Published Dec. 5, 2019, 4:02 p.m.
Photos showing a project to design and make two chorister medals for Gloucester Cathedral's Girl Choristers
Published Nov. 20, 2019, 11:53 a.m.
Photos for the RMS annual exhibition. Since I enterred 5 pieces last year, I desperately tried to enter five again this year as this would qualify me to become an associate member of the society.
Published Nov. 19, 2018, 2:43 p.m.
These photographs relate to the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers 2018 Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London.
Published Sept. 4, 2018, 10:13 a.m.
Showing some great dials and watches that I admire
Published Aug. 8, 2018, 2:10 p.m.
Some photos showing the making of a trivet for supporting some elliptical enamel pieces that I've been painting.
Published Aug. 6, 2018, 10:55 a.m.
These elliptical enamel plaques are 150mm by 90mm for the major and minor axis. They're made out of low carbon steel and enamelled with steel ground coat followed by opaque enamel. Here's some photos showing how they were made.
Published Feb. 5, 2018, 10:05 a.m.
A Gallery to show the process of discovering how to make a watch case. Very useful for me to see what I did when coming back to this in future.
I'll add more descriptions shortly, there's quite a bit of catching up to do - been busy lately!
Published Dec. 15, 2017, 12:43 p.m.
This gallery shows the steps to making an cloisonné domed silver disc with an Amazon rainforest frog design. This is a similar method to what I used for making the cloisonné cabinet doorknobs, except, here, I'm experimenting a bit by soldering a border ring around the piece at the start.
Published Dec. 1, 2017, 12:52 p.m.
This was a commission to produce 26 cloisonné enamel cabinet doorknobs for a handmade kitchen.
MORE PHOTOS COMING WHEN I'VE SORTED THEM OUT!
Published Sept. 30, 2016, 10:50 a.m.
Showing an enamel cross done in a medieval style. The cross is 14 inches tall and 8 inches wide. The piece was done in six interlocking sections with the joint becoming part of the design.
Published June 20, 2016, 10:32 a.m.
Some necklaces I made from enamel sample strips. My wife was very taken with the selection of samples that she wanted some to wear!
Published June 21, 2015, 3:57 p.m.
Project to create an enamel cross roughly 14 inces tall and 8 inches wide.
Here's a selection of images, in chronological order, showing the progress of the project to completion.
Published Sept. 29, 2014, 3:58 p.m.
I worked with Seth Stein Architects to create some enamel strips that were to go between the floor tiles in one of the properties the Architects were developing in Chelsea. I made some initial samples and, of these, a few key colours were chosen to create a mockup for Seth Stein's client to see.
Published April 30, 2014, 4:26 p.m.
Gallery showing the finished cloisonné enamel doorknobs. I took these photos outside trying to get the best view and the best light.
Published Dec. 1, 2013, 4:53 p.m.
The lid and the base are made from copper which has been press formed into shape. The mount is machined from solid brass plate and then polished to give a lasting shine.
The actual dimensions of the box (including the mount) are 84mm x 66mm with 31mm height. There may be some slight variation as all the boxes and mounts are individually crafted.
Published Nov. 30, 2013, 10:56 a.m.
Heart of the Heat exhibition held at the School of Jewellery, Birmingham, UK.
Published Nov. 1, 2013, 11:55 a.m.
The Royal Miniature Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers hold an annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. These photo's relate to their 2013 exhibition.