Scrolls by Design

There are so many ways to make your iron project something special, unique and that stands out from the crowd. If you love scrolls, use them! There are so many options and styles to choose from, something to fit every architectural design.  I suggest that you go on line, look at different websites, locate pictures of iron designs that you like, print them and show them to your fabricator.  Your fabricator may not be able to duplicate the design exactly, but he'll be able to come close.  Doing this prep work at the beginning will save a lot of guess work down the road.  If you've presented your fabricator with the style you have in mind, he'll understand your concept and be able to better assist you with creating your project. 

When choosing scrolls be sure to take into consideration the size of your project. If your project is small, then it might be prudent to stick with smaller sized scrolls. If you have a large or tall project, then go a little wild. There are elongated scroll components that really make a driveway gate look amazing. The nice thing about using the larger scrolls is that it takes up space so you don't have to use so many pickets or other ornamental components as fillers.

There is something elegant about a scroll. When choosing your design, pay special attention to the scroll ends. There are scrolls that come to a point at the end creating a softer look. Then, there are scrolls that have a chunkier look at the end, and there are those where the end might flare out into a fan type shape. This detail may not seem important initially but everything is driven by taste and you want to make sure that the scroll design you choose compliments yours.

There are very simplistic scrolls to add just a splash of decoration to your project. There are even scrolls that are made to fit over pickets, like a collar. The nice thing about this scroll design is that you can place the scrolls at any location on the picket allowing you to create a unique pattern that enhances the look of the project.

Many of the hand forged pickets have wonderful scroll designs fashioned into them. This type picket is a little more expensive, but the finished product is amazing. If you choose a picket/scroll design, there's often a picket collar integrated as part of the component. That way you get two designs for the price of one.

So, go a little crazy and add those scrolls, you won't be disappointed!