With no formal training, Milton Ragsdale gave up a job and pursued a dream to weld metal art. His first retail store, Metal Art by The Bearded Welder, opened on Sept. 28 in Bethel to customers excited ...

PALOS PARK, Ill. -- Like a modern-day Geppetto, Steve Kost articulated a scrap metal marionette he created at his home in Palos Park. It's one of many creations the ironworker and combat veteran has ...

In the world of welded art, creativity meets craftsmanship. For Jerry and Rebeka Boertzel, this fusion has become more than just a profession—it is a shared passion that has evolved from humble ...

Why metal matters: Different grades of stainless steel offer varying resistance to elements, making them suitable for specific environments like coastal, urban, or high-wind areas. Go big with impact: ...

WELLINGTON — Whether it is a metallic biker, a deer head mailbox topper or a 30-foot gate depicting scenery, Iron Designing in Wellington has yet to meet a design it could not craft out of metal.

Dear Action Line: Is there a proper orientation to view the metal artwork on the new Holiday Inn on Camino del Rio? Driving by, it looks like some very large and messy animal had a very wet sneeze on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PALOS PARK, Ill. — Anyone who opens up the Google homepage Monday will be greeted by a design from a local veteran and scrap metal ...