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Terms At Northern Stoneworks, we have been creating Stone Fireplaces for over two decades. Sculptor and designer Terry Corbett began sculpting in the seventies and the demand for his touch on architectural elements soon eclipsed his ability to create; thus Northern Stoneworks was born. The image to the right shows his hands at work. We specialize in both original stone pieces and cast stone fireplaces. The design phase involves either drawing inspiration from art and architecture, and creating sketches and layouts. We often create custom pieces. One of our favourites was based on a sketch made by an interior designer after seeing an exquisite stone fireplace during a visit to a chateau in Fontainbleu. We then painstakingly sculpt the stone as we would any other piece of sculpture. We create a unique original. From the originals that we have carved, we create molds so that we can cast these fireplace mantels in stone, and not just a cement mold. We use a unique blend of materials so that the cast pieces look strikingly like aged limestone. This is perhaps the most important part of our technique. Years of experience in working with stone has led us to an understanding and appreciation of it—and how to best replicate it in cast pieces. Who would know better than a stone sculptor? We now blend a number of colours and finishes from "open cast" (the most popular) to honed or antiqued finishes. We really are limited only by the imagination and requests of our clients.