Carreg Cennen Castle – Some snaps from Saturday’s launch of their Interactive Historical Interpretation – (August 9th 2014)
Commission confirmed!
Two mobile/tilting LCD touchscreen stands – design to include heraldry or decorative elements related to the castle to create an interactive history experience for the public
I went to an exhibition of crafts, admired a small handmade wood burner & ordered an occasional table!
Intrigued? Well – whilst admiring some extremely good metalwork, I noticed a small wood burner. Far surpassing any that I have previously seen or owned regarding design & quality, George, the highly skilled craftsman, gave me the ‘grand tour’. I had no use for a wood burner but felt unable to depart without exploring all possibilities.
Could it be slightly adapted to be a small free standing table? ‘Yes’ it could.
That was it & I am now the highly delighted owner of one, perfectly suiting my 16th century cottage. It would just as easily suit a modern home. It is much admired by all visitors & words cannot convey the pleasure obtained from owning such a beautifully crafted item…….
Testimonial from MLSH.
A bespoke wood burner crafted from recycled materials…very original and practical as well as beautiful. Top marks to this very professional blacksmith/artist. Superb workmanship and customer care second to none. Very original work using recycled materials. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this craftsman – (Trishee 02/10/2013)
Ergonomic and Efficient – Fitted wood-burning stove with steel wall shield and slate hearth…
- Wood burning stove made using reclaimed 7Kg gas bottle
- Fitted top-plate (8mm) with with welded rim
- Fitted mouth and door
- Fitted drop-pin hinges
- Forged handle with swivel rivet & stay
- Forged belt with riveted feet
- Ornamental brass air regulator.
- Steel flu pipe (114mm x 3mm Hollow tube).
- Wall and ceiling shield (1.5mm Sheet steel )
- Welsh slate hearth
Photo credit – Sara Jones-Williams
From Galvanized Garden Selection
A Magic Moment
When two pieces of heated metal are white-hot, bonded only by their surface and forged together to produce a weld.
- Large Petalled Planter (front-left) – re-claimed steel water tank with riveted belt and feet
- Small Petalled Planter (front-right) – re-claimed gas cylinder with riveted belt and feet
- Hanging Basket Bracket (back-left) – hand forged steel stock with tenoned hanger and riveted, fire welded scrolls
- Petalled Basket/Planter (centre) – re-claimed gas cylinder with riveted belt and feet
- Standing Flower Basket (back-right) – re-claimed gas cylinder, riveted steel connecter bar and forged scroll base
Photo Credit: Sara Jones-Williams
Front to Back:
- Marshmallow Fork
- Poker Handle – Reverse Twist
- Poker Handle – Chisel Twist
- Poker Handle – Helix Twist
- Curtain Rail / Finials – Scroll End /Drumstick /Ball Ends
HOT METAL ~ Where Art Meets Design 