Lafontaine Iron Werks

08/28/2026

Campfire dinner tier list:
🥇 Foil packets (zero dishes, 10/10 flavour)
🥈 Everything else

Upgrade your campfire menu with this easy Salmon & Summer Veggie recipe! Pack your foil, wrap your fresh fish with seasoned veggies, and let the fire cook up a gourmet outdoor dinner.

🌲 Click the link to grab the full recipe and add it to your camp menu! ➡️ countryliving.com/food-drinks/a38873136/salmon-in-foil-with-vegetables-recipe/

08/26/2026

Listen to the metal, and it will tell you what it wants to become. 🛠️✨

"In the act of creating, you are in conversation with the material, letting it speak to you as much as you speak to it."

At Lafontaine Iron Werks, every spark, curve, and weld is part of that dialogue. From structural steel to one-of-a-kind artistic designs, we bring your vision to life through true craftsmanship.

📍 Tap the link in our bio to see our latest work or contact us for a quote on your next custom project!

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

Did you know? In Prague, Czech Republic, stands a mesmerizing 39-ton kinetic sculpture known as the Head of Franz Kafka by artist David Černý. 🧠✨

What makes this tribute to the famous writer so incredible? 42 Moving Layers: It’s made of 42 individually motorized stainless steel panels that rotate 360 degrees independently, constantly fragmenting Kafka’s face before aligning to make him whole again.

A true masterpiece where cutting-edge steel engineering meets artistic genius! ⚙️🔗

08/22/2026

Our Tree of Life metal art pieces showcases fine laser-cut details finished with a durable black powder coat, making it an ideal focal point for your indoor decor.

Looking for a thoughtful gift for an upcoming wedding or housewarming? Give a gift with meaning and lasting quality.

👉 Check out product details and order online: https://www.liwi.ca/shop/Tree-of-Life-3-p359479967

08/21/2026

Honoured to help bring a Canadian icon to life! 🎨✨

We were thrilled to collaborate on the fabrication and installation of "Mr. Dressup’s Magic"a permanent public art sculpture honouring the legendary Ernie Coombs in East Woodlands Park, Pickering.

Bringing intricate designs to life through steel and precision metalwork is what we do best, and helping capture the magic of the Tickle Trunk for generations to come was truly a special project for our team.

Read the full story about the project and its unveil 👉https://www.durhamregion.com/news/new-art-depicting-mr-dressup-on-permanent-display-in-pickering/article_e609f152-7e04-5562-b9c0-d5e3ce006615.html

08/13/2026

Don't just walk away, make sure it's fully out! 🪵🔥

Practice the Drown, Stir, Feel rule before leaving your campsite:
1️⃣ Drown the coals with plenty of water.
2️⃣ Stir the ashes thoroughly with a stick or shovel to expose hidden embers.
3️⃣ Feel the ashes with your bare hand. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave!

Keep our forests safe and leave no trace. 🌲🥾

08/12/2026

Our Heron Hanger combines sleek design with industrial durability. Made with heavy-duty black powder-coated steel, it’s built to hold your favourite hanging plants through every season, rain or shine.

📍 Made locally by Lafontaine Iron Werks Inc.
🔗 Explore the collection at liwi.ca

08/11/2026

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." — Pablo Picasso ✨

Consider this your reminder to take a break from the grind, immerse yourself in something creative, and give your soul a fresh start today.

What piece of art or creative outlet brings you peace? 🖌️💭

07/31/2026

Did you know that Chicago’s famous "Bean" isn't a single piece of molded metal?

Cloud Gate is actually made from 168 individual stainless steel plates welded together like a massive 110-ton jigsaw puzzle. To create its mirror-like, liquid-mercury finish, welders and polishers spent thousands of hours grinding down and polishing the seams until they completely disappeared. On the inside, it relies on a flexible steel skeleton designed to safely expand and contract as Chicago shifts from freezing winters to hot summers! 🪞🏗️