Purchase brass nuts and bolts at hardware or home improvement stores.
Brass is one type of metal crafters choose because of its color and sheen. Brass reflects well in the light and generally has a warm luster. This versatile metal works well with many types of decor depending on its finish and design. You can complete brass craft projects decorated with nuts and bolts such as relief sculptures, picture frames and birdhouses, no matter your metalworking experience, by adjusting them to your skill level.
Welding Art
Save money by making yard art with scraps of brass, bolts and nuts purchased from a scrap metal yard. Gather your materials before you begin and sketch a project plan. This will prevent you from cutting metal or welding it in the wrong place. A good project for beginners is a relief sculpture, which is a piece of art raised from a flat surface. To create a relief sculpture, attach brass nuts, bolts and other metal objects to a flat brass background in an aesthetically pleasing way. Advanced projects for expert welders include flower stands or artistic and decorative chairs.
Picture Frame
Make a brass metal picture frame trimmed with bolts and nuts. Weld four strips of brass together to make the picture frame. For a seamless look, cut a rectangular hole from the middle of a sheet of brass using tin snips. Remember to smooth the edges of the metal before using the picture frame in your home. Attach bolts and nuts with epoxy glue or drill holes in the metal and screw them in place.
Birdhouse
If you are a beginner, make a traditional rectangular brass birdhouse. If you have more experience, make a cylindrical brass one. Decorate the birdhouse with bolts and nuts or cover it with brass cuttings of caterpillars or butterflies. Remember to build a removable bottom in the birdhouse so you can clean it easily. Place the birdhouse in a sunny place so it will glisten in the rays of the summer sun.
