hand sculptures

Mexico's Armando Ramirez creates unique, eco-friendly sculptures, working with recycled auto parts and scrap metal. Here he creates an alert owl, perched on a leafy branch.

This gleaming biplane is ready to soar above uncharted lands in an exclusive design by Mexico's Armando Ramirez. This original artist transforms the discarded metal pieces off a die machine into the plane's propellers, spark plug body, and wings. These are held in place with thick wires. The wings' rotors are made from cogs that once were part of a car's electric system. The plane's axis tail is cut from a metal tube. Finally, Ramirez uses screws to simulate the plane's headlights.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

This sci-fi take on one of the desert's fiercest inhabitants will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez hand-crafts it by putting together pieces of scrap metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a timing chain, spark plugs, springs, washers, screws, and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

Costa Rica's Karolyn Cruz chooses a palette of vibrant hues to create a tropical mobile from recycled plastic. After painting each detail meticulously, the artisan creates an eco-friendly home accent with a radiant toucan dangling cheerfully at the bottom of the work. The accessory also comes with a little brass jingle bell and a galvanized hook for easy use.

Costa Rica's Karolyn Cruz chooses a palette of refreshing hues to create a tropical mobile from recycled plastic. After painting each detail with dedication, the artisan creates an eco-friendly home accent with a shiny Amazonian motmo bird dangling gracefully at the bottom of the work. The accessory also comes with a little brass jingle bell and a galvanized hook for easy use.

Adorable birds show their vibrant colors in an eco-friendly design crafted for those festive and creative souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a special touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating a lovely mobile.

Stunning hummingbirds show their bright feathers in an eco-friendly design crafted for those cheerful and artistic souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a distinctive touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating a gorgeous mobile.