People are mesmerized by when they see what we do here. It’s a tension of contrasts…Converting cold, lifeless iron into warm, wonderfully crafted organic shapes that reflect the beauty of nature. The feeling we get when we find the perfect oasis outdoors is extended somehow, when we bring nature into the spaces where we live, work and play. That is why the artisan blacksmiths here at Stone County Ironworks love the challenge of replicating nature in so much of what we do. Basic blacksmithing techniques haven’t changed in 200 years. Nor has the source for inspiration. We still look at nature to help us innovate. The perfect scroll, for example, is demonstrated so wonderfully in the shape and structure of the nautilus. The textures and colors of an interesting branch are amazing when replicated in iron. Every day our gifted blacksmiths labor meticulously over a single hand-made pine cone, or a leaf…in an effort to make someone, somewhere say…”wow.” We have over 1500 items in our portfolio…and our custom group can make anything we don’t have. We want to help people select or dream-up the perfect item so that we can make it right here in the hills of Arkansas. When others are inspired by our work…we are inspired to work even harder! Our simple desire is to make something beautiful, that people will treasure…a work that replicates the beautiful outdoors… It’s the nature of iron.
Corky Baker
President and Chief Naturalist
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