BIG OLD BRICKS - Palleted batches of cleaned old bricks deserve to find a worthy use in restoration projects, rather than being hacked at by me. I rely on finding bricks thrown away or being given away. If you have any old 'imperial' size ones that you are prepared to give me, I will make a donation to a local head injuries charity (Herefordshire Headway). I am happy to collect small quantities locally - even just 3 or 4.
Contrary to what might be expected, I don't like sculpting soft bricks; they may be easy to carve but they don't hold a neat edge when shaped. Bigger, older, harder bricks are favourite. Especially industrial ones. I can't use soft, crumbly, sugary or flaky ones or lightweight commons. Nor those made with holes, or deeply frogged. They don't need to be clean - they can be heavily weathered, or painted, or with mortar attached. Bricks that are distorted or a bit damaged around the ends or edges are also usable. Bricks moulded with the name of the maker are welcome. Also old blue clay paving bricks. Email me at breconeer@gmail.com if you have a few within 20 miles of Leominster.
CHUNKY HARDWOOD OFFCUTS - I can utilise weathered pieces of beam or gatepost, for sculpting. 13" or longer. Doesn't matter if they have cracks in them or rusty ironmongery attached. Offcuts from sleepers (but not if creosoted or oiled).