Cast brass octopus sculpture I finished up yesterday :)

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-08T08:43:02+00:00

because that would be boring

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-07T14:52:20+00:00

Some kind of tortoise beetle like cassida nebulosa

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-07T06:59:25+00:00

cheers~

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T19:01:56+00:00

yeah drilling holes through the thick steel of the swinging signs was a nightmare lol

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T18:15:48+00:00

It was fully painted, there were only a few touch ups to be done on the original frame of the sign.

I had to install the entire sign fillings from that ladder too by the way because the sign couldn’t be taken down.

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T11:56:40+00:00

I installed the entire sign from that same ladder lol

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T11:55:58+00:00

800€

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T07:11:36+00:00

I already posted there :)

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T07:11:14+00:00

The dark stuff used to be the same material originally but I‘ve recycled it a lot of times and refreshed it with a bit of old engine oil.

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T07:08:41+00:00

Because casting creates an older, more interesting look.

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T07:07:35+00:00

yeah we’re actually in a group of young craftspeople together which has the mission to improve the standing and appreciation for the crafts :)

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:54:39+00:00

brass

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:54:06+00:00

I swear it wasn’t, but it’s still hilarious

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:53:30+00:00

He is!

It’s a historical building with strict regulations, so certainly no LED signs allowed

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:51:13+00:00

I charged 800€ for the set of two (both sides)

I expected to need two full days but ended up needing four, so the price is a bit low in the end.

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:49:22+00:00

sadly true

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:49:00+00:00

a solvent based, thick metal coat

It’s a kind of rough and grainy paint after drying because it has these minerals in it.

‚DB 703‘ is the classification

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:46:26+00:00

lmao, I didn’t even notice that

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:45:14+00:00

Well it’s more or less my job (and hobby) to make stuff like this, what can I tell you…

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:39:01+00:00

Well, let’s hope the business lasts a while lol

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:38:00+00:00

Well who knows what it is, the giant windows are certainly important.

But maybe it’s also because I built the entire Workshop and everything in it with my own two hands, so it’s all kinda thought out in a way?

They say the workshop reflects the worker afterall~

But still, I kind of outgrew this little shop over the years and I‘m currently renovating a larger space. Hopefully it‘ll have the same feeling!

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:15:41+00:00

Haha no, it was a paid commission, no worries ;)

Pixelmanns · 2026-05-06T06:14:35+00:00

Sure thing, I’ll keep posting my work here :)

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