Many times the start point is a photograph or sketch
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on the images to see a bigger version)
An
example of a plaque made for a maritime festival. From
left to right, the first mock-up in wood becomes the
pattern which then becomes the finished article in brass.
A
pedestal made from developed steel sheet to match a
photo
A simple
dimensioned sketch will do...
(a compact bronze handrail for a narrow stairway)
..but
sometimes we start with an actual drawing
This table bright nickel plated with a toughened
glass top.
