“Hand‑crafted steel sculpture by Shaun Gagg showing a small boy climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with handmade nail hair.”
Shaun Gagg welded sculpture — “Nut by Nut, Step by Step sculpture made from individually welded steel nuts, depicting a boy climbing a ladder.”
Steel nut sculpture — “Figure of a young boy climbing a ladder, crafted from welded steel nuts with nail hair, naturally patinating to a copper tone.”
Hand‑made metal art — “Hand‑made metal sculpture of a boy on a ladder, built from steel nuts and nails, finished in raw silver steel.”
Corten‑style patina sculpture — “Steel nut sculpture by Shaun Gagg that develops a warm copper Corten‑style patina over time.”
Climbing boy metal figure — “Metal sculpture of a child climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with individually placed handmade nails for hair.”
Raw steel finish sculpture — “Sculpture of a boy climbing a ladder in raw silver steel, designed to age into a rich copper patina.”
Personalised metal sculpture — “Hand‑crafted steel nut sculpture that can be personalised with magnetic items like keys or coins.”
Boy climbing ladder sculpture — “Hand‑crafted steel sculpture by Shaun Gagg showing a small boy climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with handmade nail hair.”
“Hand‑crafted steel sculpture by Shaun Gagg showing a small boy climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with handmade nail hair.”
Shaun Gagg welded sculpture — “Nut by Nut, Step by Step sculpture made from individually welded steel nuts, depicting a boy climbing a ladder.”
Steel nut sculpture — “Figure of a young boy climbing a ladder, crafted from welded steel nuts with nail hair, naturally patinating to a copper tone.”
Hand‑made metal art — “Hand‑made metal sculpture of a boy on a ladder, built from steel nuts and nails, finished in raw silver steel.”
Corten‑style patina sculpture — “Steel nut sculpture by Shaun Gagg that develops a warm copper Corten‑style patina over time.”
Climbing boy metal figure — “Metal sculpture of a child climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with individually placed handmade nails for hair.”
Raw steel finish sculpture — “Sculpture of a boy climbing a ladder in raw silver steel, designed to age into a rich copper patina.”
Personalised metal sculpture — “Hand‑crafted steel nut sculpture that can be personalised with magnetic items like keys or coins.”
Boy climbing ladder sculpture — “Hand‑crafted steel sculpture by Shaun Gagg showing a small boy climbing a ladder, made from welded nuts with handmade nail hair.”

Nut by Nut, Step by Step

£6,995.00

Nut by Nut, Step by Step is an intimate and uplifting sculpture depicting a small boy climbing a ladder a universal symbol of aspiration, determination, and the quiet courage of taking life one step at a time.

Shaun Gagg constructs the figure almost entirely from individually welded steel nuts, each one placed with intention to create the contours, posture, and personality of the child. The boy’s hair is crafted from old‑fashioned handmade nails, giving the piece a wonderfully tactile, expressive texture.

Size: (L) x (H) x (W) cm approx.
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture

Craftsmanship
Every sculpture is hand‑built by Shaun, nut by nut, weld by weld. No two pieces are ever identical. The body is formed from solid steel nuts. Each nail forming the hair is welded individually. The ladder is constructed with the same meticulous attention to balance and proportion This is slow, deliberate craftsmanship the kind of making where the artist’s hand is visible in every joint and junction.

Finish & Patina
When the sculpture arrives, it comes in its raw steel finish, a bright silver tone that highlights the industrial beauty of the materials. Over time, something magical happens. Because the sculpture is made from steel, it naturally oxidises. Through the seasons sun, rain, frost, and warmth the surface gradually transforms. In the first months, subtle warm tones begin to appear. Over a couple of years, the sculpture develops a rich, even copper‑coloured patina. This finish resembles the celebrated Corten steel aesthetic: earthy, warm, and beautifully organic. This evolving surface is not a flaw, it is the artwork’s living character. The patina becomes part of the story, marking time and environment, making each sculpture truly unique.

Personalisation
Collectors may add their own small magnetic items, keys, coins, tokens to embed personal meaning into the piece. If you’d like to explore this, simply let us know through the enquiry form.

Shipping & Delivery
Unlike Shaun’s smaller works, which benefit from free UK delivery, the large sculptures require a bespoke delivery charge this is assessed individually, taking into account access to your property and the final positioning of the piece, to ensure it arrives safely and is placed exactly where you want it.

Nut by Nut, Step by Step is an intimate and uplifting sculpture depicting a small boy climbing a ladder a universal symbol of aspiration, determination, and the quiet courage of taking life one step at a time.

Shaun Gagg constructs the figure almost entirely from individually welded steel nuts, each one placed with intention to create the contours, posture, and personality of the child. The boy’s hair is crafted from old‑fashioned handmade nails, giving the piece a wonderfully tactile, expressive texture.

Size: (L) x (H) x (W) cm approx.
Medium: Welded Metal Sculpture

Craftsmanship
Every sculpture is hand‑built by Shaun, nut by nut, weld by weld. No two pieces are ever identical. The body is formed from solid steel nuts. Each nail forming the hair is welded individually. The ladder is constructed with the same meticulous attention to balance and proportion This is slow, deliberate craftsmanship the kind of making where the artist’s hand is visible in every joint and junction.

Finish & Patina
When the sculpture arrives, it comes in its raw steel finish, a bright silver tone that highlights the industrial beauty of the materials. Over time, something magical happens. Because the sculpture is made from steel, it naturally oxidises. Through the seasons sun, rain, frost, and warmth the surface gradually transforms. In the first months, subtle warm tones begin to appear. Over a couple of years, the sculpture develops a rich, even copper‑coloured patina. This finish resembles the celebrated Corten steel aesthetic: earthy, warm, and beautifully organic. This evolving surface is not a flaw, it is the artwork’s living character. The patina becomes part of the story, marking time and environment, making each sculpture truly unique.

Personalisation
Collectors may add their own small magnetic items, keys, coins, tokens to embed personal meaning into the piece. If you’d like to explore this, simply let us know through the enquiry form.

Shipping & Delivery
Unlike Shaun’s smaller works, which benefit from free UK delivery, the large sculptures require a bespoke delivery charge this is assessed individually, taking into account access to your property and the final positioning of the piece, to ensure it arrives safely and is placed exactly where you want it.