Start with the story
Tell us what the piece is, what you know about it, and what you hope to preserve. Four clear photographs help establish whether it is a good candidate.
Restoration service
Keep the history. Recover the iron.
Sentimental skillet, inherited Dutch oven, flea-market mystery, or collectible worth treating with restraint—we begin with what the piece is and what it means to you.
Every commission begins with photographs and a condition conversation. You receive a defined scope, estimate, timing, and handoff or shipping plan before work begins.
The standard
No shortcuts that cost the piece its integrity.
The work is designed around preservation, accurate disclosure, and a result that can live another long life.
Non-destructive methods selected for the piece
Before, bare-iron, and after documentation
No hidden repairs or softened condition language
Stop-and-contact policy for unexpected damage
Markings, texture, and casting character preserved
Clear care guidance for the owner who receives it
How a commission moves
Assess before accepting
We look for cracks, severe thinning, previous power-tool work, hardware concerns, and anything that could change the goal or price.
Agree on scope
You receive a written scope, estimate, timing, shipping or handoff plan, and the known limits of the restoration before work begins.
Document and restore
The piece is photographed, cleaned by an appropriate non-destructive method, inspected as bare iron, seasoned, and documented again.
Return with a record
You receive the restored piece, care guidance, and a concise record of what changed—and what the iron still honestly shows.
Start with photos
Show us what you have.
A complete first message helps us understand the casting, its visible condition, the outcome you want, and whether special handling is needed.
Top or cooking surface
Complete underside
Low side profile
Close-up of damage or markings
Questions before the box
Restoration FAQ
See the standard in context
Understand the process before you entrust the piece.
Read the full restoration standard, follow real workshop records, or learn what pitting can—and cannot—mean for your cookware.