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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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Crossness Pumping Station Visit
Back in September 2011 Martin visited the Crossness Pumping Station, built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and officially opened by the Prince of Wales in April 1865. Martin Evans: This was the Victorian’s solution to London’s sewage problem. The basic idea
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Tags: bazalgette, Sewage
Being creative – Its not what you think it is.
A few thoughts on how to stay creative and some homework!
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Tags: Creativity, perfectionism
Hamburg a city of skilled engineers
Regular Workshopshed reader Alan recently visited some friends in Hamburg and marveled at the engineering delights he saw there.
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Tags: Clock, Hamburg, Model Railway
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
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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,
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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
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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
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Tags: wrought iron
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
