Sculptures For Wedding Table Centerpieces
A couple had an idea for centerpieces for the tables at their wedding. Their initial plan was to make models of molecules using plastic pieces glued together. After several attempts, they decided that it was not going to work like they planned. They approached me about a month and a half before the wedding and explained their concept, and asked if I thought I could help out. I took the concept, and approximate dimensions and came back with a couple examples. They liked the examples and requested them plus enough for all of the guest tables. Afterward they kept some of their favorites for their collection and used the remaining as gifts for the wedding party. All of the pieces were created using steel reclaimed from various sources. Color was added using enamel paint and each piece was given a protective clear coat of acrylic lacquer.
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My interest in metalwork began at a young age while visiting my grandpa's farm when he was shoeing the horses. I was fascinated with how the metal could be formed and shaped. Several years later, while in high school metal shop, I learned the basics of forming sheet metal as well as gas and arc welding. This reinforced my love of metal and opened up a whole new world of creation that, unfortunately was put on hold shortly after graduation. A couple decades later, I began work resto-modding a '53 Chevy pickup. This ended up a reminder of my love for metalwork.
During the process, I was able to see the craftsmanship and metalwork performed by human hands as compared to modern cars. This also caused me to take notice of other everyday things once made of metal with fine detail but are now hum-drum and made from plastic.
This prompted me to take the skills I had learned so far and see what else I could do with the old metal. So, I dusted off my grandpa's anvil, portable forge and oxy-acetylene torch, along with the metalworking tools I acquired for the truck and began making… more scrap.
Over the next few years my creations became more and more refined and recognizable, and more people approached me to make a creation for them.
I still use primarily recycled metal, most of it is transformed and no longer recognizable from it's previous form, but in some cases it does remain intact. Many times it still has some of the character em-blemished on it from it's previous life.
No automated equipment is used and, with the exception of found objects in some pieces, no mass produced parts are used. Each project is a unique, one-off, original piece of art created by hand, by me, using "old school" techniques in my studio just outside of St. Louis, Missouri.
Thank you for stopping in to learn more about me. I look forward to working with you soon!
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Erin Polansky
For Custom Business Card Holder4.7Bob worked with me to create the perfect personalized business card holder to give to a very special person. He took a lot of care to learn about what I was trying to achieve (which was rather niche) and he took great pains to get it right. The job took longer than I would have liked, (I think there were some extenuating circumstances on his end which could not be helped) but it was definitely worth the wait. The recipient is thrilled and so am I.
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Themed Card Holder For Ken5.0Once again - and again - Bob is our go to designer/ maker of custom business card holders! Each time we bring on a new team member we ask him to creat a holder based on a unique interest of that person. Our staff love them as do our clients. The collection on our entry table created lots of interest and conversations particularly with prospective clients. We use them when first introducing team members - adds a very personal touch to relationships. everyone looks forward to the revealing of a new holder! Thanks again Bob!
- JM
Jane McNally
For Family Crest Wall Hanging5.0I'm sorry it took so long to review but I love my crest its exactly what we invisioned thank you so much excellent job
- PA
Pat Apostolopoulos
For Custom Busines Card Holder5.0 - EY
Eric Yaple
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0Bob at Chappy Productions is a true artist and craftsman! Bob took my vision and created it exactly as described. Bob was excellent at sending communications at every step. In less than a week Bob and I started communicating, he created the card holder and shipped it to arrive. I would highly recommend Chappy Productions on professionalism alone, add in the value of this amazing piece and there is no one else I would chose for my custom project! Thank you Bob at Chappy Productions!!
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Custom Business Card Holder4.7Final product is great - design process very simple with results always better than I imagined. I get confused with custom made project on line process but Bob helped me through it.
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Baseball card holder4.7Final product is great - design process very simple with results always better than I imagined. I get confused with custom made project on line process but Bob helped me through it.
GAGLENN ALEXANDER
For Custom Business Card Holder5.05 STAR EXPERIENCE ALL THE WAY....EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AS TO WHAT I WANTED...FOLLOWED UP BY SUGGESTIONS AND PROPOSED LAYOUTS. THE CARD HOLDER CAME EXACTLY WHEN HE SAID AND THE QUALITY AND FINISH EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS! MANY THANKS BOB.
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Another card holder5.0Delivered another fun project quickly and designed to my request beyond expectation. I will be presenting this custom business card holder during today’s staff meeting. They always look forward to what theirs will be - confident this one will delivery equal joy. Clients enjoy seeing our collection and getting to know staff on a more personal level. Thanks Bob!
- TG
Tanya George
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0We ordered a business card holder from Bob and it is beautiful. He got it done earlier than expected. Thanks so much Bob!!
- CT
Chris Taylor
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0This project couldn't have gone better, I am completely satisfied. From design idea to finished project it was all great.
- ML
Magda Lageyre
For Surfboard previous request4.8Great job communicating & I was provided with 2 sketches of what I might be looking for. I chose one and was very happy with the end result.
MOMichael Oak
For Custom Business Card Holder4.8Great custom business card holder of a veterinarian examining a patient on an exam table. Just beautiful - my wife loved her one-of-a-kind gift!
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0Bob make really cool business card holders - very personalized! You can share an idea or send a sketch and he will draft an image for your approval or changes. Gets done quickly. We get lots of compliments from clients who see our four custom business card holders that Bob made. I did have some frustration with the Custommade web site --- they clearly have record of my previous projects with Bob - but not the most recent.
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0I was so pleased with the first two business card holders Bob made for me I ordered a third - and at the last minute was quickly got it done for my staff Christmas party! They will be fun to give out. (I already showed a couple of clients and they really enjoyed them!) Bob is great to work with - communicates well (providing sample drawings of your ideas) and quickly creates the project and mails it promptly. Nicely done Bob - thanks!
- KS
Ken Sutherland
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0I got two business card holders, one has a trumpet player, the other a skier behind a boat ,the boat holds the cards. They are really fun and nicely done! Bob offered some design suggestions,even providing a sketch of his ideas. Finished projects were done quickly,shipped nicely packed and are very well made. Highly reccomend his work!
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SAMIR SAATI
For Custom Business Card Holder1.3Dear Bob, I would like to share my experience on my first order with you. First of all we were talking about the custom business card holder fro USD 40, and it ended up to be USD 80... ( 100% extra) & this is not the point, I accepted the offer and you have provided me with very nice photos, and unfortunately I did NOT receive my item yet or any shipping details or information about it which is really unprofessional!! I hope you could get back to me and letting me know where the item is exactly. Best regards, Samir Saati
- JL
John Long
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0I love the way my project turned out. Bob designed, created and had my custom made business card holder in my hands in 1 week. The business card holder has been on my desk for a couple of hours and has started several conversations.
- TJ
Tina Jordan
For Custom Business Card Holder5.0I received my two card holders and I must say that, I am even more pleased with the product than what the photo showed. Thank you, Tina Jordan
KCKristin Cooney
For Business Card Holder5.0I absolutely love the card holder that was designed and built by Chappy Productions. I told him what I was looking for and he sent multiple design ideas. He is so creative and I couldn't be happier with the final product. We have gotten so many compliments on it since it has been put out. I would order from him again.
- DC
Derrick Chen
For Custom Business Card Holder4.8Excellent process, great communication, amazing product. Of course I wish the product was a bit less expensive, but it is custom, afterall...and everything worked smoothly as far as the design, confirmation, and delivery.
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