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  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 25, 2025

Why Black Fox Metalcraft does not have a Black Friday sale

Ten years ago, Black Friday was something we saw on the news - Americans having punch ups over discounted tellys, it was amusing and horrifying in ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 24, 2025

Why a Bespoke Weathervane Makes an Unforgettable Gift for Dad

Dads are notorious for being tricky to buy for! Especially if they’re retired, they often seem to already have everything they could possibly want,...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 17, 2025

Fitting a Weathervane to your gable end: Everything you need to know.

The gable bracket is the most commonly chosen weathervane fixing because it's a straightforward DIY project that many home owners can tackle with a...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 10, 2025

In the Workshop: The Making of Black Fox Metalcraft Hanging Sign

Our customer contacted us initially with an AI generated image showing roughly what he wanted the farm sign to look like. This blog describes how w...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 03, 2025

Christmas Gift Ideas for Wildlife Lovers - Including our Favourite Weathervanes

Growing up in a city, we did not have much wildlife to spot (unless you count pigeons!) however as a family we spent a lot of time exploring the ou...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 27, 2025

Craft Fairs: Are they worth the effort?

This blog is drawn from Black Fox Metalcraft’s direct experiences of exhibiting and selling our weathervanes, hanging signs and other metalcraft it...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 20, 2025

How We Make Custom Weathervane Fixings — and Why They Matter

Why are custom weathervane fixings important? Choosing a weathervane fixing that is tailored precisely to the intended mounting point can mean fir...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 13, 2025

6 Ways to Add Character to Your Entrance with a Custom House Sign

A bespoke house sign can be a fun way to display aspects of your personality and interests. It can be a great talking point for visiting friends, f...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 07, 2025

Why buying a functioning weathervane is more important than you'd think..

Following the storms this weekend, the Borthwick Valley is looking a bit of a state! There are a couple of good sized trees down, branches everywhe...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 06, 2025

Why choose Gold Leaf over gold paint?

This blog gives a bit of information about the gilding process, plus explains why we would always choose gilding over gold paint for adding a touch...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 29, 2025

Caring for Your Metal Sign or Weathervane: Simple Maintenance Tips

A weathervane or hanging sign from Black Fox Metalcraft should catch the eye and make a lasting impression for many years to come. We’ve taken grea...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 22, 2025

How a Bespoke Sign Can Instantly Elevate Your Business Frontage

How a Bespoke Sign Can Instantly Elevate Your Business Frontage A well made bespoke sign can impress a feeling of quality to your customers – a s...