Found-metal animal sculpture commissions
Turn discarded tools into a custom metal creature
Contrived Curiosities / Josh Price
Josh Price fabricates animal sculptures from reclaimed tools, hardware and other metal objects. The current owned site invites commissions and special orders, including whimsical creatures assembled from recognizable scrap. This is a commissioned display-art keepsake inquiry, not a live wedding demonstration or rental service.
Current location note / listed area: United States · current studio base requires confirmation
The owned biography places the artist in Florida, while a January 2026 account mentions a new Tennessee studio and subsequent Florida studio work; the current operating base needs confirmation. The linked Etsy shop is on a break but directs customers to direct orders. Confirm present acceptance, materials, handling and placement: the maker notes uncoated metal may retain residue and develop rust.
Public-source research · 2026-10-31 · Not vendor-confirmed or independently vetted.
Original research sources
- https://www.contrivedcuriosities.com/
- https://www.contrivedcuriosities.com/contact.html
- https://www.contrivedcuriosities.com/about-me.html
- https://www.contrivedcuriosities.com/blog
- https://www.contrivedcuriosities.com/quality--care.html
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/ContrivedCuriosities
Documented state connections
Geographic evidence is retained historical research, not current service availability.