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
Tag: dogs
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?
Last orders for Christmas on Just Kirsty Sculpture & Gifts
Last orders for Christmas from my ‘Just Kirsty Sculpture and Gifts’ British Craft House store is Friday 15th December. Please make any purchases intended as Christmas gifts by Friday to give them the best chance of being delivered in time! Thank you! Kirsty
I’m a Flatcoated Retriever owner … and a sculptor of them!
I’ve been a Flatcoated retriever owner for almost 20 years. Our first Flatcoat; Sam, was the model for the small relief which I sculpted firstly in wax, and which I cast replicas of in cold-cast pewter and copper. I use these hand made casts on various products; treat tins, dog memorial boxes, jewellery boxes and… Continue reading I’m a Flatcoated Retriever owner … and a sculptor of them!
A very busy time recently, and now a chance to develop projects for the New Year!
Recently I’ve had a very busy, creative and productive time with record orders and a wide variety of items ordered and produced! Now that Christmas is behind us I’m taking the chance to get organised and to develop the projects I have in mind for the New year! The lead up to Christmas was a… Continue reading A very busy time recently, and now a chance to develop projects for the New Year!
