Victoria Walker Jewellery May 25, 2012

It’s been a busy few months for commission work here at Alternature. The first of which was a commission for local jeweler Victoria Walker for a set of ring boxes for her exquisit ‘kinetic’ jewellery. Beautiful and intricate, Victorias signature ‘seed-pod’ lockets feature tiny articulated flowers that emerge and unfold from within. Made from silver, [...]

Umbrella stand commission April 27, 2012

This one off umbrella stand was made to match the clients existing Mahogany furniture. With Mahogany being such an expensive timber, harvested from the other side of the world, we used ‘Utile’ which is a more sustainable alternative. The grain and colouring of this timber is almost identical to Mahogany and has a beautiful, rich [...]

up and running March 13, 2012

After what feels like weeks of work, the new Alternature workshop is up and running. There’s nothing better than a fresh start and we are planning to make the most of this. Expect some exciting developments, projects and new additions soon.

alternature up sticks March 6, 2012

Work is almost complete on the new Alternature workshop / studio. We have been busy knocking down walls and building new ones, as well as keeping up with the everyday jobs and orders, but are almost ready to move in. Due to the impending redevelopment of the Krowji site, we are moving to a seperate [...]

end grain extravagance January 18, 2012

Something a bit different this time. Side table, one off:  local Oak and Spalted Beech. The table top was made up in an end grain formation using particularly characterful boards, the spalted beech giving that beautiful marbled effect that contrasts so well with the dark Oak. The classically styled table frame is solid Beech, glossed [...]

four January 13, 2012

Personal project: Oak house number made from local Cornish Oak, designed to echo the style of our ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’.  The number four has a stainless steel backing plate that can be easily removed and changed for a different colour. Attached to the wall with hidden fixtures, it is by far the classiest sign in the [...]

Somewhere for your paddle boat January 7, 2012

Bespoke Oak coat rack made for a customer to fit in a specific space and match her oak boot stand. High quality, solid brass hooks for coats and scarves, with two additional shelves above for storage of hats, gloves, books etc. Hand-made from local solid Oak and supplied ready assembled and oiled. Contact us at [...]

Optional extras January 6, 2012

Our Oak coat and hat stands are now available in a few different variations. There is now a choice of wrought iron hooks with a rustic black finish or finest quality, solid brass hooks for a more traditional feel. Due to demand, as well as this Alternature now offer coat stands in ‘extra tall’  for [...]

myCornwall magazine November 26, 2011

Find Alternature in the Dec/Jan issue of  ‘myCornwall‘ Magazine. Our Oak boot stands feature in this months seasonal shopper section (p.38) which showcases a selection of great gift ideas all made in Cornwall. Thanks to everyone at myCornwall.

a fresh batch… November 25, 2011

A sneek peek of some new Alternature ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’ to be displayed at Christmas Open Studios, here in Krowji, Redruth. Alternature and the artists, craftsmen and designer-makers of Krowji are inviting members of the public and businesses from across Cornwall to come and visit them at their studio’s open from 2nd -4th December. The clocks [...]