I fell in love with the spider,too !! Those legs gave me creeps ! ( The GOOD CREEPS ! ) LOL

Hi Sprout~

So happy you like my spiders! The body from the one on the web was made from what I called a strainer...it was on the end of the pipe that my dad had in the creek here that fed into his irrigation system. That's the only description I can give you. It is rather old...probably from the 50's. The bigger garden spider's body is made from a tractor cultivator. Actually it's two pieces welded together...one was the point and the other was a piece that held it in place on the cultivator. The yellow markings are actually the "thingies" from old shutters that held them back against the house. Her head is a drill chuck. I put my album link below...hope that helps. Let me know if I can give you any more info.

~Marlene

Here is a link that might be useful: Marlene's photobucket albums

Thanks for the great information - that gives me something to 'go on'. I appreciate the help. Now, I am off to visit your albums. I am sure I may have a question or two. Love your work!!
-Sprout