1. Balustrade
Blacksmith & Metal designer
Littledean FOREST OF DEAN Gloucestershire
Telephone: w: 01594 824802
Email: info@bigartweb.net
Steve Bluett blacksmith & metal designer was born, bred and works in the Forest of Dean Gloucestershire.
He is a member of the reformed ancient Guild of Forest Blacksmiths. He is proud that his work is made in the Forest of Dean following hundreds of years of tradition. A very experienced metal designer/blacksmith, Steve has a keen sense of history and is interested in how the past influences contemporary design.His techniques include repousse work, beaten/ forged metals / pattern welding/ Damascus laminated - decorative inlay/wrought iron work/ sculptural metalworks. He studied at Hereford College using traditional tools and methods. Steve is very well respected as an expert craftsman blacksmith/ metal designer with 24 years experience, specialising in Interior and Exterior decorative and functional metalwork. He has mastered an impressive range from armoury & knives to Art Nouveau railings,weather vanes, garden pergolas and decorative features. He has carried out many commissions including work for the Dean Heritage Museum and stately homes in Oxford. Recent commission - Steve made 10 stainless steel large scale palm trees. He is adept at translating complicated briefs, working with architects and designers as well as talking to you about your idea for your new feature. Often organic and flowing in design - bed heads, chairs, tables, light fittings, candle stands, handrails, finger plates, fire baskets and toasting forks. Often asked to make wedding rings, Steve is happy to make a range of Gold, Silver, Copper and Bronze Jewellery. Interested in armoury and weaponry, Steve has restored armour for Sealed Knot and also designs and makes fine carbon steel knives with pattern welded blades. !(PLEASE NOTE - You must check the sword legislation regarding the making, selling, hiring or exporting any type of blade or sword with Steve Bluett. bigartweb cannot be held responsible for any transactions between Steve Bluett and the client). Steve will work with you to your own designs and ideas. Influences include Celtic, North American and African legends and history, plus Japanese and Medieval culture. Work is usually to commission. Call to visit.
Steel, Iron, Aluminium, Brass, Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze, Bone, Antler, Leather and Plastic.
£30 - £2,000+
From wedding ring to spiral staircases, armour to garden gates
YES. Anvil & Forge Workshops and demonstrations. £80-100 per day, £12 per hour. Distance - flexible.
Art Attack! Arts Festival. Dean Heritage Museum. Envirocon Eco Festival. Taurus Crafts. Voices of the Forest Festival.
Steve has been commissioed to make everything from functional domestic items, armour ,steel decorative display panels, garden follies to bridges and bedheads.Hand rail inspired by Horta, Weather vane for Kit Williams, Steel decorative dispays Dean Heritage Museum. Millennium Sculpture in steel for Newnham Riverside.
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| 1. Balustrade | 2. Bedstead |
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| 3. Silver necklace | 4. Swords |
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| 5. Steel pennant | 6. Helmet |
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| 7. Festival demonstration |