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Super excited to hear that the UK government have introduced a package that will support children attending schools in disadvantaged areas across England to learn and play chess, improve visibility and availability of the game and fund elite playing. Great news for the chess world and for local communities alike.
N. Ireland's premier maker of handmade chess sets and chess boards.
At Mournestudios all boards and pieces are bespoke and are custom made just for you .
I am happy to offer custom colours on all of my work, so if you see a chess set or board in my shop that you like the colours of and would like those on your new set as opposed to the colours advertised, then simply leave me a message at check out and I will get back to confirm your choices.
If you have a colour that I don't currently stock, I'm also happy to see if I can find it for you.
All of the Chess pieces here at Mournestudios are are intended for collectors of 14 years of age and above and are not considered as toys within the EU Toy safety Directive (as referred to in Article 2(1)).
"Your friends know you better in the first second they meet meet you, than an acquaintance will in a thousand years." Richard Bach
All of our products are made from reconstructed Stone. Plastic resins that are harmful to the environment are not sold here. Please buy directly here on Etsy or mournestudios.com to ensure genuine MourneStudios quality every time.
At MourneStudios I have a solid fine art background, and have been a qualified Fine Art practitioner for many years, so you can rest assured that you're in good hands.
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Adam (Shop Owner)
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Callum on Sep 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsFantastic product which my girlfriend absolutely loves!! Couldn’t have asked for it to turn out better really. The seller was fantastic with my questions and kept me constantly up to date with what was happening, even when he informed me that my package was going to be slightly later than expected, he explained why and was very apologetic. 100% recommend if you want a quality chess board at a very affordable price.
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Julie on Aug 18, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely stunning pieces with amazing detail and such care and attention taken with each piece. Adam is a true Artist and he really takes so much pride in his work. Great service too. A very special gift indeed for my daughter who is a Lord of the Rings fan. She loves it and will cherish it always.
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Sammie on Jul 30, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis was such a great gift for my husband for our bronze anniversary. I went for Bronze one side and Bone the other. The care that has gone into these pieces is clear to see, they are so detailed. We paired this with a chess board from the same seller which we also loved. I ordered this a month before I needed it and was worried about it arriving on time. I explained to the seller the date I needed it by, before purchasing, and he went above and beyond to achieve this. Great seller fantastic item
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Dino on Jul 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe chess set and the board met and exceeded all expectations. The craftsmanship is superb, attention to details was incredible, and the quality of the materials used is excellent. This was a present for both a chess and LOTR enthusiast, and the person was extremely happy. Significant effort went into the packaging, with several layers protecting the product. Everything was in excellent condition when it arrived, and it arrived in accordance with the planned timeline. The communication with Adam was very pleasant, he was responding very quickly with useful information. Five stars for both Adam and the LOTR chess set and pieces!
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Audrey on Jul 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove the set! The pieces are beautiful and highly detailed. Everything was packaged with care for the shipping as well.
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kristina on Jun 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe board is gorgeous and large. Fits with the beautiful pieces perfectly. Thrilled that we purchased. Thank you for the fantastic service and the incredible packing. Everything arrived in perfect shape.
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Raphaelle on Apr 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOne word beautiful. It takes a little time to receive it but the wait is really worth it and the shipment is more than neat.. A real work of craftsmanship, the finishes are superb. I am glad. Congratulations to the artist and thank you. I recommend +++
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About MourneStudios
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The 1st chess set I ever made. The House of Hourican chess set. The white side
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The House of Hourican chess set. The dark side, Cast in polyurethane resin and marble dust.
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My 1st set made from molds. Its a replica of a 14th century German set.
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My 1st chess boards. It took a year or so to perfect them after this point but it was a good start.
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a few Isle of Lewis chess sets starting their journey in life.
MourneStudios Handmade Chess Sets & Chess Boards
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Adam
Owner
Mournestudios is my little corner of the world were I make handmade chess sets and chess boards. It's a total passion and is something that brings me great joy and I'm glad to share that with everyone. All of my chess sets are made here in Ireland.
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Mittens
Workshop Minder
Keeps everything ticking over and is never too far away.
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Moon
General Workshop Minder
Quietly oversees the whole operation
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose a MourneStudios Chess set?
Each Chess set that I produce is made from the highest quality materials with additional enhancements added to strengthen them.
Each piece is individually hand painted and unique to you.
I offer a diverse range of Chess sets to suit the needs of every player and ensure that all items go through a rigorous quality assurance process before their final dispatch.
With so many happy customers who have kindly left me so many positive reviews, you can rest assured that your chosen chess set will be something special.
In Ireland and more specifically within my family, we have a long tradition of producing high quality Arts & Crafts that has been handed down over the years,and that ethos and commitment to quality is ever present in my work.
What happens if my parcel is delayed due to postal issues?
Unfortunately once an item has been dispatched I have little or no control over what happens on it's journey to you.
All of my items are now sent with full tracking provided which will help with resolving any postal issues in the unlikely event that something goes wrong (delays, customs hold ups etc).
I'm always happy to step in and help you resolve the issue.
Custom and personalised orders
Absolutely yes. Any of the chess sets sold are available in a variety of colours. Details available on request.
All sets are personalised by default and carry the customers initials on the base of a number of pieces.
What I expect when I buy something from you?
What you can expect from MourneStudios is to be kept updated with the process of making, and dispatching etc.
I will always be honest and give you realistic time frames for the completion of your purchase and will stay in touch throughout the whole process and beyond.
It is my personal goal to ensure that every customer is more than happy with both the art works that I offer and the level of service I provide.
My vision for MourneStudios is that I am able to grow my business into a long term venture offering a diverse and eclectic mixture of hand crafted works and in order to do that I will be going to extra mile for all of my customers.
What are your Chess pieces made from
All of the chess sets that are for sale here at MourneStudios are made from reconstructed stone (Alabaster, Gypsum etc) and are further enhanced with an acrylic polymer for strength.
As an Artist and Maker, I have always been very particular about the materials that I use. It is important to me that the materials are ethically sourced and have as little impact on the environment as is possible. For that reason I do not use any polyurethane or Polyester resins in my work.
Apart from the harmful effects that plastic has on our environment, I find that Chess pieces made from natural materials are much more welcoming to the touch, which makes for a more enjoyable Chess experience.
Do all of your chess pieces have felt bases?
Yes!! All chess pieces come with high quality felt bases as standard, However, not everybody wants their chess pieces with felt bases as it removes the sound of the piece touching the board, and if you would rather not have felt bases added we are more than happy to accommodate.
If that's you, simply add a note at checkout to say that you would rather not have the bases and I shall make it so.
It says that my order will be ready to ship in 4-6 weeks. Is this always the case?
In most cases your order will be ready much sooner than that, however it depends on how many orders we are working on at that time.
4-6 weeks is the maximum time that an order should take but I do aim to have your order ready much sooner if it is at all possible.
If you need your order to be ready by a particular date and you drop me a message to let us know beforehand, I will do My best to accommodate you and will let you know before you place your order if that date is possible from my end of things.
How well packed will my order be?
Very well packed indeed. We want to you get your order in the condition that it leaves our studio.
Each chess piece will be individually wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a thick cardboard box with plenty of extra packing to ensure that it absorbs any bumps along the way.
If your order does not arrive in perfect condition I will replace any of the broken items at no cost to yourself (including postage and packing).
It is my goal here at MourneStudios to ensure that you are more than happy with your order and will do whatever I can to make sure that that happens.
How durable are your chess sets?
Whilst the stone casting material that I use is very robust, and is further enhanced with an acrylic polymer to strengthen it, care should always be taken when handling chess pieces due to the nature of their shapes.
The chess set is a collection of castings and if handled with care will last a lifetime and beyond, however as with all earthenware they are not impervious to wear and tear and can break or chip if bumped or dropped onto a tiled floor for example.
As a general and by no means comprehensive guide, these pieces should be handled in the same way that one would handle all earthenware or pottery.
Custom and personalised orders
A variety of colour options are available. If you have a custom request I will gladly work with you to source the colours that you want.
I really do want you to have the best customer experience you can with MourneStudios. I'm really are here to help.