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Van Read

Southern Imagination

Round Rock, TX
Member since 2015
Long-time member

Long-time member

A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

Fast shipper

Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

Great service

This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

I am a retired engineer, residing in Round Rock, TX, who discovered the joy of metal art in 2011. I am currently into "Trees of Life" but also design and build almost anything out of metal (decorative iron gates, handrails, custom creations, etc.). Commission pieces are welcomed.

All my pieces are HAND MADE pieces of art, approximately 24” in diameter (custom pieces up to 48” diameter), or oval approximately 24”x 36 (custom pieces up to 48” x 72”). Each piece is cut out of 16 ga. steel, by hand, with a plasma cutter and the band is hand rolled. These are hand-made in my shop, one at a time so there will be slight differences between each one I make. I feel this makes each one a true original! Each piece is POWDER COATED in any color you desire, then clear coated, and signed and dated by me

As is usually the case, the pictures do not do this piece justice. Metal is very hard to photograph. I assure you, you will not be disappointed with your purchase of this piece!

Testimonials

What people are saying

4.9 (2)
Preston Ross IIIPR

Preston Ross III

For Oval Tree Of Life Metal Wall Art

it's so awesome! thank you all so muvh

PR

Pat Rischar

For Asian/Zen style black metal plaque suitable for outdoors.

Van Read was very prompt and helpful in answering my multiple questions about the project. It arrived in a timely manner and was exactly what I wanted. Plaque was artfully made and is of high quality.

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Maker Policies

Shipping Policy

I will ship in approximately 2 weeks after payment has been made as I only make these on order. Items are bubble wrapped and shipped inside a sturdy shipping box and shipped insured (for the purchase amount) by UPS, FedEx, or USPS ground.

Installation Policy

None

Maker Policy

I want you to be happy with your purchase, so I am flexible with returns as I know buying online can be difficult, but each return is handled on a case by case basis. I cannot accept returns on custom designed items or custom sizes. Any returned items must be returned in their original packaging or similar (a sturdy shipping box with internal padding). The purchase price (minus shipping) will be refunded in the manner it was paid upon receipt of the returned item in its original condition.