http://folksy.com/shops/GelertDesign Please visit my blog at http://gelertdesign.blogspot.co.uk/ en-gb Gelert Design Please visit my blog at http://gelertdesign.blogspot.co.uk/ Lovely pewter belt buckle handmade and cast in lead free pewter. It measures approximately 7.5cm (3in) across and is suitable for any standard 1.5in snap-belt (not included) The photos show buckles with red, purple and black cold enamelling, though any colour is available. Contact me or attach a PayPal note with your colour preferences Comes in a gift box Please be aware that it will take a day or two to personalize your buckle ready to ship. How it's made I first carved a master from a plaster of paris. A two-part silicone mould was made. Lead-free pewter is melted and poured into the mould. The finished casting is filed and buffed and then a loop and horn fixed to the reverse. Parts of the buckle are painted with acrylic and then finally a clear epoxy enamelling resin is laboriously added over the paint using a cocktail stick! Once the resin has cured overnight the buckle is finished. GelertDesign Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:56:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2662209 http://folksy.com/items/2662209 Enamelled Celtic Belt Buckle A must for all goths and punks! Coldcast aluminium pendant measuring 7cm x 4cm Comes with an adjustable waxed cotton cord. The design is based on tattoos and artwork by Joolz Denby who receives a percentage from every sale GelertDesign Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:55:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2671577 http://folksy.com/items/2671577 Blossom Skull Pendant Copper ammonite choker/pendant. A real statement piece of jewellery to complement either a casual or dressy outfit or to finish off your surfer dude look! Based on a design by Joolz Denby, it is handmade and cast in bonded lightweight resin and copper. It comes on an adjustable waxed cotton cord so it can be worn as a pendant or a choker. The ammonite itself measures approximately 4cm x 5cm and comes in a gift box. The same design is also available as a brooch and can be made in aluminium, brass or bronze on request. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:01:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710162 http://folksy.com/items/2710162 Unisex Ammonite Pendant Taken from my original oil painting of Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis, Snowdonia, this is an A6 greeting card printed on 275g/m card. The second image here is a photo of the castle itself which inspired the painting (though taken from a slightly different angle). The card comes with a crisp white envelope in a sealed cellophane bag. The inside is left blank for your message. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:05:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710350 http://folksy.com/items/2710350 Dolbadarn Greeting Card Based on shield designs used by Saxons and Vikings, this gorgeous brooch was carved by hand to make a master and then each brooch cast in bonded bronze and the pattern handpainted. It measures 5.5cm (2.25 in) across, has a bar pin secured to the reverse and comes in a giftbox. If you would like particular colours, this can be done at no extra cost, just send me a message GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:08:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710426 http://folksy.com/items/2710426 Saxon Brooch A pretty cherry blossom for your hair. Based on a tattoo design by Joolz Denby, it is handmade in lightweight resin and handpainted. The same design is also available as a brooch and a pendant. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:10:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710486 http://folksy.com/items/2710486 Cherry Blossom Hair Grip 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) An ACEO limited edition print of my acrylic painting Cove, a secluded spot near Aberdaron in North Wales. Limited to 100. Each card is signed and numbered on the reverse and comes in a plastic sleeve for protection. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:13:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710546 http://folksy.com/items/2710546 Cove ACEO Ltd Ed Print 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) An ACEO limited edition print of my acrylic painting of Cnicht (the Welsh Matterhorn) viewed from Croesor in Snowdonia,. Strictly limited to 100. Each card is signed and numbered on the reverse and comes in a plastic sleeve for protection. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:16:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710618 http://folksy.com/items/2710618 Cnicht From Croesor ACEO Ltd Ed Print 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) An ACEO limited edition print of my acrylic painting of South Stack lighthouse off Anglesey in North Wales. Strictly limited to 100. Each card is signed and numbered on the reverse and comes in a plastic sleeve for protection. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:18:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710690 http://folksy.com/items/2710690 South Stack Lighthouse ACEO Ltd Ed Print Taken from my original 2006 expressionist acrylic painting of Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis, Snowdonia, this is an A6 greeting card printed on 275g/m card. The second image here is a photo of the castle itself which inspired the painting (though taken from a slightly different angle). The card comes with a crisp white envelope in a sealed cellophane bag. The inside is left blank for your message. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:20:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710750 http://folksy.com/items/2710750 Dolbadarn Greeting Card Taken from my original 2006 expressionist acrylic painting of Cnicht. This mountain stands in the Snowdonia National Park and is known as the 'Welsh Matterhorn' because of it's distinctive shape when viewed from the direction of Porthmadog. The second image here is of Cnicht, the inspiraton for my painting (though from a slightly different angle). This is an A6 greeting card printed on 275g/m card. It comes with a crisp white envelope in a sealed cellophane bag. The inside is left blank for your message. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:22:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710786 http://folksy.com/items/2710786 Cnicht Greeting Card A6 postcard depicting Rhos Quarry Lake in Snowdonia. From my own expressionist painting of 2006, this is possibly the most colourful glossy postcard you'll ever see:-) The third image here shows the actual quarry lake that was the inspiration for this painting. Each card comes sealed in a cellophane bag GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:24:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710826 http://folksy.com/items/2710826 Rhos Quarry Lake Postcard A pair of stylish holders for your tealights featuring pleasing celtic knotwork on all four sides. Cast in bonded aluminium, these holders weigh in at a sturdy 200g (approx) each. Each holder comes with an unscented tealight for your convenience. Never leave your burning tealight unattended and always use votive candles similar to that supplied What other shoppers have said about this item: t-light holders arrived this morning and are fantastic,they are even better than I thought they were going to be. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:26:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710902 http://folksy.com/items/2710902 2 Celtic Tea Light Holders A pair of beautifully stylish holders for your tealights featuring pleasing celtic knotwork on all four sides. Cast in bonded bronze with a faux verdigris patina, these holders weigh in at a sturdy 200g (approx) each. Please look at my other listings for individual holders and other metals. Each holder comes with an unscented tealight for your convenience. WARNING: Never leave your burning tealight unattended and always use votive candles similar to that supplied What other buyers have said: I got my tealights this morning and I have to say I’m in awe. They are amazing and I’m stunned at how beautiful they are These are absolutely stunning!!! I am thrilled beyond words to have such exquisite tealight holders. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:28:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2710950 http://folksy.com/items/2710950 2 Celtic Tea Light Holders A beautifully stylish tealight holder featuring golden pictish/celtic knotwork on four sides. Measing approximately 6cm x 6cm x 6m, each holder weighs a sturdy 200g, has a felt base to protect your surfaces and comes with a free unscented tealight for your convenience. The tealight itself is gloss black, and the raised celtic designs are handpainted in golden acrylic and laquered. Custom colourways are available - just message me with your requirements. Never leave your tealights burning unattended and always use candles in trays like the one provided. How it's made I carved the basic tealight holder from plaster of paris. A silicone mould and plaster support shell was made and a polyester resin copy made in the mould. I then carved the celtic design from plaster and made a further mould. 4 identical designs were cast in this mould and glued to the resin tealight holder. A further and final silicone and plaster mould was made of the finished master. Then polyester pigment is mixed with resin and poured into the mould. Once this has cured, the tealight is popped from the mould and the desgin is painted by hand. A small square of adhesive backed felt is cut to size and affixed to the base. Finally, the holder is tested by burning a tealight for 4 hours. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:30:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711030 http://folksy.com/items/2711030 Golden Celtic Tealight Holder Small celtic wall clock with quartz movement. The design is taken from the Pictish stones in Meigle, Perthshire, hand carved and cast in bonded aluminium. It measures approximately 19cm / 8in across and requires one AA battery (included). A handpainted version is available in the colours used by NMA for the Thunder & Consolation album. Please let me know if you require this version Please allow a couple of extra days for delivery of this item as it is usually made to order. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:33:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711082 http://folksy.com/items/2711082 Celtic Clock Small celtic wall clock with quartz movement. The design is taken from the Pictish stones in Meigle, Perthshire, hand carved and cast in bonded bronze with a faux verdigris patina. It measures approximately 19cm / 8in across and requires one AA battery (included). A handpainted version is available in the colours used by NMA for the Thunder & Consolation album. Please let me know if you require this version Please allow a couple of extra days for delivery of this item as it is usually made to order. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:36:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711138 http://folksy.com/items/2711138 Celtic Clock A beautifully bright tealight holder featuring handmade and handpainted sunflowers on four sides. Hand cast in a vibrant blue polyresin with sunflowers handpainted in a naive art style. Measing approximately 6cm x 6cm x 6m, each holder weighs 200g, has a felt base to protect your surface and comes with a free unscented tealight for your convenience. Because all pigments are mixed by hand, it is almost impossible to get two exactly the same. However, if you order more than one, I will endeavour to send you those that are as close to each other in colour as possible. Additionally, There is a 10% discount when you buy 2 (you will receive a PayPal refund)! Never leave your tealights burning unattended and always use candles in trays like the one provided. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:40:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711206 http://folksy.com/items/2711206 Sunflower Tealight Holder An ACEO limited edition print of my acrylic painting of a hill farm in mid-Wales. Early evening in late summer... Strictly limited to 100. Each card is signed and numbered on the reverse and comes in a plastic sleeve for protection. How it's made The original (now sold) was painted in acrylic on watercolour paper to the actual size of the print. . Professionally printed on satin card. GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:42:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711258 http://folksy.com/items/2711258 The Hill Farm ACEO Ltd Ed Print Set of 3 beautiful CELTIC FRIDGE MAGNETS from Gelert Design! We are offering three different designs with three different finishes: Coldcast bronze Coldcast bronze with faux verdigris finish Coldcast aluminium Each one is handcast and hand finished so no two are ever exactly the same! Thanks for looking! How it's made I carved the original designs from plaster of paris I then made silicone moulds from them and discarded the originals Metal powder is mixed with polyester resin and poured into the mould Once cured, the resin objects are ribbed with wire wool to erode the resin and revel the metal After finishing, a magnet is glued to the reverse GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:45:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711350 http://folksy.com/items/2711350 3 Celtic Fridge Magnets Coldcast copper brooch. it measures 5cm x 4cm Aluminium, brass and bronze versions available on request. Comes in a gift box This is based on a painting by Joolz Denby that was used as the album art for New Model Army's B-Sides and Abandoned Tracks. Although available as a fridge magnet at www.newmodelarmy.org, this also makes a wonderful brooch. A percentage from all sales goes to Joolz GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:51:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711534 http://folksy.com/items/2711534 Ammonite Brooch Inspired by the Pictsh stone carvings of Meigle in Perthshire, this stylish brooch will accent any garment. It measures 5cm in diameter, cast in bonded bronze and comes with a bar pin firmly attached on the back. Comes in a gift box. How it's made I carved the original from plaster of paris then made a silicone rubber mould Powdered metal (bronze, brass, copper or aluminium) is mixed with polyester resin and poured into mould The cured piece is then rubbed down with wire wool to expose the metal and finished with metal polish, wax polish, graphite or a black oil wash ddepending on the metal used A bar pin is securely glued to the reverse GelertDesign Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:55:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711610 http://folksy.com/items/2711610 Celtic Brooch Badge Your chance to own a limited edition piece of CELTIC WALL ART. Cast in bonded/coldcast aluminium, this would make an ideal conversation piece or a gift for someone of good taste who would like to decorate their home with a piece that would give it character and style (also suitable for outdoor use). This plaque can also be made in brass, bronze, or bronze verdigris. Contact me for details. The piece measures approximately 13 inches across and can be hung in two ways GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711742 http://folksy.com/items/2711742 Celtic Wall Art A beautiful piece of celtic sculpture for your wall. Based on a drawing by Courtney Davis, this plaque depicts two entwined figures, their knotwork hair becoming the heads of hounds - symbols of fidelity in celtic lore. This work will be the centrepiece of any room in the home, whether as a wedding gift, a love token, 10th anniversary present, or simply as a piece of work to admire forever. It is hand cast in bonded aluminium, measures 32cm x 34cm approx and is also suitable for outdoor use. See more of Courtney Davis' inspirational work at www.celtic-art.com How it's made The original plaque took a week to carve out of plaster of paris A glove mould was made from silicone rubber and the original discarded. Aluminium powder is mixed with polyester gelcoat resin and this is painted onto the inside of the mould A loop of picture wire is inserted at this point. Because polyester is quite brittle, polyurethene resin is poured to fill the mould and lock the hanging loop in place When cured the plaque is rubbed with wire wool to expose and polish the aluminium. Finally, the plaque is polished with graphite, giving an antique pewter look. GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:11:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711914 http://folksy.com/items/2711914 Celtic Love Plaque Your chance to own a limited edition piece of CELTIC WALL ART. Cast in bonded/coldcast bronze with a faux verdigris patina, this would make an ideal conversation piece or a gift for someone of good taste who would like to decorate their home with a piece that would give it character and style (also suitable for outdoor use). This plaque can also be made in brass, aluminium, or copper. Contact me for details. The piece measures approximately 13 inches across and can be hung in two ways How it's made The original is carved by hand from a block of plaster A silicone rubber mould is made Powdered bronze is mixed with a polyester resin gelcoat and painted onto the inside of the mould picture wire and reinforcements are added before the mould is filled with polyurethene resin Once cured, the plaque is rubbed down with wire wool to expose and polish the bronze A verdigris acrylic colour is mixed and painted onto the plaque. When dry, the majority of the paint is rubbed away with wire wool and the plaque is finished with a wax polish GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:12:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2711894 http://folksy.com/items/2711894 Celtic Wall Art A beautiful piece of celtic sculpture for your wall. Based on a drawing by Courtney Davis, this plaque depicts two entwined figures, their knotwork hair becoming the heads of hounds - symbols of fidelity in celtic lore. This work will be the centrepiece of any room in the home, whether as a wedding gift, a love token, seventh anniversary gift, or simply as a piece of work to admire forever. It is hand cast in bonded copper from my original plaster carving and finished with a faux verdigris/tiffany green patina. It measures 32cm x 34cm approx and is also suitable for outdoor use. Bronze and aluminium versions are also available (please see my other listings or send a note with your order) See more of Courtney Davis' inspirational work at www.celtic-art.com What customers have said about a similar item: This is an absolutely amazing and totally unique piece!!!! It is very well made and was packed so well that it went from UK to Philadelphia (USA) without a scratch!!!! I love its colors and everything about it. GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:16:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712010 http://folksy.com/items/2712010 Celtic Love Plaque A beautiful piece of art nouveau inspired art for any wall. This cold enamelled peacock butterfly measures 19cm (7.5 in) across and is available in a gold, silvery or black finish. Please add a PayPal note stating which version you prefer. Although this piece is also suitable for outdoor use, do not leave in direct sunlight and protect from extremes of temperature. GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:18:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712018 http://folksy.com/items/2712018 Peacock Butterfly Plaque This is a coldcast and cold enamelled brass brooch in the style of Charles Rennie Makintosh's rose designs. It is inspired by the colours seen in the Llanberis slate quarries of North Wales in sunny weather. Measuring approximately 6cm x 5cm, this design is carved by hand and a mold taken. Each brooch is then individually hand cast and enamelled so no two are ever exactly the same. Various colours are available as well as copper, bronze and aluminium castings. Please contact me if you you would like a personalized brooch. Comes with a brooch pin secured to the reverse and in a little gift box GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:21:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712110 http://folksy.com/items/2712110 Llanberis Brooch Inspired by stained glass and Rennie Mackintosh's art nouveau roses, this cold enamelled brooch measures approximately 6cm x 5cm and features vivid red, magenta and orange - a real eyecatcher! Comes in a gift box and has a brooch pin secured to the reverse. GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:22:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712114 http://folksy.com/items/2712114 Mackintosh Brooch A real eyecatcher! This is a coldcast and cold enamelled aluminium brooch in the style of Charles Rennie Makintosh's rose designs. Measuring approximately 6cm x 5cm, this design is carved by hand and a mold taken. Each brooch is then individually hand cast and finished so no two are ever exactly the same. Various colours and finishes are available as well as brass and bronze coldcatings. Contact me if you have any particular colours in mind. Comes in a gift box.. GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:25:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712162 http://folksy.com/items/2712162 Art Nouveau Brooch A real eyecatcher! Inspired by the colours of the magpie, this is a coldcast and cold enamelled aluminium brooch in the style of Charles Rennie Makintosh's rose designs. Measuring approximately 6cm x 5cm, this design is carved by hand and a mold taken. Each brooch is then individually hand cast and finished so no two are ever exactly the same. Various colours and finishes are available as well as brass and bronze coldcatings. Comes in a gift box and has a brooch pin secured to the reverse. Tags: bird, birds, gelert, magpie, mackintosh, art nouveau, jewelry GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:26:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712186 http://folksy.com/items/2712186 Magpie Brooch A beautiful bonded brass and cold enamelled brooch in a selection of purple shades based on Charles Rennie Mackintosh's rose designs. Measuring approximately 6cm x 5cm, this design is carved by hand and a mold taken. Each brooch is then individually hand cast, coloured, and enamelled, so no two are ever exactly the same. Various colourways are available as well as copper, brass and aluminium castings. Please contact me if you would like a personalized brooch. Comes with a brooch pin secured to the reverse and in a gift box Tags: charles, rennie, mackintosh, art nouveau, heliotrope GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:32:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712298 http://folksy.com/items/2712298 Purple Art Nouveau Brooch For lovers of Middle Earth everywhere. Have a welcome sign or child's name made into a sign. You can have any SINGLE word of your choice. Simply contact me here or send a note along with your PayPal payment with the requested word. The photos show how the design of the font used and examples of names and messages. Your sign will be ready to ship a maximum of 48 hours after receiving your payment. The sign measures 180 x 75 x 5mm (7 x 3 inches), is made from MDF with bevelled edges and then handpainted to look slightly aged and weathered. It has 2 sticky pads on the back for fixing to a door. Tags: tolkien, lord of the rings, lotr, hobbit, name GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:34:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712318 http://folksy.com/items/2712318 Personalized Tolkien Sign Inspired by Lord of the Rings, this is a sign/plaque featuring the words spoken by Gandalf to the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad Dum. Carved in relief and cast in weatherproof lightweight polyurethene resin, handpainted in fiery colours, it measures approximately 20 x 10 x 5cm and has picture wire integrated into the back for hanging. Ideal not just for fans of Tolien but for moody teenagers too!!! Please note, this piece is inspired by the work of Tolkien and should not be considered official merchandise in any way. Tags: Lord of the Rings, Tolkien, lotr, gandalf, balrog, moria, plaque, sign GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:36:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712346 http://folksy.com/items/2712346 You Shall Not Pass! Pedo mellon a minno in Elvish. This was part of the inscription on the Door to Moria in the Tolkien classic Lord of the Rings I have taken this elvish inscription and fashioned a plaque/door sign from it. The lightweight polyurethene plaque has a faux rock texture and handpainted colouring and the elvish script is picked out in a mixture of silver, white and electric blue. Speak Friend And Enter - an ideal sign to hang outside a child's room for example. The plaque measures 21 x 12.5 cm (8.5 x 5in), is suitable for outdoor use, and has picture wire embedded in the reverse for ease of hanging. Although if you dont have a picture hook, it can be fixed permanently with sticky pads or double sided tape. Please note, this piece is inspired by the work of Tolkien and should not be considered official merchandise in any way. Tags: Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, LOTR, moria, plaque, elvish GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:40:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712446 http://folksy.com/items/2712446 Speak Friend and Enter Sign Inspired by JRR Tolkien and measuring 6 x 6 x 4cm (2.4 x 2.4 x 1.6in), this little trinket box is ideal for keeping precious things safe. Hand painted to resemble old and weatherd wood, this box is decorated on three sides with dwarven runes and on the lid with Tolkien's monogram. Tags: Tolkien, lord of the rings, lots, my precious, gollum, ring, jewelry, jewellery, trinket, keepsake GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:43:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712526 http://folksy.com/items/2712526 My Precious Keepsake Box In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, this is a lovely little resin Fairy Door ornament measuring 15 x 8 x 8cm (6 x 3 x 3 inches) Fairy doors are miniature portals to middle-earth. By putting one in your home or garden you will be inviting fairies, pixies, gnomes and all other wee folk from their world to yours, bringing their gifts of magic and luck. This door is lovingly sculpted, moulded, cast and painted by hand. You’ll be enchanted by the attention to detail, right down to the grass coming up through the cracks in the paving! Signed on the bottom. Remember though, fairy doors are magical, and won’t open for big people. Please note - this is only inspired by the Hobbit and should not be considered official merchandise in any way. Tags: Lord of the rings, tolkien, baggins, middle earth, bag end, lotr GelertDesign Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:46:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2712574 http://folksy.com/items/2712574 Hobbit Hole Fairy Door A beautiful bonded brass and cold enamelled brooch in a selection of green shades based on Charles Rennie Mackintosh's rose designs. Measuring approximately 6cm x 5cm, this design is carved by hand and a mold taken. Each brooch is then individually hand cast, coloured, and enamelled, so no two are ever exactly the same. Various colourways are available as well as copper, brass and aluminium castings. Please contact me if you would like a personalized brooch. Comes with a brooch pin secured to the reverse and in a gift box Tags: charles, rennie, mackintosh, art nouveau, gelert design GelertDesign Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:12:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2726402 http://folksy.com/items/2726402 Green Art Nouveau Mackintosh Brooch Lovely pewter belt buckle handmade and cast in lead free pewter. It measures approximately 7.5cm (3in) across and is suitable for any standard 1.5in snap-belt (not included) The buckle depicts a celtic design of two intertwined dogs. The photos show buckles with purple,red, green & yellow and black cold enamelling, though any colour (or combination of three) is available. Contact me or attach a PayPal note with your order to discuss your colour preferences. Comes in a gift box Please be aware that it will take a day or two to personalize your buckle ready to ship. How it's made I first carved a master from a plaster of paris. A two-part silicone mould was made. Lead-free pewter is melted and poured into the mould. The finished casting is filed and buffed and then a loop and horn fixed to the reverse. Parts of the buckle are painted with acrylic and then finally a clear epoxy enamelling resin is laboriously added over the paint using a cocktail stick! Once the resin has cured overnight the buckle is finished. GelertDesign Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:48:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2753766 http://folksy.com/items/2753766 Enamelled Celtic Belt Buckle A pretty little silvery looking butterfly coldcast in bonded aluminium and polished with graphite for an antique pewter look. It measures approximately 4cm x 5cm and comes on a 2mm waxed cotton cord and silver jump ring. Comes in a gift box GelertDesign Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:23:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2755170 http://folksy.com/items/2755170 Butterfly Pendant Coldcast pendant featuring a pleasing circular celtic knot. Measuring 4.5 cm (1.75in) in diameter, this lightweight pendant is made from bonded aluminium and finished with graphite polish to give it a dull shine similar to antique pewter. It has an adjustable waxed cotton cord and comes in a gift box Keywords Celtic, gelert, meigle, pictish, celt, new model army, thunder and consolation GelertDesign Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:56:33 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2767242 http://folksy.com/items/2767242 Celtic Pendant Coldcast pendant featuring a pleasing circular celtic knot. Measuring 4.5 cm (1.75in) in diameter, this lightweight pendant is made from bonded bronze and finished with graphite polish to give it a dull antique shine. It has an adjustable waxed cotton cord and comes in a gift box Keywords Celtic, gelert, meigle, pictish, celt, new model army, thunder and consolation GelertDesign Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:59:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2771538 http://folksy.com/items/2771538 Bronze Celtic Pendant Bring some magic and enchantment into your home with this lovely Fairy Door! Fairy doors are miniature portals to middle-earth. By installing one in your home or garden you will be inviting fairies, pixies, gnomes and all other wee folk from their world to yours. This door is lovingly sculpted, moulded, cast and painted by hand. It is made from resin so is durable and weatherproof, therefore suitable for outdoor use. You’ll be enchanted by the attention to detail, including a giant sunflower, trailing lobelia, a ladybird, toadstools, ivy, primulas and forget-me-nots. There are even cold enamelled window panes and a little keyhole for the fairy’s key! Remember though, fairy doors are magical, and won’t open for big people. Place it against a wall or skirting board in your home or in a shady spot in the garden to entice the fairies to come and visit you, bringing their gifts of magic and luck. Each door measures 9cm high. GelertDesign Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:25:40 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2774926 http://folksy.com/items/2774926 Fairy Door A must-have for dog lovers, lovers of history or celtic art. In Wales, long ago, lived a prince called Llywelyn. He had a faithful hound named Gelert and they were inseperable. One day when Llywelyn was hunting, Gelert went missing, and Llywelyn returned home alone. He found Gelert there: limping, panting; his jaws dripping with blood. And in the far corner of the room the cradle of Llywelyn’s baby son was overturned and empty; the baby’s coverings shredded and torn; the floor smeared with fresh blood. Grimly, Prince Llywelyn drew his sword and plunged it into the treacherous hound who had killed his small boy. But Gelert’s dying cry was answered by the cry of a child. Llywelyn searched and found his son, alive and unharmed, hidden by the cradle. At the side, slain by Gelert in a fierce struggle to protect the baby, lay the body of a mighty wolf. The sad prince buried Gelert by the River Glaslyn, and the village which grew up around it took its name from the grave of Gelert – Bedd Gelert in Welsh – and in the long years after Gelert’s death Prince Llywelyn is said never to have smiled again. Honour Gelert's fidelity and bravery with this wonderful celtic plaque. Measuring 28cm x 9cm (11 x 3.5in), it can be displayed in a variety of ways: Why not stick it on a door, internal or external (it is completely weatherproof), or display it on a shelf. Silver or gold versions available, or simply primed to paint in your own colour choice GelertDesign Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:42:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2790022 http://folksy.com/items/2790022 Gelert Plaque Inspired by Game of Thrones, this is a fridge magnet of a shield bearing the sigil of House Lannister - a golden lion on a field of crimson. I made the original carving in plaster and then made my own mould and cast this in durable polyurethene resin before fixing a magnet to the reverse. The lion is raised and the magnet has been painted by hand to give a slightly worn and historical look. It is then coated with knock resistant lacquer. Please note, this is inspired by Game of Thrones and should not be considered official merchandise in any way. GelertDesign Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:33:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2803286 http://folksy.com/items/2803286 Game of Thrones inspired fridge magnet The perfect bedroom door sign for your special little soldier or indeed any army lover! The sign measures 180 x 75 x 5mm (7 x 3 inches) and is made from MDF with bevelled edges. It has 2 sticky pads on the back for fixing to a door. The hand painted design features the desert camouflage scheme currently used on our troops' uniforms. The lettering is an army stencil font. The choice of name is up to you. Simply order the sign and add a PayPal note (or send me a message) with the name you would like . Your sign will be ready to ship a maximum of 36 hours after receiving your payment, though usually sooner. Or, if you have a different camouflage pattern in mind (NATO, WW2 RAF etc) then that is also possible at no extra cost! Tags: army, war, military, desert, iraq, afghanistan, soldiers, army, camouflage, plaque, WWII, GelertDesign Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:54:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2808674 http://folksy.com/items/2808674 Personalized Army Name Sign From J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of The Rings Frodo: "I wish none of this had happened." Gandalf: "So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Mounted and framed inspirational quote from LOTR. External dimensions are 7 x 9 x 1 (18.5 x 23.5 x 3cm) and can be free standing or wall mounted GelertDesign Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2819322 http://folksy.com/items/2819322 All We Have To Decide... Framed Quote A framed wise and inspirational quote from J.R.R Tolkien, author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings: "If more of us valued food and cheer above hoarded gold, it would be a much merrier world" External dimensions are 9.5 x 7.5 x .5 inches (24.5 x 19.5 x 1.5cm) and can be free standing or wall mounted GelertDesign Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:11:04 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2822058 http://folksy.com/items/2822058 If More Of Us Valued Food And Cheer... Framed Quote The perfect bedroom door sign for your special little soldier or indeed any aspiring pilot! This personalized plaque measures 180 x 75 x 5mm (7 x 3 inches) and is made from MDF with bevelled edges. It has 2 sticky pads on the back for fixing to a door. The hand painted design features the camouflage scheme used on aircraft like the Hurricane and Spitfire of the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain. The font matches that used for plane and squadron identification. The roundel is accurate for the time. Should the name you desire have an 'O' in it, then the roundel will replace the O. The choice of name is up to you. Simply order the sign and add a PayPal note (or send me a message) with the name you would like . Your sign will be ready to ship a maximum of 36 hours after receiving your payment. If you have a different camouflage pattern in mind (NATO, later camo schemes such as green and grey, Luftwaffe, USAF etc) then that is also possible at no extra cost! Tags: raf, war, military ,royal air force, warplane, pilot, camouflage, plaque, WWII, plane, fighter GelertDesign Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:04:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2824890 http://folksy.com/items/2824890 Battle of Britain Name Sign Cherry blossom choker/pendant. A very pretty cherry blossom choker/pendant that would complete either a casual or dressy outfit. Based on a tattoo design by Joolz Denby, it is handmade and cast in lightweight resin. It comes on an adjustable waxed cotton cord so it can be worn as a pendant or a choker. The same design is also available as a brooch and a hair clip. Comes in a gift box. GelertDesign Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:24:24 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2914190 http://folksy.com/items/2914190 Blossom Pendant No Admittance Except on Party Business. Handpainted wooden plaque reproducing the sign on Bilbo Baggins' front gate in the Tolkien classic Lord of the Rings. The sign measures 205 x 75 x 5mm (approximately), is made from MDF with bevelled edges and then handpainted to look slightly aged and weathered. It has 2 sticky pads on the back for fixing to a door. Tags: lotr, tolkien, lord of the rings, hobbit, bilbo, plaque GelertDesign Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:26:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3031662 http://folksy.com/items/3031662 No Admittance Sign 2.5 x 3.5 ACEO (Art Cards, Editions & Originals) An ACEO limited edition print of Dolwyddelan Castle in North Wales. Limited to 100. Each card is signed and numbered on the reverse and comes in a plastic sleeve for protection. GelertDesign Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:34:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3083062 http://folksy.com/items/3083062 Dolwyddelan ACEO Print Inspired by JRR Tolkien and measuring 6 x 6 x 4cm (2.4 x 2.4 x 1.6in), this little trinket box is ideal for keeping precious things safe. Hand painted to resemble rich mahogany wood, this box is decorated in gold on three sides with dwarven runes and on the lid with Tolkien's monogram. Please note, this item is inspired by Tolkien and should not be considered official merchandise. Tags: Tolkien, lord of the rings, lots, my precious, gollum, ring, jewelry, jewellery, trinket, keepsake GelertDesign Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:10:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3107150 http://folksy.com/items/3107150 Tolkien Trinket Box For lovers of Middle Earth everywhere. Have a welcome sign or child's name made into a sign. You can have any SINGLE word of your choice. Simply contact me here or send a note along with your PayPal payment with the requested word. The photos show how the design of the font used and examples of names and messages. Your sign will be ready to ship a maximum of 48 hours after receiving your payment. The sign measures 180 x 75 x 5mm (7 x 3 inches), is made from MDF with bevelled edges and then handpainted to look slightly aged and weathered. It has 2 sticky pads on the back for fixing to a door. Tags: tolkien, lord of the rings, lotr, hobbit, name GelertDesign Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:32:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3110622 http://folksy.com/items/3110622 Personalized Tolkien Sign Lovely little accessory for all fans of Tolkien. An acrylic keyring featuring Tolkien's monogram on one side and his famous travelling quote "Not all those who wander are lost" on the reverse. The keyring measures 4cm x 5cm (1,6 x 2 inches) Please note that this item is inspired by JRR Tolkien and shouldn't be considered official merchandise in any way GelertDesign Thu, 17 May 2012 23:42:08 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3338702 http://folksy.com/items/3338702 Tolkien Inspired Keyring Great piece of geekery for all Star Wars fans, poking fun at the overexposed "Keep Calm and Carry On" slogan. Instead, it reads "Calm you must keep and carry on you will, hmmm?" - It makes more sense when you read that in Yoda's voice:) This is an acrylic keyring featuring Yoda's version of the slogan on both sides. The keyring measures 4cm x 5cm (1,6 x 2 inches) GelertDesign Mon, 21 May 2012 01:08:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3349182 http://folksy.com/items/3349182 Yoda Keep Calm Keyring 11oz ceramic coffee mug featuring the adorable dancing Zwinky from the EDF energy ads on both sides. The mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe. This is due to it being sublimated - a process where special dyes are heated until they reach a gaseous state. The gas permeates the special polymer coating of the mug and when cool the dye becomes locked in.. GelertDesign Sat, 26 May 2012 17:10:45 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3360326 http://folksy.com/items/3360326 EDF Zingy Zwinky Mug