#architecturaliron

Rebuilding one of my dad's decaying grape arbors. I've added a bit of forged detail. #blacksmithing #grapearbor #architecturaliron #garden #attentiontodetail #oneoff #hickorynutgorge #mountains #faerie #maker (at Gerton Helipad) https://www.instagram.com/macdonald_forge/p/Bvu_uj7j6S6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ubj5f9f13j84

Here are the stair rails all installed. These are at the Rock Top Book Shop and Bindery in Cashtown PA. #rabenwald #stairrailing #railing #ironwork #architecturaliron #handmade #handforged #bookshop #19thcentury https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2mOKNnn41/?igshid=fmamqw76mzrx

First panel of scrolls is welded up. Three more to go. This has been a challenging commission that is a little out of my comfort zone. Enjoying the process. Learning a lot! It just gets easier from here. . . #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #railing #stairrailing #architecturaliron #forged #handforged #handmade #blacksmith https://www.instagram.com/p/CFM56mRHwCP/?igshid=1wqe294d5z6f6

A brief process discussion about a small commission for a private residence. Simple decorative forged mantle support straps - 2019 My client wanted understated but unique forged support elements to compliment a new mantle crafted from African Mahogany. The elements were to have limited visibility and not complete with the simplicity of the mantle. The straps had to be reshaped a few times, per my client's preference, to follow the contours / irregularities of the granite supports they were going to wrap around. This was complicated b/c I was returning to my studio with photos, soapstone marks and measurements to make changes (my torches and vices are shop-bound). I'm pleased with the outcome as you can see from the final fireplace photo, the simple lines of the mantle prevail. . . . #blacksmithing #architecturaliron #oneoff #craft #modernarchitecture #fireplacemantel #faerie #maker (at Gerton Helipad) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsGUFljLTG/?igshid=1rns60lk4eglm

Well it's been a long, hard few weeks on this tree-esque column... the end is in sight! #forged #architecturalart #architecturaliron #pillar #blimeyitsmassive