D.C. Metal Designs

Western Tables

2012-02-12T12:05:00.002-05:00

Here are tables #2 & #3 completed and ready to be delivered and have the glass tops installed.

Western Tables

2012-01-29T07:06:00.002-05:00

Table #2 and Table #3 are done and ready to get sand blasted, When I get them back they will get a rust color powder coat finish and I will post more pictures when they are finished.

Horton Brasses Weblog

2012-01-03T19:12:00.007-05:00

Check out this great article in Horton Brasses Weblog that my name and also my Etsy shop was mentioned in, please take time to read it its very interesting.

http://blog.horton-brasses.com/

Coffee Table

2011-12-16T23:22:00.003-05:00

Here is one of three tables we are making for a customer, each one will be getting a piece of 1/4" glass custom cut to put on the top.

Address Sign

2011-08-21T10:22:00.003-04:00

Here is a custom address sign that was made for a customer to hang on there mail box post. This sign is two sided so it can be viewed from either side.

Flame Cookie Cutter

2011-08-21T10:00:00.003-04:00

No matter how small or different a job may be we will do our best to accommodate our clients request on a custom job, here is a example of one of those jobs. I had a Client in Washington D.C. that needed a flame shaped cookie cutter that they could not find so they contacted me to make one from a drawing that they sent to me.

Gervasi Vineyard

2011-08-21T09:54:00.004-04:00

Here at D.C. Metal Designs we get the great honer of working with other artist and blacksmiths on some very unique jobs, here is one of many jobs that I have had the honer of working on with Iron Orchid Forge which is located in Navarre, Ohio.

D.C. Metal Designs cut all of the lettering, numbers and the GV medallion's for the entrance way into Gervasi Vineyard. http://www.gervasivineyard.com/

FINDING THE PERFECT HOUSE NUMBERS

2010-12-19T09:13:00.003-05:00

I have had the honor to do work for Horton Brasses Inc. for several years now and would like to invite everyone to check out this wonderful review about some of my work that has been put in there blog. http://blog.horton-brasses.com/archive/2010/december/findingthe

Thanks, Darryl

Letter "S" Wall Hanging

2010-11-30T19:53:00.002-05:00

Here is a 36" letter "S" wall hanging I made for a client.

Hand Forged Heart Ornaments

2010-06-14T21:01:00.005-04:00

These heart ornaments were hand made to go on these beautiful hand made vases that were made by Sue Bowman for here sons wedding. What a beautiful combination of hand forged steel and hand made pottery!

Fireplace Mantel Brackets

2010-06-11T09:50:00.002-04:00

Custom Fireplace Mantel Brackets I made for a customer to put on a mantel that was made from a old barn beam.

Featured by SuzyQQuilts

2010-02-03T17:25:00.002-05:00

My motor cycle chain business card holder has been featured on http://suzyquilts.blogspot.com/ check it out with all of her other great picks.
Thank you Suzy Q. I am honored.

Internet Scam

2010-01-30T07:17:00.001-05:00

Watch out for Internet scams!!! I just had someone try to scam me this week using a counterfeit cashier's check. here is a link that explains how the scam works. http://www.ic3.gov/crimeschemes.aspx#item-3

Saw Blade Coffee Table

2010-01-18T16:59:00.003-05:00

Here is a NEW!! and very unique piece of furniture fresh from my studio.
This saw blade coffee table is made from old and recycled farm equipment, the top is a old rusty 29" diameter buzz saw blade, the stand is from a piece of old pipe and the base is a gear from a antique tractor. All of the parts are carefully fitted and fabricated into three sections and powder coated with a rust colored and textured finish.
This coffee table would look great in a log cabin or any rustic setting.
Size....20" high X 29" wide

Another NEW item for 2010

2010-01-11T19:06:00.004-05:00

NEW!! for 2010 is my Hand Forged Tree Stump Trinket box.
This beautiful piece of functional art is forged from recycled steel and hand textured to to give it a tree bark look with a matching lid that is topped off with a hand forged acorn handle that makes removing the lid easy so you can store your jewelry, spare change or any other of your favorite trinkets.Size is approx...31/2" Dia. X 4" tall

NEW !! for 2010

2010-01-11T18:56:00.004-05:00

Fresh from my studio and new for 2010 and a great new addition to my hand forged leaf dish collection is my Hand Forged Grape Leaf Dish.

Our hand forged grape leaf dish is approx. 6" x 6" It is cut and hand forged out of recycled 1/8" steel and slightly dished out to hold jewelry, keys, candy or what ever you want to put in it. It is heat colored and then clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel for years to come.

Horton Brasses

2010-01-06T17:33:00.000-05:00

I would like to use this post to tell you a little more about some of my other work that I do.You will find a link off to the side for Horton Brasses.I have had the honor of being one of Horton Brasses Blacksmiths that make their Iron Hardware.I have been with them since 2003. I have worked closely with them on making their stock products and also many custom orders. Horton Brasses have been makers of fine reproduction brass and iron hardware since 1936. I would like you to take the time to view their web site especially their iron hardware.Any purchases for the hardware can be purchased on their web site.
Thanks for your time.
Darryl

GREAT NEW ETSY SHOP

2009-12-14T06:01:00.002-05:00

GREAT NEW ETSY SHOP
My sister and niece have some real artistic talent and make some really nice things, I have been trying to get them to get a etsy shop set up to sell there art and crafts for quite some time now, and finally they got started and are opening there etsy shop.
Please take time to check out there shop when you get time they will be adding new items all the time. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MomsCountryCupboard

ETSY FRONT PAGE 11-27-09

2009-12-04T06:52:00.002-05:00

Our Hand Forged Pine Cone made the front page of etsy on 11-27-09

ETSY FRONT PAGE 11-24-09

2009-12-03T15:04:00.003-05:00

My snowflake ornaments made the front page of etsy again on 11-24-09.

Check them out with all these other beautiful items.

ETSY FRONT PAGE

2009-11-19T20:07:00.002-05:00

It has been a while but I made the front page of etsy with my White Snowflake Ornaments on 11-19-09

inspiration

2009-11-14T08:28:00.002-05:00

We all have those days when we ask our selves, is it really worth putting the extra effort to give 110% into every thing we do or make in life ? It seems like I have those days a lot anymore but I keep trying to keep a positive attitude and do the best I can at everything I do. So I felt the need to share this e-mail with you that I have recieved from one of my customers on etsy. It is the little things like this that keeps me giving 110% and I hope with sharing this e-mail with you it will help you keep a positive attitude to do the best you can at everything you do.
Thanks, Darryl
http://www.dcmetaldesigns.com/

(Howdy!
" I got the rose with ample time, I just wanted to let you know that I was completely thrilled with it. Damn near took my breath away when I opened the package to inspect it; for a moment I thought about keeping it for myself. I'll let you know what the lady thinks when she recieves it."
Thanks again
~Zach)

Snowflake Ornaments

2009-11-01T07:43:00.008-05:00

It is that time of year again, and just in time to get ready for the Holiday season are my recycled steel snowflakes. In the first picture the snowflakes are left natural steel that have been heat blued to give them color and then powder coated with a silver metallic clear coat to give them a little sparkle and a glossy non toxic finish that will last for years.
In the second picture they were powder coated with a high gloss white and then re coated with the same silver metallic clear powder coat to give them shine and sparkle.
These snowflake ornaments can be hung on a Christmas tree or tied on packages as a extra little something to go with a gift, you can also use them for decorating or any thing else you want.

These Ornaments can be purchased here in my etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dcmetaldesigns
Thanks, Darryl

Facebook

2009-10-18T08:48:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone,
Just a quick note to let you know that I have put a "become a fan" button here in my blog for my new Facebook account, I would appreciate any and all new fans, please pass the word.
Thanks, Darryl

Villa Maria Dementia Care

2009-10-06T18:05:00.002-04:00

Check out this nice writeup in the Villa Maria web site about me and my work,
I have donated some of my art work to them for their Arts for Alzheimer's program. My Wife, Son and some of there friends have done some volunteer work in the memory garden for them also.
http://villamariadementiacare.com/ourartists.html

Canal Fulton Glassworks

2009-09-14T19:36:00.003-04:00

Just a quick note to let everyone know that my art work is now available at Canal Fulton Glassworks, Glass Studio & Art Gallery located in Canal Fulton, Ohio.
Over on the right side of this page is a link to their web site, please check it out when you get time.

Memory Garden

2009-09-07T21:04:00.004-04:00

Here is a sign that I made and donated to Villa Maria Dementia Care and put on the entry gate to their memory garden for Alzheimer's.

Memory's of a Legend (L.P. 1)

2009-09-04T22:23:00.004-04:00

Here is my latest sculpture fresh from my studio.

"Memory's of a Legend (L.P. 1)"
Keep checking in for more pictures and information on this sculpture.

Les Paul Style Electric Guitar Necklace

2009-08-16T19:50:00.004-04:00

Brand New and fresh out of the studio today is my Les Paul Style Electric Guitar Necklace.

This steel guitar pendent is cut from 1/8" thick recycled steel and lightly sanded with a grinder to give it a cool modern look and clear coated to protect the finish for years. The guitar pendent is approx. 2" X 3/4" and is hung on a black leather cord and tied with a slider knot that makes the length adjustable to what ever length you prefer,or the guitar pendent can be removed and hung on your favorite chain.

Steel Bluegill Fish Sculpture

2009-08-15T20:02:00.003-04:00

Here is a great gift for the fisherman in your family.

This fish sculpture is made from recycled 16 gauge steel and is made by cutting out two identical fish patterns and welding the two pieces together at the seams just like if you were sewing a pillow together. Each side is hand textured with a hammer and chisels, once the desired texture and pattern is reached a small tube is welded in the bottom of the two sides and checked for air leaks, The fish is then put in the forge and heated to a cherry red, once it is heated a air hose is attached to the tube and air is blown into the two halves to puff the metal up like a pillow. the fish is then wire brushed, heat colored and clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.Size...5 1/2" tall X 10 1/4" long.

One of a kind Abstract Sculpture

2009-08-05T20:14:00.001-04:00

This Abstract sculpture is made from recycled 1/4" triangular shaped steel, each piece is carefully positioned and welded in place to make this beautiful sculpture. after each piece is welded the welds were ground down and the whole piece is wire brushed and clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.This sculpture would make a great addition to any office or home.This sculpture is a one of a kind and will not be duplicated by D.C. Metal Designs, it is signed and dated by the artist.size is approx.....8 1/2" tall and 6 1/4" at the widest point

Re-bar Jewelry Tree

2009-08-05T20:11:00.001-04:00

Our re-bar jewelry tree is made from recycled steel and used re-bar. the re-bar is carefully aligned and welded into place and then welded to the base. the re-bar is wire brushed and the base is shined up with a grinder to give it a really cool modern look and the whole thing is clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.size and look may vary a little from the pictures do to each one being hand made from recycled material.size is approx...... 12 1/2" tall, base 12 1/2" X 6"Jewelry shown in photo is NOT included

Artfest 2009 results

2009-08-04T18:33:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that we had a great time at the 2009 Art Fest.
Met a lot of great people. And I also received a honorable mention award which was a great honor for me considering this was my very first Art Fest. that I have ever entered.
Here is a link to the article in the Alliance Review about the artfest.
http://the-review.com/news/article/4640480

Artfest 2009

2009-07-28T20:19:00.003-04:00

Hi, I would like to invite anyone in the area of Mount Union College or northeast Ohio to stop in at the 2009 Art fest at the Mount Union College Lakes, South Union Ave. (Rt 183) Alliance, Ohio. On Sunday August 2, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.
I will have a booth set up by the lake to showcase some of my metal art, sculptures and jewelry. please look me up and stop in and say hi.
Hope to see you there.
Thanks, Darryl

refab and my electric guitar necklace

2009-07-26T08:16:00.002-04:00

Refab clothing is hand made from recycled and vintage clothing and materials.
Check out this awesome site. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=28261650
if you look close you will see she is wearing one of my red guitar necklaces in this photo, take time to browse through refabs shop and check out all the great clothes.

Hand Forged Jewelry Tree

2009-07-19T18:13:00.004-04:00

Here are some new items fresh from my studio that I made this weekend. you can also see them in my etsy shop, check them out and let me know what you think. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6126208

Hand Forged Jewelry Tree

Our jewelry tree is hand forged out of recycled steel, the base is made from a piece of 1/8" steel with hand hammered edges, The stem is hand forged and twisted from a piece of 3/8" square stock and a square hole punched through the top to hold the 1/4" square cross bar that also has forged ends to keep your jewelry from sliding off. the tree is then wire brushed and clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.This tree is perfect for showing off your favorite jewelry.The jewelry shown in the pictures is not included.Size is approx.Base.... 4 1/2" dia.Height...10 1/2"Width....8 1/2"

Stacked Steel Necklace

Our stacked steel necklace is made from a piece of 1/4" square stock, it is cut part way through and then heated cherry red in the forge and twisted to give the effect of three pieces of steel stacked on top of each other, it is then wire brushed and clear coated to preserve the natural beauty of the steel and is hung on a 18" stainless steel cable necklace with a magnetic clasp.Size is approx.......1/4" X 1/4" X 1 1/2" tall

The New Yankee Workshop

2009-07-14T07:45:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to tell you about some of the products that I make for Horton Brasses,that have been used by Norm Abram on the New Yankee Workshop.
I was flipping through the channels on the T.V. one Sunday morning and ran across the New Yankee Workshop.I stopped to see what Norm was making,and decided to watch the whole show.He was making a tilt top table.As he was finishing up the table,he started talking about this piece of hardware called a table spider he was going to use on the table,that keep the legs of the table from becoming loose through years of use. I looked at the spider that he was using and was surprised, I called my wife in to the room and told her I was pretty sure that was one of our spiders.
(Its kind of funny how a person can spot their own work). So on Monday I called Horton Brasses, and asked them if Norm bought their products and used them on his show, they said yes, he buys from them a lot and that was definitely one of my spiders.
Even though I didn't get any recognition on the show ,It was a great honor to me knowing that a man like Norm Abram is using products that I have made in my studio at my home.
If you go to the Horton Brasses link and click on the as seen in then click on the New Yankee Workshop,you will see other products that are used in the New Yankee Workshop by Norm.
Thanks ,
Darryl

100 SALES

2009-05-26T16:25:00.001-04:00

I am very excited to let everyone know that I have reached my first 100 sales on etsy this morning, this is a special sale for me because I was hoping to reach this goal before I hit my one year of being a etsy member and I am proud to say I have reached it in only 9 months.
This has been a very interesting journey for my wife and I, we have met wonderful people all over the world who have bought our products and some who have just contacted us to let us know how much they enjoyed looking through our etsy shop and seeing our stuff.
Our 100'th customer does not know this yet but we will be sending them a special gift with there order just to say congratulations and thank you for being our 100'th customer.
We would like to thank all of our wonderful customers for there business this past 9 months and we are looking forward to getting to meet our next 100 customers.
Thanks, Darryl & Roxanne
www.dcmetaldesigns.com

Small Hand Forged Cross Necklace

2009-05-03T16:23:00.002-04:00

My small hand forged cross necklace pendent is made from a piece of recycled 3/16" square stock, it is split in two different directions and heated cherry red in the forge and hammered out on the anvil to make the cross shape, once the desired shape is reached I lightly wire brush the cross and clear coat it with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.Size is approximate...1" tall X 3/4" wide.This cross necklace is a smaller version of my Hand Forged Cross Necklace and is sold only with the 18" cable with a magnetic clasp, it can also be removed hung on your favorite chain.

such cool stuff

2009-04-28T16:04:00.000-04:00

Check out this interview of The Ceremonial Home on http://suchcoolstuff.blogspot.com , I was mentioned as a favorite site in this interview, you will find a lot of great artists being featured in this blog.

Hand Forged Cross Necklace

2009-04-26T19:38:00.002-04:00

Fresh from my studio is my new Hand Forged Cross Necklace.

My hand forged cross necklace pendent is made from a piece of recycled 1/4" square stock, it is split in two different directions and heated cherry red in the forge and hammered out on the anvil to make the cross shape, once the desired shape is reached I lightly wire brush the cross and clear coat it with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.Size is approximate...1 5/8" tall X 1 1/8" wide.

Dogwood Flower

2009-04-07T04:00:00.000-04:00

This piece was inspired by my wife's love for flowers and one of her favorite trees, The Dogwood.
I will be using this design in a tree that I will be making for my wife in the future.

ETSY FRONT PAGE Maple Leaf Dish

2009-03-25T16:59:00.003-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that my Maple Leaf Dish has made the front page of etsy today.

Alliance Review

2009-03-14T10:37:00.005-04:00

Check out this article in the Alliance Review of (Tim Adam) a friend of mine.
He has been getting a lot of publicity lately and his business is growing by the day,
Tim was over at my house yesterday but did not say anything to me about the little plug he put in the article about my website, Thanks Tim.

Etsy Stalker

2009-03-10T15:56:00.008-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that my Maple Leaf Hook has been featured on etsy stalker, just click on the I've been stalked button to check it out.
Click Here

found-handmade

2009-03-01T13:39:00.002-05:00

I have been featured in found-handmade click on the link and check it out,
Thank you, it is a great honor
Darryl

Twisted Steel Necklace

2009-02-27T15:51:00.010-05:00

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't had any new postings for awhile but I have been busy working on other things lately, I just wanted to let you know that my Twisted Steel Necklace is being featured on a blog, you can check it out here and feel free to leave a comment.
thedandelion.wordpress.com
Thanks, Darryl

ETSY FRONT PAGE (Maple Leaf Dish)

2009-02-11T16:47:00.002-05:00

I made the front page on etsy again, this time it was my maple leaf dish.
I am honored that I have been featured on the front page so many times, I must be doing something right!

Video Idea

2009-02-03T16:53:00.001-05:00

Hi, I would like to thank all of my new followers for following my blog and for all the great comments that you have left. Most of you have watched my video clip that my youngest son Brian put together for me, and if you haven't seen it yet I would like to invite you to watch it,my son done a great job putting it together. We are just starting out and learning how to work with YouTube videos, we plan on making some how to videos on blacksmithing and how we make some of our items, one of the videos I would like to make first will be one of how I make my steel Rose Bud with step by step instructions and offer the Rose Bud kits that I make for sale in my etsy shop for other people to purchase and be able to make there own steel rose buds.

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this idea, I would appreciate any feedback you may have.

Thanks, Darryl

www.dcmetaldesigns.com

Video of etsy items

2009-02-01T13:16:00.004-05:00

ETSY FRONT PAGE (GINKO LEAF DISH)

2009-01-31T10:22:00.003-05:00

Well I was checking my stats on Google Analytics this morning and seen that I had a lot of views in my etsy shop yesterday and was not sure why,so I done some searching around and found out that my Ginko Leaf Dish was featured on the front page of etsy on Fri. 1-30-09. This is a great honor for me to be on the front page of etsy again, this makes the 5th time that I know of that I have made the front page. I really love Google Analytics, I might not have known I made the the front page if I didn't have it on my etsy shop. Thanks Etsy!!

5 x 7 HAND FORGED STEEL PICTURE FRAME WITH WOODGRAIN FINISH

2009-01-18T18:25:00.001-05:00

This picture frame is made from 1/4 steel and hand forged to give it a woodgrain look. every piece of the frame is hand made except the glass. Each frame comes with a hand forged stand to display it. Photos are easily changed by sliding them in and out through the back.the outside dimensions of the frame is approximately 9 in. tall by 7 in. wide, the inside is 6 1/2 in. tall by 4 1/2 in. wide.

Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Necklace

2009-01-13T18:49:00.001-05:00

This stainless steel guitar pendent is cut from 1/16" thick recycled stainless steel and clear coated to protect the finish for years. The guitar pendent is approx. 2" tall X 3/4" wide.and is hung on a durable cable necklace with a magnetic clasp that is very strong.

Yin Yang Necklace

2009-01-12T19:01:00.003-05:00

Here is my new Yin Yang Necklace that I put in my Etsy Shop.

The meaning of Yin-Yang

This Symbol(Yin-Yang) represents the ancient Chinese understanding of how things work. The outer circle represents "everything", while the black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies, called "yin" (black) and "yang" (white), which cause everything to happen. They are not completely black or white, just as things in life are not completely black or white, and they cannot exist without each other.
While "yin" would be dark, passive, downward, cold, contracting, and weak, "yang" would be bright, active, upward, hot, expanding, and strong. The shape of the yin and yang sections of the symbol, actually gives you a sense of the continual movement of these two energies, yin to yang and yang to yin, causing everything to happen: just as things expand and contract, and temperature changes from hot to cold.

Twitter

2009-01-04T08:56:00.000-05:00

Well I just joined Twitter last night,
I am still learning about the whole Internet thing so everyone will have to bare with me while I get my marbles in order. If anyone has any tips or comments they want to share please let me know.
Also I wanted to let everyone know even with the bad economy that I made 17 sales at the holiday show in New York City, mostly small ticket items but that is OK ! a sale is a sale and it was a great HONOR for me to be in the show, a new experience for me.
Thanks, Darryl

Red Twisted Steel Necklace

2009-01-03T22:04:00.000-05:00

This hand forged necklace pendent is made from recycled 1/4 in. square steel, It is heated cherry red in a forge and then twisted into shape, after it is forged into shape it is wire brushed and painted red then lightly sanded and then clear coated with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the finish. each one is hand forged one at a time so they may vary a little in appearance and size of the one you see in the pictures.Size is approx...... 1/4" square X 1" long

Twisted Steel Necklace

2009-01-03T22:00:00.000-05:00

This hand forged necklace pendent is made from recycled 1/4 in. square steel, It is heated cherry red in a forge and then twisted into shape, after it is forged into shape it is wire brushed to give it a shine and then clear coated with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel. each one is hand forged one at a time so they may vary a little in appearance and size of the one you see in the pictures.Size is approx...... 1/4" square X 1 1/4" long

ETSY FRONT PAGE

2008-12-25T20:46:00.000-05:00

It's still SNOWING here.
my white snowflakes made the etsy front page!

Hand Forged Steel Bluegill Dish

2008-12-23T19:54:00.001-05:00

I am tired of winter and thinking of spring already, Here is my latest creation fresh from my studio.

Our Bluegill dish is cut from recycled 1/8 in. thick steel and heated to a cherry red and hand forged one at a time into this handy little dish. They can be used to hold spare change, keys, jewelry or what ever else you want to put in them. Do to being hand forged each one will vary a little in size and appearance from the original piece that the pictures were taken of. After they are forged into shape they get wire brushed, heat colored and clear coated with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.

Holiday Show In New York City

2008-11-21T22:06:00.000-05:00

Hi, I would like to let everyone know that some of my art work will be on display and for sale in New York City over the holiday season. I would like to invite anyone who is in the New York area from Dec. 4 th - 24 th to stop in Jim Seffens Studio at 405 W. 44th St. New York City. http://www.jimseffens.com/
The show schedule is Dec. 4-24, Open 12-8 Tuesdays-Sundays.
I would also like to take the time to thank Jim for inviting me and my art work to be in his show, unfortunately I will not be able to attend the show personally this year but would like to go visit Jim in the near future.
Here are some links to some of the other artists in the show.
http://www.rboxoriginals.com/
http://www.sicollections.com/
http://www.nathangwirtz.com/
http://www.carolynforsman.com/
http://www.dcmetaldesigns.com/
Thanks, Darryl

ETSY FRONT PAGE AGAIN

2008-11-19T18:36:00.000-05:00

Well, we almost missed this one but a friend found it for us, my natural steel snowflake ornaments made the etsy front page the other day, it's been a good week on etsy!

ETSY FRONT PAGE

2008-11-18T18:56:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, check it out my knot made the front page of etsy!

Business Card Holder

2008-11-16T09:16:00.000-05:00

Here is another new item fresh from the studio, Let me know what you think,

I really enjoy using old wore out items and giving them new life as something different. I have this in my etsy shop for sale, go in and check it out.

This business card holder is made from a old motorcycle chain, It is cut and welded into shape then wire brushed to give the metal a shinny look and then clear coated with a high grade automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel for years.This card holder makes a great gift for the motorcycle lover in your life.

Size is approx..... 4" wide X 2 1/2" deep X 2" high

Thanks for taking time to read my Blog. all comments are welcome.

Darryl

Barbed Wire Sculpture

2008-11-08T23:33:00.001-05:00

Well here is another one of my sculptures that will make you scratch your head and ask WHY!!
Well I will tell you why, There is no special reason for this sculpture it is just one of those things that popped into my head and would not go away until I turned this vision into something made of steel, SO HERE IT IS!!! I hope there is someone else in the world that can see the beauty in my twisted metal. :o)

The wire is made from recycled 1/4" solid steel round stock and the barb is 3/16" solid round stock and is about 7" long.

Maple Leaf Hook

2008-11-08T13:25:00.000-05:00

Here is another new item I have listed in my etsy store, It goes great with the maple leaf dish.

Our maple leaf hooks are made from recycled 16 gauge mild steel. They are cut, hand formed and heat colored one at a time. Each one will be a little different from the next making every one unique. After they are heat colored they are clear coated with a high quality automotive clear to preserve the natural beauty of the steel.Size ....3 1/2 " tall X 2" wide

Guitar Necklace

2008-11-03T18:33:00.000-05:00

Here is a necklace for the musician in your life, I make it in two different styles and colors, Red & Black. It is made from 1/8" thick recycled steel and is 2" tall and 3/4" wide and hung on a cable necklace with a magnetic clasp that is very strong.

Primitive Ornaments

2008-10-25T22:56:00.000-04:00

Here are some new ornaments that I have in my etsy store, they are approx. 4" tall. they are sold in a set of six ornaments, 2 hearts, 2 stars and 2 trees, they are available in two different finishes, Copper vein and a rust powder coat that is very durable and will last for years to come.

Thanks, Darryl

Staffordshire Knot

2008-10-19T08:25:00.000-04:00

Here is a article that a friend from etsy sent to me about the Staffordshire knot, I thought it was a very interesting article, take time and check it out, here is the link.

http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/00-app2/lms/nsr.htm

International sale

2008-10-18T21:31:00.000-04:00

Well this is very exciting for me, I sold a set of white snowflake ornaments today and the interesting part for me is they are going over to the United Kingdom.
This whole etsy experience has been very interesting, I have chatted with people from all over the world and have looked at allot of beautiful hand made items,
I cant wait to see what is next. Please take the time to search around in the etsy shops and help support all the artist by making a purchase or two. You wont be disappointed.
Thanks, Darryl

Steel Soul

2008-10-18T19:18:00.001-04:00

Hey my hand forged knot made a treasury, Check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=29524

Beauty

2008-10-17T21:39:00.000-04:00

Featured on another treasury (BEAUTY) check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=29432

Is it to early for snowflakes

2008-10-17T19:11:00.000-04:00

Check out this treasury, honored to be featured on it but it gives me the shivers, Just kidding :o) http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=15755

First sale on etsy

2008-10-17T18:44:00.000-04:00

Well I made my first sale on my etsy site today, It was my maple leaf dish # 2 I have re-listed another one which is # 3. just in case you don't know each one I make is numbered, signed and dated, every piece of art I sell will start with # 2 and that is because my Wife (Roxanne) ALWAYS gets # 1 and she said that is the LAW and there are no exceptions, ha ha. :)
Thanks, Darryl

Alone

2008-10-16T16:12:00.000-04:00

Just a quick note to let you know that my pine cone has been featured on another etsy treasury (ALONE) please take time and check it out. I am honored to be part of this group.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=15378

Made By Man Treasury

2008-10-15T16:18:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that my buddy Tim ( Timothy Adam Designs ) and myself were featured on the Made by Man Treasury list at the same time, Check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=14850

Cuteable

2008-10-14T15:55:00.000-04:00

Hey I'm shocked again!!
Just got a convo. on my etsy shop today letting me know that I have been featured on cuteable today. here is the link to http://cuteable.com/ check it out they have a picture of my oak leaf dish on there.

Front Page Of Etsy

2008-10-12T21:37:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone, my store has been open less than a week and I made the front page of etsy with my pine cone. WOW it is so exciting to get so much exposure so early in the game.

Oak Leaf Dish

2008-10-12T14:25:00.000-04:00

Fresh from my studio this morning is another leaf dish, I put it in my etsy store already, stop in and check it out there are more pictures of it in there.

Ginko Leaf Dish

2008-10-11T21:35:00.000-04:00

Well here is another dish to add to my new series of leaf dishes, this one is a Ginko leaf that I made this morning, it is cut and hand forged out of 1/8" steel it is approx. 5" x 7" plus the stem. I have had so many great comments on the maple leaf that I decided to do a whole series of different leafs to make into dishes for holding whatever you want to put in them, I am going to try to get another one made tomorrow and it will be a oak leaf.

Keep checking back to see what new items I am making to put in my etsy store, I will be making several new items to get the store ready for the holiday season, if you have any special items that you would like to see me make and add to my store please feel free to write and let me know what you would like to see and I will try to get one made if possible.

Thanks, Darryl

My Store is now Open

2008-10-07T20:38:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
I finally got my store open. It has been a long time coming.Feel free to go in and look around.And let me know what you think.Please check in frequently because I will be adding new items as time goes on.
Thanks
Darryl

STEEL MAPLE LEAF DISH

2008-09-28T17:28:00.001-04:00

Here is another new item fresh out of the studio!
This maple leaf dish is approx. 6" x 7" It is hand forged out of 1/8" steel and slightly dished out to hold jewelry, keys, candy or what ever you want to put in it.

Snowflake Ornaments

2008-09-27T19:03:00.000-04:00

Fresh out of the studio today and just in time to get ready for the Holiday season are my recycled steel snowflakes. In the first picture the snowflakes are left natural steel that have been heat blued to give them color and then powder coated with a silver metallic clear coat to give them a little sparkle and a glossy non toxic finish that will last for years.

In the second picture they were powder coated with a high gloss white and then re coated with the same silver metallic clear powder coat to give them shine and sparkle.

These snowflake ornaments can be hung on a Christmas tree or tied on packages as a extra little something to go with a gift, you can also use them for decorating or any thing else you want.

The snowflake Ornaments will be available for purchase through my online store, keep checking in for my grand opening coming soon.

Thanks, Darryl

A special thanks to a new friend

2008-09-23T04:17:00.000-04:00

I just want to send out a special thanks to a new friend of mine,Timothy Adam, I met Tim a couple of months ago and my wife and I spent quite a while talking to him about a lot of different things. It was the time I spent talking with Tim about how he got started on the Internet that gave me the confidence to get started on building my own web site, he helped me get started and showed me a lot of stuff about the whole Internet world.
Tim is a very talented artist among other things, I am looking forward to working with Tim on some ideas that we have talked about.
Please take time and check out Tim's web site http://www.timothyadamdesigns.com/
Darryl
Thanks again Tim

Check out my web site

2008-09-18T16:02:00.000-04:00

Hey everybody,its been a long time coming but I finally got my web site launched, please take time to check it out and let me know what you think by leaving me a comment here on my blog.

Thanks, Darryl
http://www.dcmetaldesigns.com/

web site

2008-09-13T23:48:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone,

Sorry if you have had any trouble getting on my blog, I have switched my domain name over to my web site and have requested to go live with my site, I am waiting for a conformation from my host, I should be able to launch it in a couple of days.

You will be able to enter my site, my blog or my store when I get it set up right through my splash page when you go to http://www.dcmetaldesigns.com/ .

Please take the time to check out my whole site, I will still be making changes and updates even after I go live so please come back often to find out what is new in my site.

This whole Internet thing is new to me so it has taken me longer than I expected to get everything ready, I will be working on getting my store up and running next and get it linked to my site so keep checking the store button on the splash page, when it says (ENTER STORE) it will be open. be sure to come in and look around, I am sure it will be small to start out but I hope to add several items as time goes on. while you are looking in my store feel free to help a STARVING ARTIST get started by making a purchase :).
By the way that is a picture of my Wife Roxanne and I for those of you who don't know us.
Thanks, Darryl

Red Rose

2008-09-09T20:37:00.000-04:00

Sorry I haven't had any new posts for awhile but I have been putting in allot of time working on my web site, I hope to get it on line soon.

Here is a picture of a rose that was colored with a steel coloring called Gilder's paste. After the rose is made it gets wire brushed and then the coloring put on, after that dries it gets a clear coat finish to give it a shine and keep it from rusting.

Knot

2008-09-03T16:42:00.000-04:00

Some times the simplest things can make a very interesting piece!

Some people say I am a little odd because simple designs like this knot is impressive to me. I just enjoy taking a solid piece of steel and making it do things that you don't expect steel to do.

A lot of the pieces that I have posted so far are what I call design elements that I use in larger pieces of art. they also work well just as you see them here for smaller sculptures.

I have been working on building my web site trying to get it ready to go on line, I will also have my online store going soon and I will be offering allot of the pieces that you have seen here in my blog.

Please keep checking back, I will be letting you know when I get every thing ready to go on line.

Thanks, Darryl

Picture Frame With Wild Flowers

2008-08-28T15:57:00.000-04:00

Here is one for the Lady's with wild flowers and a butterfly.

Picture Frame With Leafs

2008-08-28T15:38:00.000-04:00

Here is another frame for a 8 x 10 picture, This is a photo of our oldest son Gary.

Picture Frame With Fish

2008-08-27T19:22:00.000-04:00

This is one of my favorite frames that I have made so I decided to keep it and put a picture of our youngest son Brian in it. Every part of our frames are hand made except the glass, They are made from 1/4" steel plate and hand forged to give them the hammered look. I have made them with several different themes hand forged and attached to them. I made this one because Fishing is one of my favorite hobbies, I planned on putting a picture of my trophy fish in it except I am still trying to catch it. Each frame comes with a hand forged stand to display the frame.

I will be posting pictures of some other frames so keep checking back for more updates.

Thanks, Darryl

Address Sign

2008-08-26T18:38:00.000-04:00

This lamp post address sign is made from 16 gauge steel, it has the numbers cut out on both sides with a removable center divider that can be powder coated to match the color of your house.
We also do many different styles of address signs even custom made to what ever the costumer wants.

Please Come Again

2008-08-23T10:02:00.000-04:00

Please keep checking back, you never know what you will find here.
Don't forget all comments are welcome.
Thanks, Darryl

Tiger Lily

2008-08-21T16:30:00.000-04:00

The petals and leaves for the tiger lily are cut from 18 gauge steel, they are then heated and hand formed into shape and then welded to a hand forged stem.

Pine Cone

2008-08-21T16:15:00.000-04:00

The pine cone is made from 1/8" steel cut into a shape that resembles a hair comb. One end is welded to a hand forged stem, it is then heated to a cherry red and wrapped around the stem in a spiral pattern.then each spine is heated and hand formed into shape one at a time.

Steel Basket

2008-08-20T15:39:00.000-04:00

My son and I weaved this basket for my wife for a Christmas present.

It is made from 1/8" flat stock, each piece was heated cherry red and hand formed one at a time, it was a very challenging project, after three days and a whole lot of burns this is what we came up with.

Not to bad for our first basket!

Please feel free to coment on any or all of my posts, this helps me to deside on which ones to make more of.

Rosebud

2008-08-18T15:51:00.000-04:00

Each rosebud is cut from 18 gauge flat steel, then welded to a hand forged stem. Each petal is then heated to a cherry red and hand formed with pliers and tongs to make a delicate rosebud

Lunch time at the shop

2008-08-17T17:57:00.000-04:00

I got the inspiration for this piece while I was on a lunch break at the shop. Yes you guessed it I was eating grapes that my wife packed for me in my lunch. I was coming to the end of the grapes on the stem when I set them on the table to get a drink of coffee, AND THERE IT WAS!! I could not eat anymore of them until I made a sketch of it sitting on the table.

"You never know where and when you will get inspiration."

Cross Sculpture

2008-08-16T21:52:00.000-04:00

This sculpture was made by welding two identical pieces of 16 gauge steel together at the seams, I then welded in a 1/4" pipe in the bottom and hooked it to a air hose. I then heated the cross to a cherry red and blew it up with the air like a balloon.Then I added the rosebud and a stand.

Rose

2008-08-16T08:39:00.000-04:00

My roses are made from 18 gauge steel cut out of flat sheets with a plasma cutter, all the pieces are stacked and welded to a hand forged stem. Each petal is heated to a cherry red and hand formed one at a time with pliers and tongs.

2008-08-15T19:49:00.000-04:00

Just checking out some banners, trying to decide what to use on my web site when I get it up and running.