Paper Towel Dispenser: 'The Sigerfoos Collection'

This commissioned paper towel holder is nature’s form turned into whimsical function at its finest.  An anemone holds the paper towel roll in place.  A strategically positioned coral arm serves as de facto ‘backstop’ for tearing off a paper towel.    

I was asked to make this common kitchen fixture as part of a client's home renovation.  I thoroughly enjoyed turning a common kitchen fixture into a featured item.   (I also created a suite of bath fixtures for this client which you can read about HERE).

I forged steel bar and pipe using my 25-lb. Little Giant power hammer and two different sets of dies (drawing dies and art dies).  The base is torch-cut 1/2" steel plate.  I used my usual method of sealing with a clear lacquer after cleaning the metal with a wire wheel.