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Dona Z. Meilach
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- From The Welder
Theme railings can equal higher earnings
- By Dona Z. Meilach
- Aug 8, 2006
- Arc Welding
- Article
With careful planning and proper estimating, fabricating commissioned metal gates and railings can be a lucrative endeavor. This article describes the process for designing, pricing, and creating these unique and often intricate structures based on client preferences. It includes examples of beautiful pieces constructed from copper, flat steel, and iron.
- From The Welder
Larger-than-life objects equal memorable sculptures
- By Dona Z. Meilach
- Mar 8, 2005
- Arc Welding
- Article
Almost every artist blacksmith learns to make small animal heads from rods and often hammers petal-like shapes into flowers. But some 'smiths go far beyond these exercises and make items that are so much larger than life that they fall into the category of expressive sculpture.
- From The Welder
Entry arch and gates based on history use modern technologies
- By Dona Z. Meilach
- Apr 6, 2004
- Arc Welding
- Article
The Santa Ysabel Ranch entry arch and gates, Paso Robles, Calif.Creating an entry gate for a new housing development doesn't sound like such a tough assignment until you toss in historical references as design constraints. Using the lore and symbolism of the Chumash Indian tribe that once settled...
- From The Welder
Unique fireplace items can fire up your income
- By Dona Z. Meilach
- Aug 28, 2003
- Arc Welding
- Article
Fireplace screens don't have to be boring. Fireplace tools don't have to be ordinary. Re-thinking the function of fireplace screens and tools can add a new dimension to these items and attract customers like moths to a flame.
- From The Welder
Art From the Forge
- By Dona Z. Meilach
- May 29, 2003
- Arc Welding
- Article
Those of you who are busy fulfilling commissions for gates, fences, staircases, and the myriad items that keep food on the table might want to look at artwork created by people whose backgrounds are based in the arts. Metalworkers often are so tuned to traditional designs that they are unaware of a swelling modern movement that could generate new ideas, new visions, and new clients.
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- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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