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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...

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...

Heading into Autumn at Black Fox Metalcraft

There is no rest for us here at Black Fox Metalcraft as we head into Autumn. There’s been a big change for us as a family in that our twin girls ha...

Transform your Garden with a Statement Weathervane

When choosing where to site a weathervane, the location is key if you want it to make a strong impression. Follow the points below for advice on ch...

Why choose British made Crafts: The difference you can see and feel

With millions of mass produced, often low quality items available at the touch of a screen these days, it's worth remembering why you pay a little ...

6 Tips To Add Interest To Your Garden

It’s the season when we are spending more time outdoors. If you feel that your garden is lacking in interest, here are some ideas to help create a ...

Meet the Makers: The Story behind Black Fox Metalcraft (Jenny)

An interview with Jenny; designer, blacksmith, sign writer, and welder at Black Fox Metalcraft...

Where Did The Term Blacksmith Come From?

Why do we call skilled metal workers blacksmiths?

Meet the Makers : The story behind Black Fox Metalcraft (David)

An interview with David, TIG welder, fabricator and general engineering type at Black Fox Metalcraft....

Tips For Creating The Perfect Customised Metal Business Sign

A sign that is clearly high quality, well made and unique says a lot about your business. Much as you could get something off the shelf for half th...

What does AI mean for a UK craft business like Black Fox Metalcraft?

It feels as though the world was changed almost overnight with the public launch of ChatGPT at the end of 2022. One thing is for sure is that it’s ...

What to buy for a petrolhead on Fathers Day?

It's easy enough to pick up a t shirt or mug featuring a car or motorbike when you're looking for a fathers day gift for your classic car enthusias...