After Christmas Sale:  Save 10% after Christmas is over!

Once Christmas is over give yourself  the gift of personalized metal art while saving 10% with the Alabama Metal Art AFTER Christmas sale.

Order between December 25 and January 31 to get 10% off your order!

(use coupon code BLOG10).

Most items are shipped within 2 weeks of your order!

Click on the PRODUCTS tab above to see our product catalog.

There is nothing as personal as your name.  We can take that name and create a personalized piece of metal wall art for your home or a unique personalized gift for that special someone. Visit our on-line metal art product catalog to see the various wall art designs and decorative finish options we offer. Use the discount code mentioned above when you checkout to take your discount.

{Discount code applies to any product available for purchase on-line except for Mailboxes.}

Offer valid between December 25 and January 31.

Patina finishes are a colorful and unique way to complete any piece of personalized metal wall art.

The unique variation of color that comes from the patina process (in addition to the personalization requested) serves to make each piece of metal art truly one of a kind. Patinas can be used on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, cast iron, and brass.  The reaction each type of metal has during the patina procedure creates its own unique set of colors. The personalized pieces shown on our metal art products page are generally manufactured using 12 gage steel.

Japanese Maple patina

Depending on the patina chosen, there are different methods for applying patinas to the various metal options.  One method is a “cold” application.  With the metal art piece at room temperature the patina solution is either sprayed onto the work piece or alternately applied by submerging the part into the solution.

Antique Pewter patina

A “hot” application is another method. In this case the metal artist creating the finish alternates between applying heat and the patina solution. This alternating application of heat and solution is repeated until the desired color level is achieved. If you watch the “Who is Alabama Metal Art” video at the 50 second mark you will short video segment showing the application of the Japanese Maple patina.  This is an example of a patina that requires a “hot” application.

Patina hot application - Japanese Maple

Patinas can cure for a few minutes or a few days.  This variation in time is managed in order to achieve different and unique outcomes.  Once the desired color is acquired the metal art piece is neutralized in order to halt the process.  A protective clear coat is then applied to preserve the decorative finish.

Patinas can be a tedious process, but the outcome is well worth the effort.  To see the patina finishes (as well as the other powder coat paint and wet paint options) we offer please visit our decorative patinas and finishes page.

If you are interested in having one of our decorative patina finishes applied to a personalized piece of metal wall art please contact Alabama Metal Art to see what we can create for you!

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Many Realtors like to thank their clients with a gift at closing. At Alabama Metal Art, we have a variety of great gifts to choose from, including metal art pieces for the home and garden.  There are name signs, available in a variety of colors, and new products for decorating a home or yard produced every week.

 One of our clients is a Realtor who uses our personalized signs to thank her customers, and she is a repeat customer. We thank her every time she places an order, but last time her response was  “I need to thank you! My customers have been so pleased with their custom made signs that they remember me for repeat business and I get referrals from it, too!”    We give discounts for repeat customers, so if you want to incorporate this into your selling strategy, it could be a win-win situation. Your client gets a custom made piece of art; your client’s friends see it and ask about it; you get referrals.

 Check out what we have to offer. You might find just the right closing gift for your needs.

Alabama Metal Art was founded in 2009 to provide unique, quality metal art for inside or outside the home or office. One of our most popular products is Name Art (personalized metal name signs).

These unique name signs are great gifts for decorating a home, typically weigh no more than five pounds, and are a great focal point for home decorating. If you’re interested in metal wall art, kitchen wall décor, or for a custom piece of art for your home, these pieces can be customized in any way you’d like. They can be as simple as a welcome sign! These name signs are great for use anywhere in the home and garden.

But custom and personalized name signs are not the only products we offer! We can also create:

• Decorative mailboxes: Personalized just for you!

• House number signs: Our custom metal art signs help identify your home, in a tasteful way.

• Signs for the yard: We call these landscaping signs, but they are a great way to add decorative elements to your yard.

• Custom gates: Add a distinctive touch to your home and garden with a beautiful custom garden gate.

• Garden art: Metal art can be used to dress up the outside of your home and makes a great accent piece for almost anywhere!

• Custom fireplace screens: We offer a one-of-a-kind look you won’t find in stores.

• Business signs: We can convert your logo into a custom business sign, or can help you design signage that will make your business look great!

• Custom work: Do you have a custom sign or design in mind? We can translate your ideas into your own one-of-a-kind piece.