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Mixed Up Blues Bottle Cap Fish Mosaic

I've added a new Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish to my store at Etsy. Click here to go directly to the Etsy page where you can buy it.

This fish is made from a mixed palette of blue bottle caps with a white face of Becks caps. The plywood is primed with two layers of Kilz primer and can be hung outdoors (but the caps will fade if you hang it in direct sunlight). The fins and tale are cut from recycled roofing copper.

Dimensions: 13" high by 48" long
Price: $450 plus S+H.

Bud Light, Heineken and Becks Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish

I've added a new Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish to my store at Etsy. Click here to go directly to the Etsy page where you can buy it.

This fish is made from Bud Light, Heineken and Becks bottle caps. The plywood is primed with two layers of Kilz primer and can be hung outdoors (but the caps will fade if you hang it in direct sunlight). The fins and tale are cut from an old car, circa 1950s I think… I don't know what kind of car it was.

Dimensions: 17" high by 49" long
Price: $450 plus S+H.

Bud Light Blue and Silver Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish

I've added a new Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish to my store at Etsy. Click here to go directly to the Etsy page where you can buy it.

This fish is made from Bud Light blue and silver bottle caps. The plywood is primed with two layers of Kilz primer and can be hung outdoors (but the caps will fade if you hang it in direct sunlight). The fins and tale are cut from an old car, circa 1960s I think.

Dimensions: 13" high by 44" long
Price: $450 plus S+H

Fresh Fish on sale at Etsy!

I've added a new Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish to my store at Etsy. Click here to go directly to the Etsy page where you can buy it.

This fish is made from Labatt Blue and Michelob Ultra bottle caps. The plywood is primed with two layers of Kilz primer and can be hung outdoors (but the caps will fade if you hang it in direct sunlight). The fins and tale are cut from recycled roofing copper.

Dimensions: 19" high by 49" long
Price: $450 plus S+H.

New Bottle Cap Mosaic Available on Etsy.com

I've added a new Bottle Cap Mosaic Fish to my store at Etsy. Click the picture below to go directly to the Etsy page where you can buy it.

This fish is made from Coca Cola, Becks and Harpoon Beer bottle caps. The plywood is primed with two layers of Kilz primer and can be hung outdoors (but the caps will fade if you hang it in direct sunlight). The fins and tale are cut from an old car, circa 1950s I think… I don't know what kind of car it was.

Dimensions: 12.5" high by 44" long

 

 

 

Fire Pit Story: Raven gives the gift of fire to mankind

People love to tell stories around a fire… so it made sense to me to create some narrative fire pits that tell stories themselves. And what better story to begin with than the story of how mankind was given fire?

Of course there are many, many versions of this story. For this project, I chose a Lenape People legend in which Raven brings the gift of fire.

In the first section, you see people huddled together for warmth, cold and unhappy under a freezing sky. If you look closely, Raven is observing this from the top of a tree just below the moon. He decides to take action.

Raven flies up to the sun and grabs fire in his beak, then flies down to give the people the gift of fire. It was the smoke and hot coal that he carried which turned hi feathers black. Upon receiving Ravens gift, the people build a roaring blaze and dance around in celebration. Civilization ensues.

This is a one time custom firepit design that will never be exactly repeated. It is available only at my Etsy Store. Once it's gone, it's gone. Go here to purchase Raven's Gift of Fire. Oops, too late! It's sold. If you'd like to commission a similar piece, send me an email.

How Raven Gave People the Gift of Fire Story FirePit

Dancing Devils Firepit casts lively dancing shadows when you build a fire

The firepit below is a one time creation that will never be exactly repeated… I may do another with similar motifs, but due to the complex detail it is unlikely that I could come very close to making a copy of tis piece. I've posted it for sale at Etsy. Go here to buy, first come, first sold.

Dancing Devils Recycled Steel Fire Pit
These dancing devils were adapted from a series of medieval block prints… although they also remind me of Indonesian shadow puppets. Especially because of the way that they cast lively dancing shadows when you build a fire in the firepit. As the flames leap, so do the shadows! How cool is that? This design was cut freehand with no stencils or jigs. I don't know if I'll evr make another one quite this complex due to the time and effort that went into each figure. I love the way it came out, but future versions will most likely be a bit less detailed and simpler (which is my not-so-subtle way of saying that if you love this design as much as I do, you should get it before it's gone!). Dimensions: 30" diameter 23" high overall bowl is 23" deep

Three Bottle Cap Mosaics Available on Etsy.com

I just added the last three available bottlecap fish mosaics to my store at Etsy. I'm not sure when or if I'll be making more of these, so if you're interested, I'd snag them fast. Here's a few pics of the three that are available.

Click the image below to go to the page where you can buy the mosaic.

 

Goblet O Fire Recycled Steel Charcoal Burner

Scroll down to learn more or purchase your own Goblet O Fire!
click thumbnail to view larger image. Design © 2005-2007, John T Unger

 

The Goblet O Fire is hand-cut by artist John T. Unger from scrap 20 lb propane tanks and then welded to a heavy cast steel base. Although it may appear that it would easily tip over, the base is much heavier than the bowl and keeps the goblet stable. Each is an unique work of art, never to be exactly repeated.

The Goblet O Fire can be used for charcoal fires, filled with sand to hold candles, alcohol or gel fuel for ambiance or can even hold small wood fires built from sticks.

The Goblet O Fire  has a pleasing rust patina as the standard finish. If you prefer black, paint with a high-temperature grill or automotive spray paint. The heavy 1/8 inch thick steel plate can be left outdoors year round, requiring no maintenance to last generations. A hole is cut in the center of the bowl to allow water to drain.

 

The Goblet O Fire Recycled Steel Charcoal Burner
	Goblet O Fire : $199 price includes shipping for US orders in the lower 48 states. 12" in diameter, 12" high, bowl is 6" deep
	Looking for something a little different? I can create a custom Fire Bowl to meet your needs! Get in touch to discuss your ideas.

King Isosceles a classical modern firepit

Scroll down to learn more or purchase your own King Isosceles  firebowl!
click thumbnail to view larger image. Design © 2005-2007, John T Unger

 

Ever since I created the Isosceles Modern Firepit I've had many requests for a larger version and here it is! I've named it the King Isosceles because the points remind me a bit of a stylized crown. As you can see from the lead photo, the King Isosceles can hod as large a fire as you desire!

Hand-cut and ground to a smooth finish, the King Isosceles  has a pleasing rust patina as the standard finish. If you prefer black, you can paint the bowl with a high-temperature grill or automotive spray paint. The heavy 1/4 inch thick steel plate can be left outdoors year round, requiring no maintenance to last generations. A hole is cut in the center of the bowl to allow water to drain.

 

The King Isosceles : 37" or 30" Modern Steel Fire Bowl
	37" Diameter King Isosceles : $999 price includes shipping for US orders in the lower 48 states. 22" high overall, bowl is 18" deep, base is 12" in diameter
	30" Diameter King Isosceles : $749 price includes shipping for US orders in the lower 48 states. 19" high overall, bowl is 15" deep, base is 11" in diameter
	Upgrade to natural gas or propane burning firepit: $199 19 inch stainless steel, double ring gas burner ships separately. Read more about gas-burning firepits below. Looking for fire glass or remote-ignition gas burners? Call Steven at FireCrystals.
	Looking for something a little different? I can create a custom Fire Bowl to meet your needs! Get in touch to discuss your ideas.