"None, yet. I haven't really advertised this particular skill to anyone," he admitted. "But if people are interested after I open, I like the idea of that challenge. A few people that have seen pictures have asked for pieces. The butterfly is popular."

He gestured to a smaller piece sitting on the desk. It was a butterfly, held in the air by a thin pole attached to the body. When Thomas turned a small crank, the butterfly's wings flapped.