Black Fox Metalcraft Blog

Alternative Mothers’ Day Gift Ideas To Flowers & Chocolates

If you are looking for a more unique personal gift than flowers to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, you may like to consider a handcrafted bespoke...

Photo Competition 2023

Every year we run a photo competition, encouraging our customers to send in images of our products insitu, with our favourite image winning a £50 v...

Unique Valentines Gifts

There are various stories explaining how the celebration of Valentines day came to be; many involving a Martyr named Valentine in the 3rd century, ...

Ploughing Ahead: The British Tractor Through The Decades

One of the most popular symbols for a metal farm sign or weathervane is a tractor. This is not surprising; it is a faithful workhorse and backbone ...

Restoring Weathervanes

Recently we've had a couple of enquiries about restoring old weathervanes, so thought I would do a blog post about a few relevant projects.Though m...

Back to the workshop - Happy 2024!

It's back to the workshop for us on this bitterly cold January day. I've spent the morning catching up on admin - it's been lovely to receive so ma...

What Makes The Spitfire Such A Well-Loved British Symbol?

The iconic Spitfire is still celebrated today in everything from weathervanes to comic books, but just why does this plane have such a hold on our ...

The Evolution Of The Land Rover: An Icon Of British Design

Land Rover inspires loyalty and affection in their owners. They are more than a hard working vehicle to get about with; they are an icon of British...

3 Fabulous Christmas Present Ideas For Wildlife Lovers

If you are still searching for a unique Christmas gift for someone special who loves the great outdoors, then you may like to consider a bespoke we...

5 Of The Best Farm Shops To Visit In The UK This Christmas

There’s nothing like a farm shop sign to tempt you to pull over and stock up on some quality local produce in an attractive setting with good custo...

The difference between Springer and Cocker Spaniels

We've created several weathervane and sign designs featuring Cocker and Springer spaniels, and we're quite often asked to swap one for the other. I...

A Look At The Fascinating History Of British House Names

The British have a long-standing tradition of naming their houses, sometimes with rather intriguing choices. Here’s a look at where this tradition ...