Art Metal By Mark

Art Metal By Mark From my studio atop Tamborine Mountain, I transform repurposed cutlery into whimsical creatures, blending sustainability with intricate craftsmanship.

Inspired by origami and nature, each one-of-a-kind piece I create tells a story.

🐌👀 Some snails like being the centre of attention.Wally isn't one of them.He's more the type to find a comfortable spot,...
17/06/2026

🐌👀 Some snails like being the centre of attention.

Wally isn't one of them.

He's more the type to find a comfortable spot, settle in, and quietly keep tabs on everything that's happening around him. 😂

With his deep maroon eyes and bright blue pupils, Wally has just emerged from the workshop and is already looking like he knows something the rest of us don't.

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and full of personality, this one-of-a-kind little character is now available and looking for a new home.

You can find Wally waiting patiently here:

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

🐌👀 "Wasn't me."That's the first thing Bertie said when he arrived in the workshop.Nobody had actually accused him of any...
16/06/2026

🐌👀 "Wasn't me."

That's the first thing Bertie said when he arrived in the workshop.

Nobody had actually accused him of anything... which somehow made it even more suspicious. 😂

With his sapphire blue eyes and permanently surprised expression, Bertie looks like he's accidentally stumbled into the middle of a situation and is trying very hard not to get involved.

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and packed full of character, this little bloke is now available and looking for a new home.

You can find Bertie hanging around here:

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

🪴🐌 New recruit in the workshop...Although Colin seems to think he's the boss. 😂With those emerald green eyes, he's spent...
15/06/2026

🪴🐌 New recruit in the workshop...

Although Colin seems to think he's the boss. 😂

With those emerald green eyes, he's spent most of the morning inspecting the garden, checking on the pot plants, and generally supervising everyone else's work.

I haven't actually seen him do anything useful yet, but he's definitely keeping an eye on things. 👀

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and full of character, Colin the Garden Supervisor is now looking for a new patch to oversee.

You can find him waiting patiently in my Etsy store:

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

👀🔴 I don't like to gossip...But Rufus definitely does. 😂🐌Somewhere between the workshop and the garden, this little blok...
14/06/2026

👀🔴 I don't like to gossip...

But Rufus definitely does. 😂🐌

Somewhere between the workshop and the garden, this little bloke seems to have picked up all the local news. With those fiery red eyes and bright yellow pupils, he has the look of a snail who knows exactly what's going on but isn't about to tell you where he heard it.

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and packed full of character, Rufus the Rumour Collector is the latest little personality to emerge from the workshop.

And honestly... he looks like he'd be terrible at keeping secrets. 🤣

If Rufus looks like he'd fit right in at your place, you can find him here:

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

13/06/2026

⏩🔥 Ever wish some parts of life moved this fast? 😅

A decent chunk of workshop time compressed down into a handful of seconds.

If only cleaning the shed, sorting cutlery and answering emails worked the same way... 😂

For now, you'll just have to settle for a bit of workshop wizardry, fire and molten glass.

🌿🐌 Fresh out of the workshop and already investigating things that are none of his business... 😂Say hello to Benny the B...
13/06/2026

🌿🐌 Fresh out of the workshop and already investigating things that are none of his business... 😂

Say hello to Benny the Bush Tracker.

With his translucent yellow glass eyes and permanently curious expression, Benny looks like he's just stumbled across the biggest discovery of his life — or perhaps simply found where someone hid the biscuits. 👀💛

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and packed with personality, this little character is completely one of a kind and ready to set off on his next adventure.

Benny is now available in my Etsy store if you'd like to give him a new home:

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

🐌🤍 Meet Oliver the Observer! 🤍🐌Not every snail needs to be the loudest one in the garden...Oliver is more the type to si...
12/06/2026

🐌🤍 Meet Oliver the Observer! 🤍🐌

Not every snail needs to be the loudest one in the garden...

Oliver is more the type to sit quietly, take it all in, and pretend he doesn't know exactly what's going on. 👀😂

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and brought to life with hand-blown glass eyes, this little character has just emerged from the workshop and is now looking for his forever home.

Every snail I create has its own personality, and Oliver has plenty of charm packed into his tiny metal shell.

You can find Oliver waiting patiently in my Etsy store:
🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

11/06/2026

🔥 Usually Sarah is safely hidden behind the camera… but this time she got thrown right into the creative chaos 😅🎥

Needless to say there were a few nervous moments at the beginning while learning the finer details of playing with fire and molten glass 👀🔥

But by the end of the day?
Absolutely loving it. ✨🐌

Watching someone go from “I’m not sure about this…” to fully getting into the process was honestly pretty cool to see.

Turns out torch work can be a little addictive 😂🔥

🐌🔵🟠 Meet Archie the Adventurer! 🟠🔵🐌Some snails like to stay in their lane...Archie isn't one of them. 😂With his bright b...
11/06/2026

🐌🔵🟠 Meet Archie the Adventurer! 🟠🔵🐌

Some snails like to stay in their lane...

Archie isn't one of them. 😂

With his bright blue glass eyes and fiery orange pupils, this little explorer looks like he's just discovered something exciting and can't wait to tell everyone about it.

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and packed full of personality, Archie is the latest quirky character to emerge from the workshop. Whether he's patrolling your garden, hanging out amongst your pot plants, or keeping an eye on things from a shelf, he's sure to bring a smile.

Archie is now available and looking for his next adventure!

🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

🐌✨ Meet Stanley the Scout! ✨🐌This curious little fellow has just finished his patrol around the workshop and is now look...
10/06/2026

🐌✨ Meet Stanley the Scout! ✨🐌

This curious little fellow has just finished his patrol around the workshop and is now looking for his forever home. 👀💛

Handcrafted from recycled cutlery and brought to life with hand-blown yellow glass eyes, Stanley is always on the lookout for his next adventure. Whether he's keeping watch over your garden, bookshelf, or desk, he's guaranteed to bring a smile wherever he lands.

Every snail I create is completely unique, with its own personality and story to tell. I reckon Stanley's the type who knows all the neighbourhood gossip before anyone else. 😂

Stanley is now available in my Etsy store:
🛒 www.etsy.com/shop/ArtMetalByMark

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