Artisans - Metalsmiths
Askjel & Birte of Urweg combine a multitude of ancient and modern
Metalsmithing Arts with their extensive knowledge of traditional
motifs. Creating original custom jewelry designs tailored to your
unique requests. Let us help design and create a custom design
of wearable Art just for you, your Group or Organization.
Creating a Custom
piece need not be daunting nor expensive, we can make the process
easy and enjoyable. We provide a personal service from the initial consultation
to the delivery of the finished work.Each custom design is an original piece of art, created
exclusively for the individual client, never to be duplicated. Every
step of the creative process from original line art to finished pieces
of Jewelry is done by us. To begin, a potential client should
familiarize themselves with our work found on these webpages. This
will give you an idea of our general design style as well as inspire
some ideas for the creation of your concepts. Look closely at pieces
that are of the same type as you are interested in.
Commission Jobs
Larger projects such as Weddings, Clan
Badges, Re-enactment and Theater
Groups or Organizations requiring multiple pieces and volume orders
are also welcomed. We operate our own in house foundry and casting facilities.
As well as a complete metalsmithing workshop capable of handling such
larger production projects in a timely manner. We are aware of our
clients needs of scheduling and deadlines. Our work may be found with
Collectors, Galleries, Living Historical Museums, the Entertainment Industry,
and professional Reenactment Groups throughout the U.S. and Europe. As
stated above, a potential client should
familiarize themselves with our work found on these webpages. This
will give you an idea of our general design style.
Past Work
The work shown here
is only a small sample of what we have created.
Metalsmithing techniques
shown here and on our other web pages include, but are not limited
to: Lost Wax Casting, Forming, Forging, Overlay, Stamping, Etching,
Repousse, Granulation, Reticulation, Trichinopoly and others. Emphasis
is always placed on the use of traditional handcrafting techniques.
Creating an Original Rough Design to Finished Jewelry
In creating custom designs,
we will begin by developing line art drawings from your original design
ideas. Consulting with you until a design is decided upon. Take into
account our style of work and realize that we can not step into the
art style of another artist. Upon the selection of the final design,
a final price and time schedule is arranged, a deposit made, and the
work scheduled. Remember also that as much as we would like it to be,
design time is not free. Exact time figures to completion vary depending
on size and complexity of the project. Major modification will be made
only after consultation with the client. Urweg reserves the right to make
minor modifications to the selected basic layout, as are determined to
be consistent with good design and quality workmanship.
Upon acceptance of the art, the client agrees to provide
an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of the project. Or a portion
as agreed to in advance.
This includes the cost of the design work already completed.
The balance is due upon completion. The quoted price of each custom
design includes all artwork, molds, masters and originals paid for
by the client, excluding copyrights on Urweg original Art. Should
final payment not be received within ninety (90) days, or as previously
arranged, the completed design, object(s), mold(s), master(s) and art
remain the property of Urweg, and any deposit made is forfeit.
Urweg retains full copyrights to the design(s) of its
original art and art metalwork. No commercial reproduction. The
customer agrees to allow photographs of the finished project to be
used in any future promotions by Urweg or its associates. Urweg strives to produce the
highest quality pieces of enduring Jewelry. All custom designs created
by URWEG are created to be durable and of professional
quality. We guarantee our workmanship and materials for one
year under normal use and care.
Thank you for considering
Urweg for your special project!
