| Metal spinning is the art of forming sheet metal disks into contoured forms of great variety by turning on a lathe (See photos). It is said that the Egyptians and Chinese originated metal spinning. Most of our present day knowledge of the metal spinning craft has come from the Greeks and the Romans, who spun many of their household utensils from pewter. "Spinning metal into complicated and elaborate shapes, is an art fully as difficult as any craft, and the man is truly an artist that can make artistic and graceful outlines in metal, the forms being made by skill and manipulation of hand tools alone" C. Tuells 1909 |
Terry Tynan was offered a position as an apprentice at the age of 15 with a metal spinning company based in his home town of Halifax in northern England. Six years later he left the
company to complete a 4 year art and design course. After graduating, he worked for a brief time as a graphic designer, but within 3 months he took a position at another metal spinning
workshop. In 1995 he started his own metal spinning business mainly producing aluminum and copper cookware, as well as supplying local craftsmen with their metal spinning needs. In 2002
he moved to the USA . He has spun a multitude of custom parts for many commercial fields, in sizes from ½” to 132” diameter, using some of the most difficult materials to spin. From
complex Titanium Jet engine parts to simple funnels.
Today, with over 23 years experience (all his working life) and a fascination for the clean art deco, machine age movement, it wasn’t long before he started to design & produce handmade
lamps and other objects in those styles, from a small studio in Bucks Co PA.
company to complete a 4 year art and design course. After graduating, he worked for a brief time as a graphic designer, but within 3 months he took a position at another metal spinning
workshop. In 1995 he started his own metal spinning business mainly producing aluminum and copper cookware, as well as supplying local craftsmen with their metal spinning needs. In 2002
he moved to the USA . He has spun a multitude of custom parts for many commercial fields, in sizes from ½” to 132” diameter, using some of the most difficult materials to spin. From
complex Titanium Jet engine parts to simple funnels.
Today, with over 23 years experience (all his working life) and a fascination for the clean art deco, machine age movement, it wasn’t long before he started to design & produce handmade
lamps and other objects in those styles, from a small studio in Bucks Co PA.
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| Terry Tynan meticulously produces original and iconic designs from the early 20th century. Each piece is completely hand made employing the almost forgotten art of metal spinning. Apprentice trained in England where attention to detail and craftsmanship was taught to him early in his career. A philosophy that now 25 years later is clearly visible in the stunning lighting and silverware he produces. |
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