Mechanical Gadgets
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Sculpture
Most of the sculptures featured here are made from metal or mixed materials. I find sculptures inspiration, just because something does not have a pure functional purpose does not mean it does not have value.Sculpture
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Robot Kit
The HapPi-Robot is a lightweight solution to get you started with turning your Raspberry Pi into a robot. The range consists of a series of Case4-Kit cases, a H-bridge driver board and mechanical parts kit to get your robot moving.
Posted in: Inspiration
Materials: Cardboard
Tags: Kickstarter, robots
Previous clock projects
The Topsy Turvy clock is not my first clock project, however it is my most complex. When I was younger, I made three other clocks, these all used purchased clock modules with a custom face. The first was made for
Posted in: Inspiration
Materials: Acrylic, Brass, Cardboard
Tags: Clocks
Ironwork of Richmond, Ham and Kew
The ironwork out in the South West corner of London is different to that seen in the centre. In Mayfair and St James I saw lots of railings and balconies. For Richmond, Ham and Kew the focus is on the
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: wrought iron
Sable & Ox – providing artists with access to new markets and digital marketing
I was introduced to Sable & Ox via twitter a few months back and since then have been admiring some of the excellent sculpture, furniture and automata showcased on the site. Sable & Ox work with independent, UK based artists
Posted in: Inspiration, Sculpture
Tags: gallery
Metalsmith Magazine
Metalsmith is the magazine for the Society of North American Goldsmiths. It contains a wide range of articles and news to match the diverse interests of the society members. The current edition looks at jewellery makers Petra Class, Barbara Stutman,
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: jewellery, magazine, metalsmith
9 lamps from London
A selection of cast iron and ornamental lamps from around the centre of London Pall Mall Institute of Directors Large Globe lamp, Canada House, Trafalgar Square Brass Lamp, Imperial Pub, Leicester Square China Town Shaftsbury Hotel White Horse Pub, Soho
Posted in: Inspiration
Materials: Cast Iron
Tags: Lamp, London
Ironwork of St James, Mayfair and Piccadilly
Whilst wandering the streets of London, I tend to notice the large variety of metal work on the buildings and surrounds. Here are a few images taken this week of the fantastic ironwork around St James, Mayfair and Piccadilly. There
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: wrought iron
Seen around town
Just a few of the things I’ve seen in and around the galleries in London. Lorenzo Quinn, ‘Vroom Vroom’ on Park Lane Genetic Heirloom: Revital Cohen at Wellcome Trust Mechano Robot at the Pullman Gallery, King Street. I believe this
Posted in: Inspiration, Sculpture
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
