A1Scrapmetal

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Name: hazel
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom

Older than I think I am.

Friday, February 05, 2010

Game (obverse)


Library - 1444
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
A mirror on the back.

CAt and Mouse


Library - 1443
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
A lovely cat and mouse game.

OPEN


Library - 1436
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Packaged in true PLG style.

Parcel off PLG


Library - 1437
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A parcel arrived today from PLG.
He has been a great contributor to the A1 Scrapmetal collection over the last few years, and I always enjoy opening his parcels..you never know what gems might be in there.
I don't usually include the package..but this one was even better than usual. Dotted lines to cut along and a very well protected object. THANK YOU PLG.

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Floral Wire


Library - 1386
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Found on a recent trip to Chester in a Vintage clothes shop.
"LET THE COIL REMAIN ON CARD,DRAW WIRE THROUGH HOLE AT BACK - CAN USE THE LAST STRAND WITHOUT TANGLE"
It cost ONE old pence
I have never seen one of these before and payed 400 new pences for it.
Quite a price gain.
Another in my collection, ways to sell and market bent wire.

Floral Wire (obverse)


Library - 1387
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
The wire on the back of the card not only holds the roll of wire onto the front it also is twisted into a central loop which strengthens the dispensing hole in the middle.

Friday, January 01, 2010

Padlock


Library - 1382
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
A tiny HAND MADE padlock Michael gave me for Xmas.
Less than an inch square.
No key, but open.

Padlock (obverse)


Library - 1383
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
All those rivets remind me of the first experiments I did in metal work at Alsager.

Sunday, December 06, 2009

Waxed Thread


Waxed Thread
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Popped into Blackmere antiques emporium on the way back from a table top sale in Tarporly (A very nice little village towards Beeston).
Found this card which looks hand printed.
"EXTRA STRONG WAXED THREAD..for MAKING AND REPAIRING BAGS, BOOTS and all LEATHER AND CANVAS GOODS.
90 INCHES/2 NEEDLES"
It reminded me a little of Trevira's blog.
The price label is still on because if I fetch it off it will rip the card..
Unit 3
And it cost a pound.
It came with the brown paper bag.

Waxed Thread (obverse)


Waxed Thread (obverse)
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
A few simple cuts in the card forms a handy needle and thread holder.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

ARIS (obverse)


Library - 1859
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Sizes stamped in MILLIMETERS.

ARIS


Library - 1858
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
One of the wonderful objects from Angelica which are still on show at Manchester School of Art and gaining much interest.
I would like to blog them when I have them back and can add more written detail
I think this one has stamped on it.
"BEND SIDE WIRE ONLY"
and has the sizes of the varying thicknesses of wire.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Showcase at Manchester School of Art


Showcase at MMU
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
I have been so busy, two weeks have gone by and I have neglected to start putting the wonderful objects, that were sent to me by Angelica (Scrapateria),onto my blog.
I displayed them straight away in a cabinet at Manchester School of Art.
So I will have to Blog them when I get them back and I can make a note of the instructions and stamped details.
They can all been seen on my Flickr stream.(just click on the photo..)

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Pumkin Carving Kit


Library - 1769
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Found in Quality Save , Northwich branch.
Cost 49 pence.
Book of instructions on pumking carving as well as a full set of tools.
Happy Halloween.

Pumpkin Carving Set (close up)


Library - 1770
Originally uploaded by a1scrapmetal
Large Saw
Detail Saw
Drill.
Scraper.
Pattern marker.
Everything you would need to carve a pumpkin.
I love the Thumb Pocket on the Scaper..PUMPKIN MASTER.