Burton Forge & Gallery
Hand Forged Ironwork

Liturgical Art

Hand forged ironwork is a beautiful medium for the artwork in a church. These pieces were all created by Dale Burton, and several were commissioned by regional churches in Minnesota. These photos are examples of future art designs that can facilitate an environment of worship. Contact Dale Burton to discuss your ideas for an individualized work of liturgical art.
Hand forged vines adorning wooden cross. "I am the vine; you are the branches." These hand forged vines are pictured in unfinished steel, shown on a cross which was made by another craftsman. Later, the vines were treated with a brass patina.
Celtic cross Hand hammered out of one solid piece of antique steel, several versions of this Celtic cross have been purchased by individuals for homes as well as churches.
Vine covered lectern Here, the hand forged iron vines and leaves are treated with a brass patina, covering the wooden lectern.
Vine covered baptismal font This is the companion piece to the vine covered lectern.
Baptismal gate This hand forged baptismal gate also serves as a safety railing, to protect against accidental baptisms...
Hand forged iron cross This cross is covered in rough, hammered indentations.
Large crucifix with hand forged nails and crown of thorns. This piece makes a rather powerful statement. Detail of crown of thorns shown below: