Video showing bronze gargoyle door knocker fabrication

This video shows the following process , metal chasing, welding, patina and assembly for a bronze gargoyle door knocker. Foundry used - American Fine Arts Foundry

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Gargoyle door knocker wax positives

Here are the wax positives I have inspected and approved. The next step is to gate them for the ceramic shell process.

Final gargoyle door knocker proof before mold phase

At this point the proposed gargoyle door knocker is ready for the mold fabrication. As soon as the client approves this phase, the unit will be delivered to the foundry.

Gargoyle wings attached to body - semi complete detailing

The gargoyle is just about finished. Minor detailing is left.

Gargoyle shield hinge and strike plate fabrication

The images below show the completed shield/hinge and strike plate for the gargoyle door knocker. The white half circle is the strike plate and will be located directly behind the gargoyle's lowest point.

 

This last image shows how I will use a 1/4" threaded rod and nut to secure the door knocker to the door. The actual nut will be an embellished bronze knob I will fabricate to fit the theme. The strike plate will also be installed in the same manor. The the short threaded rod depicted above will be used to prevent the knocker from being unscrewed from outdoors. Moreover, it will help to keep the door knocker aligned with the strike plate.  

Once the client approves this phase I will begin the detailing of the gargoyle.

Gargoyle shield and strike plate fabrication

The background shield that will suspend the gargoyle from the wings has been fabricated in walnut. Plastic letters are utilized to spell out "HAUD VEREOR" a Latin phrase which means, "no fear"

We are currently looking into the correct spelling. My version, has "havd" vs "haud". I believe, "haud" is correct.

The blue tape on the shield is where the hinge will be located. The hinge will also be fabricated in wood.

(The wood sections will be molded in order to produce the wax reproductions)

The strike plate will be embellished with some designs. I have not decided on the design yet.

Gargoyle wings fabrication

Here is the video showing how I semi detailed the gargoyle's wings. I used an alcohol torch and stainless steel tools to form the clay.