Here you will find a random selection of the expertly made products from our directory of The Makers. If you see something of interest, click on the image for details about the item and the highly skilled craftsperson who made it. From there you can go to the maker’s profile and find out more about their products and services.
Tapestry Kit – Pavilion Tops
I love St Petersburg with its domes and spires, I also love the 1970s especially the colour pallette! When researching Brighton Pavilion I was told that it used to painted all different colours rather than just cream, so taking inspiration from the domes that I used to see everyday and those that I have only seen once I produced this fantastic colourful kit. If the 1970s are not for you then you can always buy the canvas only and use your own colours!
The kit contains:-
Printed Canvas – Woven by Zweigart and printed here in the UK
John James Neeedles – A family company from Redditch UK
Anchor Wools – great colours woven in Hungary
Full Instructions
Dodecahedron Taboret
Rosewood Frame with London Plane and Oak Panels
Wirework Trellis Privacy Panels
Diamond lattice Wall Trellis Panels and posts. Handmade in Bath and hot dip zinc galvanized for a long lasting finish. Bespoke sizes and designs available.
Mace Head
Turned from Zabrano this piece is inspired by the Neolithic stone Mace Heads found in digs here in Orkney. The graining of the wood depicts the markings in some of the original stone Mace heads. Displayed on an ebonised base.
Custom socks and mitten sets
More than happy to make you a custom set of a hat, socks, mittens.
19th Century Reproduction Tin Cups
Two reproduction cups, based on original mid-19th century designs.
8″ SIDEBENT DRESSMAKER SHEARS
The 8″ Dressmakers are of high quality and easy to use. A versatile scissor, they are perfect for cutting through textiles and tough fabric (canvas, rope, carpet, rubber), making them fit for both professional and daily tasks. Lightweight and capable, the 4″ carbon steel blades will never let you down. Hot forged and hand made in Sheffield, by craftsmen with traditional techniques. A mirror finish makes these shears the most beautiful tool you’ve ever owned.
Rush mini-basket
This miniature basket (which some people call a sea urchin) is made from rushes.
Escott Desk
A wonderful commission using a stunning log of English burr Oak. Featuring six leather lined hand cut dovetailed drawers which are installed on push to open and slow closing runners. Also featuring a removable pen tray, a hidden power supply and two secret cupboards!
1850mm wide, 850mm deep and 710mm high.
Plant Stems
Plant stems is a group of free standing wire columns, which use traditional grounds of lace for the patterning, and created using traditional techniques. Plants have long informed lace design and using this influence, I researched contemporary plant issues to create ‘genetically modified’ lace incorporating the DNA helix in the largest column, representing plant breeding to produce bigger and bolder lace for the 21st century.
Generally the public overlooks the intricacies of lace in exhibition, in the same way that many lacemakers overlook the grounds that form the supporting structure of the design elements, and I wanted to shift this perception in both, by making the viewer look deeper into meaning, before realising that the construction is of bobbin lace.
Silver tumbler cup
Raised from a disc of Britannia silver, planished, polished with the interior plated with 18ct gold.
Espresso Mug
For those who like their morning coffee STRONG…or in pocket-size mugs. The espresso mugs are able to fit under most home espresso machines (tried and tested). I’m happy to customise the handles… Are you a one-finger or two-finger drinker? Mug pictured glazed in Greywacke Gritstone and Iron Ochre Cream. Please see website for glaze options. Price per mug £10.