Commissions Process & Terms

Is to turn your design idea into a solid reality you can touch, while creating an atmosphere where the end user will be just as proud to display my craftsmanship as I am to have created it.

Review and Approval

At this point, we will look over the design and adjust if necessary. Upon approval, I require a 65 % down-payment and we will proceed to finish the commission per the schedule discussed earlier. I will provide you with regular progress reports. Balance of 35% due upon satisfactory completion.

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Commission Process

To deliver a product that starts from an idea, we must first follow in order the commission process

This is where we get to know each other. One of the best ways to get to know my work and me is through our website. Take some time to look at my portfolio and get an idea of my style. Although what you see here represents what I’ve done, it is not the extent of my work since each project is unique and will add a new page to the portfolio. If my work is something you are interested in, contact me and we can discuss the details and I can give you an idea of my current work schedule.

The nature of the consultation will depend on your location. If possible, I like to visit your home to see where the work will be and get an idea of your personal tastes. We can also do this from a distance via phone, fax and e-mail. The point here is for me to develop the rapport I need to design a piece of metalwork that is right for you. I will be making a piece of art that you and your family will live and interact with for generations. I want this to be more than something you simply walk through or look at. I want it to enrich the lives of those who experience it.

Design

Our ideas now begin to take shape on paper and in iron. There is bit of mystery involved in the creative process and it does not always lend itself to hard schedules. There are times that the ideas coalesce while returning from the client’s home, while other times I will rough out the design on a napkin weeks later. I often spend time at the forge working out some of the design ideas in iron. This not only helps me explore the possibilities but also give you a better feel for the qualities of the finished work. I will keep in touch to let you know how we are progressing.

I request a non-refundable design fee of 10 percent of the estimated cost before moving into the fabrication stage. When the project is completed this is deducted from the total cost.

This also can be an evolving aspect of the commission. If you have clearly defined parameters, please let me know during the consultation. The evolution of the piece will affect the costs – not always upward. Simpler is sometimes better. I will be able to give you an idea of costs early on but this cannot be finalized until the design is complete.