There is a moment in the life of every custom weathervane when it is finished—but its story has only begun. For weeks, perhaps months, it has existed inside the studio. First as an idea discussed with a customer. Then as a drawing, carefully adjusted until the proportions and details were right. Eventually, sheets of copper
Why Copper Prices Matter When Commissioning a Custom Weathervane For anyone considering a custom copper weathervane, cupola, finial, or architectural accent, one question comes up more often than ever: “Why has copper become so expensive?” It’s a fair question. Over the past several years, copper prices have climbed steadily, affecting nearly every industry that depends
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Once a client presents their idea on what weathervane subject they are looking for, the creative process essentially begins. Often when someone thinks about having a custom weathervane made there is a meaningful and personal interest on the subject. These considerations first and foremost inspire me to approach each project with care, sensitivity, and gratitude.
How Copper Is Produced We build our weathervanes from large sheets of copper. Copper begins as ore mined from the earth and passes through several stages of processing before it becomes the sheet copper used in our studio. Depending on the type of ore, these stages can include crushing and concentrating the ore, smelting, refining,