Our Bird art is mostly made from recycled steel. The steel is cleaned to remove it's outer covering and any inner residue. Hand tools are then used to cut and form each sheet into a convenient size. Each design is set out onto the metal before the component parts are cut out.

The parts are beaten into shape before being welded into position to develop the desired structure, some of the feathers are cut and lifted up and away from the body to form a more life-like appearance to each piece. In some instances additional texture is added during the welding process to further enhance the visual appeal. The thin legs and necks are made from metal rebar.

Once the excess metal and welding marks are removed, the birds are allowed to develop a natural patina, this is then locked in by double-dipping in a bath or painted with two protective coats of polyurethane varnish to create an exquisite work of art.

All of our animal sculptures are hand-crafted and it is the nature of the product that there may be some variation in colour, texture and finish, as well as slight irregularities. These are not considered faults and may indeed add to their character and overall appeal. Natural steel products may rust over time, although this will not affect their function.