Fire and Light

10/06/2026

Winter has definitely arrived in Tasmania. The workshop is a little colder these days, but a good playlist, a welding arc glowing bright, and a project taking shape make it a pretty good place to be.

There's something satisfying about transforming raw steel into something that will eventually bring colour, light and character to a garden. This is a small glimpse behind the scenes of where it all begins.

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06/06/2026

The glass is cut and ready for the next stage of the Blue Wren sculpture.

Little Marney's selected eight different colours for this commission, giving me a much larger palette to work with than usual. For comparison, the Dragonfly, Bee and Highland Coo sculptures each used just four colours.

It's always exciting to see the individual pieces laid out like this. Right now they look like a collection of coloured shapes, but before long they'll come together to create something truly special.

There are some beautiful blues, browns and dark tones in this mix, and I can't wait to see them installed in the finished sculpture.

04/06/2026

The Blue Wren is coming along nicely and I’m very happy with how he’s turning out.

While the stained glass and steelwork get most of the attention, there’s an important stage that often goes unseen — making sure the sculpture is protected from the elements for years to come.

This Blue Wren will now go through the full weatherproofing process:
✔ Sand blasted
✔ Etch primed
✔ Two coats of enamel paint

Taking the time to properly prepare and protect the steel is just as important as creating the sculpture itself.

Stay tuned — the next update will be even more colourful.

03/06/2026

A little while ago a client asked if I could build a custom stand for one of our fire pits using an old ex-army tank cog they had.

Challenge accepted.

After a fair bit of cutting, fabrication, and fitting, the stand is now complete and ready for its fire pit. The heavy steel cog gives it a unique industrial look while providing a solid base that will last for many years.

I always enjoy projects that are a little different and give old materials a new purpose.

What do you think of the finished result?

02/06/2026

Every sculpture starts with a single piece of steel and an idea.

This is the beginning of a special commissioned piece for Little Marney’s Gifts for Town & Country – a Blue Wren sculpture that will eventually come to life with steel, stained glass, and plenty of character.

At this stage it's all templates, measurements, bending, and fabrication, but it's always exciting to see the first shapes emerge from the workshop.

I'll share the journey as this one progresses.

01/06/2026

The second stage of this Deer Sculpture commission was all about seeing how the piece interacted with real light and its final surroundings.

Stained glass always behaves differently once it leaves the workshop, and this sculpture really came alive outdoors. The warm amber tones shift constantly depending on the angle of the sun, creating a completely different look from morning through to late afternoon.

I particularly like how the sandstone base and surrounding garden soften the strong steel framework and help the sculpture feel naturally connected to the landscape.

Custom commissions like this are always rewarding because every piece ends up belonging uniquely to its space.

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31/05/2026

There is something very satisfying about finally seeing a sculpture outside in natural light instead of sitting in the workshop.

The sunlight completely changes this Deer Sculpture throughout the day, especially through the stained glass sections. Early morning and late afternoon light really bring the colours alive and give the whole piece a very different feel depending on where you are standing.

This one was created as a custom commission for a client and I think it has found the perfect home.

I always enjoy creating sculptures that are designed specifically for the space they will live in.

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30/05/2026

30/05/2026

Creating this Deer Sculpture commission has been a genuinely rewarding project from start to finish.

Combining hand-forged steel with individually shaped stained glass pieces, this sculpture was designed specifically for our client’s garden and will become a real feature piece as the light changes throughout the day.

It’s always a privilege turning an idea into something permanent and personal. I’m looking forward to seeing this one in its new home where the colours and reflections will really come alive in the landscape.

If you have been thinking about a custom sculpture for your own garden or property, feel free to get in touch.
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25/05/2026

Out and about today, always nice to see one of our fire pits in the wild.
Mole Creek Hotel