Since 1996, Artisan's Gallery has been offering a variety of home decor
and gift items. The styles we offer range from rustic, southwest, and
lodge to tropical and sea life. In addition to designing and producing
our own line of home decor, we also represent a few quality Mexican
artists. Artisan's Gallery creates products mixing various metals such as iron
and copper and combining them with glass and other mediums. A large
percentage of our items utilize recycled materials.
Copper Coated/Dripped Items
These pieces are cut from different gauges of sheet metal and then are
coated with drips of copper. Brass is also applied in some cases such as
to the face of a fish. The brilliant colors come from the copper being
heated to various temperatures.
Can these items go outside? These pieces can be displayed indoors or
out, but the copper will naturally oxidize and patina in the outdoor
elements. The copper cannot be coated with any type of protectant as
this will cause the beautiful colors to disappear almost instantly.
Rustic Line
This is our signature line. Most of these items are made from recycled
materials. These pieces have the look of being naturally rusted, but
they are not rusted nor painted. The unique finishing process is one of
the Artisan’s Gallery trade secrets. The finish allows for the desired
look of rust without the mess.
Can these items go outside? These items can also be displayed indoor or
out. If these do start to rust outside, the general appearance is not
going to change. If your customer wants to put them outside and have
them remain exactly the same, we suggest simply spraying once or so a
year with an inexpensive matte clear coat.
Painted Metal Décor
These items are created from various gauges of sheet metal. After the
cutting and welding are done they are painted with a primer/sealer. The
artist then paints the item utilizing a variety of colors resulting in
multiple layers of paint.
Can these items go outside? With the application of the primer/sealer
and multiple layers of paint, these products are great for indoor or
outdoor living areas. As with the Rustic Line, to keep each piece
looking its best, we recommend spraying the product with a clear coat
speed enamel or lacquer before placing it outside. For continued
maintenance, spray an additional coat once or so a year depending on the
local climate.
Basically all our products can go outside. However, it is important
that we share with our customers the limitation of our products and how
to best maintain them. Just like our cars and our skin, we need to care
for anything that is constantly exposed to outdoor elements.
Gift Certificates make outstanding gifts for friends, family or loved
ones.
