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The making of SCVO awards 2019

The Design The SCVO awards are made from Scottish Ash and have a natural edge to give them a natural look but still have a cutting edge design by incorporating the fused glass. The front edge of the Ash has been carved into an 'S' shape…
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Sculpture of the week 31st May 2019

The sculpture of the week is a stunning Burr Elm centre display. I always like working with burrs because, in the rough form, they hide so much beautiful grain within each burr. I just loved peeling away the outer surface to expose the stunning…
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Sculpture of the week 10th May 2019

The sculpture of the week was choosen by Sammy and he decided on a lovely seascape fused glass panel sliced into a slab of natural edged Scottish Ash.  I asked him why he chose this particular sculpture and this is what he said: '' I just…
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This is not just any pencil; this is a very special pencil.

This is not just any pencil; this is a very special pencil. I was given this pencil by my grandad who was a master craftsman.  When I was a wee boy I loved to visit him and get to work in his workshop.  He always had little jobs for me to…
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Sculpture of the week 19th April 2019

This week’s sculpture of the week is a lovely centre display bowl made from a stunning slab of Rippled Scottish Sycamore.  I have had this slab of wood for several years now and was keeping it for the right project.  I thought it…
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Sculpture of the week 12th April 2019

The sculpture of the week is a stunning fused glass horizon panel mounted onto a wooden plinth.  The design of this panel was based on a very frosty evening looking up to the Pentland Hills.  The sky was so clear with just a few clouds and…
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Sculpture of the week 5th April 2019

The sculpture of the week is a is a collection of ‘Husk’ vases made from kiln dried Scottish hardwoods.  The Husk vase was a new design that was added to my collection of work at the start of the year and has been very popular. Sycamore…
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Sculpture of the week 29th March 2019

The sculpture of the week is a 'Journey' sculpture made from Scottish Ash. The fused glass panels in this Journey sculpture is based on an abstract design of the Pentland Hills. The Ash base has been handcarved to follow the shape of the panels.…
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Sculpture of the week 22nd March 2019

The sculpture of the week is a selection of orbs made from Scottish hardwoods. The fused glass inserts inject so much colour into each sculpture. A collection of orbs made from Scottish Ash Turning the back of the orb The first…
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Sculpture of the week 15th March 2019

The sculpture of the week is a bespoke collection of sculptures based on the Bass Rock at North Berwick. I used to have great family days out there as a wee boy and I love taking my own family there now. I really enjoy making the seascape…