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lsf | designs in metal in Maine

Laura Friedman of lsf | designs in metal • Cumberland, ME

I work in a small studio in Maine, about half an hour from Portland. My designs are generally minimalistic, rustic, and hand hewn--at times, intentionally raw. I use hand tools for cutting, refining and most finishing. I do not have equipment that allows for casting or engraving. I am drawn to the organic nature … Read more I work in a small studio in Maine, about half an hour from Portland. My designs are generally minimalistic, rustic, and hand hewn--at times, intentionally raw. I use hand tools for cutting, refining and most finishing. I do not have equipment that allows for casting or engraving.

I am drawn to the organic nature of metal. I love to hammer and create texture, and think in terms of miniature works and sculptures that might be created by farriers and blacksmiths.

I am also drawn to the graceful moving mobiles created by Alexander Calder and to the pristine simplicity of the Shakers; and so I consider movement, line and balance when thinking about design. I have worked with many media over time, but I'm finding that the shapes, designs, textures and ability to work tiny are all properties that metals afford.

Creation Stories

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  • Necklace

    Necklace

    Update posted on Jun. 10 2013

    Hi Jacob,

    I'm attaching two images...one of cutting the sheet metal and the other of the raw cut metals with the stone as it will be placed. My next step will be to clean up the edges of the cuts and add the texture that you described to the "wings".

    What do you think so far?

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  • Pelican Pin

    Pelican Pin

    Update posted on Jun. 18 2013

    Danny, I hope something didn't get mixed up either! It makes no sense for the package to have gone to Baltimore. I am away until tomorrow morning...let me see what I can track down. If it happens to show up today, please let meknow.

    :/

    ---- CustomMade <support@custommade…

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  • Pendant for a necklace

    Pendant for a necklace

    Update posted on Jun. 03 2013

    Hi Benny,

    Here are the final images. If you are happy with what you see, I can pack this and get it in the mail once I receive your second paypal installment.

    I think this design is so elegant and simple--it's been such a pleasure to create this. Thanks!

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  • CM Cleaning a Raw Cut in Sterling Sheet

    Posted on Sep. 05 2012

    CM Brief Video

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  • My Ring

    by James May 22nd 2013

    A very interesting, informative and exciting experience to be able to see my ring made from bare metal. Definitely adds to the "feel" or sentimental value of the ring.

  • Pendant for necklace

    by Shane May 08th 2013

    It was a great, very personalized experience. Laura was very responsive and thoughtful. I would order again for sure.

  • Alex's spud

    by Alex Apr 14th 2013

    It was awesome Laura Friedman can make anything she made me a great spud wrench pendant I recommend her to anyone that wants a custome pendant thanks again

  • friendship ring

    by Jason A. Apr 07th 2013

    Exactly what I wanted......responded in a timely matter and was finish with project a week early............I thank you so much for a job well done and will use her again for a project I have in mind in september...

  • Pendant necklace

    by Annie Mar 17th 2013

    Laura was phenomenal!! I commissioned her to create a unique piece. I sent her the design and my initial ideas, and she offered thoughtful suggestions with respect to both appearance and pricing. She kept me informed throughout the process, and send pics of the piece-in-work. She was responsive and professional and proved a true artist. The final piece, which arrived timely, surpassed my vision - it was truly gorgeous and will undoubtedly be something I cherish forever. I loved every second of working with Laura and would recommend her enthusiastically. She is a true genius!! Thank you, Laura, for all your help and for your exquisite creation. I will treasure it always.

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