UPDATED 9 - 14 - 09
Featuring the titanium art and projects of Jeff Hise
This is a set of "Turtle Chimes". They are about 5 feet tall and sound like church bells in the distance.
I went fishing a while back and watched a better fisherman - well fisherbird - than I. Then I got a bug to make
one out of titanium. The great Blue Heron is an awesome bird to see up close. They really do stand knock
kneed like this. Now I don't feel so bad about my stance.
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UPDATE!!
The "Frog Lamp" is complete. It features five frogs hanging out at the base of a titanium tree. Sounds like something from a weird movie.
The lamp is green in shade color but green in energy usage as well. It runs on a total of 5 watts. Several nine volt batteries would run it if
you used a tiny inverter to change voltage to 110 AC. The little LED bulbs are adapted to run on 110 AC. The bulbs are good for ten years
and won't pollute you with mercury like CFL's will.
What do titanium frogs eat?? Titanium worms of course and there are plenty of them hanging from
the shade base of this lamp.
The shade base is triangular and tiny eyes are seen on each projection giving the lamp a strange touch
as though something is trying to come out of it. OK - no more coffee.
I decided to make a desktop frog on lilypad scene. That meant no cat tails this time - they are too tall.
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I finally had a chance to make my second titanium clock. If you were abducted by aliens and
you had one of these clocks you could barter your way to freedom again with it! LOL
You won't be finding these at Walmart anytime soon. Feel free to order one from me. They are
about 12 inches in diameter and will last until the end of time (excluding the battery) Price: call or e-mail
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Mirror mirror on the wall - whose the most abstract of them all?? That isn't
the original script but it works for this mirror. I call it the "hurricane mirror"
because the panels that make up the frame have swirly designs on them
that resemble space views of hurricanes. Who really talks to mirrors anyway??
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SCIENCE with titanium !!
This is a hydrogen/oxygen cell. I became interested in making these and using them to
enhance fuel economy when the gas prices started to skyrocket. This is one of the reasons I was sidetracked from
doing artwork for a while. This cell splits water into usable "hydroxy" gas that is several times the explosive power of gasoline.
Other Projects to investigate:
** A water powered lantern is in the works... the Amish will love it!
Plasma plume hydrogen heating units - 600VDC with a high pressure nozzle
** Also: A hydroxy gas powered hit and miss engine for home power...developing
UPDATE: I recently met an Amish man with an 1885 engine that is designed to run on hydrogen. We agreed to try hydroxy in it
sometime soon.
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The 'Daisy Blue Cobalt" lamp is complete. This is my first attempt at making a titanium floor lamp. Several new ideas were put into place on this piece.The post is made of many segmented rings forming a triangular shape.
The shade edges are titanium strips that dangle from rings...heavy duty fringe!
"Chicken of the Sea"
After sending our daughter downstairs to get a can of tuna, she returned to say there is nothing but chicken of the sea down there. After a good laugh I decided to make a "sea chicken" in its natural sea chicken habitat of course. It doesn't show too well in these pictures but the chicken head morphs into a fish body. I'm not sure how sea chickens taste but they are fun to watch.
The Second Angel Chandelier
The second angel chandelier is finally completeIt has been a long time in the works. These shots were taken in my barn because the display stand wouldn't fit it my house but what a neat effect! I think I'll get back to something easy for a while!
UPDATE : The Chandelier is now on display at the Vancura Fine Art Gallery in Middlefield, Ohio
The "Dance of Glory" titanium centerpiece Click here for more insight on this unusual piece.
The new piece shown in four views is called "Turn of the Century". It was actually intended to be a wedding cake topper weighing in at just under 12 onces. It is an heirloom for the special bride and groom to last a life time and
BEYOND! Commissions always welcomed...
The Mini- Angel Falls Tabletop Waterfalls
Here is the table top Angel themed waterfalls. It can be used to hear the sound of falling water or run nearly silent by lowering the water level in the basin. It is back lit by two long life signal bulbs just under the falls. This one has sold but this can be reproduced on special order.
This piece is called "Anticipation" ( thank you Carol King) and it is depicting an intense moment out there somewhere in the pond. The dragonfly has a sudden and unexpected end coming. As in most of my art, there is a spiritual message to glean from such a scene as this. That we truly never know when our "last moment" is coming ...thus the importance of trusting in Jesus' finished work on the cross to take away our sin and prepare us for our last moment and then eternity. And you thought this was just art.... Are you ready???
. See more Windchimes here Here is a shot of the second" dual strike " wind chimes featuring ten angels and an unusual elongated hexagonal dome. Notice the "bamboo" anodizing on the chimes.These chimes are beautiful especially during peak sunlight.
"Morning Nectar 3"
This is available directly from the artist if interested...e-mail for more info
Titanium "Angel Falls" make an eye catching ornament/focal point for deck or patio ponds. They can be made to include lighting and color effects as well. Guaranteed to outlast your fish by a few thousand years!
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Hummingbird Sculpture
The Dove Sculpture
Berryhill Retrievers Shofar Ministries
Chester Christian Center The Geauga Arts Council The Vancura Gallery of Fine Art
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This is the original "Angel Chandelier"
