Frequently Asked Questions
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Rolling Ball Sculptures or metal marble runs are hand welded art pieces consisting of marbles rolling on tracks, all through the use of gravity. They can contain many features such as loop de loops and spirals and can be great interactive kinetic art.
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I offer both commissioned custom work and sell sculptures I make in my free time. I can do pretty much any thing with commissions like custom lighting features etc, whatever you want!
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form or schedule a call, I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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I am a one man team that has recently started growing, that means I can get to you immediately and directly answer any questions or concerns. It also means no project is too big or small for me to take on, and I’m sure my pricing is more reasonable than competitors! I also specialize in Japanese paper lanterns and I love to include various lighting elements in my sculptures.
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I offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation I’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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First ensure your mounting surface is level and the various features are properly set up as directed, If leveling doesn’t improve it’s function then send me a message I can work you through any issues!
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Generally my smaller wall mounted sculptures around 1-2 feet tall are $500-$1,500 depending on complexity, while bigger ones 3-5 feet tall run around $5,000, however this depends heavily on complexity so I encourage you to talk to me about a quote!
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If you order a premade sculpture without any additional services like painting or crating It should ship in 3-5 days.
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Large pieces can take upwards of 1 to 3 months to complete but most sculptures fall within a couple weeks to a month to make, I’ll give you a personal timeline based on initial conversation and details, and I can work with deadlines if necessary for a project.
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I typically start with the frame design and install the lift according to my clients vision, then working from the top I install various features and bend wire tracks throughout the structure while giving updates and discussing the work with my client.
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I am familiar with building custom shipping crates for my work so I encourage you to still reach out.