Metal Work (Props)
Ohio University
Athens, OH 2020
Finished Viking-style helm, loosely based on the Gjermundbu Helmet.
Started with measuring own head and adding an inch for padding purposes. Made a pattern out of butcher paper, taped together, and used to ensure fit. Paper then traced onto 16 gauge sheet steel and cut out using a sheet metal Beverly Throatless Shear.
Metal plates then dished in a wooden dishing stump and planished with a planishing hammer and homemade die.
The metal straps were gently bent to form and the planished plates were welded in place.
Faceplate cut and added, straps hammered to form, and whole helmed polished to be rid of the welding penetration marks.
Rivets added on straps and faceplate. Nose plate added and designed to invoke Thor's Hammer plus Odin's Raven. Hammer and Raven engraved with Dremel tool.
The spire was hammered to a point out of 3/8" rod and 1/8" wire was welded and wrapped with Oxy-Acetylene torch, then welded to top of helm. Finally, the Raven was dyed with Gun-Metal Blue.
TheatreWorks
Palo Alto, CA 2013
Being Earnest by Paul Gordon and Jay Gruska
Finished bar stand with set dressing.
Research image with dimension notes.
Welded metal frame, ready for MDF cover and shelves. MDF foot plate was fabricated and installed prior to leg being welded on, to avoid seam issues.
American Conservatory Theater
Main Stage
San Francisco, CA 2011
Maple & Vine by Jordan Harrison
Milk jug carrier made from bent and welded 3/16" steel rod.