Sculpting a Bronze Skylark as the Masthead S2-E69

There is a British saying "all aboard the skylark!" the expression comes from the popular boat name "Skylark", and refers to the prospect of having fun. The Skylark is not just a beautiful and captivating bird it's song has captivated the imagination of writers, poets, musicians and artist for centuries. Their lively singing reminds us that there is beauty all around us, even in hard times. Skylarks embody hope and remind us to stay true to ourselves on our journey of self-discovery. In many cultures, skylarks are a sign of luck, good fortune, and abundance in life. As totem animals, skylarks can remind us to be free-spirited and unafraid to make changes and explore new possibilities. It seemed fitting to name my boat "Skylark" So I thought how cool it would be to sculpt a bronze Skylark totem for the mast of my 12 1/2. 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Fitting the Mast Cone 07:17 Bronze Finish Tools 12:31 Skylark the Name 16:05 How to Weld Bronze 25:04 Conclusion "If you're going to make it, make it beautiful." Bob Emser As an advocate for backyard boat builders I offer a free 30 minute chat about your project. If you'd like to schedule a chat here is a link. https://calendly.com/artofboatbuilding/boat-building The Boat Building Academy https://theboatbuildingacademy.com/ Subscribe for more Boat Building from The Art of Boat Building: https://www.youtube.com/user/bobemser/featured?sub_confirmation=1 Share this video with a friend: https://youtu.be/9M2fJNpfOHc How to support The Art of Boat Building. Purchase Official Merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-art-of-boat-building/ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/theartofboatbuilding Watch next Recommended Playlists Building Victoria. Arabella's Tender https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9dGkK_eS1n3RrNtlvG8UXjG Carvel Planking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9c7j90pis6HEBCzfdjPMjty Haven 12 1/2 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9esMHaAcxR-C_rUz_HsWw-A Tool Making: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEOO85GTL9dybkv4vs5lvflq1b47XPpz Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobEmserAmericanSculptor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofboatbuilding/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobemser/ Bob Emser American Sculptor: https://www.bobemser.com #theartofboatbuilding #artofboatbuilding #makeitbeautiful#woodenboatbuilding #buildingasmallboat #buildingasailboat #shipwright #toolbuilding #Haven12 #herreshoff #shipwright