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    Celeste Flores - Artist Blacksmith

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    Why Choose Bronze?

    Why Choose Bronze?

    The Harsh Realities of Architectural Work

    The Harsh Realities of Architectural Work

    Why am I so excited about bronze hardware?

    Why am I so excited about bronze hardware?

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    Why Choose Bronze?

    Why Choose Bronze?

    In 1926, while fishing off the coast of Greece, some fisherman caught something unusual in their net, a bronze arm. When the fisherman investigated further they found that they had stumbled across the remains of an ancient shipwreck. The site was left untouched for two years until some fisherman returned to retrieve more antiques from the wreck. The Greek Archaeological Service caught wind of the fisherman equipped with diving equipment trying to retrieve the wreckage. The Ar
    The Harsh Realities of Architectural Work

    The Harsh Realities of Architectural Work

    Before I delve into this topic, I want to say I love the design, scale and most of the challenges of architectural work. I love the impact it has on a space. I love being able to create a haven for myself and others. I want to keep doing this kind of work. This work breaks your body. Everyone I know who does this work has to live with the long term impacts of architectural work on their body. Joint surgeries, tendonitis, COPD, are all common issues I hear about from my friend
    Why am I so excited about bronze hardware?

    Why am I so excited about bronze hardware?

    In 2012 I was working at the Museums of Fine Art San Francisco, managing a couple of sales teams that were in charge of selling audio tours. While I loved being at the museum every day and was very happy with my courteous and professional sales team, I was not happy with the position itself. I planned to step down from my role and spend a good few months devoted to blacksmithing. When it was time to quit my husband told me, don't find another job, I think you can make it as a

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