Custom Order Process

How does the order process work for custom products from Texas Lightsmith? Join us this month as we feature this handy infographic of how the custom order process works!  

Repoussé

This month’s blog topic is the on the art of Repoussé.

Repoussé is an ancient skill used in metal craft to create beautiful images in malleable metals. The term Repoussé is derived from the French word pousser, “to push forward.”  The techniques of Repoussé are found worldwide from ancient times, such as the gold mummy mask of Tutankhamun,  to today, as demonstrated in the Statue of Liberty.

The repoussé design is created by raising the image from the back using special hammers and chasing fine details from the front.    Bas-relief (low relief) repoussé is often confused with a mass production process of “rolling” or “stamping” designs into metal with special forming machines. This kind of imprinting a design into metal does not typically result in the fine detail associated with genuine repoussé, and doesn’t allow for cost-effective intricate one-off custom designs.

Texas Lightsmith artisans are skilled in this venerable process to create unique one of a kind functional art products. Watch the video for inspiration on how to incorporate repoussé into your Texas Lightsmith project.

Collaboration: Greer Interior Design

We love our designers and how creative they are. This month we are spotlighting this incredible kitchen update with Austin’s own Greer Interior Design. This range hood is our number 4  in Non-Directional Stainless Steel with Burnished Brass Strapping.

New Lighting Brochures are Here!

We are proud to announce the much anticipated launch of our brand new lighting brochure! They are hot off the printer and ready to be shipped to our amazing clients! Want a copy of our NEW LIGHTING Brochure? Email Us or give us a call and we will send you the new brochure!

Celebrating Grilled Cheese Day

Here at Texas Lightsmith we love great food; even if it’s simple.

To celebrate grilled cheese day we would like to share our simple yet favorite grilled cheese recipe filled with local Texas ingredients. 

2 Slices of Mrs. Baird’s Texas Toast (lightly buttered on all four sides)

1 or 2 Slices of HEB American Cheese

Directions:

Place desired amount of cheese in between two slices of buttered Texas Toast. Place newly constructed sandwich in a warm skillet until outsides are golden brown and cheese is melted.  If you desire to take simple up a notch add a side of cool guacamole to dip your tasty Grilled Cheese Sandwich into on a warm spring day.  

 

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