Our craft and story

Based in Ystalyfera, we forge character from discarded automotive steel and antique tools. Discover how our passion for classic engineering and traditional ironwork creates timeless sculptures designed to brave the British weather.

From heritage metalwork to garden sculpture

My journey with metal began alongside my father, learning traditional blacksmithing and welding at an early age. That lifelong reverence for metal led directly into classic vehicle restoration, where I fell in love with the robust engineering of automotive components. Today, I combine both worlds in our Ystalyfera workshop, repurposing heavy vehicle parts and vintage tools into handcrafted sculptures that celebrate mechanical history.

Engineered to brave the British winter

  • Two-Stage Premium Shielding: Raw scrap metal left exposed to rain will quickly decay structurally. To prevent this, every sculpture undergoes a strict two-part protective finishing process:
    1. Chemical Rust Conversion: The finished piece is deeply treated with a professional-grade rust converter. Rather than just coating the surface, it triggers a chemical reaction within the metal, permanently transforming volatile iron oxide into a rock-hard, stable polymer barrier that stops deep-tissue structural corrosion dead in its tracks.
    2. High-Grade Clear Lacquer Finish: Once chemically sealed, we apply a premium, durable clear lacquer topcoat. This adds a second layer of armor against moisture and UV rays while locking in a clean, smooth, dark patina.

The result is a collection of weather-resistant, zero-maintenance statement pieces that look stunning nestled in garden borders, sitting on low stone walls, or anchoring patio steps all year round—no winter storage required.

 

An organic passion project

While I absolutely love hearing your creative ideas, I am currently unable to accept specific custom orders or time-restricted commissions.

At present, creating these sculptures is a passion project and a creative hobby that I step into whenever I have a spare pocket of time in the workshop. Because my art relies entirely on the organic, unpredictable shapes of the salvaged parts I find, my creative process cannot be rushed or bound to strict timelines. Furthermore, my current stockpile of heavy car parts and vintage tools is running low, meaning I am limited to building what my available materials allow.

However, I am always inspired by what you would like to see next! If you have a brilliant concept or a specific subject you think would look incredible in iron and steel, you are more than welcome to send your ideas directly to my website mailbox.

While I cannot guarantee a custom build or a specific timeline, I keep a close log of all customer suggestions. When the right components arrive in my workshop, your idea might just inspire my next completely unique, one-off sculpture!