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Armando Ramirez
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"I've been working with you now since 2002 and I consider you as part of my own family. I had the privilege of having one of your directors explain the project to me.
"When I first set up my workshop, sales were slow. But every one of you showed me incredible support and I found strength and faith in knowing that my work was being shared.
"The changes were obvious – we had to train the people who assist me…
Armando Ramirez
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"I've been working with you now since 2002 and I consider you as part of my own family. I had the privilege of having one of your directors explain the project to me.
"When I first set up my workshop, sales were slow. But every one of you showed me incredible support and I found strength and faith in knowing that my work was being shared.
"The changes were obvious – we had to train the people who assist me and pay them better to overcome the challenges that arose along the way. My workshop became a formal and well-organized place to create and we improved the quality of our work as well as the tools to craft our designs.
"We're still working in the same workshop where we began but we've expanded the workspace and are growing as needed to keep up with the demands for our sculptures, chess sets and decor accents.
"We've faced significant challenges over these years. One I remember most was the supply of our materials. Once I was about to replenish designs and the pieces I used as the base of my sculptures were out of stock. I looked in a number of other places but wasn't able to find what I needed. I was told these pieces sold out easily here in the state, so I began seeking out suppliers from all over Mexico.
"In addition to the automotive and bicycle parts and scraps from die-cut metal, I've begun using pieces from suppliers that dismantle firearms. Our standardizing of each sculpture is much better organized. I'm very pleased to have definitively formalized my workshop.
"Today, I'm studying fine arts at the University of Guadalajara. My idea is that this will let me greatly expand my creativity."
Original Artisan Story
"Hi, I'm Armando Ramirez. All my life, I've lived in a town of artisans, and this has motivated me to create new art. As a child, I enjoyed inventing toys and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.
"At first, little by little, I began to craft figures from scraps and discarded mechanical parts — mostly from cars and bicycles. And so I began to create sculptures, soldering the pieces together and giving them shape as I imagined they should look.
"The process involves selecting recycled items that can be used. I separate them and soak them in a cleaning solution to remove any impurities. I solder them together until I achieve my design, then I give the finished sculpture a protective coat of glossy varnish.
"My sculptures are so successful that today I sell only my own works. They are rustic in nature, designed to re-utilize discarded objects by converting them into art. Thanks to the creativity that God gave me, today I have an enjoyable and better way of life."
Products (68)
Day of the Dead Catrina Skeleton Recycled Metal Sculpture 'Elegant Catrina'
18 Inch Rustic Motorbike Horse Recycled Auto Parts Sculpture 'Rustic Horsepower'
Auto Part Sculpture Recycled Metal Mexico Eco Art 'Rustic Vintage Motorcycle'
Collectible Recycled Metal Movie Theater Sculpture 'Rustic Film Projector'
Recycled Scrap Metal Sculpture from Mexico 'Escorpion Rustico'
Handcrafted Recycled Scrap Metal Bird Statuette 'Powerful Flight'
Handmade Angel and Moon Metal Sculpture 'Angel on High'
Romantic Recycled Metal Sculpture from Mexico 'Park Bench Sweethearts'
Recycled Metal Electronics Technician Sculpture 'Rustic Computer Tech'
Rustic Auto Parts Sculpture of Yoga Pose 'Cobra Pose II'
Handmade Rustic Metal Auto Parts Gardener Sculpture 'Rustic Gardener'
Recycled Car Part Nurse and Patient Sculpture 'Beloved Nurse'
Artisan Crafted Hand Made Recycled Metal Eco Sculpture 'Rustic Basketball Final'
Recycled Metal Auto Part Sculpture of Seated Broadcaster 'Broadcaster'
Metal Microscope Sculpture Crafted from Recycled Auto Parts 'Rustic Microscope'
Handcrafted Upcycled Metal Auto Parts Sculpture from Mexico 'Excavator'
Recycled Metal Auto Part Deer Sculpture from Mexico 'Mechanical Deer'
Football Players Recycled Auto Part Metal Sculpture 'Quarterback Snap'
Eco-Friendly Recycled Auto Part Statuette of Couple in Swing 'Romantic Swing'
Collectible Recycled Car Parts and Metal Sculpture Rustic 'Rustic Professor'
Recycled Auto Part Rustic Cement Mixer Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Cement Mixer'
Handmade Chiropractic Recycled Metal Figurine from Mexico 'Chiropractic'
Rustic Sailing Ship Metal Sculpture 'Rustic Ship'
Original Recycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Shark 'Rustic Shark'
Rustic Auto Parts Sculpture of Infusion Nurse 'Rustic Infusion Nurse'
Eco-Friendly Recycled Metal Sculpture 'Romance by Moonlight'
Upcycled Metal Auto Part Cat Sculpture from Mexico 'Sitting Cat'
Recycled Auto Part Train Locomotive Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Train Locomotive'
Recycled Auto Parts Shark Sculpture from Mexico 'Mighty Shark'
Eco-Friendly Recycled Metal Semi Truck Sculpture 'Rustic Truck'
Auto part sculpture 'Rustic Violinist'
Card Players Handcrafted Recycled Metal Sculpture 'Rustic Poker Game'
Unique Recycled Auto Parts Veterinarian Sculpture 'Rustic Veterinarian'
Upcycled Metal Sculpture of Miner at Work in Mexico 'Rustic Miner'
Auto part sculpture 'Rustic Jazz Trombone'
Eco-Friendly Polished Upcycled Metal Sculpture of Harvester 'Agave Harvester'
20-Inch Eco-Friendly Recycled Metal Rhinoceros Sculpture 'Rustic Rhino'
Handcrafted Athlete Recycled Metal Sculpture Mexico 'Rustic Weightlifter'
Handcrafted Metal Sculpture Recycled Cart Parts Mexico Art 'Rustic Soccer Champs'
Handcrafted Recycled Auto Part Statuette of Family of Three 'Family of Three'
Handcrafted Helicopter Sculpture of Recycled Auto Parts 'Helicopter'
Upcycled Auto Part and Sheet Metal Hummingbird Sculpture 'Flitting Hummingbird'
Cobra Pose Yoga Recycled Metal Sculpture 'Cobra Pose I'
Recycled Auto Part Helicopter Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Helicopter'
Recycled Scrap Metal Truck Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Mack Trailer'
Unique Yoga-Themed Recycled Metal Statuette 'Pigeon Pose I'
Recycled Car Part Cellist Sculpture 'Rustic Cellist'
Bicycle-Themed Recycled Metal Auto Part Sculpture 'Boy on a Bike'
Recycled Auto Part Plane Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Plane'
Recycled Auto Parts Lovers Figurine Handmade in Mexico 'Affectionate Lovers'
Handcrafted Recycled Metal Cat Sculpture from Mexico 'Kitty Cat'
Artisan Crafted 4 x 4 Metal Recycled Auto Parts Sculpture 'Rustic Off-Road Jeep'
Handcrafted Recycled Scrap Metal Statuette of Man Biking 'Ecological Morning'
Eco-Friendly Upcycled Metal Spider Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Tarantula'
Handcrafted Eco Friendly Recycled Metal Sculpture 'Rustic Scuba Diver'
Hand Crafted Rustic Anesthesiologist Sculpture 'Rustic Anesthesiologist'
Auto part sculpture 'Rustic Folk Singer'
Auto Part Sculpture Recycled Metal Art Man and Dog Mexico 'Rustic Friends'
Dance and Music Metal Recycled Auto Parts Sculpture 'Rustic DJ'
Original Iron Bicycle Statuette Recyled Car Parts Mexico 'Rustic Cyclist'
Artisan Crafted Recycled Metal and Car Part Rustic Sculpture 'Rustic Piano Man'
Unique Recycled Metal Eco Sculpture from Mexico 'Rustic Psychotherapist'
Unique Recycled Metal Rustic Train Sculpture 11 Inch 'Rustic Locomotive'
Rustic Metal Sculpture of Barber from Mexico 'Rustic Barber'
Romantic Recycled Metal Sculpture 'That First Kiss'
Handmade Recycled Auto Parts Horse Sculpture 'Metallic Horse'
Collectible Recycled Auto Parts and Metal Sculpture 'Rustic Forklift'
Handcrafted Rustic Sculpture of Recycled Auto Parts 'Rustic Standard Motorbike'
