Recently we 3d modelled and cast the iconic Keir Smith stone sculptures that sit outside Henrietta House on Welbeck street. The project is part of the building redesign for the new real estate occupants CBRE. We cad designed + 3d printed the buildings from photos of Keir Smiths prototypes currently sat in the @riba museum, took moulds from the prints then cast the buildings in jesmonite. We also used a new material for the wall tiles, embedding carbon dioxide pellets captured from the air and made into concrete aggregate. This process by OCO technologies transforms co2 into a green growth carbon negative product and makes reference to the CBRE environmental and sustainable governance program. Unbelievably this project took nearly two years to realize going through lockdown and many prototypes. Thanks to @imagistlondon @artinoffices @moreysmith @cbre #jesmonite #sculpture #architecture #thamessidestudios #artfabrication #riba #kiersmith #makethings #creativeservices #make #makeit #makeitlondon
VM Display exhibition 2022
Excited to be part of the visual merchandise and design exhibition in April, please come and visit our stall G1
Upcycled flower sculptures
Recently we have been making flowers made from the ultimate waste material, found objects. Most sustainable materials still take energy to make, upcycling junk is the best way of making a display if you are looking for the least amount of waste ….
Fyodor Pavlov Andreevich: The Large Grey Sculpture
At COLNAGHI 1760 in Mayfair, artists and friends Marina Abramovi, Nico Vascellari, and Fyodor Pavlov-Andreevich present a group of new and old works created in response to and presented in dialogue with an array of masterworks spanning the ages from antiquity to the modern era as part of the Humble Works exhibition.
'The Large Grey Sculpture' was constructed for Fyodor Pavlov Andreevich, a visual artist, curator, and theatrical director. It was created as part of the Humble Works exhibition.
Custom made Applique or ‘Hand Sewn’ Flags for The Randolph Hotel
For The Randolph Hotel, a charming historic hotel near Oxford University, we created and hand-made appliqué flags out of a range of different fabrics.
For the custom-made flags, we hemmed and assembled them at our studio before installing them along their prominent stairway.
Bloom Gin step and repeat branding unit
We made a bespoke Step and repeat unit for Bloom Gin for one of their upcoming branding events.
Our unit was made with plywood and adorned with faux foliage over the Bloom Gin logo.
During the press event, our unit provided an ideal backdrop for photographs and video, showcasing product and branding.
Eco Resin Puddle for Selfridges Window Display
We used Eco Resin to create a mould of a puddle for an upcoming Selfridges window display.
Our Eco resin is non-toxic, renewable or solvent-free.
Fabricated Lobster Chess Set for Philip Colbert
For our latest art fabrication project, Make It London created a set of chess piece lobster personas for Philip Colbert.
Neo pop artist Philip Colbert has created a global following his larger than life Lobster alter ego, and is also known for this hyper pop paintings.
For any bespoke art fabrication enquiries please email us at info@make-it.london or call us at 020 8778 9303.
Bespoke Art Fabrication Arch 'Bound' Oil on panel. 2440x2440x1220.
We recently completed this abstract geometric arch for artist Tim Ralston titled ‘Bound’ for an upcoming exhibition ‘Circling the Square’ at Thames side studios.
The Circling the Square’ Exhibition is by appointment only from Saturday 1 May - Sunday 16 May and open daily from Monday 17 May - Sunday 23 May, 12-6pm, following government safety guidelines.
For an individual appointments contact Scott McCracken.
For any bespoke art fabrication enquiries please email us at info@make-it.london or call us at 020 8778 9303.
Hand Made Window Display Boxes
Window Display Boxes for Purdey & Sons
We utilised pine wood material and basic wood joinery techniques to create the display boxes. The handmade window boxes were displayed with clothes mannequins on the front facing window storefront.
We mass produced these hand made wood display boxes for Purdey and Sons’ Mayfair store window display. These display boxes are a great choice for decorative window displays or visual merchandising purposes.
We’re very happy with the design and workmanship that has gone into the crafting of these one of a kind window display boxes.
For any bespoke retail window display enquiries please email us at info@make-it.london or call us at 020 8778 9303.
Excited to see the end of Lockdown!
We're exciting to see the end of lockdown. April 12th ✅. Bring on May 17th.
We're open as usual for business. Visit our site and explore our open source of alternative, sustainable materials & methods. If you’re looking for creative or environmental materials consultation drop us a line.
For any bespoke retail window display enquiries please email is at info@make-it.london or call us at 020 8778 9303.
Make Material Creation: Jesmonite X Carbon Negative
We recently combined Jesmonite with Carbon Negative Aggregate to form a unique building block material excellent for art fabrication projects of any kind. Within our material creation, Jemsonite acts as the binder with the carbon aggregate material.
Jesmonite is a water-based composite material that can be moulded for endless purposes within the realm of Art Fabrication. Jesmonite products can be used for craft, tableware, artwork, sculpture, lighting, furniture, marine vessels, film sets, architectural elements and cladding panels.
Carbon negative is a sustainable construction material created out of a process called Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU). Carbon is sourced from waste materials and rides the wave of the reactivity capabilities of the waste materials used. Creating an accelerated process that results in sustainable manufactured Calcium Carbonate, or Limestone.
Beyond forming a unique and aesthetically appealing pattern from the mixing of the two materials, the Jesmonite X Carbon Negative material is perfect for sculpting that is thermal, weather, fire and moisture resistant. Lightweight, durable and a great substitute for cast concrete and traditional stone.
To create our new material creation we simply added the Carbon Negative pebbles into the mixture of Jesmonite liquid pigments and casted into prepared moulds.
If you’re interested in learning more about our sustainable materials, visit our Materials Library or Contact us for a chat about how Make It London can assist you in your upcoming projects.
Blast from the Past: Harry Potter Wand Prop
Harry Potter Magic Wand Prop
Throwback to when we 3D printed and hand painted a Harry Potter wand.
The wand was made from plastic nylon filament and designed to mimic the highly detailed wand carvings found in the wands used in the Harry Potter movies.
Our 3D printer applied artistic creativity seen in the Harry Potter universe, to give each character's wand a few distinguishing traits.
For custom or bespoke props get in touch for a free consultation.
Moss; biophyllic design
Utilising Moss for decorative wall panels adds texture and create a natural cocoon into any work or communal space. Moss walls bring a natural visual impact and lowers energy costs. Areas around the moss walls are cooler in the summer months, and the winter, provide a layer of insulation within indoor areas.
The moss used to decorate the walls are all sustainably grown and preserved using natural glycerine and non-toxic food dyes. Moss walls reduce carbon dioxide levels, absorbing CO2 within indoor and urban settings.
Evidence shows the positive relationship between productivity and the presence of nature in offices. Moss brings in improved air quality - absorbing pollutants in the rain and air which are then converted by the moss into biomass.
Texas A&M University examined correlations between plants and productivity in the workplace. They found that participants demonstrated more innovative thinking and solved more problems whilst working in a space that featured plants.
Another study performed by Dr. Virginia Lohr of Washington State University found that participants working in spaces with plants were 12% less stressed than participants working at workstations without plants.
Excellent for interior design projects where communal living and working is essential.
Transforming Pablo Picasso’s Painting Into A 3D Sculptural Assemblage
Our latest bespoke artwork project is made from sustainable, recycled materials & objects, paying homage to Picasso's Cubist 'Three Musician's' painting originally made in 1921.
Picasso's original hangs in MOMA NYC, more than 2 meters wide and high, made during his Cubist period. This reinvented assemblage is 100x89cm with focus on crafting the shapes outward, using sustainable materials, tools and processes that were perhaps not around when the painting was originally made.
What is important is the process of making. The physicality of making by hand, and thinking through making.
Watch the video of the process of making of the 3d sculptural assemblage of Picasso's Cubist 'Three Musician's' painting.
Giant Red Ribbon Xmas Gift Window Display
It's Christmas! And what better way to get into the cheer than a giant gift wrapped present.
We designed and made our Xmas window display for Purdey & Sons using Foamex material using Foamex material. Foamex is a versatile and lightweight material that is superior to PVC foam sheet.
Easy to bend, cut and print, we were able to shape the red ribbon with a heat gun, resulting in a laminated high gloss finish that makes for an eye catching display.
New Sculptural Forms with Adebayo Bolaji
Our collaboration with painter, Ade Bolaji on his latest work for the Untitled Art Fair in Miami.
Make It London transformed Bolaji’s art into object sculptural forms. Initially working from a pencil sketches, we sourced the necessary materials and facilitated our workshop studio space to construct several sculptures.
Architectural Rope Art Installation
We worked with interior designers Kibre to design, make and install an Architecture rope art installation at a newly built residential building on Blossom st, Manchester.
Watch our video above to see the giant rope loom that we created and get a view of the scale at which we realised our installation, with the use of oak and Babauche woods to support the intricate network of ropes.
Giant Fabricated Apple Sculpture
We fabricated a giant apple sculpture for Barnaby Barford's THIS EARTH OF MAJESTY, THIS SEAT OF MARS art installation in Holland Park as part of KCAW (Kensington + Chelsea Art Week).
The creation of the Apple sculpture involved cnc milling the cad from poly, the designing of the internal structure and hardening the fibreglass resin with a gel coat paint finish.
Our fabrication is almost 2 metres in diameter and features wrinkles, soft spots and a mushy texture. The Apple symbolises Barford’s examination at those in power and at their shameless desire for more.
Giant Candy Crush Game Candy Props
We built iconic and recognisable candy components from the world’s most popular mobile game; Candy Crush. Made by King.com Limited.
We brought the Candy Crush Saga Lollipop, Colour Bomb, Striped Candy & Wrapped Candy out of the game and into the real world.
Our giant Candy Crush props were made for HK Strategies Studio and were made out of lightweight materials, hand carved and colour sprayed with a high gloss finish.