I have temporarily switched off sales to the United States from my online shop. This is due to the US’s announcement of the suspension of de minimis treatment for imported goods from August 29th. The cost to US customers for importing goods from the UK will certainly now increase. However, there is still no clarity… Continue reading Sales switched off to the US…
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The new Wren sculpture is now in production.
The foundry bronze Wrens are hand cast by Aron McCartney of the Mc@rt studios, Barnard Castle, in the north of the UK. Aron also moulded and cast the Max the ‘miracle’ dog bronze statue from my wax original. Nestor is now available to purchase online from my British Craft House store here HERE Just Kirsty… Continue reading The new Wren sculpture is now in production.
Solstice wall sculpture
Solstice wall sculpture in shallow relief, featuring the ‘Halcyon’ bird from Greek mythology. A very happy summer solstice to you all… Above is the larger ‘Halcyon Days’ wall sculpture (approx. 14”(35cm) in diameter). Here, I’ve hand cast it in a very fine and dense casting plaster. It is then decorated using bronze lacquer and verdigris… Continue reading Solstice wall sculpture
New Labrador Retriever Gifts
New sculpted Labrador Retriever gifts… I’ve sculpted this new Labrador Retriever plaque (in relief) to add to various gift lines which I produce. I’ve made them in cold-cast metals, and inscribed some personality traits of the breed around the edges. How are they made?… I’ve first sculpted the original plaque in modelling wax. A mould… Continue reading New Labrador Retriever Gifts
Hare sculptures almost sold out
The availability of my limited edition Harriet Hare sculptures is drawing to a close. There are currently just two remaining in cold-cast iron, as well as three Artist’s copies in a choice of finishes, and then that’s it! The remaining Hare sculptures of the 150 piece limited edition have all been sold. It will be… Continue reading Hare sculptures almost sold out
New Wren Sculpture – Work in progress
Hi KAS followers, here’s a little update on my new Wren Sculpture – work in progress . It’s a life-size Wren sculpture, which will be perched on a wooden stump. How is it made…? Firstly, I made a quick ‘maquette’, which is a 3D sketch in wax. This helps with the… Continue reading New Wren Sculpture – Work in progress
A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
I’ve been thinking about producing a Wren sculpture for some time. And today, a few changes have led me to actually getting started on it! The end of an era… The new GPSR regulations came into force yesterday, with the potential for huge new costs and time consuming red tape for small businesses like mine.… Continue reading A Wren sculpture, the end of an era, and the future…
Do you know who sculpted the Max the miracle dog bronze statue?
The Max the ‘miracle’ dog bronze statue is sited in a public park in Keswick, Cumbria. It was unveiled in July 2021 has become quite a tourist attraction! Above is a 2 minute YouTube clip showing in reverse how the statue was made. It was completely hand made in Cumbria by sculptor Kirsty Armstrong (me!)… Continue reading Do you know who sculpted the Max the miracle dog bronze statue?
Standing Otter Sculpture – ‘Erik’ is now available to order.
My standing Otter Sculpture, ‘Erik’, is now in production and available to order. It is being made entirely by hand in four different finishes; cold-cast bronze, pewter, iron, and lastly a metal-rich lacquer with a verdigris patina. Why ‘Erik’?… ‘Erik’ has been named after my Grandfather, and also the name gives a nod to my… Continue reading Standing Otter Sculpture – ‘Erik’ is now available to order.
My new standing otter sculpture has been cast!
I now have the first casts of my new standing Otter sculpture! ‘Erik’ the Otter is being produced as a limited edition of 300 pieces. Within the edition he will be available in three different cold-cast finishes; bronze, pewter and Iron. He stands at 14.5″ tall (approximately 40cm) and weighs a hefty 6kg. The Otter… Continue reading My new standing otter sculpture has been cast!
