This happy hummingbird is a cheerful accent to any potted plant. Simply stake this piece into the dirt to enjoy it as a fun accessory to your plants. Stake measures 9 inches tall, hummingbird nose to tail is 5 inches total. Your item is plasma cut using 16 gauge steel, approximately the thickness of a quarter coin, for a durable yet lightweight piece. The metal is left untreated to maintain its natural finish so it will slowly rust over time as exposed to water. This is a beautiful natural process to watch. Rust on the stake in the soil will not harm most plants. OUR PROCESS For each piece, designer and shop-owner Stephanie creates a unique design that will only be found in this shop. She sends that art over to her dad, Steve, who operates their CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Plasma Cutter. This machine is driven by Stephanie's design to create her art with precision using a plasma (think liquid fire) torch. Steve then buffs off any rough edges giving you a smooth finish.