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  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 23, 2024

How can women in the UK get into Blacksmithing?

Though I went to an academically quite good school, there was absolutely no opportunity to try anything practical like blacksmithing, and metalwork...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 17, 2024

Tree Planting

In march this year we planted 110 cell grown trees on the plot of land where we will eventually be building our straw bale home and new workshop fo...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 10, 2024

Why does it take 4 weeks to produce a weathervane?

All of the weathervanes, signs and other metalwork you see on this website are designed here in the Scottish borders. Sometimes i draw in a sketchb...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Sep 04, 2024

Why our weathervanes and hanging signs are TIG welded

TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. Tungsten refers to the non consumable electrode within the torch. Inert gas just means a gas that doesn't react ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Aug 28, 2024

Custom Weathervane Fixings

Certainly not the most exciting blog post I've ever written, but actually a pretty important one. Fixing your weathervane in the best possible way ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Aug 21, 2024

Why are Black Fox weathervanes powdercoated?

Everyone has at somepoint come across a bit of metalwork that is faded, rusty, and with multiple layers of paint peeling, whether it be a house sig...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Aug 08, 2024

Juggling family life and creating weathervanes - how it works for us.

On the website it says that the business is 'run around family life', so I thought I'd write a post about what this looks like day to day, and how ...

  • by Sarah A
  • Aug 08, 2024

Tips For Creating The Perfect Customised Metal Business Sign

A sign is the first thing customers notice about your business, and it’s a chance to make a statement and reflect the brand and character of the co...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jul 29, 2024

Tips For Arranging And Locating Your Summer Hanging Basket

When positioning a hanging basket it’s important to consider the aesthetics and also the optimum location for the plants to thrive. Here are some h...

  • by Sarah A
  • Jul 10, 2024

Positioning And Fixing Your Bespoke Metalwork Weathervane

To make the most of your bespoke weathervane from both a practical and a decorative perspective, it’s important to consider the placement and fixin...

  • by Sarah A
  • Jun 27, 2024

Top Tips For Choosing The Perfect Weathervane For Your Home

Bespoke weathervanes are a popular way to add charm and character to your home. Here’s a look at some of the classic styles and how to find the per...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Jun 10, 2024

Our newest Hanging Basket Bracket design

I've come back from a week away to find our hanging baskets coming into full bloom. The two at the front door are Manchester Bees, and the one at ...