Topic: Anyone have interest in motorcycle gas tank art?

[Elmo123]

Here are some of my Fish Tanks I make out of un used motorcycle gas tanks. alot of them are Honda gas tanks. Another use for those unwanted tanks that know one wants.

[Grumpol]

You`ve got some talent there elmo, very impressive metalwork!

[Elmo123]

Thankyou! If you ever need something out of the ordinary for a present or whatever, look me up

[seven]

Here is one mounted back on a Honda.

[tramp]

i was just getting ready to ask if you reinstalled them
i would be afraid to bend over that one

[phactory]

The Piranha one is VERY COOL!

Phil

[Elmo123]

My fish are either to be hung on the wall, free stand on the floor or I can make them into fountains for fish ponds. I wouldn't make them to be re-installed on a bike because of that dorsal fin would kill ya.

[754]

Vey cool, much more exciting than a maibox!

 Do most people figure out they were tanks ?

[Dougy Dougy Dune Buggy]

Sweet work Elmo
D

[Elmo123]

Vey cool, much more exciting than a maibox!

 Do most people figure out they were tanks ?

No, I have to tell them. And when they realize what they are made from they say, NO WAY!
And I laugh.

[Ecosse]

So... why isn't this awesome stuff posted in the art thread?! 



Seriously, that's some great work. But I hope ya use crap or HD tanks .

[seaweb11]

Very cool

I LOVE the weather vane!!!!!!!!!!!

[BlindJoe]

Those are awesome! How much do they go for if you don't mind me asking?

[Elmo123]

So... why isn't this awesome stuff posted in the art thread?! 



Seriously, that's some great work. But I hope ya use crap or HD tanks .

I use tanks that no one wants, the ones that have dents or that are rusted and can't be used for bike building or restoration. I wouldn't think of using a nice tank for my art. I wouldn't have the heart to cut up a perfectly good tank.

[Elmo123]

Those are awesome! How much do they go for if you don't mind me asking?

The fish I make that hang on the wall, I sell for $150.00
The fish that I make that are floor standing, they are mounted on a pedistal I sell for $300.00
And same for for the fish pond fountains, they sell for $300.00
They truely are a one of a kind. You can't buy them at walmart, LOL
I have made 47 fish so far and each and every one have put a smile on the purchaser. People can't believe that this fish was once an ordinary motorcycle gas tank!

[BlindJoe]

Cool, thanks! One of these would make a great gift! Would you take off $5 if I gave you an old gas tank  .

[Elmo123]

Cool, thanks! One of these would make a great gift! Would you take off $5 if I gave you an old gas tank  .

Sure, But I have plenty of gas tanks and I would still give you a $5.00 dollar discount if you would like me to use one of my tanks. That isn't a big deal to me. Knowing that you will love the finished product is what really matters to me.

[Ecosse]

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

[Elmo123]

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

[Ecosse]

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

 

That's how I meant it. It just didn't come out so swell. Being a gear head artist using machine sourced material is fascinating; some examples are hokey, others poor quality. And you seem to price your work within reach of mere mortals.

[seaweb11]

Do you have a web site?  Additional photos?

[Elmo123]

Do you have a web site?  Additional photos?

Yes I do,
It is www.stevesfishtanks.com
It will even tell you a little bit about myself. Thankyou for asking. Steve

[Elmo123]

Of the mechanical (?) sourced art I've seen this is one of the best executed.

Thanks Ecosse, I'll take that as a compliment!!!!!!!!!

 

That's how I meant it. It just didn't come out so swell. Being a gear head artist using machine sourced material is fascinating; some examples are hokey, others poor quality. And you seem to price your work within reach of mere mortals.

I try to be resonable with my prices. Ive been told that I should sell them for much much more. But I'd rather sell them than sit on them for some stupid amount of money. I just like seeing the customers faces light up when they see the finished product.

[Grumpol]

I try to be resonable with my prices. Ive been told that I should sell them for much much more. But I'd rather sell them than sit on them for some stupid amount of money. I just like seeing the customers faces light up when they see the finished product.

And THAT is the true sign of an artist

[BlindJoe]

Hey Steve,

Have you ever sold these at "the art fair on the square" in Madison? If not you should.