{"title":"Heather and John Zondervan","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeather and John Zondervan are a talented couple who create all their artwork in their studio situated in Southwest Ontario, Canada. Their backgrounds in custom cabinetry and costume design allows them to seamlessly blend creativity with practicality, resulting in unique and beautiful works of art.\u003cbr\u003eWho knew when John gave Heather a welder for a birthday present that it would evolve into all this? After more than 25 years, they still enjoy the process of bringing new designs to life in steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bird-ring","title":"Bird Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted bird ring makes a meaningful gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—or anyone who finds beauty in quiet moments and natural materials. Each one is shaped by hand from sturdy ¼\" steel rod, then left to weather naturally, developing a warm, rusty patina that only gets richer with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 16\" in diameter and 20\" across the widest \"wire,\" each ring includes a rusted steel hook for easy hanging. Designed to live outdoors year-round, it requires no maintenance—the elements do all the finishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: The rust finish may flake slightly, especially with changes in temperature or humidity. If using indoors, a few light coats of clear spray lacquer (such as Rustoleum Matte Clear) will help seal the surface and minimize mess, without changing the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each piece is individually formed, expect subtle variations in size and design that make every bird ring unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-shaped and welded with a natural rust finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan remain outdoors year-round with no maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bird ring measures about 16\" in diameter and 20\" from end-to-end on the longest \"wire\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a matching rusty hook for hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heather and John Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45271723901180,"sku":"E-MEV-01","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/8146\/2941\/files\/rusty-decor-bird-ring.webp?v=1753211318"},{"product_id":"aspen-leaf-frame","title":"Aspen Leaf Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Aspen leaf doesn’t fall—it lingers. 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