About the Artist About the Finishes About the Products Products About Us Contact Us Order Information Contest Links Checkout Search Acacia Artisans Southwest Metal Art and Design, Etc Ernies's Finishes All of Ernie's pieces are really nice. He hand crafts them from mild sheet steel that is heavy enough to be sturdy, not bend, yet is not too heavy to handle. He may use a lighter weight for switch plates, about 16 gauge for most wall plaques, and a heavier weight if needed for some pieces.
All sizes are approximate.
On many pieces, it is hard to tell just where to measure. Designs may vary slightly, also, as Ernie cuts freehand with the plasma torch. After each piece is flame cut, it is hand finished separately and is unique in having interesting touches you find only in a hand made piece. You can also order Unfinished pieces. Ernie leaves the marks made while he is working with the metal sheet, although they are modified by the finishing processes as described below.