2022 - Follow Me

Pat's Gift Wrap for 2022 was a copper pipe taken from 302 Burgess and Osage Orange from the same property.  Inside the pipe was an Italian-made silver bracelet known as a Byzantine design. On the outside of the pipe was stamped the lyrics to John Denver's "Follow Me." A special ink was used that isn't supposed to rub off, although some did when Pat was opening the end with a pipe cutter. Took her about 5 minutes. (Another choice would have been a hack saw or blow torch.)

The holder is a set of three candle holders cut from the same piece of wood, so the grain lines up. The candle holders are intended to be used as candle holders. Pat can decide if she wants to etch the pipe so the lettering stands out, and/or to create a blue or green patina on the pipe as it's own piece of art.

I left the pipe in a raw state and was hoping to etch the copper to reveal permanent, raised letters, then finish it with a green or blue patina. We'll see if that couple's project happens.