The ritual

Each piece involves cutting, modeling, welding, aging, rust-proofing, coloring, and a matte surface.

1. 01 Cut — Sheet iron is marked and cut to the silhouette — nothing is cast from a mold.
2. 02 Model — Planes are bent and fitted until the stance reads as an animal, not a flat sign.
3. 03 Weld — Seams are joined and ground so the form holds as one piece.
4. 04 Age — An aging pass gives the metal the depth people mistake for years outdoors.
5. 05 Protect — Anti-rust treatment so a patio or a garden can keep the piece.
6. 06 Paint — Color is brushed by hand. Matte finish last. No two coats land the same.