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I Made A Scrap Metal Phoenix Fire Pit (11 Pics)
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I Made A Scrap Metal Phoenix Fire Pit (11 Pics)

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Check this out – it’s my newest creation, a 10 foot tall Phoenix scrap metal sculpture, BUT – it’s also a fire pit fueled by propane!

I love the symbology of being born out of fire to start anew! It relates to my many careers over the years and most recently my latest rebirth as a metal artist, so the flames are more than symbolic. I have also added chains to the legs of the Phoenix, from which it is breaking free. This symbolizes how we need to break free of internal and external forces to truly move forward and begin new phases of our lives.

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    I built some stanchions to protect it while it’s on display

    That’s me – “for scale”

    Breaking away from the chains that bind!

    Fire in its eyes! I made them from glass

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    and from the other side!

    I added more glass highlights to the tail made from saw blades

    The back view, you can see some of the 100’s of saw blades I used – the smaller pieces are from the inside of electric motors

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    Flame on!! The base is made from an old tractor rim

    A full view from the front

    A side view

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    A back view

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    Cindy Chinn

    Cindy Chinn

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    Cindy Chinn, a Midwest-based artist, weaves magic from the mundane. Her hands, guided by creativity and a love for sustainability, transform discarded materials into captivating masterpieces. Join in the kaleidoscope of her artistic journey.

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    Cindy Chinn

    Cindy Chinn

    Author, Community member

    Cindy Chinn, a Midwest-based artist, weaves magic from the mundane. Her hands, guided by creativity and a love for sustainability, transform discarded materials into captivating masterpieces. Join in the kaleidoscope of her artistic journey.

    Gabrielė Malukaitė

    Gabrielė Malukaitė

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    Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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    Gabrielė Malukaitė

    Gabrielė Malukaitė

    Moderator, BoredPanda staff

    Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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    Nikki Sevven
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing and beautiful! You're extremely talented, and I'd love to see more of your work.

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing and beautiful! You're extremely talented, and I'd love to see more of your work.

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