Following four generations of tradition, each piece of Haitian metal art is made entirely by hand with simple tools. Starting with a cast-off steel drum, the metal is cleaned, sanded, and pounded flat. From there, the artist chalks his design onto the metal and then begins the heavy, tedious work of cutting out the pattern with a hammer and chisel and giving the piece detail and dimension. Finally, he applies a clear-coat to the piece, which protects it and makes it perfectly suited for indoor or outdoor display. Worried that these sculptures may rust? Don't be. A weathered patina isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if that's not the look you're going for, take 5 minutes once a year to apply a clear spray on enamel, and they will always look the same as the day you bought them. It's that easy.