SMITH AND BARBER, PROFESSIONAL STONE CARVING

 

17 Mar

2017

A LOVE FOR STONE

By: Austin Harril

Despite being a craft nearly as old as civilization, professional stone carving has significant value in a modern context. Businesses like Ottawa’s Smith and Barber demonstrate that the craft of professional stone carving shares the eternal resilience and timeless character of the stone pieces they produce. Through the long-standing partnerships Integrity Masonry has cultivated with master craftspeople like those at Smith and Barber, we are excited to offer our clients the ability to place handmade, one-of-a-kind stone crafted pieces at the centre of their masonry projects.

Modern Style, Traditional Techniques

Traditional stone carving might inspire images of ancient and classical styles, but don’t get the impression that the craft is limited to that aesthetic. Smith and Barber can deploy their mastery of stone carving to create pieces that accentuate any motif or style.

The tools and techniques comprising the craft of stone carving have remained largely the same over generations, but of course modern styles and fashions have not. Hammers and chisels are simple tools, but in the hands of skilled craftsmen, they have demonstrated themselves as fully able to meet the unique demands of changing aesthetic fashions through thousands of years of history.

If you’re looking to express the cutting edge of contemporary trends, convey the classic timelessness of historical styles, or anything in between; commissioning a piece from Smith and Barber is poised to provide the truest articulation of your aesthetic ideals.

Here are some of the ways that Smith and Barber stone-carved pieces can be incorporated into your next masonry project with Integrity Masonry:

Residential and Commercial Stone Pieces

Stone Carved Entrances

The entrance to your property is the first impression visitors receive upon arrival, and thus an opportunity to powerfully express something about those that reside in a building. Whether you subscribe to a modern aesthetic, a classical style, or any other motif; stone carved entrances are guaranteed to provide a first impression that is as strong and solid as the stone they are carved from. For more information on Smith and Barber stone carved entrances, click here.

Staircases:
Aesthetic, functional, and financial value are guaranteed to last for generations when custom stone carving comes together with professional masonry to produce a custom carved staircase. Together, Smith and Barber and Integrity Masonry can collaborate with you to provide a staircase of unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. Able to source material from around the globe and deploy techniques refined over generations, there is no motif or aesthetic that cannot be expressed and accentuated by a custom stone carved staircase. For more information, feel free to explore Smith and Barber’s
custom stone staircase page.

Fireplace Mantels:

Fireplace Mantels:

The fireplace is the heart of a home, a place for family and friends to gather and comfortably share space and time together. The mantle to your fireplace is the aesthetic center of this area, and a unique opportunity to express the one-of-a-kind character of your home and family. Handmade by local craftsman, fireplace mantels from Smith and Barber represent the highest level of craft and quality available in Ottawa. For more information, and an opportunity to explore the possibilities for your family mantelpiece, click here.

Letter Carving:
Carving letters into stone is a timeless art, and a unique way to express a message about your home, family, or business that will stand the test of time. Celebrating, commemorating, or merely communicating something that has value to you by inscribing it in stone provides a timeless reminder for all those that view it of whatever it is you seek to keep forefront in the mind. Whether you’re looking for a discrete decoration, or for your message to be inscribed as part of a larger project like a fireplace mantle or stone entryway, Smith and Barber is your local source for masterful stone letter-cutting. You can find more information on letter-cutting services, and inspiration for your projects, here.


Detail Work
They say the devil is in the details, but when it comes to master craftsmanship and the aesthetics of a home, the opposite is true. It is no coincidence that the most sacred spaces on earth: cathedrals, temples, and other places of worship, are filled with figures and carvings of ornate detail. Stone detail work deepens one’s experience of a space, and enhances the special sacredness that differentiates a house from a home. For more information on the possibilities Smith and Barber’s stone detail work can provide,
click here.

Integrity Masonry, Smith and Barber - United By A Love For Stone

Integrity Masonry and Smith and Barber are two different service providers united by their love for stone. Investing our lives and professional careers into mastering the material, we are committed to expressing the fullest potential of its value for homes and structures throughout the Ottawa area. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities that masterful masonry and stone carving can provide for your home or business,
get in touch with Integrity Masonry.

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