Etsy - HaitiMetalArt Trurle Metal Art. Metal Wall Art
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Turtle Metal Art Wall Hanging, Metal Art,Outdoor metal wall art, Haitian Steel Drum, Wall Decor, Nautical Decor, Turtle Metal Wall Hanging , Turtle Metal Art Wall Hanging - Turtle Wall Art, Nautical Haitian Steel Drum Wall Decor - Nautical Decor - Turtle Metal Wall Art TO VIEW OUR ENTIRE HAITI METAL ART SHOP, CLICK HERE .... http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaitianMetal Metal wall art measures 18 x 24 Turtle design is handcrafted from a 55 gallon recycled steel oil drum. One of the unique forms of Haitian art is the steel drum metal art. Large metal drums, once used for transporting oil or other products are recycled into the raw material of this particular art form. Using recycled 55-gallon oil drums, the Haitian artist first removes both round ends of the drum & places these inside the cylinder along with dried banana or sugar cane leaves. This is then set on fire, to burn off any paint or residue. When cooled, the artist then cuts the round drum from top to bottom. The flattening process is a sight to behold, as one of the artists' helpers will climb inside the drum & using all his weight, push with feet, legs, arms & shoulders to open it up. It is then pounded into a flattened metal canvas of approximately 3 x 6. With chalk, the design is drawn onto the metal sheet. Now, the real art work begins. Using hammer, chisel & various primitive tools, the shape is cut & the various decorative patterns are pounded into the metal, creating a unique & treasured piece of primitive art. The finished design is coated with a protective finish. Our photos show some of the process of turning a recycled steel drum into a work of art for your home. Up-cycling is the process of taking something old or used & making it new again & of a greater value than it was originally. This is what we have done with the steel drum material used in this piece. We make all of our metal art pieces in our own workshop in Port au Prince, Haiti. Our photos show some of the process of turning a recycled steel drum into a work of art for your home. Please visit all of my Etsy Shops: Metal Art of Haiti - Both hand painted metal wall decor + Haitian Steel Drum metal art - Tropical Decor, Garden Art ...https://www.etsy.com/shop/MetalArtofHaiti Haiti Metal Art - Displays our ethnic Haitian metal art, which has been hand cut from recycled steel oil drums & finished with finely detailed hammered work. These unique pieces can be seen at ... http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaitianMetal Tropic Accents - Brightly hand painted metal decorative home decor in a tropical theme. Tropical Fish, Gingerbread Houses, Geckos, Frogs & more .... https://www.etsy.com/shop/TropicAccents Stained Glass Delight - Features handcrafted stained glass sun catchers & jewelry boxes, finished in decorative solder work. These make wonderful gifts. http://www.etsy.com/shop/StainedGlassDelight Switch Plate Decor - Hand painted metal light switch covers. All hand cut from recycled steel oil drums in Haiti. A huge selection of
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