`London City Guide`

Continents

Popular Cities

Overview

Services

Carol Driver View Profile

London Editor | JustLuxe

City Guides

Premium City News

Share a Piece of London This Christmas Season With Chisel & Mouse Gifts

Posted: Dec. 20th, 2012 | Comments 0 | Make a Comment

Photo Courtesy of Chisel & Mouse

Give a unique gift with a difference this Christmas, with a handcrafted model by Chisel & Mouse. It’s the ultimate way to collect landmarks from around London, with these intricate, iconic buildings. This miniature pieces of architectural heaven include Art Deco masterpieces like the Hoover Building (£129) and Battersea Power Station (£99); British Heritage classics like Buckingham Palace (£99) and Bodiam Castle (£99); and famous facades from across the pond like the Empire State Building (£129) and the Guggenheim (£99).

The artists behind this distinctive concept are Robert and Gavin Paisley, who wanted to get creative after working in a software company for 10 years. Robert says, “We were drawn to 3D printers and wanted to use these in our production. So we combined all three. We chose buildings we loved, used 3D printers to prototype our designs, and used traditional model making techniques to make the finished models.”

The pieces can take weeks to create, from the concept to the “master” mold, then more than an hour to produce the finished piece. Made of strong plaster which has a reassuring weight and a smooth, cool finish, the eye-catching models make fabulous bookends and stylish ornaments. They are the perfect gift for those who appreciate art, design and beautiful things.

“Architecture resonates with people, architecture is art,” Robert says. “Chisel & Mouse enables you to enjoy the buildings you love from the comfort of your living room.”