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Leah Faulks LSDC

Metal Work

About Leah
Leah Faulks is a maker reimagining Scottish heritage crafts for a modern Scottish audience. She combines traditional handcraft techniques with modern digital techniques to create contemporary Sgian Dubhs and Quaichs. After graduating from Dundee University with a first class honours degree in Jewellery and Metal Design in 2024, Leah set up her business Faulks Metal. She crafts Sgian Dubhs and Quaichs in her Glasgow workshop.
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Leah is a maker reimagining traditional Scottish crafts.

Her Sgian Dubhs and Quaichs capture a playful, authentic interpretation of 'Scottishness' by featuring her signature tartan inspired patterns. Her work is created to be tactile, fun and comfortable. Silver inlayed Sgian Dubhs are designed to catch the light at a ceilidh and Cup Quaichs are shaped to perfectly rest in the nook of the hand.

Leah brings traditional handcraft techniques like silversmithing and woodwork into collaboration with contemporary digital techniques like 3D printing and CNC milling.

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  • Bachelor of Design with First Class Honours from the University of Dundee
  • The Society of Designer Craftsman Award for Outstanding Innovation in Craft and Design
  • The Sir James Black Award for Outstanding Achievement
  • The Fife Contemporary New Maker Award
  • Recipient of the South Square Trust Silversmithing Bursary
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