tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25083641181573747702024-02-07T17:36:35.216-08:00Jon Bull Artist BlacksmithJon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-10925031218336606952017-07-20T07:19:00.003-07:002017-07-20T07:19:50.811-07:00Go fund meIn the last three months my business has been going through a rough patch. With no power to the unit I'm not able works and as you will know that bills still have to payed while I have been looking for a new workplace. Now that I've found a new workplace I am extremly low on funds to move and turn the place into a fully functional workshop.<br />
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So to raise so money I turned to gofundme a website where anyone can donate to your cause and I signed up, posted my story asking for £1000 to help me move my equipment and trun the building into a workshop. I started to share it across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin.<br />And in just 5 days I have raised over £800 which is amazing!! I sharing like mad to reach the target.<br />
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With <span>only £128 left to the full target to help me move my workshop so I can keep doing what I'm so <span class="text_exposed_show">passionate about, </span></span>I'm asking everyone to please share my gofundme page and get the message out there I'd really appreciate it. <br />
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But I didn't want to dwell on the negative and show off just few of commissions I've done so far this year.<br />And don't worry there will be alot more to come in time!!<br /> <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-74883072414201885642016-04-11T07:30:00.004-07:002016-04-11T07:30:54.113-07:00Custom hand forged Microphone standFinally got some photos to show of the custom microphone stand I forged
being used by its new owners Bred 4 War preforming at the Carival of Ink
in Springfield, Missouri.<br />I hope to see it being rocked for many years to come!!<br />Its a dream come true.<br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-20263033949375880402015-09-26T14:11:00.001-07:002015-09-26T14:11:58.513-07:00Forged framesI got thinking a lot about my roots of developing an idea like I did at college. When developing my forged guitar hooks I was developing on the idea of the hooks becoming the frame of the guitar. I saw the guitar like a painting people spend thousands of pounds of guitars like paintings, and when you spend thousands of pounds on a painting you're not going to hang it on a wall in a frame you bought form B&Q or Ikea!?! NO!!!! You're going to hang it up in frame that draws you in to the painting. I feel the same with a guitars and the hooks they hang from. People but thousands of pounds worth of guitars on £15 plastic hooks so that's why I designed and made hand forged guitar hooks.<br />
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Now I took a step back the frames idea and started to design picture/photo frames and these are just some of the results.<br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-83539266558342305682015-09-21T04:04:00.000-07:002015-09-21T04:04:16.051-07:00Book a forging lesson now.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm been doing day lessons for a while and now I'm creating a day each two weeks where anyone can book a day lesson with me at my workshop so spread the word and contact me for more details. <br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-55105759053605589542015-08-25T09:56:00.001-07:002015-08-25T09:56:08.844-07:00Tea for two?I thought I'd so off my latest creation. This is a hand made tea tray, made from recycled pallets and hand forged decorations. This is following the same theme as the chest I made last week...... and I've already started making use of it.<br />
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I've already started on designing new versions of it and developing it further <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-68950621707355718162015-08-20T01:18:00.000-07:002015-08-20T01:18:26.731-07:00handmade chestHere is my most recent make, A handmade chest built from recycled pallets and hand forged elements. It's taken me nearly six days to make and I really didn't have a game plan at first when I started it but as I was building it, I developed the design as I went along.<br />
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Areas like the hinges and lock I took time on the design as I wanted to get the feel right with the wood and with the rustic old look I wanted to try and keep it as traditional as possible, So I went with a Norse hinge rather then a modern hinge.<br />
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I don't know why I decided on metal corners for the chest but I wanted something completely different that made it stand out from every other chest and this seemed like a good idea which created the theme for all the other forged elements.<br />
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This has given me so many ideas for future projects and more than likely more chests too. But first we'll see what kind of reaction this one gets first. <br />Hope you all like it as much as I do? <br />
Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-60722805329553078142015-08-15T01:28:00.000-07:002015-08-15T01:28:02.601-07:00Recent creations Here are some photos of some of my recent creations. Hope you all like?<br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-63906301622305471682015-07-10T08:29:00.000-07:002015-07-10T08:29:19.478-07:00Brackets Anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-87743497127176423952015-02-03T00:52:00.000-08:002015-02-03T01:00:06.092-08:00Gate developmentI had a commission for a Victorian/Edwardian styled gate and after doing several drawing the customer chose this one. He did make some slight changes to the central section but this was the main idea.<br />
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I'm am now up to the finishing stage and boy has it been a job and a half, the riveting stage was such a challenge I had to get a second pair of hands to help hold it. I even added a little leaf as the latch which the customer is very pleased with. But here it is all complete and I will be installing it on the Thursday so prepare for photos soon. <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-59306622693864981062015-01-14T01:20:00.001-08:002015-02-03T01:09:57.810-08:00New year, new start.Well another year has passed and its boy its been and interesting one. But now we must look to the future and next jobs to be done. But first I wanted to share with you the last couple of jobs I had completed before the new year.<br />
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These are a gate I installed (Gate was inspired by a gate design created by David Hyde of Verdigris metals) and two commissioned hanging basket brackets </div>
Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-24800764600611143402014-11-29T03:16:00.001-08:002014-11-29T03:16:23.241-08:00More work.... More updatesHey all. Well I Said no promises for another quick post but at least I'm getting round to it in the end.<br />
With Christmas round the corner I started to think about what I could make to sell at the market and these are what I came up with. These Small Christmas decorations good fab and can make a great little gift too and at only £4 each they're not expensive at all!!! <br />
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I'm always designing new railing, gates and other products so that I have a wide range of images for my customers to look at, I've been thinking of making some small railings to be able to take with me to the market to show off my forging skills on products bigger that brackets, etc.<br />
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This was a drawing I did for customer which could be a perfect example to take to the market. I may have a few more ideas but I think this is the best one so far. It wouldn't get done until next year as I'm quite busy at the moment with other jobs but you'll all know in time what I decide to do. </div>
Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-61829479393703169042014-11-13T15:48:00.001-08:002014-11-13T15:48:41.226-08:00Got work, done work and more work ahead.Yeah yeah I know what you're going to say "Jon you haven't updated your blog in ages" and then I say "I know I'll try and fit it in" and here we are months later and lots to talk about. I've been very busy and have had about 8 jobs on the go this past month or so. I'll try and fill you all in with everything put this could take a few posts....<br />
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So..... Yeah..... Lots of jobs including my biggest on yet!! Balcony roof railings, 17 meters of them and filled up workshop very quickly as you can see. The longest section was seven meters long but went together perfectly and the installation went with out any major glitches. It's not fully complete as I've still got two more decorative elements to attach to and then paint it all went the weather settles down. <br />
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I also had a few smaller jobs on the go while making the railing like a curtain rails and a wall sculpture. Both were great fun the make and great to add to my ever growing portfolio. Hopefully this will open more doors to more work.<br />
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My latest job I'm working is a gate and stair rail. Today I've just finished the main bulk of the gate and will completing the rest of it over the weekend. It may not be a tall gate but it's probably my favorite gate I've made so far. I'll be beginning on the stair rail very soon and will be posting updates as I go along. <br />
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Thanks for reading. Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-90446223252510314562014-08-23T10:04:00.001-07:002014-08-23T10:04:13.546-07:00Big jobs up highI have been commissioned to make a Juliet and 12 meters worth of railings for a balcony roof. This is definitely the biggest job I've ever undertaken so far but I know I can do. The customer has asked for a hammered look with a basket design feature in the middle which really stands out as you can see from the photo.<br />
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This is what the Juliet looks like at the moment, it's almost finished and then ready to be painted. After that I can get started on the on the huge amount of railing I have to complete. I'll be taking photos and updating on the blog as I go along. <br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-68083234211530987722014-08-08T10:57:00.000-07:002014-08-08T10:57:11.929-07:00Snakes everywhere!One small product that seems to be very popular at the moment is the forged snakes I make. Great as a little gift or as some customers have been doing is using them as a door stop, which works just as well. I find that they make great little demonstration pieces at shows as even the kids can get excited when they recognize the snakes form. Here are just a small range of snakes that I have made over the past few days and you can purchase them at any of market stalls or send me a message if you'd love one sooner :) <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-30207473575864031382014-08-06T14:18:00.004-07:002014-08-06T14:18:52.308-07:00Flower powerI wanted to show you all my new small candle holders, Flower shaped with leaved feet. I think they look pretty sweet and come in a pair. £45 for the pair, I'll be putting these on etsy and make to order too.<br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-36865949343951007252014-08-05T06:08:00.001-07:002014-08-05T06:08:15.271-07:00RedfestOn the Saturday I was round the corner from my home in St Georges park at Redfest where I had a stall. The weather did have a wet patches but it held out pretty well. On the day I held a raffle for a rose and stand which is always popular product. I was very happy to hand it over to the winner and and new owner. <br />
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Once I got back into it fully there was no stopping me! I also got asked if I would like to come and preform demonstrations and a steam and vintage working show in Highbridge which of course I agreed too. I started buying in more equipment like a mini anvil and a portable forge. I also made a stand for a leg vice that I was given from a friend in France. </div>
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On the 26th of July I was in Highbridge with all my main kit in hand and the weather being the hottest ever!!! and I'm stood out in it with my forge going. It was very thirsty work but so much fun. it was such a positive vibe form every one and they all enjoyed watching me work. I made paper knives, large door handles and little snakes (which proved popular with the kids). All in all it was a fantastic weekend. </div>
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-56481084316860011582014-06-23T11:16:00.002-07:002014-06-23T11:16:52.648-07:00Recovery modeHi people<br /> I know its been a while but just wanted to let everyone
know that I hadn't just disappeared over this past month. Back in may I I
had an appendicitis and have not been working since. I have been
recovering well and will start to ease myself back into work over the
next week, once I've gotten over this cold as well which has hit me. By
mid-July I hope to be back in to the swing of things again and you'll
all be getting regular posts once more <br /> Thank you to all the customers that have been patient with me while I've been recovering and I will get back to you all asap<br /> Many thanks to you all :)<br /> Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-45838271579728830952014-04-07T15:26:00.000-07:002014-04-07T15:26:09.976-07:00Back to work again.Work started to go a little quiet so I went out in search of some, This took me to the Blue Room in Nailsea. Where I met up with Sharon who runs it and we discussed about the possibility of having some of my work in the shop to sell. After a very informative chat and a few emails I've sent off the required forms and starting making some of the products that will go on view and sale in the shop.<br />
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I spent today making these candle holders (The black one being the sample one) and I have a small list of other products I need to make which I'll be getting on with throughout the week and I'll share them as I go along.<br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-74760671564581371862014-03-31T14:56:00.001-07:002014-03-31T14:56:08.253-07:00On going stuffSince the last market stall I've been fairly busy with work making door knockers, book marks, handles and hearts. As we draw this month to a close I'm just finishing off my last job of the month.<br />
A set of five fancy coat hooks. I haven't made these types of hooks for quite some time now and it was kind of a refresher for me. I broken the back of this job and only have a few more steps to finish them off. They've already come out better than I expected them too and I look forward to sharing the finished result with you all. <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-33886244550519021672014-03-23T16:40:00.001-07:002014-03-23T16:40:15.862-07:00Market stall, round 2I was back again for a second round at the harbour side market, bigger and better then ever filling up two tables worth of amazing quality ironwork. I love talking to new people about my work and sharing my passion for the craft with everyone who took interest. My sign bracket also made its first viewing too and hit off really well gaining lots of interest. I was extremely pleased with how it all went this time and look forward to doing it all again for a third round next month. <br />
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<br />Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-2868742026363079522014-03-21T02:34:00.000-07:002014-03-21T02:34:45.250-07:00New sign bracket I have finished the paint job on the bracket now and here is the finished photo. It will go on display at my stall this Sunday at the harbour side market before I put it on the wall of my workshop.<br />
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Jon Bull Artist Blacksmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165324798028416597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2508364118157374770.post-15328134771395453832014-03-18T13:46:00.001-07:002014-03-18T13:46:27.507-07:00Traditional sign makingI don't normally do traditional for but for this I went all out. To try and bring in some business I started looking at forged sign brackets, thinking of other markets I could appeal to. So I set out to design my own one for my business, I was thinking of designing it in my own aesthetics but as I already had a wall bracket like that I wanted something that stood out from everything else I'd made before.<br />
Here it is in pieces before I riveted it together and made the anvil sign as you can see It's very different to what I normally do. <br />
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Here it is fully built, there were a few areas that proved difficult with drilling and riveting but it came together in the end and the anvil looks fantastic!!! <br />
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I've started putting on the first coat of paint and and will give you a final update and photo when the painting is complete. <br />
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