A messenger
of joy, these dragonflies dance and ring in the wonders of life.
From
butterflies to blue whales, the earth teems with life. Areas that sustain life
are called habitats, and each habitat is part of an interconnected system that
makes the richness of our life on Earth possible. Our Woodstock Habitats series
celebrates the variety of nature around us. Made of cast metal, these designs
incorporate some of our favorite animals and other reminders of nature which can
enhance your habitat. The art of casting metal has been around for thousands of
years. When heated to extremely high temperatures, metal will reach a molten
state and can be poured into a mold. In this way, the ancients were able to
create items of both enormous utility and great beauty. The same basic processes
are used in foundries today.