Inspired from restoration work I have done lately I came up with this decorative boarder featuring grape branches and grapes. I also looked at traditional ornamental metal welding: The design is based in parts on an old spice mill from Munich dated to the 16th century.
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The design process
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Variations, patterns, possible materials
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/2b9bc248-a940-4e1d-a67c-e19ccdcb2d1b/2a6828a0-3ab4-4851-a356-d448e67f7d02_rw_1920.jpg?h=72c2c5a2110d6edb1b5b0e108883f4d5)
I also like the version without the background colors and textures.
![](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/2b9bc248-a940-4e1d-a67c-e19ccdcb2d1b/ca9a3142-0714-47c3-b2a0-5b869e83fd10_rw_1200.png?h=355394a9fd1d9fdad902cd2f057ae502)
Thanks so much for checking this out!