Welcome to the Hairy Growler workshop. Please feel free just to sit back and allow this slideshow to play. Alternatively, have a quick flick and see if anything particularly interests you. On my of the images you can click through to the actual piece or something in further detail.
Each and every piece of jewellery that leaves this workshop is completely handmade and 100% recycled. Each piece made with love and passion.
The workshop is one of my favorite places to be. A strange thing to say about my workplace! Its great place to relax and get hyped up. The area is substantial which allows me to section the various processes used in transforming old victorian coins and cutlery into contemporary jewellery. Here you can see the furnace, soldering and melting area.
To begin with i free-hand draw a lovely whimsical tree design onto the bowl of the spoon. This rough sketch is refined when the piercing saw is brought into action. The detail that is attainable with the saw is far greater than i can achieve with a marker pen!
This formerly discarded, unwanted antique dessert fork will undergone several hours of Hairy Growler surgery!
Each piece of jewellery from Hairy Growler is individually hand cut, thus completely unique.
English coins dated 1919 and earlier are sterling silver. This coins feel amazing to the touch, especially when compared to the 'monkey-metal' used today! However, these sterling silver coins became worn much more easily than modern coins do. This means that unworn pre 1919 coins are much sought after, whilst the worn ones tend to be 'scrapped' for their silver content. This is a great shame. I like to use these coins, the historical details and a fabulous wonder and interest to each piece of jewellery made from them.
Look no further than your pockets for amazing inspiration and awesome designs.
The fork bangle is a classic symbol of recycling. A simple design which looks great, an absolute conversation piece.
A sterling silver two shilling coin, flattened and in the process of being transformed into a beautiful necklace...
The fountain of materials...a local charity shop.
A total custom service. Let me recycle, reuse and repurpose your old unworn jewellery into something ethical, original and wearable. Depending on what you have the possibilities are endless. Here a couple of silver rings and a silver chain are being ceremonily melted and reborn!
The silver spoon is a traditional gift to give at a Christening or the birth of a little one. Each one of these is custom created for you. Each one records all of the vital details.
Once the spoon has been cut, filed and polished it looks quite lovely. Especially so from my point of view! The original spoon looked absolutely awful and i understand why it was discarded!
A fabulous birth spoon to be enjoyed and passed down through the ages....
Birth is something wonderful and precious. We like to think that each little life is unique, and our Birth Spoons are a perfect, sparkly reflection of the distinctiveness of new life. Each spoon is a ‘one off’, a truly beautiful way to celebrate the birth of a new born baby. Each spoon is made to your specifications with all your special personal details, and is personally designed and handcrafted. Our Birth Spoons are guaranteed to be loved and cherished forever, a truly unique life time gift.
All our Birth Spoons are made from antique Victorian flatware, so you can have peace of mind that your Birth Spoon has been ethically produced with 100% recycled raw materials. Our spoons are made with real attention and care, using age old techniques and traditional hand tools.
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Imagine a gift to be passed from parent to child, one that will last a lifetime and be utterly unique, one that will stand the test of time, one that can be a true little expression of your new born. Your bespoke Birth Spoon is guaranteed to be the only one of its kind with personal details such as names, dates and months. Using our meticulous handcrafting methods, we can create a Birth Spoon with your own chosen theme; we create our Birth Spoons only for you, the customer.
“Each spoon is a totally individual record of the birth of a new family member. A perfect way for a mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, aunty, uncle, cousin, god parent, or friend to celebrate and show the love towards a new little one!" George, UK - repeatedly satisfied customer!
Step 1: Decide which details and themes you wish include on your spoon (e.g name of child, month of birth, year of birth, weight/stars, swirls, flowers, holly leaves, sunshine, snowflakes)
Step 2: Fill in the ‘Interested in Commissioning a Spoon Form' by clicking here.
Step 3: We will then review your request and provide you with various design options and respective prices.




