Welding the well

The Jade City wishing well is coming along nicely with Peter taking the lead. He has roughed in most of the lower sections and is now starting on the armature details. It takes a good understanding of the finished vision and a practiced hand to cut, form and weld the 1/4” pencil rod into the myriad of shapes. We have also learned to build the armatures undersized to allow room for the galvanized mesh and the sculpting coat of concrete which will form the skin. If you squint your eyes right the final product is clear. Stay tuned as this piece comes together…