Handmade Weather Vanes

Weather vanes have been traditionally used for tracking the direction from which the wind is blowing. They soon evolved as an embellishment on the rooftops of countryside homes apart from having a functional purpose. More and more imaginative shapes adorned the rooftops rather than the staid and traditional shape of an arrow. However, gradually, weather vanes have transcended their functional purpose and are considered as an object of great beauty. Many people started collecting these antique hand-made weather vanes.

Handmade vanes are sold for commercial as well as residential purposes. Buyers have the option to design and customize hand made weather vanes according to their preferences. Several craft persons are available who may craft vanes of innovative shapes to suit the customers' demands.

Coppersmiths employed in various craft studios and stores now design and build weather vanes according to client specifications. A proposal is prepared for the customers including the design specifications and interpretation of the image of the specified weather vane. Traditional designs can then be used to develop new designs based on the client specification and the coppersmith's ideas or expertise.

Handmade weather vanes are mostly free hammered rather than produced in a cast. They are raised from a sheet of the material used to manufacture them, where the sheet is hammered to the desired form. Chasing and repousse techniques are used to build them and are warranted to endure blows of different weather conditions. Finishing options range from gilded 23 carat to cultured verdigris to select from.

Handmade weather vanes are flawless. Most finished products do not exhibit any scratches and flaunt a professional touch with glossy finishes.

Handmade weather vanes are built carefully and physically verified whether they show correct direction of wind or not. Handmade weather vanes can be bought online or visiting the local studios. Rates may vary according to design specifications and studio charges.

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