Partial alphabet, hand carved in Welsh slate. The Bottom row being painted off-white.
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The above is an example for a quotation
cut in Welsh slate. Note the calligraphic "tricks" involved in the
layout of the word "Channel" - the nesting of the "C-H" and the
ligature of the "N-L" |
Marking of the stone with the design
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An riven welsh slate monlith carved with the definition of the word "Kiss" for a wedding present.
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The traditional Celtic welcome of "A Hundred thousand Welcomes"
cut in Welsh Slate
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A commemorial plaque for a 50th, Golden, wedding anniversary gilded in Welsh Slate. |
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| A Welsh slate plaque for a 40th
birthday, with family Christian names in an Ichthus form. Date on
reverse of plaque. |
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| A Welsh slate plaque for a Christening, with childs name in center, flanked by the name of siblings in an Ichthus form. Date on
reverse of plaque. |
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A Welsh Slate plaque for the birth of a third child, with the names of all three children
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Foundation stone for a building in Blaxter sandstone, measuring 440mm x 290mm x 75 mm
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| "The Four Elements". Hand cut in
Ancaster Weatherbed measuring ~ 60cm by 25cm. Ideal for use with a
garden, can be mounted on a wall or free standing within a border. (hint for those who haven't got the trick, what is the fourth element and the missing letters?) |
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The
following shows alternative lettering finishes. The top shows a slate
letter cut in relief, while the bottom two shows slate cut letters both
gilded in 23.5 carat gold and planted in off white enamel paint. |
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