Here are some photos I took for potential projects. Unfortunately because I could not use a flash or a tripod, there is some fuzziness to the photos. The first one is a frame for a folding chair. I did a similar chair before but out of wood. Until I saw this, I did not realize that metal versions of this style existed. Obviously the seat is missing from the chair. It was probably cloth or leather. A brazier is just to the right of the chair.
This next one is neat candle sconce. The text says "Ave Maria G"
This next image is one of many candlelabras. I would try to make it a little more upright... :)
I am still doing the clock and it is still my primary goal. But as I work on these projects, I am learning valuable skills and techniques I need to do the clock. After I finish the viking chest, I think I'm going to do a little more work on the clock frame. I have to say, everything with the blacksmithing has been a very rewarding experience. I really feel like I am crossing that threshold from randomly bending things to becoming a true blacksmith.
Finally, something on the more inspirational side. The office building that I worked in this week is located just 2 miles from ground zero in New York. Several of my students were actually working in the building adjacent to the towers when they were hit. The picture below is from the classroom looking towards ground zero. On the right side of the photo you can just make out the Statue of Liberty. In the center of picture you can see one of the skyscrapers being rebuilt. One of my students said this is the replacement for one of the adjacent office buildings taken out by the resulting fires. I believe he said it was 7 World Trade Center.
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