http://folksy.com/shops/DHPainter Handmade products made by DHPainter - Wooden and clay gifts, hand-crafted birds, birdboxes and other such wonders. www.londonclaybirds.co.uk - If you can't find what you are looking for I also keep a selection of birds on my etsy page www.londonclaybirds.etsy.com or feel free to get intouch! en-gb London Clay Birds Handmade products made by DHPainter - Wooden and clay gifts, hand-crafted birds, birdboxes and other such wonders. www.londonclaybirds.co.uk - If you can't find what you are looking for I also keep a selection of birds on my etsy page www.londonclaybirds.etsy.com or feel free to get intouch! Bee Hotel made by London Clay Birds Since the honeybee has been in decline we have become more reliant on our bumblebees to pollinate our plants and crops. Some solitary bumblebees, like the leaf cutter and mason bee search for dry hollow plant stems to make a nest and lay their eggs. Indeed, other insects such as lacewings and ladybirds need a place to shelter that replicates the spaces between bricks or plant stems. That’s where this insect hotel comes into play. Hang this against your house or fence and it will provide sanctuary to these wonderful beneficial bugs. This insect accommodation has been made using reclaimed timber and other found material. Uniquely and lovingly embellished with a pyrography bee design. Ideally, place on a south or east-facing wall. DHPainter Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:53:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2878394 http://folksy.com/items/2878394 Bee my Valentine bee Hotel, lovingly embellished with pyrography design London Clay Birds would like to introduce to you...... 'Special Occassion Birds' This pair of birds are made using London clay and sprayed white, for your special day! They have a hole underneath so that they can be placed on a cake if need be. London clay is a marine deposit from the Palaeogene period, 50/60 million years ago, back when a warm tropical sea covered London. Geologically, the clay belt stretches across much of the Southeast of England and was a contributory reason the London Underground tunnels were easily dug. And interestingly, the clay beds supported the the London brick making industry throughout the Victorian era until the 1960's - so I suppose you can say it is what London is made of. The clay I use is excavated from where a Victorian Workhouse once stood in Islington. Fascinated by recent local history as well as the clay’s pre-historic origin I sculpt each bird in the image of our city's little birds. Each bird has it’s own unique charm. These very tactile objects are lovely to hold and have a calming quality. A little piece of London itself. Presented in handmade light blue bags. These birds measure approximately 55x42x32mm and 54x40x29mm DHPainter Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:49:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2876630 http://folksy.com/items/2876630 Special white wedding Birds - medium pair Made using London clay -a marine deposit from the Palaeogene period, 50/60 million years ago, back when a warm tropical sea covered London. The clay is excavated from where a Victorian Workhouse once stood in Islington. Fascinated by recent local history as well as the clay’s pre-historic origin I sculpt each bird in the image of our city's little birds. I get a variety of effects when firing. The birds turn an almost terracotta red colour from the kiln and a gorgeous deep dark brown or black when plunged, red hot, into sawdust. Or a mottled combination, not unlike tortoise-shell. Some turn out smooth and others are textured but each bird has it’s own unique charm. These very tactile objects are lovely to hold and have a calming quality. Presented in handmade gift bags. These birds measures approximately 61x47x36mm and 85x50x39mm This unique, solid, brick red pair of love birds is for someone special. DHPainter Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:01:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2874442 http://folksy.com/items/2874442 Valentine Pair - London Clay Birds This lovely press is made from reclaimed birch ply and measures 185mm x 150mm x 105mm. A nostalgic gift for someone special.. The press is used to flatten and preserve decorative leaves, petals and whole flowers. For best results sandwich flowers between two sheets of blotting paper or other absorbent paper. This will soak up excess moisture, protecting the card and can be discarded after a few goes DHPainter Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:58:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2836862 http://folksy.com/items/2836862 Flowerpress - botanical collecting, past-time, victorian flower preservation London Clay Birds presents... Handmade wooden birdhouse with pyrography detail. Made using 100% reclaimed material. The right side of the roof can be unscrewed for access if necessary. This birdbox measures 225x215x180mm. The large hole has been made to accomodate a wren or similar bird. Information card provided. Please note that each box is individually hand made so may differ very slightly from the image but essentially they are the same. Thank you for looking. DHPainter Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:56:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2476749 http://folksy.com/items/2476749 Wren Birdbox - made from reclaimed timber with pyrography design It is with great pleasure and delight that London Clay Birds brings you these handcrafted wooden bird brooches. This particular brooch is made from stunning English Oak and measures approximately 32mm x 80mm. Each bird brooch is unique, in that it is carefully cut from timber, which as a material varies from piece to piece. So the wood grain in your brooch may differ slightly from the photo. You will recieve brooch, wonderfully illustrated card and gift envelope. DHPainter Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:50:15 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2476437 http://folksy.com/items/2476437 Oak Bird Brooch - simple, elegant, natural It is with great pleasure and delight that London Clay Birds brings you these handcrafted wooden bird brooches. This particular brooch is made from stunning English Oak and measures approximately 68mm x 35mm. Each bird brooch is unique, in that it is carefully cut from timber, which as a material varies from piece to piece. So the wood grain in your brooch may differ slightly from the photo. You will recieve brooch, wonderfully illustrated card and gift envelope. DHPainter Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:10:54 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2476357 http://folksy.com/items/2476357 Unique Oak Bird Brooch from London Clay Birds It is with great pleasure and delight that London Clay Birds brings you these handcrafted wooden bird brooches. This particular brooch is made from unusual bog oak and measures approximately 30mm x 70mm. Each bird brooch is unique, in that it is carefully cut from timber, which as a material varies from piece to piece. So the wood grain in your brooch may differ slightly from the photo. You will recieve brooch, wonderfully illustrated card and gift envelope. DHPainter Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:57:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2475213 http://folksy.com/items/2475213 Bog Oak Owl Brooch - rich dark brown chocolate colour London Clay Birds presents... Handmade wooden birdhouse with pyrography detail. Made using 100% reclaimed material. The right side of the roof can be unscrewed for access if necessary. This birdbox measures 225x215x180mm. The hole has been made to accommodate a bluetit or similar size bird. Will look gorgeous in your garden, against your house or hung in a tree. Information card provided. Please note that each box is individually hand made so may differ very slightly from the image but essentially they are the same. Thank you for looking. DHPainter Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:36:47 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2472725 http://folksy.com/items/2472725 Reclaimed timber birdbox designed for the bluetit in your life This is a slip cast(hollow) matt brick-red bird, made using London clay. London clay is a marine deposit from the Palaeogene period, 50/60 million years ago, back when a warm tropical sea covered the London area. Geologically, the clay belt stretches across much of the Southeast of England and was a contributory reason the London Underground tunnels were easily dug. And interestingly, the clay beds supported the the London brick making industry throughout the Victorian era until the 1960's - so I suppose you can say it is what London is made of. The clay I use is excavated from where a Victorian Workhouse once stood in Islington. Fascinated by recent local history as well as the clay’s pre-historic origin I sculpt each bird in the image of our city's little birds. I get a variety of effects when firing. The birds turn an almost terracotta red colour from the kiln and a gorgeous deep dark brown or black when plunged, red hot, into sawdust. Some are smooth and others are textured but each bird has it’s own unique charm. These very tactile objects are lovely to hold and have a calming quality. A little piece of London itself. Presented in a handmade bag. This bird measures approximately 115x62x41mm DHPainter Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:16:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2328745 http://folksy.com/items/2328745 Brick red, Victorian inspired, large London Clay Bird and gift bag Bee Hotel made by London Clay Birds Since the honeybee has been in decline we have become more reliant on our bumblebees to pollinate our plants and crops. Some solitary bumblebees, like the leaf cutter and mason bee search for dry hollow plant stems to make a nest and lay their eggs. Indeed, other insects such as lacewings and ladybirds need a place to shelter that replicates the spaces between bricks or plant stems. That’s where this insect hotel comes into play. Hang this against your house or fence and it will provide sanctuary to these wonderful beneficial bugs. This insect accommodation has been made using reclaimed timber and other found material. Uniquely and lovingly embellished with a pyrography bee design. Ideally, place on a south or east-facing wall. DHPainter Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:00:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2326517 http://folksy.com/items/2326517 Bumble bee Hotel, made using reclaimed materials and lovingly embellished with a pyrography bee. This is a slip cast(hollow) black bird, made using London clay. London clay is a marine deposit from the Palaeogene period, 50/60 million years ago, back when a warm tropical sea covered the London area. Geologically, the clay belt stretches across much of the Southeast of England and was a contributory reason the London Underground tunnels were easily dug. And interestingly, the clay beds supported the the London brick making industry throughout the Victorian era until the 1960's - so I suppose you can say it is what London is made of. The clay I use is excavated from where a Victorian Workhouse once stood in Islington. Fascinated by recent local history as well as the clay’s pre-historic origin I sculpt each bird in the image of our city's little birds. I get a variety of effects when firing. The birds turn an almost terracotta red colour from the kiln and a gorgeous deep dark brown or black when plunged, red hot, into sawdust. Some are smooth and others are textured but each bird has it’s own unique charm. These very tactile objects are lovely to hold and have a calming quality. A little piece of London itself. Presented in a handmade bag. This bird measures approximately 75x45x35mm DHPainter Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:44:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2302841 http://folksy.com/items/2302841 Victorian inspired London Clay Bird - dark chocolate colour with little handmade bag