  Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 275 Registered: 12-2004 |
Can anyone recommend a metalworker who creates pieces for home decor? I have an idea for a functional piece (with some pictures for reference) but I have only seen it online in Europe. I really don't want to ship it if there's someone in Detroit who can create this!! | ||
Zephyrprocess Member Username: Zephyrprocess Post Number: 401 Registered: 08-2006 |
I'd try to track down Forumer Metaldoctor for leads, but if you cannot connect with someone more local, I used to live not-so-far from Durand VanDoren in upstate NY: http://www.lightlink.com/duran d/ | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1138 Registered: 10-2003 |
spidergirl; check out disenos ornamental ironwork in mexicantown; they do some really wonderful stuff: http://disenosiron.com/ for examples, just check out the front of their store (yes, those calla lilly's are made of iron), the matrix theatre, and various yards throughout the area. also try can handworks, immediately east of eastern market: http://www.canarthandworks.com / have never worked with them before, but their studio looks amazing. the website listing awards is also fairly impressive. | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 1139 Registered: 10-2003 |
oh, you can also try looking up chris turner. he used to have a studio on east grand boulevard, but i have lost track of him. maybe another forumer knows how to find him. i know he's still in the city; i still see him around. he made/helped with the millenium bell in grand circus park. you might also want to check out the russell industrial center. i don't recall if there was any metal workers last time i was there, but it seems like the type of place to house someone like this that you're looking for. you might also want to move this over to the discuss detroit page; it might get more attention. | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 276 Registered: 12-2004 |
Thanks Rsa - I was thinking about Russel Industrial Center too. I remember there was someone who had metalworks at the Festival of the Arts a few years back (but can't find his card) so I will see if he's there next weekend... | ||
Baltgar Member Username: Baltgar Post Number: 66 Registered: 06-2006 |
Try contacting Richard Gage Design Studio in Hazel Park. Richard should be able to help you or direct you to somebody that can. Richard Gage Design Studio 425 W 9 Mile Rd Hazel Park, MI 48030 (248) 541-7730 | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1139 Registered: 09-2004 |
Amanda Box. She teaches at CCS. http://boxofdetroit.com/ | ||
Amy_p Member Username: Amy_p Post Number: 796 Registered: 10-2003 |
RSA, Chris Turner happens to be *at" Russell now. Not sure how to contact, though--Gravitymachine might pipe in with that. | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1683 Registered: 05-2005 |
i had no idea chris was here/there lol. I'll toss in Coley from the salt mine as a possible canidate for the work http://www.salt-minestudio.com / (Message edited by gravitymachine on June 05, 2007) | ||
Mbr Member Username: Mbr Post Number: 178 Registered: 03-2005 |
If it's an iron piece check out Disenos Ornamental Iron in Southwest Detroit. http://disenosiron.com/ | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2315 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Talking about "piping in" and locating Chris in the same sentence made me chuckle... Like a bat signal or something. | ||
Defendbrooklyn Member Username: Defendbrooklyn Post Number: 211 Registered: 11-2005 |
My neighbor works at CCS as a 3d instructor...he does metal stuff. In fact he has a sculpture in his yard. | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 278 Registered: 12-2004 |
Defendbrooklyn - any contact info you could share? | ||
Defendbrooklyn Member Username: Defendbrooklyn Post Number: 228 Registered: 11-2005 |
I will ask him today or this weekend... | ||
Defendbrooklyn Member Username: Defendbrooklyn Post Number: 245 Registered: 11-2005 |
Spider, I talked to my neighbor this weekend and he is interested...however, i forgot to get his email. i will get it soon. | ||
Rrl Member Username: Rrl Post Number: 842 Registered: 12-2003 |
I'm surprised the Metaldoctor hasn't chimed in here yet... | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 9440 Registered: 12-2003 |
I'll second both AmandaBox and Turner. Smaller project creatively done on time? Amanda Larger project willing to pay a wee extra for the celebrity factor of someone already listed in 'Art in Public Spaces'? Turner Haven't done business with either, but am getting to know each socially. Amanda hasn't the history in this town that Turner has, but she appears the more stable! | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 279 Registered: 12-2004 |
I contacted both Amanda and Coley and they are both thinking about the project. Thanks for everyone's help! I'll let you know what the final outcome is (and maybe even post some pics) | ||
Defendbrooklyn Member Username: Defendbrooklyn Post Number: 252 Registered: 11-2005 |
Spider, My neighbor registered for a username and has not yet received his confirmation email... As soon as he gets it he will chime in. Can you describe what you are looking for? |
