Rectangular Metal Weavings Gallery - Tightly Woven Metal
Wavy Weavings (below) are made by weaving together strips of non-uniformly cuts strips of copper. The weavings are then heat-colored with the oxy-acetylene torch to create a multiplicity of rhomboids with beautiful blues, purples, reds, browns and yellows. The colors appear to have an iridescent quality, reminiscent of abalone shell. I am making Wavy Weavings in numerous sizes: 12" x 36", 18"x24", 24"x36", 36"x48" and 36"x60". If you need a custom size, I can do it for you.
The largest I have made is a 48" x 90" undulated wavy weaving. It is installed at the Holiday Inn-Capitol in Washington DC.
Please click on any image to see a larger image.
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| Wavy Weaving 36 x 48 x 1/2 copper with flame colors |
Another 36 x 48 Wavy Weaving this one has much more transparent colors and a more orangey appearance |
Red Wavy Weaving copper with salt/fire patina 36" x 60" x 3/4" pdf file |
Wavy Weaving 36" x 60" x 3/4" copper with flame colors pdf file |
Please note that all the patinas are somewhat difficult to control but can be biased, to a certain degree, to one color or another.
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| Wavy Weaving 36 x 60 x 3/4" copper with flame colors note the 4 woven-in small circles note how outdoor lighting changes the colors |
Wavy Weaving 36 x 60 x 3/4" Note the circle woven into the center Note that this piece (and the preceding one) are standing on their removable legs |
Wavy Weaving 18" x 24" x 1/2" copper with flame colors
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Wavy Weaving 18" x 24" copper with flame colors framed to 24" x 30" in a shadowbox frame |
All weavings have a rigid metal back. They are very easy to install, even for non-carpenter types. Installations usually take about ten minutes - a little longer if ladders are involved.
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| Undulated Wavy Weaving 36" x 54" x 2" copper with flame colors print pdf file |
Undulated Wavy Weaving Copper with flame colors 36" x 60" x 2.5" pdf file |
Undulated Wavy Weaving 36" x 54" x 2" copper with flame colors this design has a criss-cross pattern also, the middle strips are doubled (cut down the middle, then woven in as pairs) |
Undulating Weavings are made by forming an open weaving into undulating waves of copper. These weavings are mounted on a rigid metal frame and are easily installed on a wall, either vertically or horizontally, with a couple of 50 lb. picture hangers. (However, the weights are about 2 pounds per square foot. The big one below weighs about 40 lbs with the metal backing.)
Undulated wavy weavings have a double visual advantage when catching the light. They also tend to be less reflective than the flat weavings.
This grouping shows several variations on a 12" x 36" wavy weaving. I also often undulate them.
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| Folded Wavy Weaving 14" x 28" x 1.5" copper with flame colors |
12" x 30" Flat folded Wavy Weaving Copper with flame colors |
Folded Wavy Weaving 14" x 28" x 1.5" copper with flame colors |
Rhomboids (rhombi? rhombuses?) are really fun. There are quite a few ways to install them. Its a unique shape and makes a strong statement on the wall.
Rhomboids start out as wavy weavings, then are fan folded on my Magnabender. More rhomboids!
The flame colors are done after the weaving and welding and folding. The salt/fire patinas are done first, immediately after the brass is melted on.
I rarely do tightly woven metal weavings with straight strips. I guess I've seen too many other people do this kind of weaving.
I particularly like wavy weavings because the strips represent to me how water flows. In fact, I think of these pieces as being visual virtual waterfalls.
Some people have suggested that I'm a little tightly woven.......