3" tall and better than a quarter inch thick.

Took 3 tries to get a perfect casting. Then had to make a very heavy handmade chain for him to wear it on. (I'm not fond of making chain)


Brian

 

[LVVP]

Very interested to see the finished project, please

 

[didyoung]

some progress....no chubby angels

 

[LVVP]

We see next step, thank you very much, Shawn
As usual - looks perfect.

 

[didyoung]

a little progress

 

[didyoung]

Done!!!!!!

 

[LVVP]

WOW, Shawn

It is really impressive, thanks