A Fan of D.I.Y.

A Pīwakawaka with a can-do attitude.

This is the bird that started it all. When Phil first designed this silhouette — a fantail perched proudly on a hammer — he wasn’t just sketching something clever. He was channelling the soul of Aotearoa.

‘A Fan of DIY’ is a tribute to the number 8 wire mindset: inventive, practical, quietly brilliant. It's the kind of garden décor that doesn’t just look good — it means something. Made right here in New Zealand from 3mm Corten® steel, this piece will slowly weather to a rich, rusted patina, blending beautifully into your outdoor space.

Whether you're honouring a tinkerer, a maker, a Dad who’s always in the shed, or someone who fixed your broken gate without even asking — this is the kind of gift they’ll never forget.

Every bird is part of the global Metalbird art project — a living tribute to memory, connection, and creativity.

✓ Rich in meaning. A fantail perched on a hammer, symbolising Kiwi creativity and resilience
✓ Built to impress. 21cm high x 25cm wide, approx. 300g
✓ Gift-ready. Ships in an A4-size flat box (31cm x 21cm x 1cm)
✓ Quick to send. Same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 2pm
✓ Proudly made. Manufactured locally in a family-owned factory
✓ Crafted to last. Made from 3mm Corten® steel that forms a weatherproof patina
✓ Simple install. Tap into any vertical timber surface with a hammer or mallet