North Texas Blacksmiths Association

 Buying for Beauty


(See page one, "Buying for Beauty" for more information about ironwork.)

 

BLACKSMITH SCROLL

  • Hammered texture surface.
  • Scroll has appealing mass with changes in thickness.
  • Gradual decrease of the space enclosed by the scroll.
  • One of a kind creation, with each hand crafted piece having unique characteristics.

 

MACHINE SCROLL

  • Smooth, non-textured surface.
  • One continuous thickness, frequently made with round rod or flat bar on edge.
  • Similar or uneven space enclosed by the scroll.
  • Mass production identical look, typically with straight section on end of the shape.

Concept by Dick Green and David W. Wilson. Design and illustrations by David W. Wilson © 1999

This page was created by David W. Wilson
Illustration/Design
URL for this site is: http://www.flash.net/~dwwilson/beautifuliron/bi.html
Last updated 10-15-99