Hand-forged Decorative Monarch Butterflies now available 4 ways:

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful, graceful things on the planet. And I love to make them, paint them, draw them and of course forge them. I’m always happy when working on them. It goes back to my grandmother – and how her memory is preserved for me.

When I craft them, I always feel like I’m holding a small piece of her in my hands. It’s kind of the driving force for me when it comes to creating them. I always get to remember her – and these help her remain in my life in a special way. And when you get one of my butterflies – you’ll have a little piece of her too.
There’s a painting of her at the bottom of this page…

Hand-forged Decorative Monarch Butterfly
Hand-forged Decorative Monarch Butterfly

Any of these can be made custom for you. Each one is individual and unique in some way. Nothing is mass produced or “cookie cutter”. Each one is hand cut, textured and finished by me. There will be no stamped out butterflies coming from my shop. It’s the only way I’ll have it.

Feel free to send me a note with any questions. We can work together to make a custom display which works for you.

1) 5×4.5″ – As pictured – plain – torch finished and seasoned with bee’s wax for protection. $40 (includes shipping)
2) Pre-drilled with a small hole at the top of the head for hanging with wire, monofilament line or hooks for ornaments. $40 (includes shipping)
3) “Pot-Sticker” version – same as above but with a 14″ stainless rod attached for sticking into your favorite houseplants of craft designs. $50 (includes shipping)
4) “Kick-stand” versions with a small (rigid but flexible) wire stand in the back for display on shelves. $50 (includes shipping)

Available in larger sizes. Discounts available for orders of 4 or more. ($5 discount per unit for the 4th unit on)


Here is a little watercolor painting of Grandma in the garden. Each of her 5 children are represented in various places. I leave it up to them to figure out who is who… It’s how I like to remember her. She was a big influence all around. A gentle soul, and most like a butterfly, to me anyway…

“Clotilde’s Garden” – Michael Smith – 2018

Monarch Butterfly in Flight

Hand Forged Steel Butterfly on Flexible Wire Base. For Flower Gardens, Windows and Shelves.

Metal Art Sculpture Monarch Butterfly in Flight.
Metal Art Sculpture Monarch Butterfly in Flight.
Metal Art Sculpture Monarch Butterfly in Flight.
Metal Art Sculpture Monarch Butterfly in Flight in Orchid Garden

Made from 18-guage steel stock with bicycle spoke legs and welded nuts and a nail for a body. The art is 6″x5″ and stands approximately 14″ high on a flexible wire stand which is designed to go around or under flower pots and hang free over the plants. Available in custom sizes.