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Welcome to the official blog of
Rock Steady Designs
Sculpture : Water Features : Custom Installations
By Greg Robertson

Scroll through to see examples of my new travertine fountains, granite sculpture and documentation of my process. More of the Travertine and Granite work can also be seen on my website
http://rocksteadydesigns.com

If you have questions or would like to discuss custom work, call 505 670 9965. We can also schedule an appointment to meet at my studio which is on Rufina just north of Siler in Santa Fe.

Corrales, NM Fountain Installation 5/4/11

This is a custom travertine fountain, 58" tall, with a custom granite basin 40" x 36" x 9".
The clients picked out their own granite to go with the fountain, and chose polished rainbow pebbles for the bed. There is also a light at the base of the fountain that will shine up the face.
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New Fountains at Dugan's Nusery, Albuquerque, NM

These and a dozon other travertine fountains can be found at Dugan's Nursery at 4th Street and Alameda, Albuquerque, NM, 505 897 2600
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Hand carved and chiseled designs. 38"

28"

Corrales, NM Fountain Installation 4/11/11

Travertine Fountain, 42"
carving on both sides
installed with light at bottom and polished black 1" pebbles

Rio Rancho, NM Custom Fountain Install 4/18/11

So, this is an example of some of the many steps that go into fabricating and installing a custom fountain. This piece was installed at a private residence in Rio Rancho, NM
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First, I have the clients pick out their stone. After discussions about specific designs and dimensions, I load it into my studio.

I usually have to cut the stone flat on the bottom so it will fit onto the stainless steel stand used to support it.

A big stone drill press is used to drill the hole. After that, all the carving detail is done on the face and/or the sides of the stone. Templates are used for specific designs but I like to freehand carve as well.

Now we're on site and ready to install. Dig a hole...

Pond liner, stainless steel supports and galvanized expanded metal. The pump is sitting at the bottom about 2 1/2' down

Add some river rock and a light at the base of the fountain, set the flow and enjoy!

Limestone Fountain, 54"

Albuquerque Fountain Installation

Travertine Fountain, 36"
Stainless Steel Basin
Rice & Associates, CPA, Albuquerque, NM

These were travertine pieces that were made as fountains but were installed as sculptures for my clients' private "park". It is located in the lot next to his house and faces the golf course. We set the stones to face the course so one can see them as they drive by. We plan to install some bigger pieces in the future!
Fountain Hills, AZ

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Back to Arizona for me!!! Click on the image for a larger view.

Rio Grande Arts & Crafts, Albuquerque

New Installation for City!

This is the new addition to Santa Fe's Entrada Park, located at Cerrillos & Don Diego. "Vision Passage", 9' x 36" x 24", Blue Pearl and Imperial Red granite. Thanks to the Santa Fe Art Commission and the Entrada Park neighborhood association! The sculpture is on loan to the city for one year.