| Cornerstone Forge |
| Authentic Hand Hammered Aluminum Gift Ware & Jewelry |
At Cornerstone Forge I make almost 800 different items and each
piece is 100% handmade without the use of any power machinery.
They are all made one at a time just as they were back in the
1930's when the hammered aluminum industry began. Today
there are only a few hammered aluminum artisans left and even
fewer who make authentic 100% hand hammered items as I do
with only sheet aluminum, hand powered hammers, hand clamps
and hand engraved steel dies. Each piece is then hand polished
to a bright clean finish.
My food grade aluminum does not tarnish and never needs
polishing. It is food safe and can be used to serve any food. You
simply hand wash in warm soapy water, avoid sharp objects and it
will last for generations. It makes a unique and thoughtful hand
made gift. Give the gift that keeps on giving! Click on the links
below to see the wide variety of items that I make.
piece is 100% handmade without the use of any power machinery.
They are all made one at a time just as they were back in the
1930's when the hammered aluminum industry began. Today
there are only a few hammered aluminum artisans left and even
fewer who make authentic 100% hand hammered items as I do
with only sheet aluminum, hand powered hammers, hand clamps
and hand engraved steel dies. Each piece is then hand polished
to a bright clean finish.
My food grade aluminum does not tarnish and never needs
polishing. It is food safe and can be used to serve any food. You
simply hand wash in warm soapy water, avoid sharp objects and it
will last for generations. It makes a unique and thoughtful hand
made gift. Give the gift that keeps on giving! Click on the links
below to see the wide variety of items that I make.
| Square Bowls |
| Accent Bowls |
| Page Links-Click on image to go to that page |
| Round Bowls |
| Plates |
| Bread Trays |
| Christmas & Winter Themes |
| Jewelry 2 pages. Go To Both Pages |
Contact Information:
Dennis Wildnauer
PO Box 137
Schnecksville, Pa. 18078
610-767-7841
Email address:
dennis@cornerstoneforge.com
Dennis Wildnauer
PO Box 137
Schnecksville, Pa. 18078
610-767-7841
Email address:
dennis@cornerstoneforge.com
Ordering Information:
To place an order you can
either call the phone number or
email me with your order. I will
then give you a total. I can
accept Visa and Mastercard
over the phone for payment or
you may send a check.
To place an order you can
either call the phone number or
email me with your order. I will
then give you a total. I can
accept Visa and Mastercard
over the phone for payment or
you may send a check.
What's New?
New Pineapple design
perfect for that "Welcome"
gift. Available in 6" square
bowl, accent bowl and
plates. $20 each
You can find me at:
various fine craft & art
shows in Pennsylvania
and also New Jersey.
You will find the best
selection there.
I also sell at the
following fine craft and
art shops, contact them
for hours and directions.
Artsy Diva
458 Main Street
Bethlehem, Pa. 18108
610-625-2322
New Pineapple design
perfect for that "Welcome"
gift. Available in 6" square
bowl, accent bowl and
plates. $20 each
You can find me at:
various fine craft & art
shows in Pennsylvania
and also New Jersey.
You will find the best
selection there.
I also sell at the
following fine craft and
art shops, contact them
for hours and directions.
Artsy Diva
458 Main Street
Bethlehem, Pa. 18108
610-625-2322
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| Artisan Info |
| Larger Trays & Bowls |
| Other Items COMING SOON |
| Cornerstone Forge All rights reserved Copyright 2012 |
Hand Hammered From Edge to Edge: Guaranteed
Each piece of Cornerstone Forge aluminum gift ware is forged
entirely by hand using sheet aluminum, hand tools and vintage
dies engraved by various masters of the craft. These vintage
dies are also hand engraved in steel and some date back into
the 1930's. Each piece I make is marked with the Cornerstone
Forge stamp along with a stamp indicating the die engraver
and artist. Those pieces made with dies engraved by Henry
Mansfeld are marked "Hand Wrought Mansfeld by Dennis" ;
those made with dies from L. Gene Stewart are marked "Hand
Wrought Stewart by Dennis" ; those made with dies engraved
by Steve Adams are marked "Hand Wrought SA by Dennis";
those made with the dies engraved by A. J. Hoover are marked
"Hand Wrought AJH by Dennis" and those pieces made with
my own original designs are marked "Hand Wrought by
Dennis". For more information go to the "Artisan Info" link.
My intent is to preserve their die engravings, keep their artwork
alive and share it with a new generation of lovers of hand
hammered aluminum gift ware. Each piece is made with pride
and dedication to my art. Like snowflakes, no two pieces are
identical.
Each piece of Cornerstone Forge aluminum gift ware is forged
entirely by hand using sheet aluminum, hand tools and vintage
dies engraved by various masters of the craft. These vintage
dies are also hand engraved in steel and some date back into
the 1930's. Each piece I make is marked with the Cornerstone
Forge stamp along with a stamp indicating the die engraver
and artist. Those pieces made with dies engraved by Henry
Mansfeld are marked "Hand Wrought Mansfeld by Dennis" ;
those made with dies from L. Gene Stewart are marked "Hand
Wrought Stewart by Dennis" ; those made with dies engraved
by Steve Adams are marked "Hand Wrought SA by Dennis";
those made with the dies engraved by A. J. Hoover are marked
"Hand Wrought AJH by Dennis" and those pieces made with
my own original designs are marked "Hand Wrought by
Dennis". For more information go to the "Artisan Info" link.
My intent is to preserve their die engravings, keep their artwork
alive and share it with a new generation of lovers of hand
hammered aluminum gift ware. Each piece is made with pride
and dedication to my art. Like snowflakes, no two pieces are
identical.
ALUMIFACT:
ALUMINUM IS THE 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFT
In 1946, Jack Orenstein of the Everlast Metal Products company
successfully campaigned for aluminum to replace tin as the 10th wedding anniversary
emblem and to this day is the material to give as a 10th anniversary item. Hand
hammered aluminum makes the perfect wedding gift as well as the appropriate gift for a
tenth wedding anniversary. Everlast was at one time the largest producer of forged
aluminum giftware in the world.
ALUMINUM IS THE 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFT
In 1946, Jack Orenstein of the Everlast Metal Products company
successfully campaigned for aluminum to replace tin as the 10th wedding anniversary
emblem and to this day is the material to give as a 10th anniversary item. Hand
hammered aluminum makes the perfect wedding gift as well as the appropriate gift for a
tenth wedding anniversary. Everlast was at one time the largest producer of forged
aluminum giftware in the world.
| Special Order Items |
Circles and Swirls
What's
New?
New?
What's New?
New The Aster collection is here!
Available in many items including
6" square bowl, accent bowls and
plates.
New The Aster collection is here!
Available in many items including
6" square bowl, accent bowls and
plates.
Also
available in
business
card holder
and
assorted
jewelry
items.
available in
business
card holder
and
assorted
jewelry
items.
What's New?
New Mosaic collection!
Pictured are bread tray,
square bowl and flare
bowl. Also available in
various jewelry items.
New Mosaic collection!
Pictured are bread tray,
square bowl and flare
bowl. Also available in
various jewelry items.
| Exciting News! Cornerstone Forge is proud and excited to be featured in an article about my hammered aluminum in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of the Pennsylvania Magazine entitled "Hammering Beauty" written by Cynthia Underhill. It is a wonderful magazine about interesting things to do and people and places in Pa. To order a copy go to www.pa-mag.com |
Photograph by Cynthia Underhill