Sleepy Koala
Koalas typically inhabit open eucalypt woodlands, however you can adopt a little sleepy koala of your own for your backyard! Koalas are largely sedentary and sleep up to 20 hours a day, so our rustic metal cutout mimics the sleepy nature of our beautiful Australian native.
DIMENSIONS:
Approx: 31cm long x 24cm high (+ stake)
Cut from 1.6mm weathering steel, this piece requires no additional preservation and will weather into a beautiful rusted finish for years to come. As we cut our items to order they may not be weathered yet when they reach you. We will include a few tips on how to weather your product & get the beautiful rustic patina as quickly as possible.
It's our aim to get your sign or ornament to you as quickly as possible, so unfortunately it isn't possible for us to pre-weather them.
This means your item will be in its raw form - the traditional grey steel colour. It doesn't take long to develop the beautiful rusty patina on your item, most will look pretty good within just a couple of weeks.
However, to be fully sealed and for your product to stop leaking any rust, does require 3-6 months. We have experimented with a few different options, and these are our top tips to speed up the weathering process.
Read our WEATHERING TIPS HERE
Within Australia we offer flat rate delivery of $13.5 per order, or $18.5 for express postage.
You are also able to pickup from us at Mt Barker SA – this is free!
Postage on Custom Signs
Postage costs on custom signs & items will be quoted along with your sign and generally starts from $15. Australia Post allow us to send items up to 105cm. If your item is larger than this we will use a courier & charges will apply at cost.
When will I receive my order?
Our processing times do vary, however aim to create & post all orders within 3-5 business days, however sometimes there are factors outside of our control that may effect this. Painted items require a minimum 1-2 week processing time to allow for multiple coats & drying time. Powdercoated items are outsourced to a small local business, and as this is a multistep process that requires curing time between each step please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
❓ FAQ's
Our metal garden art and signs are typically cut from Australian-made weathering steel (REDCOR), designed for outdoor use. It forms a protective rust-like coating over time, making it low maintenance and long-lasting.
No – as we cut our products to order, your sign will arrive in its raw steel form (grey). It will naturally develop a beautiful rusted patina over a few weeks when exposed to the elements.
Most orders are made and dispatched within 3–5 business days.
Painted/Powder-coated items take longer (approx. 2 weeks) due to the additional finishing process.
Yes! All of our signs are made to order, so you can personalise the text. If you’re after something completely custom, feel free to get in touch—we love bringing new ideas to life.
Installation will depend on where you’re placing it (fence, wall, gate, etc.). Most customers use screws, nails, or brackets depending on the surface. Check our Display Options for a few ideas.
Our garden art will come with stakes for easy placement into a pot or garden bed.
Yes, we ship across Australia, and also offer local pickup from Mt Barker (SA). For our standard range of garden art and signs we offer flat rate postage of $13.50. Large garden features and letterboxes are calculated separately.