Some excellent works where aesthetics are as important as security.
If you’ve been asked to create a design that matches a colonial-style chalet or were simply challenged to make an out-of-the-ordinary grill, this article is for you. While creativity and originality are very important, it’s always a good idea to consider other works to ensure windows can have both security and style.
The Blacksmith as an Artist
Now the challenge is to create our own personalized designs for each project or client. Of course, this adds enormous value to the blacksmith”s work. It”s important to consider the design as part of the labor and therefore factor it into the pricing of the job. As always, we face the dilemma of whether to include the design in the quote, since the client might give the job to "the cheaper option" using our design.
In upcoming articles, we will explore new technologies for creating original works using computer-aided designs, CNC plasma cutters and manufacturing through robotics. However, in these cases, the work would no longer be considered handcrafted.
