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over the country, usually in connection with bike rallies.
That led to more complicated wall hangings which he has become known for, including scenes which may have bikes, park benches, street lights, newspapers, fences and buildings. He also produces unique bubble wands, butterflies, jewelry, and a variety of decorative objects.
Brazing is a technique which uses high heat to fuse copper, brass, bronze and steel into sculptures and functional or artistic pieces. Goehl works from his home and studio a few miles outside of Nashville.
But Goehl also has an interest in photography and videography, and he’ s good at explaining how things work. So in 2003, he began producing how-to-braze videos, and wound up doing 33 DVDs. As technology changed, so did Goehl, and he moved to streaming videos and other instructional pieces on the Internet, where he is paid by the click or download.
“ People don’ t want to be educated, but everybody wants to learn,” he said.
Goehl’ s videos include many self-taught techniques and creative impulses which he willingly shares.
“ Some artists don’ t want to give away ideas,” he said.“ I think that if you give away an idea, the universe will give you two to replace it. It never fails.”
George Goehl’ s work is sold at the Brown County Craft Gallery, 62 E. Washington St., Nashville, Indiana. •
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