Louisiana Coppersmith
Modern Masters : Episode MAS-503 -- More Projects »
Buddy Holmes loves the slower pace of his Gonzalez, Louisiana, home, and he incorporates that feeling into his copper fountains. His pieces include magnolia blossoms, herons and other flora and fauna of the South. He does not rely on templates to make his work but instead, he hand-forms each figure from copper sheets, giving each fountain its unique character.
History Nuggets
- Copper is one of the earliest metals to be used by man. At first its pliability made it useful only for coins and decorative items, but once other metals or alloys were added, copper became even more popular.
- It has been used for centuries in the kitchen for pots, pans, cooking utensils and range hoods.
Guests Buddy Holmes
Coppersmith, Waterfall Forge
17286 Highway 933
Prairieville, LA 70769
Phone: 225-622-2997
Email:
buddy@waterfalling.com
URL:
www.waterfalling.com/
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