In 2012 we came across an Austrian chicken wire artist and highlighted him in this blog post. The post was wildly popular and we continue to receive many questions about the uses of chicken wire. Today, we are sharing some of our favorite photos of chicken wire art.
But first, you should know a few things about chicken wire.
The most common specifications of chicken wire available are made using 20 gauge wire woven into 1" or 2" hexagonal mesh. Other types available are 1/2" x 22 gauge, 1" x 18 gauge and 1-1/2 x 17gauge.
Finishes available are: galvanized before weave (GBW), galvanized after weave (GAW) and PVC vinyl coated (VC). Not all specifications are available in all finishes.
This fencing material is ideal for use around home, farm, and in industrial applications - any place where a lighter weight mesh can be used. Conventional uses include:
- deer fence
- craft projects
- stucco netting
- window guards
- game bird flight pens
- garden perimeter fence
- tree and shrub protection
- holding insulation in place
- exclusion barriers for birds
- chicken runs and poultry houses
- trellis for climbing plants & flowers
- backing mesh for post and rail fence
- framework for sculpture and float decorations
Now it's time to explore some examples of what people are creating with hexagonal netting aka chicken wire.
1. Here is a beautifully displayed piece by artist, Derek Kenzett.
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2. Here is a gallery piece by artist, Benedetta Mori Ubaldini.
3. Here's a lighted piece by Cedric Le Borgue.
4. Here is "Floating Mountains, Singing Clouds" by Mei-ling Hom.
5.Here is a sculpture of chickens by Susan Nichols.
6. Finally, here are home decor projects that we found across the web.
Source: Crafty Sisters
Source: Shades of Light
Source: toocraft.com
Source: The Painted Parlor
We have highlighted our favorites sculptures and DIY projects from across the web. Perhaps you have a favorite chicken wire artist? Or maybe, you take the DIY approach and have created a sculpture of your own? Whatever the case, we want you to know, we love a good chicken wire sculture or homested project and sell hexagonal wire aka chicken wire (GBW, GAW and Vinyl-Coated) check it out our products here.
