HAPPY SCRAPS

The Artists

Randy Chapman, a former employee of a metal fabrication company, and his son, James, create these welded art figures and creatures from scrap pieces designated for recycling or the dumpster. Randy has been in the sheet metal business for the past 40 years. They look at the scrap pieces and can see what type of images can be created and begin welding pieces together to get that image. Each piece is handcrafted so none of the pieces will be exactly the same.

Randy Chapman

Our display of metal pieces at Craftsmen Spring Classic, Richmond, VA in March 2012.

James Chapman, Fuquay Varina Celebration of the Arts

How to Care for Your

Metal Art Piece

Each piece has a clear polyurethane finish on it.  Many people want their piece to rust for the rustic look and it will take a number of years for that to happen.  These pieces are made from heavy steel so they will last a very long time. If you do not want your piece to rust be sure to spray another coat of poly on it every year or so. You can get the spray at most stores.