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Wisley


I shall be exhibiting my work at the next Craft In Focus event at RHS Garden Wisley from 9-13 November. I hope you can visit me there.

Contemporary Craft Fair

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Desire

Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair

9-13 November 2022

RHS Hilltop

RHS Garden Wisley

2 Events – 1 Admission – 1 Fabulous Garden

Craft In Focus and Desire Fair are pleased to be bringing a stunning selection of the very top makers from across the UK to RHS Hilltop at RHS Garden Wisley from 9-13 November. Both these events offer the public a calibre of exhibitor rarely seen at other fairs, offering a perfect opportunity to see outstanding work and craftsmanship from these talented British makers.

Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair
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The Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair offers a stunning collection and unrivalled choice of contemporary jewellery and stylish silverware. Regularly receiving widespread acclaim from visitors and the media for the diverse range on offer and the quality of the items available to purchase, the exhibitors have all been selected for their superb and innovative design and craftsmanship as well as outstanding quality.The fair offers a huge variety of unusual and original designs to suit all tastes and across a wide price range. These leading designer makers will also create bespoke pieces for those wishing to commission work.

Visit the Desire Fair Website
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Wild Garden

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Little Duck Forge on TV

Little Duck Forge film for Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh

Earlier this year I was filmed for an item which appeared on “Love your weekend with Alan Titchmarsh”

Many Thanks to Justin Ingham for making a marvelous short film.

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Glass Art Stands

Anton Glass Art Stand

Anton Sculpture Stand is designed to allow glass artists to display their work in a practical and decorative way as an interior sculpture.
Anton Sculpture Stand will allow you to display a 200mm circular piece of glass art or ceramics.


From the photo you can see that the glass slides between the angled metal. The glass is therefore sat in a v groove allowing a range of thicknesses of glass to sit securely The stand is designed for 6mm but it can cope with anything below this and can go up to 8mm. If you want it to be permanent I would advise holding with silicon adhesive.
This stands at a height of approximately 250mm.
It measures 260mm across and 130mm depth.

They are hand forged by me in Little Duck Forge, Portsmouth.
The mild steel has been oiled and waxed for interior use.
Please be aware that no two are completely identical, different sizes can be made to order.
Local collection from the forge is available, please get in touch.
Photo pictured with Glass from Rachel Russell and Elisa Mott as examples.

Sinuous Sculpture Glass Art Stand

Sinuous Sculpture Stand is designed to allow glass artists to display their work in a new and exciting way as garden sculpture.
Sinuous Sculpture will allow you to display a 200mm circular piece of glass art.
From the photo you can see that the glass slides between 2 supports on the inner circle.
This holds the glass securely.
This stands at a height approximately 1680mm above ground.
Has a 200mm stake that goes below ground and measures 220mm across.
They are hand forged by me in Little Duck Forge, Portsmouth.
I have included a photo of myself 5ft8″ so you can gauge the size.
Glass sample photo is the work of Rachel Russell Glass.
Local collection from the forge is available, please get in touch.
This item is made from galvanised steel so designed for outdoor use.

Reverse Scroll Birdbath Stand

Add your own bowl – Birdbath Frame for Glass Art

The Reverse Scroll Birdbath Stand is ideal to compliment a fused glass or ceramic bowl.
A quality artisan galvanised steel stand.

Each piece is hand forged by me at Little Duck Forge in Portsmouth.
Local collection is available please contact me.

It holds a 300mm bowl.

This design stakes into the ground so is easy to display in any garden – stake into a lawn, flowerbed or deep heavy pot.

Pictured with a glass bowl for example and next to myself to gauge size- I’m 5ft8″.

The height above ground ranges between 600-650mm.
The stake into the groud is 200mm
The internal ring size where the bowl is mounted is 230mm.
The overall width is between 420-450mm.
These items are hand forged – hence the sizes vary slightly.

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Squiggle Frame

Hand forged steel wreath base.

For inspiration and to share what you have done seek ‘Sqiggle Frames by The friends of Little Duck Forge’ Facebook Page here

Description

Squiggle frames are wall hanging wreaths hand forged in mild steel and finished with oil and wax. They are a great base for making all sorts of things decorative. Originally designed as a base for Christmas wreaths it was soon discovered that the shape was so pleasing it could be used all round the year as a base for different crafts. Seaside/Coastal Wreaths being very popular.

Size: 30 x 40 cm high including the squiggle (12×15.5”) Available to buy for £25 from my Folksy Shop here

Inspiration

When I first set up the forge and we were making Christmas decorations my apprentice asked if we would be making Christmas wreaths….he had forged flowers in mind so I said no, they would be too heavy and cost a fortune!
That night I went home and berated myself for being negative and started thinking about what would be affordable and not be a liability on the doors of Portsmouth. The next morning I made a squiggle frame, that day I decorated it with green and red felt, then baubles and ribbon, then stones……and so started the life of the Squiggle Frame. I now sell them to ceramicists and weavers to make wall sculptures as well as the public who have used them to make amazing pieces of art. One customer never made hers up, after 3 years she came to me and said she had decided ‘less is more’….she loves the frame just as it is on the wall with no decoration. What will you do with yours?

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Fishy Gathering

A beautiful galvanized steel and fused glass fish sculpture designed to enhance any home with a nautical sea life theme. The bullrush and weed arrangement complement the colourful glass fish giving this piece an endearing maritime look.

Dimensions

Height: 70cm
Width: 47cm
Depth: 25cm
Weight: 5kg
Note all measurements are approximate as all are individually handmade.

This item may be ordered directly via my Folksy website

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Baby Bullrush Birdbath

The Baby Bullrush bird bath is the smaller of our bird baths designed on this theme. It is a quality artisan galvanised steel stand combined with a beautiful fused glass bowl.

Each piece is hand forged by our team of three at Little Duck Forge in Portsmouth and the bowls are made by Elisa Mott of Shake Your Glass.

This design stakes into the ground so is easy to display in any garden – stake into a lawn, flowerbed or deep plant pot.

Dimensions

Height: 70cm (90cm inc spikes)
Width: between 30-45cm
Bowl: 30cm
Note all measurements are approximate as all are individually handmade.

This item may be ordered directly via my Folksy website

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Time and Tide

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Under the sea wall panel

This wall panel of fish under the sea would suit any wall indoors or out. With beautiful organic flowing forms, this ‘Under the Sea’ wall panel hanging is sure to bring a touch of the coast to your home. I love colour but am not so keen on painting steel so I use fused glass for an injection of colour. The galvanised steel will not rust and the glass will not fade.

Dimensions

Height: 40cm
Width: 92cm
Depth: 5cm
Weight: 3kg
Note all measurements are approximate as all are individually handmade.

This item may be ordered directly via my [Folksy website]

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