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 21st 2025)
After one year of testing the affordability scheme it has meant the world to me both when people have paid full price, and when I’ve received messages from people thanking me for the code, knowing they couldn’t have paid full price. With the HUGE rising costs of metal (and living) sadly I will no longer be able to give this discount as an open thing. HOWEVER please please reach out to me if you are struggling at all with costs, and we can discuss what is in your affordability or budget.
I have adjusted my prices slightly lower for the Winter season so it meets in the middle a bit, and my prices are way lower when I do markets. 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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