Sculptors use metal to make both indoor and outdoor pieces. Sculptors use metal of different types and thickness to create various sized sculptures. Some artists make limited edition or one-of-a-kind pieces using metal. Metal is bent into figural shapes, depending on thinness or pliability. Special tools may be used by sculptures to cut, bend and solder metal together.
Jewelry makers use metal to make amulets or attachment pieces for jewelry. Thin wire metal is used for necklace and bracelet wires. Basic jewelry making tools are used when working with metal.
Muralists use metal as a canvas; especially muralists that craft outdoor pieces or commissioned works for companies. Some muralists that create face portrait etchings on metal also leave metal out in the elements to rust as an element of their art.