Three by Sauder : A Holding Place

  Babble On
Materials: bloom iron
Dimensions: 8" h x 6" w


Bloom forged to plate, leaving thicker section as frieze. Cuneiform characters impressed by punch.



Photo credit: Sauder

Lee Sauder
Lexington, VA. USA



My work is largely focused on research into ancient ironworking methods, especially iron smelting by the bloomery process, and applying these techniques to original contemporary pieces, both sculptural and functional.


Bloom Vase
Materials: bloom iron
Dimensions: Approx 9" h x 6" w


Bloom iron forged to plate, and then rolled to vase form.



Photo credit: Sauder

Lee Sauder
Lexington, VA. USA



My work is largely focused on research into ancient ironworking methods, especially iron smelting by the bloomery process, and applying these techniques to original contemporary pieces, both sculptural and functional.


Nail Bowl
Materials: Nails
Dimensions: Approx. 7" dia
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Scrap nails partially melted together in a side blast hearth, and then forged to plate, plate raised to bowl form by stretching center.



Photo credit: Sauder 

Lee Sauder
Lexington, VA. USA



My work is largely focused on research into ancient ironworking methods, especially iron smelting by the bloomery process, and applying these techniques to original contemporary pieces, both sculptural and functional.