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Polish.

#madebymidton #acrylic #UKManufacturing #SustainableManufacturing #encapsulation #craftsmanship #castacrylic #acrylicmanufacturer #manufacturing #manufacturingprocess #CNCMachining

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Measure.

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#madebymidton #acrylic #UKManufacturing #SustainableManufacturing #encapsulation #craftsmanship #castacrylic #acrylicpour #manufacturing #manufacturingprocess

An understated one colour screen print, paired wit

An understated one colour screen print, paired with this intricate pattern, adds a touch of elegance to any display box.

#madebymidton #screenprint #screenprinted #screenprinters #ukmanufacturing #pantone2021 #pantone #branding #presentationdesign #madeinscotland

Whyte & Mackay reached out to us in 2008 after dis

Whyte & Mackay reached out to us in 2008 after discovering the high quality, prestigious feel that acrylic held. They knew this would represent their world-renowned whisky company, @thedalmore in the best light.

Want to find out more? Have a look at our case study about our decade long relationship, working on The Dalmore’s luxury presentation packaging.

#madebymidton #whyteandmackay #thedalmore #dalmore #dalmorewhisky #presentationdesign #presentationpackaging #custommaterials #branding #whisky #ukmanufacturing #madeinscotland

We take pride in forming relationships with our cl

We take pride in forming relationships with our clients, especially long-standing ones. A great example of this is Whyte & Mackay. We have worked with the celebrated whisky makers since 2008, creating luxury presentation packaging for their world famous whisky - @thedalmore. Through finding Midton, Whyte & Mackay has found a long-term supplier that can deliver high quality materials in custom batches, in small timescales.

Find out how we keep the team at The Dalmore happy by reading our case study, link in bio.

#madebymidton #whyteandmackay #thedalmore #dalmore #dalmorewhisky #presentationdesign #presentationpackaging #custommaterials #whisky #branding #ukmanufacturing #madeinscotland

An understated one colour screen print, paired wit

An understated one colour screen print, paired with this intricate pattern, adds a touch of elegance to any display box.

#madebymidton #screenprint #screenprinted #screenprinters #ukmanufacturing #pantone2021 #pantone #branding #presentationdesign #madeinscotland

Whyte & Mackay reached out to us in 2008 after dis

Whyte & Mackay reached out to us in 2008 after discovering the high quality, prestigious feel that acrylic held. They knew this would represent their world-renowned whisky company, @thedalmore in the best light.

Want to find out more? Have a look at our case study about our decade long relationship, working on The Dalmore’s luxury presentation packaging.

#madebymidton #whyteandmackay #thedalmore #dalmore #dalmorewhisky #presentationdesign #presentationpackaging #custommaterials #branding #whisky #ukmanufacturing #madeinscotland

We take pride in forming relationships with our cl

We take pride in forming relationships with our clients, especially long-standing ones. A great example of this is Whyte & Mackay. We have worked with the celebrated whisky makers since 2008, creating luxury presentation packaging for their world famous whisky - @thedalmore. Through finding Midton, Whyte & Mackay has found a long-term supplier that can deliver high quality materials in custom batches, in small timescales.

Find out how we keep the team at The Dalmore happy by reading our case study, link in bio.

#madebymidton #whyteandmackay #thedalmore #dalmore #dalmorewhisky #presentationdesign #presentationpackaging #custommaterials #branding #whisky #branding #ukmanufacturing #madeinscotland

While an explosion happens in a fleeting second, a

While an explosion happens in a fleeting second, acrylic allows this moment in time to be captured, using these luxury paperweights.

#madebymidton #purdey #ukmanufacturing #acrylic #gunsmithing #craftsmanship #jamespurdeyandsons #custommaterials #brandinginspiration

These genuine fired Purdey cartridges are set in a

These genuine fired Purdey cartridges are set in acrylic to show the immediate aftermath of the firing pin striking the primer. While in our work we often see acrylic as a key part of design, for @jamespurdeyandsons, the use of acrylic acts as an illusion - carrying the floating cartridge, but ultimately unseen.

#madebymidton #purdey #ukmanufacturing #acrylic #gunsmithing #craftsmanship #jamespurdeyandsons #custommaterials #brandinginspiration

Made in Scotland, high-end gunmakers, @jamespurdey

Made in Scotland, high-end gunmakers, @jamespurdeyandsons, encapsulate a genuine fired Purdey cartridge in acrylic. This luxury gift allows those with a keen interest in guns to obtain their own piece of Purdey history, making a great desk ornament, bookend, or paperweight.

#madebymidton #purdey #ukmanufacturing #acrylic #gunsmithing #craftsmanship #jamespurdeyandsons #custommaterials #brandinginspiration

“Dead and thrown away beauty often looks better

“Dead and thrown away beauty often looks better than when it was alive.”

As a lasting reminder of his installation in Selfridges, and inspired by his 2016 ‘Lost and Found’ collection, fashion designer @christopherkane created these limited edition paperweights. Working with the designer allowed us to combine precision acrylic engineering, beautiful design, and found objects.

Read about the installation in our case study, link in bio.

#madebymidton #christopherkane #ukmanufacturer #custommaterials #botanicals #bespokedesign #craftsmanship #fashiondesigner #brandingtools #brandinginspiration #paperweight #scottishdesigners #designinspiration

“Beauty exists in the expired and discarded”

“Beauty exists in the expired and discarded”

Christopher Kane’s 2016 Autumn/Winter collection, ‘Lost and Found’, explored the ideas of discarded beauty and reused materials. The designer approached Midton to create a breathtaking point-of-sale installation, featuring more than 100 ‘lost and found’ objects captured in cubes for Selfridges’ Oxford Street store in London. These objects varied from dead insects, to this dried rose. This was a branding project taken to an entirely new level.

Find out more about our work with @christopherkane in our case study. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #christopherkane #ukmanufacturer #custommaterials #botanicals #bespokedesign #craftsmanship #fashiondesigner #brandingtools #brandinginspiration #paperweight #scottishdesigners #designinspiration

These limited edition, one-of-a-kind acrylic cube

These limited edition, one-of-a-kind acrylic cube paperweights were designed by Scottish fashion designer @christopherkane, inspired by his 2016 Autumn/Winter collection, ‘Lost and Found’. Individually numbered from 1-50, and including hand dried roses that vary in colour, each paperweight is truly unique.

Find out more about our work with Christopher Kane in our case study, link in bio.

#madebymidton #christopherkane #ukmanufacturer #custommaterials #botanicals #bespokedesign #craftsmanship #fashiondesigner #brandingtools #paperweight #brandinginspiration #scottishdesigners #designinspiration

When creating a new scent, @tomdaxon begins with a

Working with the luxury fragrance house @tomdaxon

Working with the luxury fragrance house @tomdaxon provides us with the perfect opportunity to experiment with raw materials and the beauty we can find in nature. Acrylic is the ideal material for this bespoke point-of-sale plinth, allowing crystal-clear showcasing of the ingredients that inspire each unique Tom Daxon scent.

#madebymidton #tomdaxon #bespokedesign #pointofsale #brandingtools #brandinginspiration #custommaterials #organicmaterials #designinspirations #encapsulation #castacrylic #botanicals

We work with luxury British fragrance house, @tomd

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryl

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryltd designed “Ebb and Flow” to reflect an ancient underground tributary of the Thames that runs underneath the site of the client’s offices. The project plays with the fluidity and irregularity of rippling water, scattering light to emulate a moving river surface. The installation required us to transition from handcrafted mould-making, to digitally designed and machines moulds, previously unknown territory for us on organic forms such as water.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryl

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryltd designed “Ebb and Flow” to reflect an ancient underground tributary of the Thames that runs underneath the site of the client’s offices. The project plays with the fluidity and irregularity of rippling water, scattering light to emulate a moving river surface. The installation required us to transition from handcrafted mould-making, to digitally designed and machines moulds, previously unknown territory for us on organic forms such as water.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryl

Stemming from key research insight, @haberdasheryltd designed “Ebb and Flow” to reflect an ancient underground tributary of the Thames that runs underneath the site of the client’s offices. The project plays with the fluidity and irregularity of rippling water, scattering light to emulate a moving river surface. The installation required us to transition from handcrafted mould-making, to digitally designed and machines moulds, previously unknown territory for us on organic forms such as water.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

This project with London-based design studio, @hab

This project with London-based design studio, @haberdasheryltd , titled “Ebb and Flow”, allowed us to blur the lines between our aesthetic acrylic products and the acrylic products we are known to design for engineering purposes. The acrylic sculpture is particularly special when you get up close enough to appreciate the incredible attention to detail on even the smallest, barely visible component. Together, we created an entrancing light experience that experiments with light and form.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

This project with London-based design studio, @hab

This project with London-based design studio, @haberdasheryltd , titled “Ebb and Flow”, allowed us to blur the lines between our aesthetic acrylic products and the acrylic products we are known to design for engineering purposes. The acrylic sculpture is particularly special when you get up close enough to appreciate the incredible attention to detail on even the smallest, barely visible component. Together, we created an entrancing light experience that experiments with light and form.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

This project with London-based design studio, @hab

This project with London-based design studio, @haberdasheryltd , titled “Ebb and Flow”, allowed us to blur the lines between our aesthetic acrylic products and the acrylic products we are known to design for engineering purposes. The acrylic sculpture is particularly special when you get up close enough to appreciate the incredible attention to detail on even the smallest, barely visible component. Together, we created an entrancing light experience that experiments with light and form.

To find out more about this project, check out the case study on our website. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #worldofhaberdashery #lightbyhaberdashery #lightingdesign #lightingsculpture #lightingeffects #lighteffect #decorativelighting #bespokedesign #visualimpact #lightingdecor

We love this series by artist Jason deCaires Taylo

We love this series by artist Jason deCaires Taylor. It’s a beautiful example of encapsulation as both a device for presentation and an integral part of the artworks narrative.

Find out more about @jasondecairestaylor in his TEDTalk, link in bio.

#madebymidton #jasondecairestaylor #sculptureart #underwaterart #maquette #coralreef #shapeandform #texturedart #artifical #custommade #encapsulation #sculptureartist #visualimpact

“A lot of man-made things are interesting, but t

“A lot of man-made things are interesting, but the real sort of inherent beauty, the most spectacular form and shape and texture, is the actual coral themselves”.

Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater art allows nature to take over his iconic sculptures, doubling as artificial coral reefs. These encapsulated maquettes develop on this theme, with metal crystals mimicking the action of the coral.

Learn more about @jasondecairestaylor in his TEDTalk, link in bio.

#madebymidton #jasondecairestaylor #sculptureart #underwaterart #maquette #coralreef #shapeandform #texturedart #artificial #encapsulation #sculptureartist #visualimpact

The use of subtle tints and surface textures in th

The use of subtle tints and surface textures in these pieces by @jasondecairestaylor create a vivid impression of submersion, bringing the underwater world to land.

Find out more about the work of Taylor in his TEDTalk, link in bio.

#madebymidton #jasondecairestaylor #sculptureart #underwaterart #maquette #coralreef #shapeandform #texturedart #encapsulation #sculptureartist #visualimpact

@shonibarestudio ‘s “Flower Gun” uses acryli

@shonibarestudio ‘s “Flower Gun” uses acrylic to subvert an object originally intended to cause harm. The gun’s technical encapsulation makes it unreachable, and thus, a redundant weapon. This is a playful take on the futility of conflict.

#madebymidton #yinkashonibare #acrylicdesign #waxfabric #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #visualimpact #vividcolors #designinspiration #fabricdesign

@shonibarestudio ‘s piece, “Flower Gun” uses

@shonibarestudio ‘s piece, “Flower Gun” uses Dutch wax fabric to be projected as ‘bullets’ from the gun’s barrel. This use of fabric reflects the artist’s interest in the cultural effects and legacy of global trade and British imperialism. Acrylic’s clarity allows for these vivid colours to be showcased.

#madebymidton #yinkashonibare #acrylicdesign #waxfabric #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #visualimpact #vividcolors #designinspiration #fabricdesign

Widely used in Africa, and originating in Indonesi

Widely used in Africa, and originating in Indonesia and Holland, Dutch wax fabric provides vibrant tones for art. @shonibarestudio used cast acrylic to encapsulate this material in his project, “Flower Gun”, which comments on the prevalence of guns and violence in today’s society.

#madebymidton #yinkashonibare #acrylicdesign #waxfabric #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #visualimpact #vividcolours #designinspiration #fabricdesign

Working with “beautiful things that are regarded

Working with “beautiful things that are regarded as worthless, and giving them a future”, @boukedevries process starts with finding damaged ceramic. From this, we work with the artist to produce a new narrative for this beautiful material.

#madebymidton #boukedevries #acrylicmanufacturer #ceramicsofinstagram #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #porcelain #interiorart #shapeandform

“Every great culture has its own ceramic traditi

“Every great culture has its own ceramic tradition.” Working with ceramic is capturing history for @boukedevries . While other materials rot, ceramic’s beauty stays intact. Through our work encapsulating the ceramic in acrylic, the vase’s original shape is recreated with a new narrative.

Find out more about the artist’s journey in his interview with @sothebys . Link in bio.

#madebymidton #boukedevries #acrylicmanufacturer #ceramicsofinstagram #ceramics #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #porcelain #shapeandform #interiorart

We work with London based Dutch artist @boukedevri

We work with London based Dutch artist @boukedevries to encapsulate damaged ceramics. These mesmerising sculptures have been intricately cast, as per Bouke’s vision.

Check out Bouke’s interview with @sothebys to discover more about the artist’s origin and inspiration. Link in bio.

#madebymidton #boukedevries #acrylicmanufacturer #ceramicsofinstagram #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculptureartist #ukmanufacturing #porcelain #shapeandform #interiorart

Final shots of the captivating teardrop pendants.

Final shots of the captivating teardrop pendants. Of course we had to show you them illuminated! Swipe to light up.

@danheaplightingdesign @stoanelighting

#madebymidton #lightingdesign #bespokedesign #acrylicencapsulation #naturaldesign #lightingideas #visualimpact #sustainabledesigner #gardenlights #gardendesign #lightingdecor #bespokemakers

As the new year approaches, why not reinvent your

As the new year approaches, why not reinvent your space? These teardrop pendants make for a stunning lighting installation, with a customisable choice of encapsulated materials, suited to your vision.

📷: @danheaplightingdesign @stoanelighting

#madebymidton #scottishmanufacturer #bespokemanufacturing #acrylicencapsulation #lightingdesign #naturaldesign #sustainablemanufacturer
#botanicals #materialeffects #visualimpact

Acrylic’s incredible light transmission rate cre

Acrylic’s incredible light transmission rate creates stunning visuals for these teardrop pendants, crafted for @danheaplightingdesign in association with @stoanelighting . The encapsulated botanicals add a unique element of nature to this garden lighting commission.

#madebymidton #scottishmanufacturer #bespokemanufacturing #acrylicencapsulation #lightingdesign #gardenlights #gardenlighting #innovativelighting #naturedesign

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Don

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Done.

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Don

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Done.

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Don

Tint it, swirl it, spice it, cure it, bake it. Done.

Colour variety is the spice of life. Only blooming

Colour variety is the spice of life. Only blooming for a few weeks each year, the fiery tones of this hand-picked saffron make for stunning visuals. At Midton, we focus on colour matching to mimic nature’s shades through our craft.

Often, the most striking patterns and vivid colour

Often, the most striking patterns and vivid colours can be found in nature’s own materials. This selection of feathers came into our factory, allowing us to create this outstanding mix of vibrant hues, intricate markings, and textures.

The question is, what do we do next?

Whether it’s material effects or Pantone matchin

Whether it’s material effects or Pantone matching, at Midton, we pull inspiration from the most beautiful objects in life.

One more turn of the sphere reveals yet another ef

One more turn of the sphere reveals yet another effect. This garish green is very apt to kick off the Halloween weekend!

A different spin on the sphere. From the haze arou

A different spin on the sphere. From the haze around it you’d be sure it’s glowing.

This sphere takes us back to our childhood.. altho

This sphere takes us back to our childhood.. although we can’t play a game of marbles with this one as it’s 100mm!

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques. #

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

#cncmachining #aldoushuxley #shapeandform #scottishmanufacturer #tvprops #craftsmanship #handmade #customcolour

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques. #

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

#madebymidton #cncmachining #aldoushuxley #techniques #precision #shapeandform #scottishmanufacturer #tvprops #orb #craftsmanship #handmade #customcolour

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

#cncmachining #pantone #aldoushuxley #shapeandform #scottishmanufacturer #tvprops #orb #customcolour

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques. #

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

#madebymidton #scottishmanufacturer #tvprop #customcolour

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

Goodbye old world, hello brave new techniques.

#cncmachining #shapeandform #scottishmanufacturer #sciencefiction #filmprops #movieprops #craftsmanship

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