With more than four decades of experience creating beautiful heritage statuary, Adam Williams is one of the few artists in the country devoting his skills to original garden stonework. He works with a carefully chosen team of designers, sculptors, mould makers and casting experts to guarantee each piece not only looks splendid but is ready to stand the test of time on your estate.
Commissions from our catalogue
Pieces made to order from our Garden Statues collection are cast in moulds at Adam’s Somerset studio. We use our own proprietary mix of stone dust (crushed Bath and Portland stone) and white cement, with no other aggregates. This results in a smooth, high quality stone surface that absorbs moisture and dries evenly, able to withstand any weather for generations to come.
After casting, our material is easy to work using masonry techniques as we remove the mould lines and other casting artefacts. Adam will subtly antique your piece with an acrylic wash to ensure it looks slightly weathered on arrival, ready to settle into its location without appearing excessively fresh or clean alongside the existing masonry.
Bespoke originals
Clients often ask Adam to create stonework coats of arms, classical animal statues and creatures from folklore and fantasy, and he is more than happy to oblige. As we write this piece, he has a dragon, a griffin and various heraldic works in progress.
Adam will meet with you to discuss the work, understand exactly what you need, explain potential limitations and gather any references that may have inspired you. Your concept will be sketched and drafted, taking into account factors like how the limbs and appendages will be supported, where air might become trapped in the mould, and how surface detail can be carried through to the finished piece.
Commissions
Furthermore, if you have an existing piece in dexter or sinister and would like to commission a matching opposite, Adam would be happy to create that for you, if possible.
Adam is happy to visit you on-site so that you can make the most of your statue by ensuring it is positioned in the best location within the scenery, and to discuss specifics if you are commissioning an original piece.
Consultation
Discuss your vision and requirements
Design
Detailed sketches and material selection
Crafting
Handmade in our Somerset studio
Installation
Professional delivery and setup
Our Design Process
Sculpting
Should you wish to proceed, your piece will be sculpted in clay or carved in stone and a mould taken from it, made from rubber and fibreglass. From there, casting can begin. Our proprietary mix of liquid stone will be poured into the mould upside down with vibrating rods used to dislodge any air bubbles as needed.
Moulding
This is a high-precision, challenging process, especially with large works. Our machinery is capable of turning a load of up to five tonnes. The mould is carefully prepared and positioned to ensure perfect casting. Once complete, the mould is ready for the next stage of production, where liquid stone is introduced to create your final piece.
Casting
After 24 hours, the material will have set. Once rotated to upright, the rough casting comes off and the statue will be carefully worked to remove any inconsistencies for a smooth and realistic finish. Carved detailing and texture may also be added at this stage, and Adam will apply his specialised antiquing skills to accentuate the light.
Delivery
Our service includes transport and installation. Once again, Adam and his team have the knowhow and equipment required to position each statue on its plinth in situ at your location, anywhere in the UK or worldwide. We handle every detail to ensure your piece arrives and is installed perfectly.