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SPARK PLUG PLANE PAPERWEIGHT
$35.00
handmade
recycled
community voted (204 votes)
Flight of Imagination
Whether it lands in the hands of the person manning the cockpit of your company or the handyman or woman who always knows how to keep your household running, Brian Mock's industrial paperweight provides a clever way to show how much you appreciate everything they do. Recycled spark plugs, butter knives, nut and bolts are welded together into the iconic shape of an airplane, giving this delightful mini-sculpture the power to take off with the conversation as it taxis around your desk, workshop or tool shed. Handmade in Beaverton, Oregon.
Exclusively at UncommonGoods.
- Item ID: 21704
- Materials: reclaimed metal
- Approx. 3.5" L, wingspan approx. 4.5"
- Care instructions: dust clean
Please note, reclaimed materials will vary: spark plugs, reclaimed butter knives and fork tines, reclaimed mini nuts and bolts
Brian Mock
From his workspace in Portland, OR, where discarded materials emerge as works of inspired art, Brian Mock weaves his industrial magic to the delight of all around him. Of course, it's not really anything supernatural that allows Mock to create what many have dubbed as metalic masterpieces, but a commitment to precision and detail on every one of his creations. The end result is something to behold, a means of finding beauty where you might least expect it. Mock begins by sketching out a rudimentary design, or framework for what's to come, then measures each part to ensure a perfect fit, both aesthetically and practically. See all creations.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
204 votes * 19 comments
Marisa
Does Brian Mock's brilliantly re-imagined assemblage of recycled metal objects ignite your fancy like it does ours?
k
Vote: Thumbs up!
Absolutely!
Christina
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My son is a Navy pilot and would appreciate this plane.
Allison
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Such a creative use for old junk! Love this!
Mary
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YES ten times over again!!! I have one of these from a long time ago and have tried for years to find more. Of course, I'm a pilot, but they're just cool.
Leslie
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are cute for the right person. Must like airplanes!
Christine
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is great!
mary
Vote: Thumbs down!
It's cute, but more stuff sitting means more stuff dusting.
Pat
Vote: Thumbs up!
These are simply awesome!
Maren
Vote: Thumbs up!
I totally want to give this to my SIL for Christmas!
Kim
So cool!
Mallory
Vote: Thumbs up!
Very cool for someone who likes airplanes or mechanics.
lauren
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My boyfriend would LOVE this! He is really into cars and airplanes! :)
gina
Vote: Thumbs down!
I love the use of reclaimed items, but I personally don't know anyone who I would buy this for.
Jessica
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Fatasitc gift idea for motorcycle riders/mechanics. What to do with the blown spark plugs!!
denise
Vote: Thumbs up!
love
Katie
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I could see a model air plane collector wanting one of these!
Patricia
Maybe an airplane enthusiast who does a lot of repairs on his plane would like this one?
Kathleen
What do you buy for your mechanic for Christmas? THIS, of course. If this becomes available, and is affordable, my saint-of-a-mechanic who NEVER over-charges me, will be getting one! Again, I love that it's handmade in the USA and uses recycled materials. It would be a great gift for that female friend who does her own mechanic/household repair work, too. Absolutely delightful! BTW, those are NOT butter knives. With their serrated edge, I'm guessing they are dinner knives or steak knives.