Daisy Chain Wreath

Daisy Chain Wreath by Hawke's Bay duo Amy Lynch and Katie Baptiste of Metal METcALfe

Daisy Chain Wreaths: inspired by childhood memories of making daisy chains cross-legged on the grass....hoping the chains would last forever. Well now they do!

A captivating artwork for yourself or for that special someone bringing colour, playfulness and intricate florals to your home. Delight with Daisies! A thoughtful, show-stopper gift.

Each Wreath is handmade by the two of us: we carefully consider each stage of the making to ensure your delight in unwrapping and displaying your artwork.

We select the drums for their colours and graphics, then plasma cut 14 individual and delicate Daisies and weld the floral components together, to create these stunning artworks. They then go through our final inspection and if they pass our high standards are finally signed by us.

Specifications:

Made from repurposed, food-grade 44-gallon drums.

For the vast majority of our artworks we utilise the original colours of the drums! Who knew they came in so many colours?

Can be hung indoors/outdoors. See care instructions for outdoor display.

Size: Approx 44cm diameter.

(all measurements are approximate)

Due to the nature of creating from repurposed drums variations occur and the actual product varies from the picture

Caring for your Artwork

If your artwork is to be displayed in a dry, indoor location then an occasional dust is required. (Using a yellow duster means that the yellow fluff sticks to the edges….we suggest either a feather duster or a can of compressed air)

 

If you are wanting to display your artworks outdoors then we currently have a couple of options:

 

Given the artworks are made from metal, they will, if left in damp/wet conditions start to rust on any exposed metal. The speed and intensity of the patina depends on the location of the artworks. e.g a seaside location (water + salt) will speed up the process. If you like the natural patina of the artworks, then do nothing and enjoy! If you’d prefer to retain the gallery condition then you can do either of the following…

 

Option 1 - apply two or three layers of clear coat lacquer to back and front (we’d suggest a matte finish). Refer to the manufacturers instructions regarding drying time, application and health & safety procedures.

 

Option 2 - apply warmed beeswax to the artworks using a soft, clean and lint-free cloth. We suggest doing the lighter/brighter colours first, or using a seperate cloth for them.

 

Depending on the location of the artworks this may need doing on a semi-regular basis.

 

Consideration of wall hung artworks outside on wall or fencing.

You may decide to hang your artworks outside. In order to prevent potential rust on your wall or fencing, we therefore strongly recommend at least a couple of coats clear lacquer on the back of the artwork. Again, refer to the manufacturers instructions for application, health & safety and drying times.