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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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Botanical…….. fire basket frontage, this detai Botanical…….. fire basket frontage, this detail reminds me of some Italian forge work I saw a few years ago whilst sipping negronis on lake Como. Just goes to show, it all goes in a sometimes a few years later, some bits even come out 🥃 …….#iron #forged #fireplace #hearth #metal #craft #bespoke #ironwork #metaldesign
This is where the handles from the last reel have This is where the handles from the last reel have ended up. It’s a few years since I’ve made a version of this design so I’d forgotten quite how much work goes into this forging and set down…..anyway this rather traditional and elegant looking gentleman, let’s call him Rupert for the sake of argument, will soon be living out his corduroy clad dotage in a beautifully renovated Georgian manor on the Sussex coast.…… #firetools #companionset #fireplace #georgean #iron #ironwork #craft #blacksmithdesigner #details #wroughtiron #bespoke #sussex #rupert
One heat wonder 💥, handles for an upcoming fire One heat wonder 💥, handles for an upcoming fire tools order. For all the metal nerds out there this one upset and swages in one 👌🏼……. #tools #forged #forge #blacksmithdesigner #metalwork #bespoke #craft #process #details #firetools #fireplace
In deep, initial prototyping for a hook project… In deep, initial prototyping for a hook project…. #interiors #detail #hooks #hardware #loop #metaldesign #pressed #blacksmithdesigner
Smoke and mirrors….. a hook project to be therma Smoke and mirrors….. a hook project to be thermal bronze sprayed and patinated….. the new horizontal press proving its worth already…..this one is gonna look the 💣! #hooks #custom #bespoke #loops #metalwork #iron
Fresh crop of acorn knockers ready for the galvani Fresh crop of acorn knockers ready for the galvaniser at the end of the week….A tried and tested design from 10 yrs ago that’s a steady seller, pretty involved to make but Patrick’s first batch is spot on 🎯 #hardware #ironmongery #doorfurniture #acorn #oak #doorknocker #iron #doorhardware #forged #knocker #ironwork
Shapes and edges…..part of an ongoing signage pr Shapes and edges…..part of an ongoing signage project, resolving how to conceal lighting. #shapes #monolithic #steel #iron
Great to be featured in @interiordesignermagazine Great to be featured in @interiordesignermagazine this month in an editorial piece where I reflect a bit on what I do. Bringing my calloused  hands to the rarefied world of interiors 😉……All pics by my good friend @mrhughfox 📷. #interiordesign #feature #ironmongery #lighting #details #interiordesigner #editorial #metaldesign #metalwork #designdetails
I’ve been up in North London today measuring up I’ve been up in North London today measuring up for some boundary railings for a fab client….. Happily it gave me a chance to see some of the other work we’ve done in the now finished front garden. It’s always great to see pieces in a space once it’s more established, as often I don’t get the chance. I’m excited for the opportunity to make more work for this house and for clients that ‘get it’,…..18m of fire welded railing is gonna be fun 💥…….. #commission #ironwork #gates #gardendesign #gardenbench #gardenseating #bench #ironbench #railing #bespoke #metaldesign #iron #forged #craft #blacksmithdesigner
Patrick @mulberrytree_forge has been honing his sk Patrick @mulberrytree_forge has been honing his skills on these morsels over the last few days….. these form part of an external staircase and landing. Tidy job on the transitions, harder than it looks to get these to flow. Lennie on the quality control……. #fireweld #ironwork #blacksmithdesigner #iron #ballustrade #stringer #forged
The Ha Ha gates make it out in to the wild and WOW The Ha Ha gates make it out in to the wild and WOW what a spot!!! A remote little Hampshire valley that apparently the locals refer to as “little Switzerland”. Whilst thankfully I didn’t see any cowbells or Hampshire folk wearing lederhosen  I did see a stunning garden designed by @janetblighgardens and built by @yorelanddesign not much of it is shown in these shots but I’m very happy to have contributed the ironwork finishing touches……..#gardens #haha #hahagates #gates #iron #irongates #gardengates #latch #landscapedesign #gardendesign #craft #estategates #vernacular #blacksmithdesigner
Big day for this one…… nice to get to make ano Big day for this one…… nice to get to make another piece of work for this house, even if it’s for new owners…… integrating an inline hydraulic closer with a latch made for extra fun and I ended up rebuilding loads of parts…. Third party components always seem to be the weak link in what I do and often a black hole of both time and profit 🙄…. #bespoke #gate #rottingdean #gates #anchorgate #metalwork #ironwork #blacksmithdesigner
Finished manta ray wall pieces for @andysturgeonde Finished manta ray wall pieces for @andysturgeondesign with a beautiful thermal bronze sprayed finish from @artisticmetals.uk……. Possibly the most creative towel hooks you’ll ever find these 3 are for a rooftop hot tub in central London. Forged from 316 stainless they were a super fun project for exacting clients. #gardendesign #bespoke #bronze #texture #craft #patina #garden #metalwork #forged #blacksmithdesigner
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It’s a wrap on this one and another chance to us It’s a wrap on this one and another chance to use some of my favourite words… honest, utilitarian and the criminally underused ‘clunk’. 
Once this is galvanised in a week or so its going in a beautiful Hampshire garden designed by @janetblighgardens and built by @yorelanddesign….I’m very much looking forward to seeing this one in situ. #gate #gardengates #gates #iron #ironwork #wroughtiron #bespoke #craft #metaldesign #gardendesign #gardenstyle #garden #gardeninspiration #forged #blacksmith #rivet #latch #details
Stronger than most…. 📐📐📐 Stronger than most…. 📐📐📐
East coast adventures…..after a week of super hu East coast adventures…..after a week of super humidity in central Massachusetts we’re holed up in glorious isolation off the coast of Maine. Having arrived by a local lobster boat  it’s fires, smores, feasting and paddling for us…… then a full urban retox in  NYC 🍎 #notacornishholiday #ilovecornwall
I had the pleasure of a day filming with the supe I had the pleasure of a day filming  with the super talented @thomatkinson a few months ago and I’ve just received the fruits of his labours…… poetic, dark and rather magical it captures beautifully some of the wonders of what I do. Thanks so much Thom, If anyone needs a film or some photography do give him a shout.  #craft #shortfilm #process #making #maker #forge #forging #film #blacksmithdesigner #tools #workshop #metal #ironwork #elements
Patrick keeping it fresh and clean on the press th Patrick keeping it fresh and clean on the press this afternoon…… real time footage hot punching the holes for the back stiles on our current estate gate project…nice work @mulberrytree_forge 👌🏼. #forged #craft #hydraulicpress  #powerhammer #iron #metalwork #blacksmithdesigner #process #gates #gate #ironwork #bespoke
Big day for this one….. our recent run of automa Big day for this one….. our recent run of automated entrance gates comes to an end for now. Amazing how somehow drilling two holes and pumping some resin can take all day?? The old adage of check twice cut once is always my mantra on these…..thanks  Patrick @mulberrytree_forge for the help and muscle 💪🏻 #gate #gates #entrancegates #oakleaves #driveway #ironwork #irongate #automatedgates #bespoke #blacksmithdesigner #craft #wroughtiron #metalwork
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