Welcome to Mike Thompson Metal Sculpture
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I love to create life-size sculptures of British wildlife & birds, using reclaimed tools, capturing their movement in metal.

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Once I select the most appropriate piece from my ever growing collection of these wonderful old tools, I shape and weld them together to produce an anatomically accurate form, creating movement, whilst ensuring that each tool remains recognisable and intact.

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​I always try to showcase the tool’s origins - highlighting any cast maker's marks or place of manufacture, as well as using their bolts, nuts and handles, incorporating as much of the original tool as possible.

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 Each completed sculpture is moved outside to allow the elements to encourage a rust patina that is then sealed and finished with a natural and pigmented wax, highlighting the tools original features, whilst preserving its character. 

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My pieces can be displayed inside,  preserving their wax finish,  or outside, where they continue to evolve - developing a rusted red, brown finish that deepens over time.