Canary Recycled Metal
Description
Recycled Metal Canary
A little piece of sunshine. Our glorious yellow Canary can add a pop of colour to your garden all year round. Handmade from recycled metals in Zimbabwe by local artists. This cheery little canary is handpainted in glorious yellow and finished with a lacquer for added protection and shine.
This little bird is a wonderful gift for any keen gardener or bird watcher.
Approximate dimensions: Height 8cm
Chi-Africa is a UK company based in Chichester that supports Zimbabwean artists by buying handmade sculptures made exclusively from reclaimed metal. Chi-Africa has been in operation since 1999 and has seen the impact of its support change the lives of their artists enabling them to build homes and set real foundations for their families.
Chi-Africa ethos is Recycled. Reused. Reclaimed.
Angela Reed has been buying from Chi-Africa for nearly a decade. Not only are Chi-Africa sculptures a perfect fit for our customers with their unique quirkiness and quality craftsmanship, but the knock-on is widespread and genuinely benefits the artists and their communities.
It is always best to check your sculpture and use your judgement to see if it needs a fresh coat of the varnish or a quick spray of clear lacquer.
We recommend a coating of yacht varnish in the autumn so the coat is at its thickest throughout the winter. Please ensure that the sculpture and the brush are both dry before painting on the varnish. If there is moisture on either you will end up with a white paste on the sculpture.
A top-up spray of either WD40 or clear lacquer can then be applied as and when needed. Again please ensure the sculpture is dry before application. If the sculpture is near a pond, remove it from the area before spraying.
What to do If you have left the sculpture in the garden with no maintenance and the sculpture has started to rust :
Bring the sculpture inside and allow it time to fully dry. Take an old dry kitchen pad and gently rub off any odd bits of rust. Then apply the yacht varnish as a base coat. Once dry place it back in the garden and regularly maintain it.
It is recommended that all sculptures are fixed to the ground when outside, on grass the easiest fixing is to use a tent peg. If you wish to fix your sculpture to wood then a U-Nail or staple is suggested.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that all items are individual and as such the item you receive may vary from the item depicted.
Due to the metal being recycled some sculptures may have sharp edges which can cause harm to persons if not treated with care, please note Angela Reed and or its representative will not be held responsible if any harm is caused by one of the sculptures.
These sculptures are not toys and are therefore not suitable for children.
This item can be used outside, if you’d like the finish to remain as you purchase it then we recommend re-applying a clear varnish each year such as yacht varnish.
FAQ
Can I track my order?
You can follow the status of your order within your account online.
Once your order has been despatched, you will receive an email from us confirming shipment.
Your email will include a tracking link and your tracking number. You may need to copy your tracking number and paste it, once you have clicked on the tracking portal.
How do I place an order?
Online – You can place your order online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have an account with us, log in to into your account and start shopping.
If you are a new customer, you will have the option to create an account or to checkout as a guest. We would recommend to create an account as this will allow you to keep an eye on the status of your order and view your order history.
Phone – You can place your order over the phone by calling our shop on 01799 520056 lines are open 9 to 5 Monday to Saturday.
Can I change my delivery address once I’ve placed an order?
Yes, normally this can be sorted. Please ring 01799 520056.
Can I add an extra item to my order?
As long as your other order has not been dispatched, we can arrange this – it is usually easiest to ring 01799 520056 to confirm, and the shop can process your second order at the same time.
My payment has been refused, what should I do?
If your transaction is declined during the online ordering process, please follow the instructions on screen. Check the information you have entered and try again, or alternatively please try another method of payment.
If you are placing a high value order, please note that banks may occasionally put a hold on an authorisation as a security measure until they have received confirmation of the authenticity of the transaction from the card holder.
My chosen product is on pre-order, when will I be charged?
Your total order value will be charged on completing checkout, including products which are out of stock and on order.
Can I order an item that is out of stock?
You will be able to pre-order this item (we recommend ordering as soon as possible to avoid disappointment). Your transaction will be charged at point of order. In the rare event that we can no longer source the item on pre-order, we will contact you as soon as we know.
What happens if I receive a faulty or damaged item?
Damaged/Faulty Goods
Please ensure that you check all items on receipt, as faulty or damaged items must be reported within 3 working days of receiving the parcel, or within 30 days should the fault develop after receipt.
You will need to send us a picture of the damaged/faulty item prior to any refund or replacement being issued. If you cannot send us pictures of the damage/fault, you will need to return the item to us, at your own expense. We will then inspect the item and if our inspection confirms the damage/fault, we will refund your return cost and issue a replacement (if in-stock) or a refund as appropriate.
Once we have received pictures of the damage/fault and/or carried out our inspection, and the item is deemed to have a manufacturing defect or is not fit for purpose, we will offer you a replacement, a repair or a refund.
We cannot be held responsible for items that are damaged due to the result of normal wear and tear.
In the unlikely event that the wrong item has been sent to you or your item has arrived faulty or damaged, please call us on 01799 520056 or email shop@angelareed.co.uk so that we can arrange a free return/collection for you.
Please make sure to read all care instructions on the “Size & Info” section on a product page and any disclaimers on product variation due to their handmade nature.
The product I have received is not 100% identical to the picture online, why?
Lots of our products are handmade, have natural imperfections and/or a unique finish, shape, colour or texture and may vary from the picture you see on our website/between products if you order more than one. Dimensions may also vary slightly. We do try to communicate this on the products where its particularly relevant, but it is common to most of our product.
What is your returns policy?
Please see our returns page here.
I live close to your shop, can I collect or return to there?
Absolutely. If you live close to one of our shops, you are more than welcome to collect your order from us directly to avoid any delivery charges, or return your item to us, to avoid any return charges.
For new purchases, please select collect in-store on checkout.
For returns, please ring the shop before you arrive.
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