by james | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
Blacksmithing techniques…..here are some components for a balustrade that’s being made at the moment, it’s a replacement balcony for a client in East Sussex. Over 50 of these huge forgings were welded in under our Massey power hammer. More photos to...
by james | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
This commission is nearing completion, here’s the corner assembly showing the forged motifs that feature in all the existing work I have made for this client. Next up is fabricating the stairs and fixing some nice air dried oak for the deck…..
by james | Feb 17, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
So often it all about the details within a job, the little things that make the work really special. With that in mind here’s some forged elements from a balcony commission that’s underway. I like these….the rivet, the dished form, the negative space...
by james | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
We spent a cold morning on the South Downs fitting this wrought iron garden arch in a lovely remote garden. Conceived as 2 bent saplings the arch supports a nest light, the wires for which are cleverly concealed in the pier and arch. I am looking forward to seeing it...
by james | Mar 1, 2013 | Blog, Uncategorized
I have just completed the first batch of this new design, forged out of one hefty piece of 120x12mm plate these candlesticks are weighty, honest and simple. I have paired down the design to the basics, a sconce, handle and a spike for the candle, what more do you...
