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  • 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?

I wanted to write a series of blog posts explaning the technical side of creating weathervanes and swinging signs, so our customers know exactly wh...

  • 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 ...

  • by Sarah A
  • May 10, 2024

Why A Lancaster Bomber Weathervane Has Enduring Appeal

Few metal adornments could be more evocative than a Lancaster bomber weathervane, with the iconic Second World War aircraft being instantly recogni...

  • by Sarah A
  • Apr 24, 2024

Garden Makeover Tips To Get Ready For Spring And Summer

It will soon be May, which brings the joy of two Bank Holiday weekends, and hopefully some warmer weather! It’s an ideal time to start sorting out ...

  • by Jenny Reed
  • Apr 22, 2024

How to attract wildlife to your garden

Whether it be birds, mammals or insects, they are all looking for the same things - a source of food and water, and a shelter where they are safe f...