When Ron turned me on to his work, I was amazed. Here were pieces with seemingly lifeless parts (such as metal and machine parts) that, when repurposed through his art, became dynamic and functional! Also, something I’ve noticed about handmade products is that often their function is determined by or through gender. I can appreciate that Ron’s work doesn’t have those restrictions and therefore become universal pieces. In particular, I love this clock he created, titled Walnut Tear.
Ron says that the clock was “realized at the hardware store when I was buying wood! I was going to buy cherry wood until I saw this piece of walnut! The grain pattern is so beautiful and reminded me of a tear drop. It has brass hands and little brass ‘stand off’ pieces for number accents. The stand offs were recycled/up cycled from the scrap yard I used to go to. The actual clock face is off centered just a bit because I put the clock shaft through the knothole. This one-of-a-kind piece is signed and dated on the back.” 
In his Etsy shop, Ron has some other wonderful one-of-a-kind pieces to fit every budget. Want a functional accent piece for a table top? How about this cardholder? Or how about a lamp that is both traditional and contemporary? Ostlund Custom Works 
reflects the artist’s ability to see the potential energy in industrial objects. To find out more about the artist, check out this recently published article about Ron here (great interview, Ron!). To learn about the stories behind his pieces or about his philosophy on art, check out Ron’s blog here.
SHOP: And of course you can shop the range of Ron’s work at his Etsy shop here where you’ll find one-of-a-kind functional pieces that will energize your living space!
WIN: You are lucky because Ron is donating some items a $50 gift certificate for his Etsy shop to the Handmade with Love Blog Hop! You can enter the Ostlund Custom Works giveaway right here on Moana Saves. Here’s what you need to do to enter: As the mandatory entry, go to Ron’s Etsy shop and leave a comment below telling me which handmade piece you absolutely love. (Mandatory entry means that if you don’t do this first, all of your other entries will be disqualified.)
To earn an additional entry, do one (or all) of the following and leave a separate comment for each thing you do:
1. Become a public follower of Moana Saves via Google Friend Connect in the sidebar.
2. Become a Networked Blogs follower of Moana Saves (in the sidebar).
3. Follow Moana Saves on Twitter.
4. Follow Ron on Twitter.
5. Tweet about this giveaway (limit one tweet per day) using the following:
#Win a $50 GC for 0ne-of-a-kind functional art from @RonOstlundJr and @moanasaves #giveaway ends 2/6 http://bit.ly/dVSojT
6. Subscribe to the Moana Saves feed via RSS reader and/or email updates (in the sidebar).
7. Favorite Ron’s Etsy shop.
8. Like the Ostlund Custom Works Facebook page.
Only one person per email/household/IPaddress can enter this giveaway. He/she must be 18+ years old and reside in the U.S. This giveaway ends on Sunday, 2/6/11 at 11:59 PM HST (Hawaii Standard Time). One winner will be chosen randomly via Random.org. I will notify the winner via email and he/she must respond to claim the prize within 48 hours or I will draw another winner.
I was not compensated for this post. Any and all opinions here are mine.
120 comments
Skip to comment form ↓
Erin
February 2, 2011 at 3:18 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the walnut wall clock with tear shaped grain pattern
♥Yaya's Mommy ♥
February 2, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the Mid Century Modern clock with teal glass faceitzacin at aol dot com
♥Yaya's Mommy ♥
February 2, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow GFCitzacin at aol dot com
♥Yaya's Mommy ♥
February 2, 2011 at 6:06 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>follow you on twitter as 1blessedmommiitzacin at aol dot com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:13 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I really love the Steampunk Wall Clock. It's so unique!aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:14 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following on GFCaaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:16 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow you on Twitter @Smile7891aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:17 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweet!http://twitter.com/Smile7891/status/32895185826349056aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I added Ron's shop as a favorite!aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Amanda T
February 2, 2011 at 8:20 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I "Like" Ostlund's on Facebook as Amanda Tomlinsonaaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com
Lucas Leaf creations
February 2, 2011 at 10:16 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Oh boy, I really love all of Ron's amazing creations but my very favorite is "SPARKS" that piece just calls to me!! Really beautiful! April, Lucas Leaf Creations:)
Lexigurl
February 2, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow via GFClexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Lexigurl
February 2, 2011 at 11:26 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow on twitter @lexigurl_17
Lexigurl
February 2, 2011 at 11:27 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow on networked blogs: Alex Herring
Natalie Jane
February 4, 2011 at 4:21 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>The Steampunk wall clock from upcycled scrap metal and repurposed vintage gear is AMAZING!
Natalie Jane
February 4, 2011 at 4:22 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following you on Twitter!@natssentiments
Natalie Jane
February 4, 2011 at 4:24 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following Ron (though that link you have isn't working)
Natalie Jane
February 4, 2011 at 4:27 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Favorite on EtsyPaisleylane
Natalie Jane
February 4, 2011 at 4:28 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweeted~http://twitter.com/natssentiments/status/33381047097892864
Domestic Diva
February 4, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow on gfclovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com
Garilyn
February 5, 2011 at 4:43 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the Walnut Tear clock.blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com
Garilyn
February 5, 2011 at 4:44 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>follow you on twitterblessedmama4blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com
Kelly's Lucky You
February 5, 2011 at 7:26 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following with gfcKellysLuckyYou at yahoo dot com
Kelly's Lucky You
February 5, 2011 at 7:28 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Ooops sorry forgot mandatory entry, I lovehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/65545440/mid-century-modern-clock-with-teal-glassKellysLuckyYou at yahoo dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:44 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
># Steampunk wall clock from upcycled scrap metal and repurposed vintage gearThis is my favorite!pjames330 at aol dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Follow Moana Saves on Twitter. pj436pjames330 at aol dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>GFC followerpjames330 at aol dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Follow Ron on Twitter. pj436pjames330 at aol dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:47 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Email subscriberpjames330 at aol dot com
pmj
February 5, 2011 at 2:48 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Like the Ostlund Custom Works Facebook page.pjames330 at aol dot com
Kacy
February 5, 2011 at 2:51 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following with GFCkacyrellis [at] gmail [dot] com
Kacy
February 5, 2011 at 2:52 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following you on Twitter (@Meanderinghome)kacyrellis [at] gmail [dot] com
Kacy
February 5, 2011 at 2:52 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following Ron on Twitter (@Meanderinghome)kacyrellis [at] gmail [dot] com
Kacy
February 5, 2011 at 2:54 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Meanderinghome/status/33901160750387200kacyrellis [at] gmail [dot] com
Kacy
February 5, 2011 at 2:57 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Follow Ostlund Custom Works on FB (Kacy Sandidge Ellis)kacyrellis [at] gmail [dot] com
Veronica
February 5, 2011 at 7:50 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweeted the giveaway (demure4you)
Veronica
February 5, 2011 at 7:51 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I have favorited Ron’s Etsy shop.
Veronica
February 5, 2011 at 7:52 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I am a fan of Ostlund Custom Works Facebook page.
BailyBelle Creations
February 5, 2011 at 8:28 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the Mid Century Modern Clock with Glass Face! Fabulous!!
BailyBelle Creations
February 5, 2011 at 8:29 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow Ron on twitter!
BailyBelle Creations
February 5, 2011 at 8:29 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I have "hearted" his shop!
Mona
February 6, 2011 at 12:38 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the Oak Slab Modern 3-Piece candle Holder Setmonagarg@yahoo.com
Mona
February 6, 2011 at 12:39 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>GFC(MonaG)monagarg@yahoo.com
Mona
February 6, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Email subscribermonagarg@yahoo.com
Mona
February 6, 2011 at 12:42 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Favorite Ron's Etsy Shop(k1721m)monagarg@yahoo.com
Mona
February 6, 2011 at 12:43 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Like Ostlund Custom Works on FB(Mona Garg)monagarg@yahoo.com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:50 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the Steampunk clock!nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:50 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>8. Like the Ostlund Custom Works Facebook page.nolagirl727 at yahoo dot comNorleans Louisiana
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:51 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>7. Favorite Ron’s Etsy shop. nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:51 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>6. Subscribe to the Moana Saves feed via RSS reader and/or email updates (in the sidebar). nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Become a public follower of Moana Saves via Google Friend Connect in the sidebar. nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>2. Become a Networked Blogs follower of Moana Saves (in the sidebar). nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>3. Follow Moana Saves on Twitter. nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com@nola727
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:53 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>4. Follow Ron on Twitter. nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com@nola727
@nola727
February 6, 2011 at 2:54 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>5. Tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/nola727/status/34082280586616832nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
Anne
February 6, 2011 at 3:32 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the Steampunk wall clock from upcycled scrap metal and repurposed vintage gear ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
Anne
February 6, 2011 at 3:32 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow on google friend connectajolly1456 at gmail dot com
Anne
February 6, 2011 at 3:33 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I tweetedhttp://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/34092267077636096
Anne
February 6, 2011 at 3:35 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of ostund custom works
SalemMomma
February 6, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the clocks!jujubee676 at msn.com
missrantsypants
February 6, 2011 at 7:07 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the Industrial upcycled aluminum letter organizer and holderclarkmurdock@yahoo.com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:38 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the Steampunk Wall Clockhttp://www.etsy.com/listing/67091563/steampunk-wall-clock-from-upcycled-scrapEverything is amazing! Thank you for the giveaway!ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I am a public follower via GFC ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:40 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow you via Networked blogs (kelly blackwell)ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:41 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow you on Twitter @kellyblackwellThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:41 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow Ron on Twitter @kellyblackwellThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:42 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I tweetedhttp://twitter.com/#!/kellyblackwell/status/34154848836395008ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:44 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I am an email subscriber to Moana Saves via kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)comhttp://twitter.com/#!/kellyblackwell/status/34154848836395008
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:45 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like Osterlund Custom Works on Facebook (kelly blackwell)ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
kalea_kane
February 6, 2011 at 7:46 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I liked Ron's work so much I had already faved him on Etsy (kellybeanz)ThriftyWays(at)gmail(dot)com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:35 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Mandatory Entry: i would get the http://www.etsy.com/listing/66386201/industrial-upcycled-aluminum-letterlooks very uniqueAnashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:36 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow google connect "anash"email anashct [at] gmail [dot] comanashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:36 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I subscribe via email anashct at yahoo dot com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:36 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I subscribe via google reader anashct at gmail dot com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:37 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow mana on twitter @ anashctemail: anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:37 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow ron on twitter @ anashctemail: anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:38 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/anashct/status/34213290100002816email: anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
anash
February 6, 2011 at 11:39 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>i favorited rons websiteanashct [at] yahoo [dot] com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:15 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I love the http://www.etsy.com/listing/66664069/upcycled-metal-industrialfeminine-table katherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:16 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>katherine kinnaird is moana saves Gf blog followerkatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>@kinnairdkath is @RonOstlundjr twitter followerkatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:19 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>kaherinekinnaird is moana saves network blog followerkatherinekinnaird2yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:20 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>@kinnairdkath is @moanasaves twitter followerkatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:21 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>katherine kinnaird is rss ER subscribed to moana saves blogkatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:23 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>kinnairdkath added OstlundCustomWorks to her etsy favoriteskatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
kinnairdkath
February 6, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>katherine kinnaird likes Ostlund Custom Works on Fbkatherinekinnaird@yahoo.com
katklaw777
February 6, 2011 at 7:54 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like the repurposed air cylinder piston pendant necklace,,,thanks. katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
katklaw777
February 6, 2011 at 7:54 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>New follower on GFC with katklaw777.
Adelina Priddis
February 6, 2011 at 8:52 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>love the Upcycled metal industrial/feminine table lamp with shade. Very nice stuff there!familyroom2@gmail.com
Adelina Priddis
February 6, 2011 at 8:53 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>GFC followerfamilyroom2@gmail.com
Adelina Priddis
February 6, 2011 at 8:53 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>networked blog followerfamilyroom2@gmail.com
Adelina Priddis
February 6, 2011 at 8:55 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>added to etsy favorites by familyroomfamilyroom2@gmail.com
Adelina Priddis
February 6, 2011 at 8:59 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>liked Ostlund Custom works on facebookfamilyroom2@gmail.com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:31 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>http://www.etsy.com/listing/45636662/oak-slab-modern-3-piece-candle-holderI think this is my fav from their etsy shop (mandatory entry)mphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:32 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow via GFC as mphin278mphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:32 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow via networked blogsmphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:33 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow Moana Saves on twitter as @SAPSMaMamphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:34 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I follow Ron on Twitter as @SAPsMaMamphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:35 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>http://twitter.com/#!/SAPsMaMa/status/34364349174779904mphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:35 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I favorited Ron's Etsy shop as SAPsMaMamphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:36 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I'm subscribed via RSS on Google Readermphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:37 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I'm subscribed via emailmphin278 at yahoo dot com
SAPsMaMa
February 6, 2011 at 9:38 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>I like Ostlund custom works on facebookmphin278 at yahoo dot com
Sylvia Kubilus-Elam
February 6, 2011 at 11:33 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following Facebook Networked Blogs.
Sylvia Kubilus-Elam
February 6, 2011 at 11:34 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Following on Blogspot!
Sylvia Kubilus-Elam
February 6, 2011 at 11:35 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweeted this post!!
Sylvia Kubilus-Elam
February 6, 2011 at 11:37 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Favorited Ron's Etsy Shop.
Sylvia Kubilus-Elam
February 6, 2011 at 11:38 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>LIKED Ostlund Custom Works on Facebook!!
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:48 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>My favorite product is the Upcycled metal industrial/feminine table lamp with shade
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:49 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>GFC Follower
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:50 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>following on networked blogsStacy Oleskiewicz
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:51 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>following Mona Saves on Twitter @SurveyJunky
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:51 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Follow Ron on Twitter @SurveyJunky
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:52 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Heart Rons Etsy ShopSurvey Junkie
Survey Junkie
February 7, 2011 at 12:53 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Tweeted giveaway @SurveyJunkyhttp://twitter.com/#!/SurveyJunky/status/34414124834234368
noble4
February 7, 2011 at 3:08 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>my fav is Walnut wall clock with tear shaped grain patternnoble4 at ymail dot com
noble4
February 7, 2011 at 3:09 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>added ron to etsy favnoble4 at ymail dot com
noble4
February 7, 2011 at 3:09 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>follow on gfcnoble4 at ymail dot com
Shannon Alexander
February 7, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>Upcycled metal industrial/feminine table lamp with shadeshannonsweep at gmail dot com
Shannon Alexander
February 7, 2011 at 4:36 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
>follow on gfcshannonsweep at gmail dot com