Morris L Hallowell IV -  Architectural Ironwork

I specialize in custom ironwork of relatively robust construction. Rather than decorating surfaces or incorporating images of existing animal or objects, my goal is to achieve grace of line, balance of proportion, and to show the material as an end in itself.  My products are designed to perform a function, not simply to be art for art's sake. They should be handsome to behold, but they should do something. Whether it be the knocker on your front door, handrails on your stairs or tools for your fireplace, I can craft something you will be proud to own and to use for generations.

I am drawn to strong, simple design forms in which the construction joinery is the inherent decoration rather than fancy forms where decoration is added and ultimately confuse one's subliminal comprehension of the construction of the piece.

Custom blacksmith work is gladly undertaken. I prefer one-of-a kind projects to production work. I can create a finished piece to your concept, to your specific design or to mine.

To finish my work, first I vigorously wire-brush the surface of the iron to remove nearly all of the residual scale. Then I reheat it to around 300 degrees and scorch pure beeswax into the surface of the hot metal. This finish results in a pleasing, matte-lustre, dark, gray color with some depth. While not a rust preventative, it offers reasonable rust resistance while showing the natural color of the steel.

Please see photos of finished projects:

Hardware        Furniture        Gates        Candlesticks       Handrails       Door Knockers        Fireplace Tools      Lighting

Photos of the Studio       Basic Blacksmithing Processes        NRBA - Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association

Morris L. Hallowell IV - Architectural Ironwork

PO Box 1445, Livingston, MT 59047

Tel: 406 222-4770         Email: morris@hallowellco.com

Please see also my other site:   Hallowell & Co. Fine Sporting Guns