Retrosheep Blog
News, Gaming, Music & Making — Straight From Blackwood, Gwent
This is the running log of everything happening at Retrosheep — an independent, home-based workshop and creative studio in Blackwood, Gwent, South Wales, est. 2006. Retrosheep and a small family team make and post from here: new t-shirt and hoodie designs, 3D printing projects, drone and e-bike mods, laser engraving experiments, retro gaming sessions, original music drops, and the odd bit of news that caught our eye.
Expect a mix — some posts are behind-the-scenes looks at a handmade order coming together, some are gaming livestream recaps with AudioDev, some are new product drops, and some are just us talking about whatever's going on in the Valleys that week. No polish, no filler — just an independent Welsh maker documenting the work.
Have a browse below, or jump straight to a topic you're into.
Cambriae Typus — The Ancient Map of Wales That Rewrote the World
In 1573, a Flemish cartographer in Antwerp pressed copper plate to paper and produced something extraordinary — Cambriae Typus, the most celebrated ancient map of Wales ever made. Published in Abraham Ortelius's landmark atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, it was built on the painstaking surveys of Humphrey Lhuyd, a Welsh physician from Denbigh who loved his country enough to measure it. Over 450 years later, every mountain, river, and coastline of that remarkable map has been faithfully laser-engraved onto premium acacia wood by Retrosheep — handmade right here in South Wales. This is the story of how Wales was first put on the map, and why that map still matters today
Retrosheep 3D printing Mods - Music Track - Disconnected by Retrosheep
Retrosheep - Blog
RetroSheep.com's blog page is a vibrant hub for retro gaming, handmade fashion, music, and quirky cultural commentary—all crafted with a personal touch from Wales.
The blog at Retrosheep.com offers a unique blend of content that reflects the site's artisan spirit and creative energy. Here's what you'll find:
🎮 Gaming & Tech
Handheld gaming reviews like the Anbernic RG505
Video Game Radio streams featuring retro soundtracks and commentary
Nostalgic nods to classics like Oblivion, Fable, and CarX
🧵 Handmade & Fashion
Posts on handmade clothing, knitwear, and accessories inspired by pop culture and mythology
Highlights include Cyberpunk 2077-themed hats and Egyptian deity necklaces
🚴 Lifestyle & Adventure
Personal stories like “EBIKE RIDER [V2]” celebrate freedom and outdoor exploration in Wales
Emphasis on health, nature, and the thrill of electric biking
🎶 Music & Culture
Live music updates from Retrosheep Radio Wales
Commentary on local events like “Big Trouble in Little Blackwood” featuring the Barber Shop Boys
📰 News & Commentary
Occasional posts on global events, such as tracking military aircraft, add a raw, real-world edge to the blog’s eclectic mix
Each post is infused with the creator’s personality—quirky, passionate, and unapologetically retro. Whether you're into gaming, handmade fashion, or just curious about life in Wales through a creative lens, RetroSheep’s blog is a refreshing scroll through indie expression.