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Welcome to Steelhead Fabrications! Here you will find metal doodles, functional fish art, whimsy, metal signs and....crustaceans!

Steelhead Fabrications is the creative outlet of John Hicks. His love of metalworking was fostered by his blacksmithing grandfather and the tremendous support from his family and friends. His inspiration is taken from the world around us, with a special focus on the aquatic environment. John's training began in Gramps' blacksmithing shop in Ellensburg, Washington, was expanded at the Minnesota School of Horseshoeing and Blacksmithing and honed by his environmental chemistry training. The work on this site is dedicated to the memory of his grandfather, James A. Hicks...a truly great man, who always had time for his grandchildren, no matter how busy he was. The JH Logo you see on most of John's work was Gramps's touch mark which has now been passed down to John.

Most of the pieces displayed on the Steelhead Fabrications site were created to fill the walls of our home. If you are interested in commissioning sculpture or other metal items, please send an email with your request along with a telephone number so our friendly blacksmith can contact you. Your comments about the pieces displayed here are welcome and encouraged. Please let us know what you think!

The following pages contain photograph galleries and, if you are so moved, a secure storefront exists to purchase some of the items displayed here. Please understand that while it is John's intention to have most items in stock, there might be a slight lag time before your item is sent. It normally takes me 3-4 weeks from order to shipping for art not in stock. Your transactions are safely processed through the secure Nova Network. If you prefer, business can also be carried out over the telephone.

In 2008, 17% of total (before expenses) revenue was returned to our local and challenged communities as charitable contributions. This will continue in 2009 and 2010....Remember to share in your good fortune! Soli Deo Gloria!

Last Updated: March 24, 2009