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making the barge a reality

1/1/2013

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Once the design work is complete I glued up an additional layer of HDU foam so I would have the thickness needed to carve the rope element of this piece.
If you look closely you can see the added piece and the rope appearing as it is carved.
I actually run this same file twice on the Mulitcam CNC router to give me both sides of the sign.

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While the router is doing it's work it's off to the welding room for me.
A little pipe here, some threaded rod there, a couple of links cut from a scrap piece of chain and presto, the structural hanging pieces are done.

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These structural pieces get routed into the middle of the sign and the two halves are glued together.

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The gluing procss taking place.

alot pf pressure here !!!!!
or should I say
"The big Squeeze"

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Once Glued together I smooth the joints where the two halves come together. ( I use gorilla glue which expands as it cures and can really make a mess.)
Using Sculpting epoxy clay, I've added some detail to the Sign (note the Rivets)and some shape to the Sampson posts.

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Here is the sign finished as far as I am going to take it. The owner is going to finish this one.
I'm hoping I'll be able to post some photos after he has completed the finishing procss.
I crated and shipped it.
THE BARGE HAS LEFT PORT DESTIN FOR IT'S NEW HOME ON SHELTER ISL. NEW YORK.

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    Donald A. Johnson

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    This is an on going story of my explorations into the artistic world,chronicling the process of this journey.    Highlighting my successes as well as my failures. I'll try not to focus on the failures, but they are what has taught me the most.
      I Owe the ability to take this journey to; My Mom
    (for she bred in me a drive and creativity required for this type of trip) My Incredible Wife and Children for their support, and to the world of creative people that inspire me everyday.
     One in particular is Dan Sawatzky (click here to meet Dan) This Guy has Changed the way I look at things. He is truly an artist and a Visionary with passion.

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