Copper Eagle with Trout
This is the next in the eagle series. This features the eagle's first movement of his wings just after catching the trout. The wingspan of this eagle is 30" and is supported by a heavy walnut base.
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The Set-up
Each toe is made separate and brazed to the leg. To begin with just a small tack braze holds each one to the leg. The grip of the talons creates an indentation in the soft flesh of the trout. The area around the base of the toes will be filled in with copper brazing filler rod.
 Close up of the eagle feet during construction
The leg is cut into strips near the end. Then the toes are tack brazed to these strips. The secret of this is to allow the feet to be adjusted and twisted to make a believable sculpture.
Hopefully this will give some insight on the great mystery of "How".
Tim Summerville timsummerville.com
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Is that a small trout or is my eyes getting bad?
ReplyDeleteJust kidding, your work is amazing!
My husband displays the copper Heron that you made, proudly in his office. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
May your day be wonderful!
Happy to display your work here in Florida!