Another Cattleya orchid Plant Sculpture

Here's another sculpture of a Cattleya Orchid. This one has different pseudo-bulbs,buds, and blossoms. There are five stages of growth shown plus a very early start. The back-bulb still has a leaf attached, but it has been attacked in is weakened condition.The main sculpture is mild steel, including the buds. The blossoms are made using copper. The copper is recycled. The Rhizome and air-roots are also recycled material. I haven't decided on what kind of finish I will use.

Cattleya Orchid Plant Sculpture Complete

Here is the completed Cattleya Orchid Plant Sculpture. The remaining air roots have beed added and the (brass)columns are also added to the blossoms. The steel components have been finished with Blueing and then clear enameled, and finally dulled with fine steel wool. The copper blossoms have been given a clear enamel coating as well.