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Ian Roberts
Ian started to learn the art
of pottery restoration in 1974 through a family link involved in the
antique trade. This was the basis from which he developed a real
interest in the art of pottery itself.
Ian thinks that his ceramics reflect his interest and working life
within the antique trade as he feels they have an 'age' to them that
the raku process inflicts on contemporary ceramics. The style of his
ceramics could also be said to have an architectural feel to them
borne out of his general interest in the architecture of the past.
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Belltrees Forge
Belltrees forge is situated
within Scotland and pride themselves on quality craftsmanship.
Each item has been hand crafted using age-old blacksmithing skills
and since each piece is individually made, no two pieces are the
same. Combined with their distinctive designs Bell trees Forge
candlesticks and furniture are very unique.
Based on a concept inspired by nature. The traditional techniques
involved to produce this diverse range of metal work include heating
the metal in the fire and then hammering and twisting the white hot
steel to form the most eye catching, contemporary designs. Each
piece is highly polished to accentuate the natural textures of the
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David Booker
David makes contemporary
clocks using hardwoods, the designs revealing his interest in
architectural and mechanical forms and a whimsical sense of humour.
Woods used include cherry and maple
which is sometimes given a colour stain. The dials and hands are
individually designed and made for each clock using metal, cold
enamel colour and his own marquetry patterns. He keeps a master list
of all the clocks that he has made and each clock is stamped and
numbered.
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Boccia
Boccia watches are
produced in Titanium, a totally hypoallergenic, nickel-free metal
that is 30% stronger and 50% lighter than steel, and up to 5 times
as expensive. Swiss and Japanese watch movements are used. Boccia
watches are produced in Hong Kong by a subsidiary of Tutima Germany,
a major manufacturer of high-grade professional instrument watches.
Tutima supply the German Air Force with watches.
Boccia watches are made of pure
titanium, the purity factor being over 99%. It is an environment
friendly material coming from the earth that is recyclable. Boccia
watches carry a two-year international guarantee.
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Paul Gardner & Helen Lewis
Paul Gardner is a wildlife and figurative
sculptor, he exhibits in selected galleries in the U.K.
In 1999 Paul set up and run a small bronze art casting business in
rural Somerset. This uses the Lost Wax Ceramic Shell Method, which
is used to produce many of Paul’s Sculptures today. Paul now
concentrates on sculpting and producing his own work in bronze.
Helen has always had a keen interest in the arts and a passion for
sculpture. Inspired by a love of nature she created small wildlife
studies which have been reproduced in real bronze.
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David Hayward
After gaining design and lecturing experience in England, Germany
and Hong Kong and following seven years at the Design Council in
London he established David Hayward Design in 1986. David started by
producing a range of designer gifts in pewter and has since
developed his collection to include products made from stainless
steel, hallmarked sterling silver, silverplate and crystal.
Designer gifts in the collection are created using a combination of
product design, silversmithing and manufacturing skills of the
highest quality. Hand, machine and computer-aided techniques are
used where appropriate to achieve the desired results. The products
are uncluttered without any unnecessary decoration.
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All the Designs shown here are protected by Copyright and are
the intellectual property of the named designers.
No design may be reproduced or made up without the express
permission of the designer maker.
Any breach of Copyright will be vigorously pursued through legal
channels.
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