Rust Bucket Metalworks / Bill Councell

Rust Bucket Metalworks / Bill Councell Specializing in up-cycled metal artwork. At age 8 Billl Councell started welding. His father, Gladwin County's last blacksmith, was born in 1897.

As a grade schooler, Bill helped his dad who was no longer steady enough to weld. To this day Bill loves to weld and share his artistic talents.

This seagull found a secluded stop to nest. White spot in middle of new excavation.
05/07/2026

This seagull found a secluded stop to nest. White spot in middle of new excavation.

The Binford Firepit. I cut a round propane tank (yes it was emptied first) in half and added wheels and handle. Almost 3...
03/12/2026

The Binford Firepit. I cut a round propane tank (yes it was emptied first) in half and added wheels and handle. Almost 30 years old now.

Twenty plus years ago, my mom accompanied us to church, and we sang Amazing Grace together. Her comment afterwards - 'Ho...
03/03/2026

Twenty plus years ago, my mom accompanied us to church, and we sang Amazing Grace together. Her comment afterwards - 'How did they know it's my favorite hymn?' - has stayed with me and motivates my music string art to this day.

Definitely the WINTER Olympics as our roofs drop snow in avalanche
02/16/2026

Definitely the WINTER Olympics as our roofs drop snow in avalanche

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. Sharing a big bouquet of flowers. Know you are loved.
02/14/2026

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. Sharing a big bouquet of flowers. Know you are loved.

02/07/2026

Just finished four Fire Ravaged Metal Tree Sculptures inspired by a visit to Glacier National Park after a forest fire. Usage: pure artwork, jewelry tree, ornament tree.

Although we aren't sports fans, we love the Olympics. Created these rings years ago and hang them to honor and support o...
02/06/2026

Although we aren't sports fans, we love the Olympics. Created these rings years ago and hang them to honor and support our athletes.

How much do you think this little piggy held when it was half full? Coins weighed 30 pounds. Pig bank is made from a rec...
02/03/2026

How much do you think this little piggy held when it was half full? Coins weighed 30 pounds. Pig bank is made from a recycled 3-gallon Freon tank.

A collaborative endeavor with my wife. Almira welcomes pirates and mermaids on The Black Cherry treehouse. China plate m...
01/31/2026

A collaborative endeavor with my wife. Almira welcomes pirates and mermaids on The Black Cherry treehouse. China plate mosaic, recycled copper wire, cold roll plate steel and roses from an old vase.

Summer unofficial starts this week. It's art season as well. Hope to see you at a show this year.​​Alden B Dow Summer Ar...
05/29/2022

Summer unofficial starts this week. It's art season as well. Hope to see you at a show this year.

​​Alden B Dow Summer Art Fair, Downtown Midland, June 4/5

Flint Art Fair, Flint Cultural Center, June 11/12

Lakeshore Art Festival, Downtown Muskegon, June 25/26

West Shore Art Fair, Ludington Rotary Park, July 2/3

Cadillac Festival of the Arts, Cadillac Commons, July 15/16

Crooked Tree Art Fair, Traverse City Civic Center, July 30

Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven Central Park, August 5/6

Downtown Traverse City Art Fair, Traverse City Open Space, August 20

Tentative: Fallasburgh Arts Festival, Lowell, September 17/18

Address

9462 Clay Road
Traverse City, MI
49684

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(231) 631-2668

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