FAQs

WHAT ARE they MADE OF?

Hole Punched Aluminum Cans, Nails, Paint, & Plywood.

Can they go outside?

No, they are designed for interior display.

How do they move?

Air motion from a fan, vent, walking past, opening a door or window, blowing on them, or bass music.

Do they make a sound?

Yes, they make a very faint tinkling sound when they really get moving.

How long do they take to make?

Four to six weeks.

What is the difference between the Main Shop and the Secret Shop?

The Main Shop is open to the public and contains our standard designs which we create when you order. The Secret Shop is for email subscribers only, and contains unique or rare designs (such as our round pieces) which are ready to ship. We only open the Secret Shop every once in a while when we have created a batch of Moving Mosaics that we want our subscribers to have first access to.

How do you clean them?

Dust with a dry, wide brush in downward strokes.

Do you cut yourself a lot?

Not very often.

How can I send you cans?

Here are our Guidlines for sending cans.

Where is the “make your own” PDF?

We recently made the difficult decision to stop providing tutorials and workshops in order to free up time to further develop our artwork. Be aware that you may still stumble upon references to our PDF here and there. Thank you for your understanding!

What do you do with the leftover can pieces?

We take them to a recycling center.

What punchers do you use?

Industrial punchers found here.

Do you accept commissions?

Not typically, but you can always let us know what you have in mind to see if it might be a good fit.

Do you ship international orders?

Not at this time, however you can contact us with your request to see if its possible.

Will you donate art to my charity event?

We would like to be able to help everyone, but we choose our donations very carefully. At this time we cannot commit to donation requests.