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Hand-Forged Interior Iron and Bronze Handrail
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 1:47pm
Architectural Gallery | blacksmith | blacksmithing | brass | bronze | French Art Deco | hand-forged | interior railing | railing | stair railings  Custom Hand-Forged Interior Iron and Bronze Handrail with Bronze capping.  Close-Ups Coming Soon!
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:39pm
Karin Valerius » reply Bronze work is our specialty, but..
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:46pm
hate the bronze fever that goes with it! Forging bronze is not easy. But, it is better if you know where to purchase your bronze. The best bronze you can purchase for forging comes from Germany. Thanks for the compliment! Karin Valerius » reply  Karen- This is amazing!
Rob Sigafoos -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 7:02pm
Karen- This is amazing! Please keep us posted with more of your work! » reply Thanks! Will do! Karin
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:40pm
Thanks! Will do! Karin Valerius » reply  cap rail
Jaybird -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 7:51pm
Karin, did you roll the cap rail yourself? If you did, I need help! jay the bird. » reply In nswer to your question
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:41pm
Yes, my dad rolled the cap, not me. Karin Valerius » reply  Hi Karin, the railing is
eligius1427 -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 8:12pm
Hi Karin, the railing is really stunning. The contrast in the colors is great. I've yet to do a spiral staircase and I'm not sure I would know how if I was given the opportunity. Nice work. Jake Balcom » reply I have more photos....
Karin Valerius -
Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 10:38pm
I am trying to figure out how to download them. I believe the file size that I have them in is too large. I have a beautiful close-up that I have been trying to download. Any suggestions? I can't get any of the other photos to download. They are in the correct format, so that's not the problem. BTW, you may not know this but the designer and fabricator of this railing is a retired Master, and dubbed "The Guru of Artist Blacksmithing", William (Bill) Valerius. I can't take the credit on this job. But, I have been lucky to have the best teacher I know. Just thought I'd let you folks know that. (not a brag -- me blushing). I thought perhaps you would enjoy some photos of work we have done throughout the years. (And, not promoting business either because that's a no-no) I won't take any credit for his work. I will for the pieces and parts that I have done. I love to do leaf work, florals, and metal sculpture. And, since he's retired, I do miss being so involved in the business. Therefor, I am in the process of sketching designs for some new metal sculptures I want to make, so it will be very interesting here for me. And, I hope to do a showing after I'm finished. Keeping fingers crossed. Takes much time to do! I have some photos of finished work, but not all the photos turned out that great. I am trying to post a piece I made that was shown at NOMMA Museum for a number of years. It is now gracing my frontroom wall. I treasure this piece as it was my first attempt at wall sculpture many years ago. Karin Valerius » reply |
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Hi Karin, welcome to this
Hi Karin, welcome to this site. That stair rail is a deluxe one. Some close up pics of the bronze details would help appreciate your work better. This far looks great, bronze forging it`s not so easy. Enjoy the site y keep posting. Thanks. nelson.