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A Surprise Encounter in Totnes
Earlier this week, while strolling through Totnes, I had a moment of serendipity that stopped me in my tracks. Hanging quietly from an iron bracket...

Recent Work: Circular Double-Sided Hanging Blade Sign
Fresh off the bench: I just wrapped up this circular, double-sided blade sign and sent it off to my customer. I’m really happy with how it turned o...

Recent Work: Backlit Aged Brass Cut-Through Sign for The Tasting Club
I recently had the pleasure of creating a bespoke aged brass sign for The Tasting Club, the exciting and acclaimed tasting menu restaurant in in De...

Restoration of Dobbin - RMMV Capetown Castle
Dobbin is a rocking horse, made in 1937 for the Union-Castle passenger liner "Capetown Castle" and was handcrafted by joiners at the Harland & ...

Showcase: Oil Paintings by ArtByWinette (and Brass Artwork Description Plaque)
Happy Friday all! I am honoured to have recently made a solid brass artwork description plaque for Winette (@artbytwinette_shop), a very talented s...

Recent Work: Custom Potting Shed Sign with Intricate Engraving
I hope the New Year is off to a great start for everyone! Here in Bristol it's back to being very busy again, but I was able to get some respite ov...

Customer Photo: Antiqued Brass Text Plaque
It's always great to receive a photo of my work from a happy customer, but even more so when it's accompanied by a wonderful review, and the cutes...

Bronze vs. Brass vs. Copper - What Are the Differences?
What are the differences between bronze, brass and copper? This is a question I get asked a lot.
All three of these metals belong to a category of ...