SIMON BURNS-COX ~ SCULPTOR AND LETTER CARVER
Simon Burns-Cox is a professional Sculptor and Letter Carver working mainly in Stone and Marble. He is based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland. Simon creates contemporary Interior and Exterior Garden Sculptures, offers all types of Stone Letter Carving for Home and Business, Hand Carved Bespoke Gravestones, Memorials, and Headstones and runs Sculpture, Stone Carving, Stone Letter Carving, and Relief Carving Courses throughout the year. Simon also supplies Stone, Marble and Italian Carving Tools for sale. He works thoroughout the UK and overseas. Simon Burns-Cox is an Associate Member of The Letter Exchange and a Licentiate Member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen, London.
Stone, Marble and Stone Carving Tools for Sale
Simon Burns-Cox offers a wide range of Stone, Marble and Italian Stone Carving Tools for sale. Designed for those who wish to undertake Sculpture, Stone Carving, Stone Letter Carving and Relief. Please let Simon know your requirements and he will do his best to advise you on what you should buy.
BIOGRAPHY OF SIMON BURNS-COX
Simon Burns-Cox is based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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TUITION AND COURSES IN STONE AND LETTER CARVING
Simon Burns-Cox offers Group Courses and Individual tuition.
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Public and Private Commissions undertaken by Simon Burns-Cox
Contact Simon Burns-Cox for more information. Courses in Sculpture, Stone Carving, Letter Carving, and Relief Carving are available.
Hand Carved Bespoke Gravestones, Memorials and Headstones
Simon Burns-Cox creates beautiful Bespoke Hand Carved Gravestones, Memorials and Headstones and offers all types of Stone Letter Carving for Home and Business. Simon works mainly in Stone and Marble but also in other media. Both hand tools and modern machinery and technologies are used. Simon Burns-Cox is based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland.
COMMISSIONING A HAND CARVED BESPOKE GRAVESTONE, MEMORIAL OR HEADSTONE
Commissioning a Hand Carved Bespoke Gravestone, Memorial or Headstone is a collaborative process which starts with an initial consultation with the client. Often at the time of bereavement, the client does not know what they require. Simon will take time to talk with the client about the deceased and what would be a suitable memorial for them. This will include the following:
- The ideas for the design
- Suitable inscriptions and different types of fonts for the design
- The choice of materials to be used, and the maintenance of the material chosen
- The size of the work and its overall finish
- Churchyard and Cemetery Regulations
- Installation if required
- The timescale and the costs involved including installation if required
- Delivery costs
The client will be kept fully informed throughout the whole process.
Costs vary according to the type of stone used, the number of letters carved, the overall design and installation and delivery requirements. For a simple Headstone with a brief description, the cost will start from about £1250 upwards depending on the requirements.
There is a fixed cost with payment in advance before the work commences with a written commission agreement. If installation is required, this is an additional cost and may be done by a third party depending on location.
If you would like to discuss your requirements, please contact Simon Burns-Cox at info@simonburnscox.co.uk or visit his website at www.simonburnscox.co.uk.
Simon Burns-Cox is based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop in Edinburgh, Scotland but works throughout the UK and overseas. All work can be delivered by courier at additional cost.
Simon Burns-Cox is an Associate Member of The Letter Exchange and a Licentiate Member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen, London.
Interior Sculpture
This section shows some of Simon's work he produced when he was based in Bath.
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Exterior Garden Sculpture Collection
Simon makes Exterior Garden Sculpture mainly in Stone and Marble but also in other media and in all dimensions.
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Hand Carved Gravestones, Memorials and Headstones
Simon Burns-Cox makes beautiful bespoke Hand Carved Gravestones, Memorials and Headstones and offers all types of Stone Letter Carving including Signs for Home and Business and Restoration projects.
SEE MORE →France 1914
The Sculpture FRANCE 1914 is being exhibited in Glasgow in aid of Poppy Scotland for three years. The marble sculpture was made to commemorate the ending of the First World War and has been exhibited at The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow. See Exhibition & Galleries page for more information.....
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From the Blog
Doors Open Day at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
Simon Burns-Cox, Sculptor and Letter Carver, based at The Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop will open his studio to the public on Saturday 28th September 2019 from 12.00 to 16.00. Simon makes interior and exterior sculptures for home and gardens, and offers all types of lettering in stone and marble. He makes Headstones, Gravestones and Memorials and teaches Sculpture, Stone Carving, Stone Letter Carving and Relief Carving to groups and individuals throughout the year. His work can be viewed at his website at http://simonburnscox.co.uk/ and he can be contacted at info@simonburnscox.co.uk if you would like to discuss your requirements further.
Two Day Stone Carving and Relief Course Glasgow
This Two Day stone carving course, offered over two consecutive Saturdays, will take participants in-depth into the techniques of cutting and carving relief into limestone. Working from basic techniques through to the completion of your own piece, you will use the tools of the trade to cut lines, letters, curves, and forms.
Original Memorials
Today, more people are chosing to be cremated rather than buried. Six in ten people (58% of the population) opt for cremation which means that you will be limited in the choice of memorials you can choose for your loved one.