Welcome to Appel's Bolt People!® Here you'll find hand crafted metal sculptures welded from nuts and bolts. Arizona artist Steve Appel constructs his metal sculptures from common nuts and bolts, utilizing metal and heat to create free-standing sculptures. Most pieces are approx 4-5 inches high & sit on a 3x3 inch steel base.

This site includes a sampling of Steve's original hand crafted figurative metal art and metal sculpture Bolt People® designs and biographical details.

These wonderful and sometimes whimsical sculptures serve as an alternative source for trophies and executive gifts and they make great presents for the "hard-to-shop-for" people on your lists.

Made from found items and recycled materials, each piece is unique. NO two pieces are ever alike; each has its own individuality.

Browse through the on-line galleries and view the metal figures constructed of welded metals, ball bearings, and nuts and bolts depicting professional and medical occupations, musicians, and water sports, winter sports, ball sports, and wheels and recreational activities. You'll be amazed at the variety of subjects available such as snowboardering, scuba diving, baseball, soccer, tennis, hockey, golf, wheelchair sports, gymnastics, skydiving, motorcyclists, beauticians, chefs, OBGYNs, ophthalmologists, firemen, lawyers, all types of musicians, and much more.

Arizona artist Steve Appel showcases his figurative works at numerous shows and gift shops throughout the country.

These collectible metal sculptures made from nuts and bolts are a great conversation piece and will be enjoyed for many years to come.