Black Isle Bronze
Black Isle Bronze are a leading fine art, architectural and memorial bronze and aluminium foundry. Production includes sand casting and lost wax techniques.
Verified by Make Works Scotland July 2013
| Type | Fabricator |
|---|---|
| Industry | Foundry and Casting |
| Employees | 8 |
| Location | Nairn, Highlands |
Production Specifics
Black Isle Bronze fabricate fine art sculpture including figurines, plaques, furniture, memorials and architectural details. When a project demands, they collaborate with other specialist professions, especially in projects with structural applications. Moulding services are available on-site; as well as mould fabrication, pattern making, enlarging, lettering, casting, polishing, patination, delivery, installation and limited studio space.
| Turnaround Time | 8 - 10 weeks |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | £500 |
| Production Access | Limited |
| File Types | Sketches, Models |
Materials
Aluminium Clay Silicon Sand BronzeProcesses
Enlarging Metal Patination Polishing Sand Casting Artist Fabrication Transfer MouldingMachines
FoundryWorks With
Capacity
Video: Make Works visits Black Isle Bronze in Nairn
Company History
The foundry was established in 1994 by Farquhar Laing, and moved in to a purpose built facility in Nairn in 2002. This has over 4000 square feet of workshop space, and they have the equipment and resource to handle the most challenging of projects. The most recent development is in sustainable reuse of sand in the casting process.
Contact Black Isle Bronze
| Contact | Farquhar Laing Founder |
|---|---|
| blackislebronze@btconnect.com | |
| Phone | 01667455172 | Website | blackislebronze.co.uk |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Address | 4A Balmakeith Business Park, Nairn IV12 5QR |
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