You’ll be able to find silhouette weathervanes just about anywhere you go, particularly in Europe where the various guilds and trades would use this type of vane to display their craft
On November 05, 2009 in Home
Decorative weathervanes come in a big choice of styles and materials. Weathervanes are instruments that are used to tell you the direction of the wind and provide some character to your house or barn. You can find weathervanes on rooftops just about everywhere in the world. They have been around for a long time. While they are practical in that they tell you the wind direction most of them are also highly ornamental.
Arrow and scroll weathervanes include a simple arrow ornament which is attached to a horizontal tube. The arrow or scroll moves around to indicat the wind direction. Banner weathervanes are fashioned after medieval pendants and flags. They can usually have points in the front and a flat area in the back. To make these kinds of weathervane more decorative a monogram or artwork can be either cut out or applied to the banner.
You’ll be able to find silhouette weathervanes just about anywhere you go, especially in Europe where the various guilds and trades would use this kind of vane to display their craft. Today these kinds of weathervanes can display all sorts of items like sports events, animals, or stories. Full bodied weathervanes feature 3D objects on top that represent all sorts of things.
One popular type of weathervane nowadays is the hummingbird weathervane. These types of vanes are an excellent attraction to add to just about any garden setting. They can be made of a selection of different materials with the most popular being rust free aluminum. These durable hummingbird weathervanes are also gorgeous. Regularly you can find models which are hand painted and finished so they can stand up to nearly any climate. Hummingbird weathervanes are commonly placed in the garden using a garden stake. This makes them easy to install and move around as your requirements change.