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PyroChixRock
09-07-2013, 06:30 PM
:party: Happy 13th birthday to TMP! :party:

Up for auction! A fantastic set of brass shaping tools made and donated by our very own Ornametalsmith! (http://www.talkglass.com/forum/member.php?7067-ornametalsmith) You should check out Bill's website at www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com! Also Bill can be found on facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/CustomDesignMetalArts)


My name is Bill Roberts, I live and work in Central Florida. I own/operate Custom Design Metal Arts in Ocala. I've been doing decorative metalwork for over 25 years. Starting this metalsmithing journey in 1984 as a jeweler and caster. Producing one of a kind pieces using the lost wax casting process.

With a jewelers eye for detail, and finding myself drawn to other metals, in 1989. I began my apprenticeship, with an internationally renown ornamental metalsmithing firm that specialized in architectural metalwork, of the highest quality. I was introduced to larger scale ornamental metalwork.

Then the seed was planted that motivated me to learn the forge and fabrication approach to metalwork.

That experience has allowed me to broaden my artistic horizons to include not only fine jewelry in gold and sterling but also what I like to refer to as ""house jewelry"". That being Entry gates, railings, doors, lighting, furniture, sculpture and much more of mixed metals. Including aluminum, steels (stainless -mild & damascus), brass, bronze and copper. Of late, the majority of my work has fallen in the architectural ornamental metal category. I specialize in hand forged or custom cast, one of a kind and limited edition designs.

in 2001...I got the chance to BLOW some glass for the first time...it HAD ME AT HELLO......I've been a glass addict ever since. And am now adding glass elements to my metal ART.

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***Auction Details***
Starting bid on this set of tools is $60!
Minimum bid increments: $5
Payment can be made via paypal or google.
US shipping will be included in the final auction price, shipped by Bill himself. :)

Please help us spread the word on this auction! The image above is fb/ig ready and you're free to drop it anywhere that would help! :D

Thanks again, Ornametalsmith! Your support of our community is priceless! :blowkiss:

shawnette
09-08-2013, 08:16 AM
I'll bid $60

istandalone24/7
09-08-2013, 08:18 AM
ok i know i'm a newb...but what in heck is that ring tool? is that a marble mold?

PyroChixRock
09-08-2013, 08:24 AM
Indeed :)

istandalone24/7
09-08-2013, 09:20 AM
i/d?

PyroChixRock
09-08-2013, 09:31 AM
I'm not sure, but that's a bowl push next to it, so a pretty good size comparison. I'll see if I can point Bill this way.

ornametalsmith
09-09-2013, 05:53 AM
Thanks for the "head's UP" , Misha :))))) AND Shawnette...thanks for getting the bidding GOIN....;)))))

thought I sent that info, But I know how "SLAMMED" you've been, Misha.......LMAO....but....HERE YA GO....

a photo of the brass tools. A 11/16" wide push and approx. 1 1/8" ID ring tool.

PyroChixRock
09-09-2013, 10:05 AM
Thanks, Bill! :D

DIMBW
09-09-2013, 10:34 AM
$70

Raimond
09-09-2013, 09:48 PM
They look nice, I like using brass tools. I don't know how "I" would hold a marble and a tool at the same time... Is there an advantage to this method? Please share...

ornametalsmith
09-10-2013, 09:43 AM
Not sure I understand....but I USE A glass rod as a punty.........heat and spin.....remove the cold sealed punty...reattach on the other side of marble..... heat and spin.....melt in the "mark" left from punty...and....put it in the kiln. BUT...I may have misunderstood your question.



They look nice, I like using brass tools. I don't know how "I" would hold a marble and a tool at the same time... Is there an advantage to this method? Please share...

DIMBW
09-10-2013, 10:50 AM
^This.

I have never used a brass marble mold, I love brass anything though. So to add some really nice brass tools to the flameworking setup would be amazing.

PyroChixRock
09-13-2013, 11:59 AM
Current bid $70, Thanks DIMBW!

Raimond
09-13-2013, 12:25 PM
It's about holding two items at the same time and keeping them in balance.. It's a ME thing probably. Not as coordinated as I used to be. Really like the look of the brass push!

PyroChixRock
09-16-2013, 09:58 AM
DIMBW is winning these tools with the highest bid of $70! Going once!

PyroChixRock
09-17-2013, 09:22 AM
Going twice!

ornametalsmith
09-17-2013, 04:27 PM
EVERYONE ....needs to remember....it's for a GREAT CAUSE :)))))))
bid HIGH....bid often........

;)

PyroChixRock
09-18-2013, 02:39 PM
Thanks again, Bill! :D You rock. :blowkiss:


Woot...hey DIMBW, looks like you get to put these shiny tools on your bench! Congrats!! I'll pm you some info.

DIMBW
09-18-2013, 02:47 PM
Very Nice!

My bench is going to look so classy!

ornametalsmith
09-21-2013, 07:10 AM
Jon,
just shipped the TOOLS :))))))) thanks for your generous BID... TMP appreciates YA.....
bill



Very Nice!


My bench is going to look so classy!

DIMBW
09-26-2013, 04:23 PM
Jon,
just shipped the TOOLS :))))))) thanks for your generous BID... TMP appreciates YA.....
bill

So happy with them already! My only thought was the brass may pull extra heat out of the glass with the push or mold. But warming the tool a bit before using it cut that out completely. So glad I hopped on this! Thanks for such a nice set!