Chandlery /ˈtʃɑːndləri/

chandlery /ˈtʃɑːndləri/

noun

1. the shop or business of a chandler.

Most people know of the term chandler as a person who makes or deals in wax candles. What I didn’t know is this…

(wikipedia excerpt) By the 18th century most commercial chandlers dealt in candles and soap, although even then many were becoming general dealers. As these were the dealers that provided ships’ stores, chandlery came to refer to a shop selling nautical items for ships and boats.

The job function and title, chandler, still exists as someone who works in the chandlery business or manages a chandler's shop.

The term chandelier, at one time a ceiling fitting that held several candles together, is still used. However, today chandeliers are ornamental (usually) electrical lighting fixtures.

I love it. I believe, although I do not make or trade in wax candles, the term chandler could be used to describe me as I do make and trade in chandeliers , nautical items and often the two combined!

Game of Thrones: The Sydney Foxtel launch

I loved working on this big Joffrey head sculpture for the Foxtel GOT launch in Centennial Park which opened on the 11th of April. It was a 2.2m high sculpt out of polystyrene blocks. I was only available for a portion of time, getting the sculpt up to a point (and working alongside the talented Shannon Riggs) before it was handed over to production for detailing and painting. It was great to have a lazy afternoon stroll in the park looking at all the sculptures once the dust had (literally) settled. Also looking forward to the new season of Game of Thrones! yes… I am a fan.