Important Information

Thank you for taking the time to consider Custom Hammered Metals for your project.  We create one of a kind hand hammered textured metals for our customers.  In today’s market there are many consumers looking for perfectly made symmetrical textures that have a hammered “look”.  That is not what we do.  Each piece we create is subtly different, even if they are the same alloy and texture.  Most metals have natural imperfections that create differences in variety, spacing, and depth of the hammer marks.  There is a level of irregularity in each piece that adds to the beauty of a custom hand crafted product.  We believe there is no substitute for this.  Here are some things to think about when you are considering Custom Hammered Metals for your next project:

  • The hammered metals we create are intended to be used for the fabrication of projects. If you are looking for a finished product please call us or go here so we can steer you in the right direction.

  • The same textures can differ from one alloy to another.

  • Generally, thicker metals will have bolder textures than the thinner ones.

  • The larger the size of the metal being textured, the larger variations.

  • Samples may vary slightly from the larger finished product as everything is hand hammered -not rolled or stamped.

  • We use many traditional blacksmithing methods to create our textured metals so if you are looking for something that is completely uniform, like it was made by a machine, this is not the appropriate product.

  • After texturing, annealing, and flattening, there will still be some slight undulations in the flatness of each piece.

  • When we apply the texture to the metal it grows, sometimes more than a 1/2”in each direction. If you need the material to be cut to size after it is textured there will be an extra charge. 

  • Our Scotch-Brite finish will vary in the visual impact it has on certain metals. Certain metals are heated before texturing. This results in varied darker depressions with lighter raised texture. 

  • Minimum order for textured sheet or plate is $1,200.00

  • Minimum order for textured flat bar is $500.00

About Us

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Custom Hammered Metals is a division of Spirit Ironworks Inc.,  a family owned and operated company with a team that has over 75 years of combined experience in the craft of hand forged metal work. 

Our line of hand textured metals gives our clients the ability to offer their customers a truly bespoke product.   Imparting a texture to the metal opens up a wider range of applications combining the strength and resilience of the material with the beauty and creativity of artwork.  

Textured metals can be used as decorative panels, range hoods, railing panels, table tops, or architectural accents.  Just about any project can be elevated by using the right metal with the right texture and finish.  

These metals impart a hand crafted sensibility and interesting detail to both interior and exterior metalwork.  We also have the ability to make our own custom tooling which allows for endless design possibilities.  

Hammering the metal causes it to compress and become thinner.  The areas where the hammer directly contacts the material will stretch, however the the areas that are missed will not.  Due to the nature of this process, the metal will never be completely flat. These irregularities add to the overall character of the piece.  

Our company is able to work outside of the common “cut and paste” fabrication methods that have become the industry norm. Check out our Blog here to see some of our recent projects and applications