Copper fire hood November 29th, 2013

This copper fire hood has been made for an old fire place in Rudgwick, West Sussex. It has a bevel to help keep the smoke in and has a polished finish.
Railing for a bridge in Bignor June 5th, 2013

The design specifications for this piece was for the railing to be sculptural and to fit within a beautiful garden with a stream running beneath the bridge. So is inspired from natural, free flowing forms and is asymmetrical.

Each element has been tapered or spread underneath the 1910 'Golith' powerhammer then bent into shape. The most technically challenging piece is tapered, spread, split then bent, the picture below shows this piece before bending.

The photo below shows the finished elements ready for assembley.
Bolt for Arundel Cathedral May 1st, 2013

This bolt is made up of 32 different elements, including: 20 hand forged nails, one bolt with tapered and spread handle, 4 back plates and 5 guides, which are textured using a chisel.
Courtyard wall plant pot holders November 26th, 2012

These are 3 of 6 heavy duty brackets that are attached to the wall, holding two plantpots each.

This was for Lord Cowdray, Fernhurst, West Sussex.
Restoration of Oxmarket sign bracket March 17th, 2012

This was originally a decorative arch over an alley way gate but is to be restored and converted into a sign bracket.

A new bracket will be attached at a right angle to the front of the above metalwork so the Oxmarket centre of arts can hang their new sign out on the high street of Chichester.

Below is a water leaf, which is to replace the original corroded one.