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  • by Jenny Reed
  • Dec 10, 2022

How The Art Of Decorative Metalwork Evolved

Decorative metalwork is both a practical and attractive feature that can add interest and style to your home, outside space, or business.

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 26, 2022

Designing a Bespoke Weathervane

Weathervanes are a fantastic way to top off a new home, or celebrate a special occasion. They can be as traditional or as unique and eccentric as y...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 17, 2022

Creating Weathervanes in the Scottish Borders

Life for us at Black Fox Metalcraft has gone through some fairly dramatic changes in the past year – this post gives an update as to what’s happene...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 16, 2022

What Are The Most Iconic Cars Of All Time?

Here are some of the most popular Iconic Cars choices for the weathervane!

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 02, 2022

Wind Vanes in bygone times

The weathervane is designed to catch the wind, and was traditionally used by farmers assess wind direction, as well as the strength of the wind spe...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 20, 2022

The Fall And Rise Of The Modern Blacksmith

One of humanity’s most important crafts is blacksmithing, with its importance so understood and appreciated that early eras of human history are de...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 17, 2022

Village Sign - Crockenhill

We were approached at the end of last year about producing a sign for the village of Crockenhill in Kent, to replace their existing sign which stan...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Oct 04, 2022

Most Expensive Ornate Blades Ever Made By Blacksmiths

Here are some of the most expensive blades ever made and the stories behind their forging.

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 20, 2022

Weathervane Roosters: The Origin Story

These days, weathervanes come in a vast array of different styles and designs… and you can even come up with your own ideas, with the help of decor...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 06, 2022

The Classic Mini

These two photos of our classic Mini weathervane were taken only a couple of minutes apart! It’s great to finally have a weathervane and house sign...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • May 04, 2022

Bespoke Design - Coven Weathervane

How we created this unique, fun weathervane design!

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Nov 16, 2021

Bespoke Swinging Farm Sign

A personalised farm sign created for a family in Scotland.