Custom Steel Appeal

28/05/2026

One of the projects we were incredibly proud to be part of recently was creating custom alpaca signs and metal décor for the Akubra Alpaca shearing demonstrations at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 🦙

The goal was to help capture the feel of an authentic old shearing shed — rustic, welcoming, and full of character.

Hearing feedback like this makes all the hard work worthwhile:

“The signage looks incredible and really helped bring together the overall aesthetic of an old shearing shed — exactly what we were hoping to achieve.
We received fantastic feedback throughout the Show, with many people commenting on how impactful the signage was in elevating the space.”

As a small Australian family business, it’s always special seeing our work become part of displays and events on such a big stage.

A huge thank you to the team for trusting us to help bring the space to life 🖤

27/05/2026

We’ve always been dog people around here… 🐶

But lately the cat lovers have been making themselves VERY known 😸

What started as a few custom requests has now turned into a growing collection of Cat Signs, garden art and personalised designs — and honestly, we’re kind of obsessed.

So now we need to settle it once and for all…

👇 TEAM DOG or TEAM CAT? 👇

Tell us in the comments (and yes, if your house has both, we’ll allow it 😂)

Our new Cat Signs collection is now live for all the proud cat households wanting something special for their home or garden.
👉 https://www.customsteelappeal.com.au/collections/cat-signs

25/05/2026

Jesse and I are trying to get to know our customers a bit better — partly so we can keep making pieces you’ll love, and partly so we can be more helpful to people who are still figuring out whether we’re the right fit for their place.

If you’ve got 3–4 minutes, we’d genuinely love to hear from you. Eight quick questions, plus one at the end where you can say whatever you like.

Take the Survey 👉 https://form.typeform.com/to/jckeQwVo

As a thank you for your valuable time, everyone who completes the survey will receive a special 15% off discount code for your next order.

We appreciate your feedback, and for being the kind of customer who challenges us to be better.

Survey closes Friday 29 May 2026.

21/05/2026

Proudly Australian Made & Owned 🇦🇺

From our workshop to homes and gardens all across Australia, every piece we create is designed, cut, packed and sent by our small family business right here in the Adelaide Hills.

Australian Made Week is a reminder that every order supports local jobs, local manufacturing, and small businesses like ours doing what we love every day.

Thank you for supporting Australian made—not just this week, but all year round ❤️

20/05/2026

“This pool hut is the Taj Mahal of pool huts.”
And honestly… we have to agree 😍

Brian designed and built this entire space himself, and we were lucky enough to create the finishing touch with a custom sign for his Backyard Oasis.
How good does this look? 👏

19/05/2026

There’s something special about Kelpies 🐾

They’re more than just dogs—they’re part of the family.
We love being able to create pieces that reflect that, whether it’s for your front gate, garden, or something more meaningful.

Check out our Kelpie range:
👉 https://www.customsteelappeal.com.au/collections/kelpie-dog

And while we do love a Kelpie… we’ve got over 170other breeds to choose from too 🐕
👉 https://www.customsteelappeal.com.au/collections/dog-signs

P.s. If you’re heading to the Casterton Kelpie Festiva in June, we will see you there!

15/05/2026

We had to share this one… 😍

“My partner bought this for my birthday years ago and I LOVED it. We even made a pole for it and always said how cool it would be if a real tawny landed on it…”

Fast forward a couple of years—mid fire pit drinks with mates—and the call comes through:
“There’s a tawny sitting on YOUR steel tawny pole!” 👀

No AI. No setup. Just a dream come true moment 🌿

Safe to say… it got the ultimate seal of approval.

Delight the special bird watcher in your life with a metal bird tree spike. Choose from a variety of Australian Native bird species like the Kookaburra, Galah or Magpie. Shop the range today!

14/05/2026

Please be aware that our Mt Barker warehouse will be closed today from 9am to approx 1pm while our team attends a funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

11/05/2026

A little peek behind the scenes 📸
A few weeks ago we spent a morning capturing some fresh product photos… which really means moving things around, chasing the light, and lots of “just one more shot” 😅
We can’t wait to share them with you!

Special thank you to TB Photography & Videography for their work once again.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💛
To my two boys who made me a mum — my greatest gift.
And to my own mum, thank you for your constant love and support.

Thinking of those today who are missing their mums or holding them in their hearts.

07/05/2026

They were never just a pet 🐾

Create a quiet place in your garden to remember them—
with a personalised memorial made to last.

Because some love never really leaves 🤍

👉 Shop Pet Memorials
https://www.customsteelappeal.com.au/pages/pet-memorials