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KritterZ
Unique bird sculptures from recycled cutlery
Cutlery art by Corine Eising · Zuidhorn
Welcome to KritterZ
Hello, I am Corine
On this website I like to share my 'KritterZ' creations with you. They are all made from recycled cutlery that I collect from thrift stores and then grind, polish and solder. Most KritterZ represent animals, especially birds. Sometimes fantasy, often as realistic as possible. I really enjoy that people enjoy my KritterZ and they regularly fly out to other homes.
Learn more about me
My workflow
From recycled material to unique artworks
Recycled materials
I use recycled materials as much as possible. Scouring thrift stores for cutlery, other metal materials and tools is part of the fun. Each find tells a story - from old silver-plated spoons that were once family heirlooms to forgotten tools that deserve a second life. It's fascinating to see how different materials can come together to create something new. Sometimes I find unexpected treasures that are perfect for a specific KritterZ I've had in mind for a while.
Inspiration
My inspiration for these KritterZ comes from nature and certainly has to do with my background as a biologist. As a child I was already fascinated by animals and during my studies I could study animal behavior and travel to distant places. However, creativity took a back seat until the switch had to be made. Now I try to capture the unique beauty of nature in my creations. It makes me sad that nature is under pressure worldwide and so many species are disappearing. I hope that people see the beauty of that diversity in my KritterZ and look differently at real species and their survival.
Grinding, sanding and soldering
With a vise, angle grinder, Dremel and sander you can go a long way for making cutlery KritterZ. Then the pieces are soldered together as naturally as possible with silver tin. Different looks are created by sanding or polishing. To be able to do this as well as possible, I have invested in professional equipment that helps me with this. Each piece gets the time it needs to come into its own; sometimes I have to adjust a piece several times until it feels just right. It's a process of patience and precision, where each KritterZ gets its own character.
My Woman Cave
Where creativity and passion come together
Creative space
In my studio in Zuidhorn, no more than a shed in the backyard, you'll find everything I need to make my KritterZ.
I have now collected a large stock of cutlery, both from thrift stores and received from people who know I collect cutlery. When soldering I work with different flux materials, depending on the type of alloy in the metal I use. That's not always visible on the outside, but becomes apparent in practice quickly.
In my shed I made a workbench together with my oldest son and installed a simple extraction system myself. With some nice music, the hours fly by without me noticing and I completely relax.
Tools & Materials
Workbench & Creative Space
Inspiration & Work in Progress
Current exhibitions
Doorlopende expositie bij Galerie Arteria, Schiermonnikoog
Middenstreek 23, Schiermonnikoog
Oktober 2025 - ???
Bij kunstgalerie Arteria op Schiermonnikoog zijn altijd wel een paar van mijn kleine werkjes te vinden. Meer informatie is te vinden op de Instagram en Facebook pagina van Galerie Arteria.
Coming soon
Expositie in de Dorspkerk van Metselawier
Mienskipshûs Doarpstsjerke, Tsjerkebuorren 7 Mitselwier
19 September - 22 November 2026
Kunst van KritterZ en Teus Ruitenbeek op herhaling (maar dan nieuw en anders natuurlijk ;-)), in het Mienskipshûs van Metselawier. Iedere zaterdag- en zondagmiddag te bewonderen.
Falsterbo Bird Fair
Falsterbo Heath (next to the campsite)
September 4-6
The 2026 Falsterbo Bird Fair 2026 will be held September 4-6, at the most southern tip of Sweden, at the start of the massive bird migration season. For birdwatchers and nature enthusiast, Falsterbo is THE place to be in September-October. And this year Kritterz Art will be present during the fair!
Interested in a KritterZ?
I make these KritterZ mainly because I really enjoy it myself. But of course I think it's great if others find them beautiful too!
Are you interested in one of my KritterZ? Then I'd love to hear from you. Take a look in the gallery to see which KritterZ are currently available.
Price guide
Pendants about €25–40, birds about €150–350+, larger works from around €750. Exact price and availability per piece in the gallery or via contact.
Giving someone a KritterZ as a gift?
Would you like to give someone a personalized KritterZ as a gift?
Or would you like to have a unique KritterZ made from your own old cutlery? Feel free to contact me to discuss the possibilities.
Location
I work from home in my own workshop, located in Zuidhorn.