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This is my weathervane design of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Logo that I am creating for for the Alvarez family.

I draw the parts of the design onto copper sheet then each part of the figure is precisely hand cut.

I start by hammering detail into the face of the copper then hammer from the backside to texture and stretch it.

Each of the appendages requires 2 pieces to be formed.

Arms, a leg, and a sneaker.

Antennae and wings.

Mounting the body and attaching the arms and legs.

Creating the finish; I darken the copper with a Sulphur solution then prime the areas to receive gold leaf and enamel. The photo at right shows the Bee’s head being gilt.

The completed Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Weathervane figure.