Historical and folklore inspired objects, artefacts and souvenirs by Caitlin Hazell.
Hand carved in wax and cast in bronze or recycled silver following ancient lost wax and sand casting methods. Originally started in 2020, 'Metal by Chaz' was born under experimental metal melting research (i blew up a microwave) in the Welsh borderlands, which serves as inspiration for the work, thrown in with lots of other wiggly nonsense, including casts from real tiny pickles.
A one person team, from hand carving items, moulding, grinding, fixing, polishing, packing, posting..
AFFORDABILITY SCHEME
(October 16th, 2024)
I’m changing my pricing. It’s been a long time coming and a slow snakey increase, but sadly costs of metal and living have hugely gone up, and this is all I can do at the moment to live off, and being a lil business right now is scary, so it’s coming with a change. Prices will go up here on the site BUT there is a more affordable option, if you struggle with the pennies, are on low income or just want to use it, you can use the code GROAT at checkout and get a 40% off discount- this will keep prices as they are now on select products (most bits). I’m not monitoring or checking who uses this, it’s for those who need, and those who want. For markets the prices will stay relatively the same. My prices have only ever reflected the time and costs it takes to individually work on every single little bit of metal and with carving, casting, grinding, polishing, finishing, packaging, sometimes I’m vastly underselling myself, as a lot of other small businesses do. These pieces are so special to me, and should last a very very long time, and I love making them. I’m truly thankful for all the feedback and love I’ve had over the last few years, and will see how this change goes ❣ thank you!
SHIPPING TO USA
(August 2025)
There's a lot of nonsense about tariffs for small businesses coming into practice to all orders to America-goods valued at $800 or less will no longer be exempt from import duties and taxes from Friday 29 August 2025. Royal Mail have sorted out a tariff system for small businesses, which sadly means shipping to USA is slightly more expensive with £10.60 tracked postage + £12.50 (£23.10 in total) (around $31).
Feedback, or to discuss ideas for work and commissions..
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caitlin.hazell / metalbychaz on instagram