This project was created out of hand forging steel. All the oak leaves and acorns were hand formed from heating in the fire using the traditional blacksmith techniques. The steel bars were hammer textured to give it a rustic weathered look.
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Close up of Branches, Oak Leaves and Acorns all hand forged to look realistic even the veins in the leaves.
Gate before Prime and Painting showing the twisted pickets and Acorn tops
