Metal Image Design

Metal Image Design

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Giant Butterfly


This butterfly recently sold at the Rubinkam Gallery down in Douglas.  One of my biggest butterflies to date, it has a 4' wingspan.  The sculpture is nearly 5' tall.  There is a cement footing that the base bolts to.  I just used some heavy rocks as a counter weight temporarily here.  Fun build!  Looking forward to some more nature sculpts.  Enjoy!

Monday, June 20, 2011

"Woman" Jewelry Display Sculpture


This jewelry rack is heading out to a client in Boulder Colorado.  It stands over 4' tall and can accommodate numerous sets of jewelry to be displayed on the main wire 'body' panel.  It's been fun to experiment with some different grinding and surfacing techniques on these unique sculptures.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Artsy Designer Tables




    Just finished up on a few table commissions to be placed in a gallery down in Saugatuck.  Some of the tables have holes cut out of the top and color fused glass will be placed on the top plate.  The glass will be under-lit with LED lighting to make the glass glow and pop out at you.

   I really enjoy making custom tables.  The options are endless.  Leave it up to the imagination.  If interested in a quote, please contact me.  Thanks!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Copper and Stainless Steel Jewelry Designs.

This past week I began making some jewelry designs for Regina's Gallery .  Each set includes a bracelet, pendant, and earrings (not pictured).  I make them out of both copper and stainless steel.  The ones pictured are made out of copper and I've worked in a heat patina on the work.  Each piece is free hand cut using a plasma cutter.  My 'base' work is than blinged up with Regina's jewel work, as she will add her glass and wire to infuse the piece with character.  It truly is beautiful and must be seen in person to be appreciated.  I'll post updated pictures as pieces are finished.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Custom Fire Bowl Design

...welded on stars are stainless steel.
...just add lava rock.
This past week I brought to market a new fire pit design. It can burn propane, natural gas, or wood. I'm selling them with the gas fittings and regulator to hook up to your gas grill style propane tank. Place a grate over the pit and fire it up as a barbecue pit.

Made from 1/4" plate steel. Top height is nearly 36". Bowl diameter is nearly 34". Base can be staked into ground, or placed on your deck. Customize your bowl any way you please. Just use your imagination and ask!

Growing up, I've always enjoyed being around fire. The heat and the mesmerizing flames draw me in. I'm looking forward to designing some new bowls utilizing...

Kinetic features.
Fused glass.

Stay tuned...

:)