How Custom Steel Art Is Made: From Design to Delivery
Art on Steel's custom steel wall art is digitally designed, laser-cut, and powder-coated to order by trusted South African manufacturing partners — not mass-produced or held as stock — backed by a 4.93/5 rating across 1,201 verified customer reviews. Here's exactly how a piece goes from idea to delivery.
How is custom steel wall art made?
Custom steel wall art is made by digitally designing the artwork, laser-cutting it from steel sheets, finishing it with a protective powder coat, and preparing it for wall mounting. Each step is controlled for accuracy, durability, and a clean final result.
Step 1: How is the design created?
Every piece begins as a digital design. This allows precise sizing to fit your wall, clean lines and balanced proportions, easy adjustments before production, and an accurate preview of the final artwork. For personalised or custom pieces, the design is reviewed and approved before any steel is cut — up to 3 free revisions are included, with further revisions at R450 each.
Step 2: What steel is used?
Mild steel is used for the standard range; brushed stainless steel is available on the Modern and Bold house number digit line. The material is chosen to hold fine detail during laser cutting, stay rigid and flat over time, and handle both indoor and outdoor environments.
Step 3: How does laser cutting work?
Once a design is approved, it's sent to a laser cutter. This produces clean, sharp edges, maintains symmetry, and allows intricate detail without distortion — turning the digital design into a physical piece with millimetre accuracy.
Step 4: How is the piece finished?
After cutting, each piece is cleaned, prepared, and powder-coated in black or white. Powder coating is what makes outdoor placement possible — it protects against rust, moisture, and UV exposure.
Step 5: What quality checks happen before delivery?
Each piece is checked to confirm the design matches the approved proof, the finish is even, mounting points are secure, and the piece is free of defects.
Is this made to order?
Yes — every piece is cut, personalised, and powder-coated to order rather than kept in stock. Standard designs typically take around 2 weeks in production; custom or personalised designs can take up to 6 weeks, since dispatch is gated on drawing approval even though production is engaged and paid for at the time of order.
What does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on orders over R2,000. Below that, it's R140 within Gauteng or R160 elsewhere in South Africa.
FAQ — Custom Steel Wall Art
How long does a custom piece take?
Standard designs take around 2 weeks; custom or personalised designs can take up to 6 weeks, since production is gated on drawing approval.
Can I approve the design before production starts?
Yes — a digital proof is provided for approval before any steel is cut.
Is laser-cut steel safe for indoor use?
Yes. Edges are cleanly cut and finished for safe indoor display.
What finishes are available?
Powder-coated black or white mild steel across the range, with brushed stainless steel available on select house number digits.
Does it require special installation?
No. Most pieces install easily using standard wall anchors and basic tools; mounting hardware is included.