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May 15, 2012
Victorian Sash windows
This is the third trip we have made to various houses along a particular short road in Kemp Town. They all have the same striking windows overlooking the rear gardens. Here is a sash window we took out and repaired as it was badly bowed.
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May 10, 2012
copperfoil remake
Here are a couple of panels we recently repaired. They had some breaks and were copperfoiled. We took them apart and leaded them for extra strength as they were in a door originally without support.
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May 4, 2012
Brighton Festival Open House
We are exhibiting four large stained glass pieces and our exciting bunting for the Open Houses, part of the Brighton Festival.
Pop along to Betty and Friends, 20a Springfield Road. We are part of the Beyond the Level trail. Here are a couple of shots I took at the private view.
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April 23, 2012
Swan
We are exhibiting a four large pieces at an open house during the Brighton Festival. Here is a sneak preview of one of the pieces.
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April 14, 2012
Red Kite
We are exhibiting four large pieces at an open house during the Brighton Festival. Here is a sneak preview of one of the pieces.
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April 10, 2012
Sea View
Here is a commission from the archives I just stumbled across. We completed the work about three years ago. This rather large piece, which measured around a meter and a half across was fitted as a triple glazed unit above the kitchen sink unit. It obscured a brick wall only a couple of meters behind. A much more pleasant view.
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April 5, 2012
Front door repair
The finished work of a front door we repaired recently.
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March 30, 2012
Bird roundel
We have been very busy lately so I haven’t had much time to update the news. But here’s a little something just painted for a Victorian commission.
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March 10, 2012
Bespoke copperfoil jewelry cabinet
We were very happy to make this bespoke copper foil cabinet for jewelry maker Cara Tonkin. She is a very talented Brighton based artist who sells all over the world. You can see her creations locally at Baroque in Brighton and Brass Monkeys in Hove.
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March 7, 2012
There are quite a few buildings in Brighton and Hove that have this design on the relevant flats doors. I always enjoy seeing how the lead lines are used within the central shape to attach the number. It’s a real art to place the necessary lead lines but at the same time not to detract from the main feature which is the number.
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March 4, 2012
Victorian floral
An example of a simple but charming Victorian floral window we have been working on.
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February 24, 2012
Art Deco horns
Here is a collection of Art Deco horns we have been working on. The commission brief was to copy the originals as best as possible while fitting the new pieces all into different sized frames. The client also chose the new colour schemes, wanting the central shape to show off each of the three main colours.
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February 20, 2012
Early Victorian
Here is a pic of a front door we restored recently. The lead had become damaged over time and the whole window needed re making. Unfortunately I only had the camera on my phone with me when installing, but I hope you can still get a feel for this early Victorian window.
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February 8, 2012
classic Victorian leaded light window
Here is a very nice Victorian style window we just installed. It’s sometimes best to go with the period and decor of the house and match what would have been there over a hundred years ago. This works perfectly and like the client said “looks like it’s always been there”, which is exactly what we want to hear.
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St Johns Church Hove, finished work
The scaffolding has come down and I had my first look at the finished west window at St Johns Church, Hove. We had been working on the restoration project for many months last year and the results are impressive. It’s rare that one is able to get so close to such a grand series of windows. This is allowed by the stairs offering numerous viewpoints at its various landings. A very overwhelming experience and well worth a visit!
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February 6, 2012
Hove repair
We were asked to remake some of the windows due to a large amount of damage having occurred. What a fantastic collection forming this illuminating hallway.
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January 31, 2012
The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton
A collection of pictures of some work we have been doing at the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton. It’s always a pleasure to contribute to such fantastic heritage.
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January 20, 2012
French Church Conversion
I was called back to a property where we had installed the leaded lights a few years ago during a lengthy conversion project. I just needed to repair a couple of squares which had recently been cracked. It was great to see how the interior had evolved and an opportunity to take some pictures of the windows in context with the rather special decor.
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January 12, 2012
Ship hotel Brighton
Some really nice painted pieces here from a restoration we are doing at the Old Ship Hotel along the seafront. Good to see some original Brighton dolphin emblems amongst other things.
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January 5, 2012
Birthday name in lights
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December 27, 2011
Red kite stained glass hanging
We were asked to make a stained glass hanging for a Christmas present. Fortunately its subject was of my favourite type, Ornithology. Luckily I had a good range of material to work from when designing this piece.
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December 23, 2011
Deco entrance
We just completed making some panels to accompany an existing set in the front entrance for a property in Brighton. We used modern glass to match the old style with great success. As well as this, we remade the badly bowed piece in the front door and also added a large window to the inner door to frame the entrance when looked through form inside.
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December 16, 2011
Rennie Mackintosh
The Rennie Mackintosh style panels fitted.
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Classic door design
Something we have just made and installed. Really works, giving the front door a Classic look.
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December 12, 2011
Fire damaged church
We have been working with some associates on another fire damaged church in Brighton. Although the windows are just clear, they are huge and the gold ornaments definitely make up for the leaded lights lack of colour.
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December 11, 2011
Victorian remake/restoration
Here is a leaded light we have remade using all the original glass. It just needed new leads and tie bars as the window had become badly bowed over time.
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December 7, 2011
Rennie Mackintosh
Some work in progress of 6 panels we are making using the unique Rennie Mackintosh style. They will be fitted into cupboard doors.
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December 2, 2011
Tracery complete
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November 17, 2011
Fitting the tracery at St Johns Church, Hove
Here are a couple of images of us fitting the Tracery windows in St Johns Church, Hove. We have had a request from someone who wanted to know how we were getting on, so here you are Ms Coles.
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November 11, 2011
Brighton stained glass montage
We have been on site installing some huge windows over the last few weeks. Here are the finished panels of the Brighton montage scene we have been working on recently.
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October 27, 2011
Marwood cafe, Brighton
We have just installed four lovely pieces for the Marwood Cafe, Brighton. Richard, the owner managed to salvage some 1930′s french concertina doors from an old cinema. They partition the upstairs sitting area. Why not have a look for yourself over a fantastic cup of coffee!
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October 22, 2011
Painted Brighton scene
Here is a sneak preview of a painted Brighton scene we are working on at the moment.
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October 16, 2011
Galleon
Here’s a commission hot off the work bench. I was really taken by a Galleon that came into the studio a while back and fortunately I have been able to adapt the original image to create a new commission.
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October 10, 2011
Tracery
I realised I haven’t put up any pictures of the finished tracery windows we have been working on over the last few months. We will be fitting them quite soon but for the time being here are a couple of them.
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October 7, 2011
Sea view
A recent commission we installed into a front door in Rottingdean. We depicted the view seen when traveling along that stretch of beautiful coastline. We also incorporated a leading technique to create extra movement withing the waves and clouds. This is where the heart of the lead at its tip is carefully cut, therefore allowing the lead line to continue.
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October 3, 2011
Art deco
There are a huge array of Art Deco pieces in the Brighton and Hove area ranging from simple designs which use clear glass, focusing upon the subtle lead lines. Or something like this more complex and colourful window we re-made and installed.
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September 20, 2011
Classic Victorian stained glass pattern
A few pieces we have just installed. These are two examples of classic Victorian stained glass patterns.
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September 14, 2011
Abstract
Here is an abstract piece we have just installed in Eastbourne. The clients had a very strong idea of what they wanted and we really enjoyed making it for them. It’s always a pleasure to work closely with someone to create a piece that when installed is essentially their own and becomes part of the home straight away. We also fitted with a storm glaze, so the front of the house had the security of 6.4mm laminated glass in front of the leaded light.
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August 31, 2011
Lewes birds
A picture of a fantastic set of birds we repaired, originally made in the 1930′s. The house itself was just off Lewes highstreet and over 300 years old. Although a modern addition, the stained glass design really fitted in with this period house.
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August 25, 2011
Victorian re-make
Something we re-made recently after the weather had got the better of the leads.
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August 14, 2011
Signs of the Zodiac
I have recently repaired a couple of windows at a printing studio in central Brighton. I thought I should share the images.
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July 29, 2011
1930′s lead work
Here are a couple of windows which are passing through at the moment. Made in the 1930′s, they exhibit some fantastic leadwork where the heart of the lead is cut out. The lead is then shaped and used to add extra dimension to the window. You can see it particularly on the waves underneath the ship!
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July 21, 2011
More tracery
Here are a couple more pictures of the Tracery process.
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July 11, 2011
Tracery process
Just a couple of pictures of the process of remaking the Tracery windows at St John’s Church, Brighton. Very fiddly!
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July 8, 2011
Baoli Glass in England for windows and fusing
Below are pictures of the Baoli we stock already fused. Glass fusing has become incredibly popular in the last few years. The Baoli fuses at COE 90 so is compatible with Spectrum 96, Bullseye and Artista. Please get in contact if you would like a catalogue price list, would like to ask any questions or arrange a visit.
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July 7, 2011
Victorian side panels
Here is a pair of lovely Victorian side panels we have recently made and installed. I wish all the different colours had come out better in the photograph. The combination of six different antique cathedral colours and the roundels looked fantastic!
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Baoli glass in the UK for windows and fusing
We are now stocking Baoli glass in the UK for windows and fusing. As far as we are aware, we are the only stockist of this versatile glass outside of mainland Europe. Baoli fuses at COE 90. This means it will work perfectly with Artista and Bullseye so you can mix and match. The advantages of Baoli are that the range of colours is HUGE and it is also cheaper than other fusing glass such as Spectrum 96, Bullseye and Artista. Please get in contact if you would like a catalogue price list, would like to ask any questions or arrange a visit.
The pictures are of the glass in the rack and also of it already fused.
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July 5, 2011
Restoration rubbings and templates
When restoring Church windows that are extremely precious, the process is lengthy and there is need for meticulous patience. Here is the first step of producing accurate rubbings and a template to work from.
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June 30, 2011
Dimension change
We are often asked to change the size of windows and to remake them, repairing any broken pieces or cracks and sometimes adding or taking away particular features. Here is a good example of a piece we have just finished. The pictures showing the before and after.
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June 18, 2011
Before and After
Some before and after shots of a really nice stained glass window set we have just installed. Good job the weather held. Wouldn’t like to be up the ladder during one of the ferocious rain storms we seem to be having a lot of recently
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June 10, 2011
St Johns Church update
We have been on site all week working away at St Johns Church in Hove, next to Palmeira Square. The stonemasons from Universal Stone have been doing a great job alongside us too. The complicated tracery windows have now all been removed and taken back to the workshop. We are currently carefully chipping away at the stonework alongside the five main leaded lights which are each split into five sections. Not all of the window has a break border around it and extra care is being taken over the many large painted sections directly leaded into the stonework.
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May 31, 2011
St Bartholomews Church Brighton
This is an incredible view not many people get to see of St Bartholomews Church Brighton , which I think is worth sharing. To get to this hight, there is an incredibly narrow spiral staircase leading on from a hidden door on the ground floor. The view is definitely worth the long climb. What is incredible though is that this is still only half way to the top.
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May 25, 2011
Sash window and 1930′s front door
Here are a couple of bits and pieces we have finished while still working at St Johns church. The first is a front door restoration. There is something always quite calming when arriving at a door consisting of clear textured glass combined with small simple shaped coloured pieces. Also being showered with biscuits and tea has a similar effect too. Thank you for that!
The second is a set of sash window leaded lights we installed. We had to take the whole frames out due to there being bars on the outside. Just remember to keep hold of the rope or the counterweights disappear into the frame.
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May 18, 2011
Brighton beach huts, pier and sea
The Brighton beach front and the seaside in general are some of the most popular scenes we are asked to make as commissions. Here is a picture of a slightly more cubist design commissioned for a Birthday present which will be hung up by the attached chain and hooks.
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May 16, 2011
St John the Baptist Church, Hove
Here is a selection of pictures from St John the Baptist Church at the top end of Palmeira Square in Hove. We are re-leading the series of windows in the whole wing. It’s going to take a good few months to complete. It’s always really interesting to see the glass from the side that isn’t meant to be viewed. These are a prime example of excellent acid etching on flashed glass and staining. I know it’s not something everyone will be able to appreciate, but trust me it’s really impressive.
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April 25, 2011
Bank holiday beach huts
I thought it would be very fitting to post up a finished image of the beach huts window after such a vibrant extended bank holiday weekend.
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April 19, 2011
Victorian Roundel
We have been working on a nice little Victorian roundel over the weekend. I took out the piece from the third kiln firing this morning and installed it this afternoon. It’s always a pleasure to get out the paint brushes and replicate the work of the Victorian masters.
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April 15, 2011
triple glazed units
I popped over to a site in Brighton where DMB solutions are completely renovating a property. I went to collect some old Victorian leaded lights to be restored and finally got to see six of the twelve triple glazed sash units fully hung. I am very happy with the results! I look forward to seeing the rest when the property is fully finished.
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April 12, 2011
Deacon and Richardson architecture practice exhibition
We will be exhibitiong at the Deacon and Richardson architecture practice over the weekend. It’s an open house outside of the May Brighton festival but still worth a look if you can come down. See the invite below for details.
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April 7, 2011
Here is another picture taken on the hoof of a commission Keith has been working on over the last few weeks.
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April 4, 2011
Beach huts
We have been incredibly busy over the last few weeks so I haven’t had much time to update, but here is a quick snapshot of Keith working at the bench taken from my mobile phone as he finishes off one of many commissions. This very bright and summery window depicting some Brighton beach huts.
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March 24, 2011
Finished panel
Here are a couple of images of the finished piece below. A huge improvement on the clear textured glass I think you will agree.
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March 21, 2011
Work in progress
A quick pic of some work in progress on the bench
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March 16, 2011
Restoration and cleaning
Some pictures from St Pauls Church
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March 14, 2011
Commission and repairs
Alongside restoring the windows in St Pauls Church Brighton, we have completed a couple of commissions and repairs over the last week. Here is a floral commission to go above a front door, complete with matching smaller pieces. Also a remake of a window that didn’t appear to have any cement in upon removal. Much more secure now, especially with steel bars running through the lead for extra security.
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February 28, 2011
St Pauls Brighton
After a fire at St Pauls Church before Christmas, sadly the whole of the exquisite interior has been damaged. We will be cleaning and restoring the damaged stained glass windows along with some skilled colleagues. The Church has an incredible chronology of stained glass, documenting the entire 1800′s.
The majority of the main hall is made up of windows designed and painted from the early to mid 1800′s by A.W.N Pugin and John Hardman. Both these men who headed family businesses and transformed so many buildings in the U.K exhibit their unique style of complementing the colour of the glass with their painting, creating a vibrant marriage.
In contrast to the large main hall, C.E Kemp shows off his originally controversial technique of using the glass as a canvas for his paintings. These animated portraits are in stark contrast to the dark tracery line based work of the other artists at the time.
In addition to these stalwarts, Clayton & Bell also features in the main hall on one of the walls. Again different, Clayton & Bell believed in the replication of a medieval style of painting and design. The facial features and garments often lacking perspective, but always intentionally, in an attempt to replicate past masters.
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February 26, 2011
V & A
I visited the V & A last Friday for one of their late night openings as a friend of mine was curating the event. As well as a very well organised and fun evening I managed to sneak off and take a look at some of the incredible stained glass windows they have on show. I took these two pictures downstairs outside of the official stained glass exhibitions.
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February 16, 2011
Designs
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We have a couple of exciting commissions being done at the moment. Particularly four large panels based around the work of Josef Albers, who was part of the infamous Bauhaus movement. The Staatliches Bauhaus, commonly knows as ‘Bauhaus’ operated from 1919 to 1933. This exceptional collection of artists revolutionised modern design from 1919 to 1933 at their school of art in Germany. The particular work we are undertaking is inspired by the Josef Albiers stained glass windows he produced for the Sommerfeld House, which was unfortunately destroyed. The undeniably groundbreaking approach Josef Albers took to modernism and stained glass has always been an inspiration, so when the brief to work from is this particular image, Keith and I are particularly pleased.
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February 12, 2011
Insitu repairs
I did a couple of insitu repairs in Hove in the sunshine. I had forgotten how enjoyable it is working outside when the weather is good!
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February 9, 2011
Triple glazing
We recieved the 12 triple glazed units back and have been fitting them in the sash window frames today. Triple glazing is similar to double glazing but has the leaded light sandwiched in the middle creating three layers of glass. This is very efficient when it comes to heating in the winter and also looks great. Although the raw texture of the glass and lead becomes more subtle, the clear glass acts as a frame and gives a different but equally interesting finish. You need to remember as well that double and triple glazed units don’t necessarily have to have horrible plastic frames. They can easily be fitted into traditional wooden frames.
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February 6, 2011
Updating
It has come to my recent attention that it appears from the news section that all we do is produce bunting and hangings. I will endeavor to keep it updated with a greater variety of the work that is passing through.
Starting with these Victorian windows that are getting taken apart, remade and fitted into triple glazed units for a property currently being renovated in Brighton. After being recently sent off, we are just waiting for them to return to us having been fitted into the units. Then all that is needed is to fit all 12 into the frames.
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January 18, 2011
I0 Gallery Brighton
Bunting now available in the I0 gallery situated in the North Laines.
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December 30, 2010
Bunting from Foxy, Preston Park
Thank you very much for this wonderful photo of your bunting adding extra colour to your kitchen and hopefully inspiring your cooking.
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December 3, 2010
Custom glass bunting from Rosie
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November 16, 2010
BUNTING FROM JOANA
Here is a snapshot of Joana’s bunting who is situated in East London. Thanks you for your kind message. It’s great to have the bunting moving further afield.
For more images of YOUR BUNTING, please see previous posts.
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November 14, 2010
Animal hangings for Cheeky Monkeys
My hangings for the Cheeky Monkeys toy shop in Rottingdean. Im very happy with these. As you can see, a bit of Charlie Harper and Eric Carle used for inspiration.
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November 10, 2010
Octopus Gallery
We are very excited to have our bunting exhibited in the Octopus Gallery , Brighton. The Octopus Gallery is an extraordinary new independent exhibition space in Brighton, specialising in original screen-printed art prints and gig posters. It brings a dynamic new focus and direction to the cultural hub of the city, located close to the Brighton station, the art school and Phoenix art centre.
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November 7, 2010
A job for the intern
I saw these windows recently while on site. Beautiful Victorian glass which neither me or Keith had ever seen before. The ridges come clear of the lead by about 4mm and had all been individually picked free of cement. A very time consuming job for someone with a lot of patience.
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more of your bunting
Thank you Mr or Mrs anonymous for your pictures of the bunting spanning your arches. What a great view from your window!
For more images of YOUR BUNTING, please see previous posts!
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November 3, 2010
Your bunting here!
Thank You Piers Williams from Beaconsfield Villas. We particularly like your use of the Lomo camera.
For more images of YOUR BUNTING, please see previous posts.
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November 2, 2010
Classic Victorian restoration
Its always a pleasure to work on site in beautiful Victorian buildings. There is an extraordinarily high level of craftsmanship throughout with an attention to detail second to none. My particular favourites being the subtle extras adorning the brick work above grand high ceilings and of course the fabulous lead work and Stained glass painting. There’s something really magical about the painting of birds. I think its the flowing brush strokes combined with the light shards that always provide the feeling of movement. Anyway, it’s going to be very enjoyable to work on renovating these pieces.
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October 19, 2010
See your bunting here
So, as part of the bunting project, I am putting up images sent to me of your own bunting. Its an opportunity for those of you that have already purchased some bunting to show off your colourful new household addition. Its also a great way of sharing ideas of where to put it up.
Thank you Nic Dove from Hove, we particularly like your double arched chord.
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October 10, 2010
Bunting
A few months ago my girlfriend Rosie came up with the idea of making bunting out of glass. With her artistic direction I have produced some copper foil pieces for various galleries in central Brighton.
The bunting measures 8ft long and consists of 10 glass flags, each roughly measures 12cm vertically.They come in a bag fronted by a unique wax seal. Inside is the wrapped bunting, a note from us and also included are brass hooks.
I think you will agree they are rather fun and would brighten up any interior. If you would like one for yourself, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
I can provide free delivery in the Brighton and Hove area.
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September 28, 2010
Christmas presents
I have been working closely with the owner of renowned local children’s shop Cheeky Monkeys to produce some hand made decorations for their Christmas range. I have also been asked to make a series of large framed stand alone pieces based on literary characters and stories. Keep watching this space for updates -
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The website is now up and running. I would like to thank everyone that visits. I also appreciate your time reading the updates to my projects. I hope you enjoy my work
