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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A new exhibition of amazing machines
Novelty Automation is an experience to delight, bewilder and surprise. It is a cross between a penny arcade, art installation and Heath Robinson sketchbook.
Posted in: Exhibition, Inspiration
Tags: Automata, invention
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
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: bazalgette, Sewage
Being creative – Its not what you think it is.
A few thoughts on how to stay creative and some homework!
Posted in: Inspiration
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.
Posted in: Inspiration
Tags: Clock, Hamburg, Model Railway
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
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
