KELLY R LUDEKING
IRONMONGER at KRL Metals Art Studio
Manifesting collaborative & individual artist visions.
MEET THE ARTIST
Hey, I'm Kelly!
I started KRL Metals Art Studio to combine my passion for process-driven artistry with my love for collaboration. For over thirty years, I've been helping individuals + artists bring their creative visions to life through custom furniture, metal sculpture + restoration, and hands-on teaching in welded and foundry art.
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HOW can I help YOU
CREATE A NEW PASSION?
Collaborate to design and create custom metal furniture and sculptures tailored to fit your space, aesthetic, and personal vision.
Bring your creative ideas to life, guiding you through every step of the process, from concept to completion.
Offer expert teaching and mentorship in welding and foundry techniques, empowering artists and beginners alike to master the tools of the trade.
Transform raw materials into timeless art that tells a story and reflects your unique style or purpose.
Work closely with homeowners, designers, and other artists to create installations and functional pieces that are as practical as they are beautiful.
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Expertise in furnaces, pours + metal art restoration
Consulting
custom work by request
Commissions
A rural revival of cast iron and community
Down on the Farm Iron Pour
Documentaries, past commissions, other news
Explore 30 years of sculpture
Learn welding, foundry + blacksmithing
Works ready for collectors
What others are saying
Testimonials
"Friend, colleague, guru"
"Without his generosity, patience, and respect, I wouldn't have ever grown or been able to even imagine running my own cast iron art studio without his diligent guidance and support ."
- Alisa Toninato
Owner + Artist
FeLion Studios
"Well made + beautiful"
"We own one of Kelly’ sculptures – the work is well made and beautiful.
He is a resourceful person that can be trusted to provide the goods and services he promises."
- Steve Harmon
Owner
HDI Harmon Design Inc
"Innovative metal caster"
"Innovative metal caster, very involved in community service and community events, and involved on the national and international art casting movement."
- Wayne E Potratz
Professor and Scholar of the College at U of MN
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