Library

A considered space for reflection, reference and inspiration, the Library brings together the ideas, stories and influences that shape our work.

Here you’ll find editorial pieces drawn from the making process, the traditions behind particular commissions, and the materials, references and design thinking that inform each collection.

From the Studio

Work drawn directly from the studio, documenting the preparation, composition and engraving of individual commissions.

Each piece begins with artwork preparation and a considered layout, developed and approved before engraving begins.

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Reading Room

A collection of references, influences and ideas that inform our work.

From symbolism and tradition to materials and form, these pieces explore the context behind each design.

  • Engraved glass wall plaques featuring historic maps and tax ledgers with paragraphs

    A Sense of Space: Engraved Glass Wall Plaques

    A wall plaque eventually becomes part of a room. We explore how glass, timber, architecture, light and source material can inform both the plaque itself and the artwork it carries.

    A Sense of Space: Engraved Glass Wall Plaques

    A wall plaque eventually becomes part of a room. We explore how glass, timber, architecture, light and source material can inform both the plaque itself and the artwork it carries.

  • The Conversation Is Part of the Craft

    The Conversation Is Part of the Craft

    Every bespoke commission begins long before the engraving. From understanding the object and its history to refining the artwork and composition, discover why the conversation itself is an essential part...

    The Conversation Is Part of the Craft

    Every bespoke commission begins long before the engraving. From understanding the object and its history to refining the artwork and composition, discover why the conversation itself is an essential part...

  • The Gifts the Men in Our Lives Keep

    The Gifts the Men in Our Lives Keep

    The gifts people remember rarely begin with the object itself. More often, they are connected to a place, a shared interest, a family story or a significant milestone. This article...

    The Gifts the Men in Our Lives Keep

    The gifts people remember rarely begin with the object itself. More often, they are connected to a place, a shared interest, a family story or a significant milestone. This article...

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Craft & Technique

An insight into the processes behind our engraving.

From artwork preparation and layout through to our sandblasting process, these articles explain how each commission is brought into form.

  • One Design, Four Forms

    One Design, Four Forms

    A repeated design does not necessarily mean identical artwork. Four different glass bottles show how proportion, engraving area and form can change a composition while allowing the pieces to remain...

    One Design, Four Forms

    A repeated design does not necessarily mean identical artwork. Four different glass bottles show how proportion, engraving area and form can change a composition while allowing the pieces to remain...

  • More Than a Portrait: Interpreting Memories in Glass

    More Than a Portrait: Interpreting Memories in ...

    Every photograph tells a story, but not every detail belongs in the finished engraving. Discover how careful design decisions help preserve the memories that matter most.

    More Than a Portrait: Interpreting Memories in ...

    Every photograph tells a story, but not every detail belongs in the finished engraving. Discover how careful design decisions help preserve the memories that matter most.

  • Why Award Design Begins Long Before the Engraving

    Why Award Design Begins Long Before the Engraving

    Most engraved awards are judged by the finished piece. This article explores the artwork preparation, layout development and design decisions that take place before engraving begins.

    Why Award Design Begins Long Before the Engraving

    Most engraved awards are judged by the finished piece. This article explores the artwork preparation, layout development and design decisions that take place before engraving begins.

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Collections & Motifs

An exploration of the symbols, subjects and visual language that shape our collections. From recurring motifs to individual studies, these pieces trace how ideas develop in the studio.

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