This project was a collaboration with a local school to design a gateway feature that would welcome people to the nature reserve as well as stopping bikes from entering.
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Some of the very satisfied people who attended the one day blacksmithing course that was held at greystokes cycle cafe in Cumbria
Monday, 27 December 2010
These are one of two pairs of art nouveau candlesticks i made for a customer to give as Christmas presents to his clients.
This is one of the many projects i have been making in the run up to christmas for other people!! Really need to start some christmas shopping myself!!
Sunday, 19 December 2010
This is the chandelier in its new home, thankfully i did not have to climb the ladder to fit it! i have a bit of an issue with heights!!
This is a chandelier recently made for a barn conversion and will be fixed to some enormous oak beams. The style has been kept simple and rustic as per the clients instuctions.
If you have ironwork in your home that is just bare metal and unpainted here are a few tips to keep it looking in top condition. 1: Remove any residue such as wax by using a white spirit. 2: Dry off and use a very fine grade of wet and dry sandpaper to lightly rub the suface of the steel. This has the added effect of bringing out the high spots made by the hammer or press tools to get a lovely contrasting quality on the surface. 3: Give the artefact a rub down with a clean rag to remove any dust. 4: The next step is to seal the surface with a wax. I never use beeswax as i have found this to be very sticky and tends to attract dust and make the surface go black, removing highlights and details that may be in your artefact. For the best waxes i use Renaissance wax which can be purchased from either www.picreator.co.uk or www.renaissancewax.co.uk 5: Rub a small amount of wax onto a dry rag, remember a little goes a long way! Allow to dry and then give a light buff creating a fantastic surface patina. 6: Every 3-4 months give your ironwork another light coating of wax to nourish the steel and keep it in perfect condition.
Traditional blacksmithing techniques used to create contemporary and innovative ways to fulfil the client's needs.
The designs are beautifully hand drawn with delicate attention given to the smallest of details, resulting in fine craftsmanship, superb detailing and a substantial build quality that reflects a belief in a lasting beauty and quality.