Master Metal Bender

Greg WIlbur vase

Last night I wrote a blog post for today, but then I cam across this video through the Metalsmiths Unite group on Facebook and just had to share it with you.  Now usually I sink my bowls (mostly because there is nickel involved ;^), but to get really intricate, tall forms like these you need to master the art of raising.  You can watch this master, Greg Wilbur, talk about his process.

Metal Sculptor Greg Wilbur

(The video wouldn’t imbed, so you’ll have to visit the original website.)

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About Wendy Edsall-Kerwin

Metal. To many it is hard, rigid, and immovable. But metal flows, bends, and can be worked over and over again. It is both industrial and
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