Angel Designs - Handcrafted Haitian Oil Drum Metal Wall Decor
Haitian Art in Metal. Recycled Steel Drum Designs. Unique Wall Hangings
Appreciation for the spectacular handwork on these Haitian metal art designs deepens when one understands the process of creating steel drum metal art. The artist begins with a 55 gallon oil drum and with hammer and chisel, sculpts these magnificent wall hangings. Haitian Art - A very special addition to your home.
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Recycled 55 gallon steel oil drums form the “canvas” for the creation of these amazing works of art. To begin, the drums have the tops and bottoms removed, using a hammer and chisel. These ends are used for smaller metal art sculptures. The drum is then stuffed with dried sugar cane or banana leaves and lit on fire to burn off any residue. When cool, it is flattened into a 34” x 72” metal work area. The design is now drawn on to the metal sheet with chalk. The artist proceeds to cut and hammer, with a chisel, the design onto the “metal canvas”. All of the details of the piece are sculpted into a beautiful Haitian art wall hanging. It is then coated with a clear finish to add warmth and luster to the artistic design and to prevent rusting. A real conversation piece for your home.
