{"product_id":"handmade-steel-prickly-pear-cactus-sculpture","title":"Handmade Steel Prickly Pear Cactus Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA prickly pear cactus, hand-fabricated from steel with layered paddle-shaped pads, built as a detailed freestanding garden sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \/ Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly pear portions stand approximately 16\" tall, while the ocotillo branches rise approximately 24\"–28\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \/ Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade from cut steel with a sealed finish. Each piece is individually fabricated, so proportions and detailing will vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor+Outdoor Coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e a durable semi-gloss clear coat suitable for both indoor and outdoor display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Outdoor Coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e our most durable option — an automotive-grade glossy clear coat built for pieces facing prolonged outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesert gardens, courtyards, entryways, and among rock and succulent plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \/ Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a freestanding sculpture and does not require wall mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMade in Tucson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is cut, cleaned, naturally rusted, and finished by hand in our Tucson, Arizona shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe welcome custom requests — different sizes, finishes, or related Southwestern designs. Large-scale residential, commercial, hospitality, and architectural commissions are also welcome. Please reach out before ordering to discuss what's possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Each piece is individually made, so rust coloration and surface pattern will vary.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Unsealed steel will continue to weather and may produce rust runoff when exposed to rain or irrigation, which can stain nearby surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Even sealed steel may eventually develop rust if the coating is scratched, damaged, or subjected to prolonged exterior exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Clear-coated pieces may appear slightly darker and richer than unsealed rust.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Production time may vary depending on size, selected finish, fabrication schedule, rust development, and clear coating.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rusted Desert","offers":[{"title":"Indoor+Outdoor Coat","offer_id":48223742722100,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Outdoor Coat","offer_id":48223753437236,"sku":null,"price":1020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/3084\/0628\/files\/hf_20260814_230400_fcf87061-4204-4baa-bf11-48b5e95127ed.png?v=1788129959","url":"https:\/\/www.rusteddesertaz.com\/products\/handmade-steel-prickly-pear-cactus-sculpture","provider":"The Rusted Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}