Another stunning example of our handmade Hawthorn bricks. Here they have been used to create this wonderful garden wall adding charm and sophistication to this beautiful garden. #handmadebricks #sandstockbricks #designideas #bricks
Recently completed building using our weathered and reclamation style bricks. Here we take our heritage sandstocks and using some unique brick making techniques artificially age them to create thsese old world looking bricks. Cheack out of Weathered Reclaiamed Heritage Soft Reds or our Georgian Weathered bricks if you are after this look. #sandstockbricks #bricks #reclamationbricks
Great example of the use of our Heritage Red sandstock bricks. The variation in red colours results in a natural red brick facade which while used in a completely contemporary build blends beautifully with the heritage character of the adjacent building. As with all of our bricks, everyone is unique which is what gives this brick facade depth and that timeless appeal. #redbricks #oldredbricks #sandstocks #sandstockbricks #bricks #handmadebricks
Working closely with the client and design team anything is possible. This is a great example of combining traditional bricks with glazed bricks. Here we have combined our handmade Hawthorn brick along with a selected number of glazed Hawthorn bricks to produce a brick facade that is a one of a kind creation. #glazedbricks #designideas #bricks #designers #architecture
A really innovative use of our Roman Heritage Reds. These bricks are a faithful recreation of original Roman bricks, are handmade and have a face size of 320mm x 50mm. Here they have been cut down to create a Roman style brick slip and used to create an amazing terracotta coloured roof......simply amazing! #Romanbricks #linearbricks #bricks #architecture #redbricks
Great example of the use of the classic red brick. These are our Heritage Soft Reds, a genuine handmade sandstock brick characterised by soft red tones and elephant skin textures. These bricks have been used in a beautiful Federation style house. #Heritagebricks #Sandstocks #Sandstockbricks #redbricks #oldredbricks #bricks #handmadebricks
Getting that reclamation look is really important, you don't want to end up using those faux varieties that just look fake. The classic look below is created using our Reclamation Heritage Reds, these are 100% handmade bricks made using techniques from the 19th century. As make the effort to use these traditional techniques the results are authentic "old reds".....genuine sandstock bricks! Below is a great example of genuine sandstock bricks that bring that authentic look and
Beautiful example of our Reclamation Heritage Reds, these are new bricks that we age to produce this amazing reclamation look. As they are all new they exceed Australian standards and have minimal wastage. #Bricks #Oldredbricks #recycledbricks #reclaimedbricks
A great example of a traditional brick paired with a more contemporary colours. Multi-toned pale greys coupled with the unmistakable texture of a genuine sandstock brick. Notice the hint of warm colours, this is done to ensure a grey facade is not just cold and soulless. If you ever wondered why we are called Elephant Brick Co this picture says it all, this is elephant skin texture at its finest. #Greybricks #bricks #architecture #sandstocks #design
Here we have combined some traditional techniques to produce something really different. Firstly we made this brick using the waterstruck technique, essentially this involves using a really wet clay and lining the mould with water to produce a smooth(ish) textured brick. Then we used some special techniques to weather the brick to produce variegated grey colourings. Finally we used used the age old technique of white washing.......the result is this snowy grey waterstruck bri
