Copper Orchid Progress

Unhappy with what seemed to be a sterile work , out came the torch and a bit of natural shape added. I'm much happier now. The surface of the copper is less polished too.

New Copper Orchid

This Orchid bloom is made from a recycled 1 1/2" ID copper pipe with a thickness of approximately 1/16". The pipe was once a wet fire protection line in a sawmill steam plant. I cut the pipe in sections , then made a lengthwise cut. After heating the copper with an OA torch, I opened it up to make a sheet. I traced the outline of each component on the copper, and cut it out. I had to had to heat and quench the copper several times to properly shape the metal. My anvils were made of hard wood. My hammers were made from various sizes of steel rod and old car springs. I also used a rubber hammer. The thicker copper is similar to steel in the way it shapes. Of course I had to keep annealing the copper, where I usually cold forge sheet steel. The longest dimension of this bloom is 13" and it weighs at least a pound. I'll probably finish this sculpture as a wall hanger using mild steel for the remainder of the piece. I'll take suggestions if they are prompt.
Frank