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Combining original contemporary design and high quality craftsmanship James creates work that is firmly rooted in the present. In contrast to much ironwork today, James’s work is characterised by clean lines and considered details. He is interested in exploring the process of making, combining heat, force and ingenuity to manipulate this most dynamic of materials. A passion for craftsmanship and an inherent appreciation of forged metal are themes that run throughout his work.


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Playing catch up with some long standing fire guar Playing catch up with some long standing fire guard orders 🔥. This one’s an art nouveau design that picks up detailing from some existing antique light fittings in the clients sitting room. A little odd to be making these on the hottest day of the year but fear not a swim in the sea is around the corner for this grubby blacksmith 🏊‍♀️…… #fireplace #fireguard #bespoke #artnouveau #ironwork #hearth #interiors #iron #decorativeiron #fireplacedecor #blacksmithdesigner
Final check and workshop assembly before galvanisi Final check and workshop assembly before galvanising next week….. #gates #ironwork #iron #blacksmithdesigner #metaldesign #metalwork #acorns #oakleaf #oak
Tools…….. Tools……..
Old fave….. a set of my iron and slate Wrap fire Old fave….. a set of my iron and slate Wrap fire tools,  ready for a new life down under 🇦🇺 🔥 …….. #firetools #companionset #fireplace #fireplacedecor #hearth #interior #blacksmithdesigner
First glimpse….. still the other half to assembl First glimpse….. still the other half to assemble as well as some welding and collars to fit but this is the bare bones 🦴….. perfect timing on these just as the forklift is in for repair 🙄  #entrancegates #gates #drivewaygates #gate #oakleaf #acorn #forged #metalwork #blacksmith #architecturalmetalwork #ironwork #entrance #landscapedesign #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner
Rolling into the weekend with this little Voysey i Rolling into the weekend with this little Voysey inspired basket with integral fire back….all that’s needed now is a bit of graphite paste and a polish and it’ll be off to local clients in #lewes….👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 #voysey #artsandcrafts #firebasket #fireplace #forged #ironwork #iron #interiors #interiordetails #metalwork #artsandcraftsstyle #bespoke
Oh collars how I love making you …..Simple yet c Oh collars how I love making you …..Simple yet complex, the  distinct use of heat and the subsequent contraction, that gentle creaky sound as you tighten…… is it wrong, should my lovely wife be concerned?🤫…….marital worries aside, these days  I always forge these on the hammer, starting off initially in the fly press, especially when they’re big and chunky like these guys. Having several mandrels to ensure a precise finished size also helps…. If it’s sloppy it’s not gonna give that vice like grip when it cools. As everyone who’s ever made these knows it’s all about the corners!!!! 📐📐📐 It’s also sensible to ensure all work is galvanised to avoid capillary action……… #nerdtalk #process #craft #blacksmithdesigner #marriageproblems? #builttolast #forged #forge
The big day for this one ☝️………fab to see The big day for this one ☝️………fab to see these entrance gates finally in place just below the South Downs , and always great to work alongside my good friends @gardentastic…. Automated pieces are always a bit more long winded in terms of the installation process but the fitting the actual gates is always super quick……as they either fit or they don’t 🫣!!!!! 
 #gate #gates #driveway #hardlandscaping #gardengates #gardengate #entrancegate #architecturalmetal #iron #ironwork #craft #forged #blacksmithdesigner #contemporarymetalwork #metaldesign #metalgate #rivet
Next up……refining tooling, and making new swag Next up……refining tooling, and making new swages before we go full swing.  #entrancegates #gates #gate #drivewaygate #entrance #forged #iron #drawing #handrawn #blacksmithdesigner #craft
Enjoy @jemetaldesign , it’s gonna be a game chan Enjoy @jemetaldesign , it’s gonna be a game changer …….. #massey #powerhammer #bigchunky #forging #blacksmithing #contemporarymetalwork #blacksmithdesigner
The never ending scroll fest continues…… I fin The never ending scroll fest continues…… I finally put together the pile of bits that @mulberrytree_forge has been forging on and off for the last month or so…. Great work Patrick 👍🏻👍🏻, it’s a proper job 👌🏼. Those that have seen my recent stories will know that whilst it’s always enjoyable to make and I’m grateful for quality commissions  I’m quite looking forward to leaving the ironwork time machine behind and getting back to some modern work…. #backtothefuture #signage #scrollio  #craft #ironwork #iron #forged #blacksmithdesigner
4 months on from shot blasting, the elements have 4 months on from shot blasting, the elements have worked their magic ⚡️⚡️⚡️……. #firebowl #gardens #fire #firepit #gardendesign #blacksmithdesigner #gardeninspiration #outdoorfireplace #madeinsussex
First day on the mean streets of Brighton for this First day on the mean streets of Brighton for this dapper fellow……I’m hoping the refined environs of Clifton will be gentle to him, go well little man 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 #gates #gate #gardengate #ironwork #forged #architecturalmetal #metalwork #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner #iron
Sometimes it’s the quick ones that are the most Sometimes it’s the quick ones that are the most satisfying……. trivet for a clients woodland 🔥#trivet #wildcooking #lecreuset #forged #blacksmithdesigner #firecooking #shadows
Random Friday-ness… busy day in paradise then ch Random Friday-ness… busy day in paradise then cheese🏝  #process #steamybasket #forging
Different strokes for different folks…… latest Different strokes for different folks…… latest load of bits back from the galvanisers. #metalwork #blacksmithdesigner #craft #gates #gate #forged
A spot of tooling development today….. I love th A spot of tooling development today….. I love those on the spot moments where you realise there’s a better way and down tools to refine a process.  Kiss block/swage combo for the top rail on a glazed balustrade. Tidy job @izaac.reed #process #craft #chamfer #iron #forged #forging #maker #tools #tooling #powerhammer #blacksmithdesigner #shadow #edges
Bish bash bosh 💥💥💥, with a bit of sizzle Bish bash bosh 💥💥💥, with a bit of sizzle sizzle……… this afternoons fire welding for the front and back stiles for the next project. Swipe for results 👉🏻
Yet more gates, more traditional in feel this time ……. 
 #forged #craft #metalwork #craftsmanship #powerhammer #fireweld #forgeweld #process #britishcraft #britishcraftsmanship #gates #gate #bespoke #handmade #blacksmithdesigner
Voila! collars tight, tenons riveted, latch clunke Voila! collars tight, tenons riveted, latch clunked…….. #gate #gardengate #gates #forged #bespoke #blacksmith #maker #iron #metaldesign #metalwork #forge #blacksmithdesigner
3 days in to another one of these…… Garden gat 3 days in to another one of these…… Garden gate for a townhouse in Brighton. I like the subtle echo of the plant/tulip reference in this design, and  repetition of form always works for me👌🏼 #blacksmithdesigner #craft #forged #gates #gardengate #iron #drawing #handrawn #sketch #design #maker
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