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June 14, 2010

From the shop

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Due to wet weather and muddy forest service roads in Wyoming, Mark was able to spend a bonus week at home with us before heading West again yesterday.  The extra week gave him time to finish a project in his newly set up metal workshop.

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Mark crafted this giant sunflower out of recycled iron and copper from his extensive collection of scrap metal.  It beautifully fills a previously bare wall that had been all but crying out for a bit of outdoor art.

 

Posted at 08:16 PM in Blacksmithing |

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Nana

Mark, Silas and Levi,

I love the sunflower/sun. It is huge and it looks fantastic on the side of your house. All three of you should be very proud of your work.
Mark, maybe you could get the sunflowers in a gallery in Portland, I know they would sell!

Posted by: Nana | June 15, 2010 at 08:46 AM

Mark

Thanks Mom. Silas helped me shape the petals and Tiny help me brush the finish on the warm steel.

Posted by: Mark | June 15, 2010 at 06:08 PM

Nana

One day there may be a Shutty & Sons Welding and Blacksmithing business!

Posted by: Nana | June 15, 2010 at 08:43 PM

Aunt Suz

Love it! How do I order one???

Posted by: Aunt Suz | June 18, 2010 at 11:41 PM

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