Something for the garden. . .

My first opportunity to be expressive was when I was invited to join an exhibition by Blacksmiths up and own the U.K and simply make a piece "For the garden"
The cogs started to whirl and I decided that I needed to make a piece that would make me stand out from the crowd, something to define me as a Blacksmith surrounded by many other established smiths.

I then decided, in true Hayley style, to make a garden gate, in the shape of a Custard Cream biscuit. .

"Custard" then came with me to my shows and cause quite a stir! people thought he would make a wonderful coffee table, wall hanging or even a bed head!
I loved the chance I had been given to be this creative and looked for more opportunities to do the same.