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Posted by Rory on Jan 16, 2012

Hand Forged Coffee Table “Gwackthmog”

This is a custom order for a coffee table forged out of iron. The client was directly involved with the design. We focused on a simplistic design revolving around the forged arch detail complemented with an art deco feel. This has a black and lacquer finish that is a great focal point for any room in sits in. Below are some pictures of the progress. I draw the table to scale and get approval...

Posted by Rory on Dec 14, 2011

Aspen Leaf Rings

Custom orders are always welcome. Recently did an order for some aspen leafs on a forged ring. These ring are about 4″ wide and quite attractive. These aspen leaves are forged one at a time and treated on an individual level and made out of steel, bronze, and copper. These leave are not cut out, but rather forged out of square material by hand. Interested in something hand forged? ...

Posted by Rory on Dec 10, 2011

Dimpled Bowl

Forge out of 1/4″ plate these bad boys weigh in a 5 lbs are 9.5″ across 1.25″ deep and have a dimple texture. A great center piece and conversation starter. These are forged as they are ordered. Please expect 1-2 weeks for delivery ...

Posted by Rory on Nov 23, 2011

Personalized Driveway Sign (custom order)

This is a commissioned order for a driveway. Its about 28″ wide. Forged vines, slit and drifted holes. This sign is also getting a treatment which requires me to rust it first. This was the pic before it goes rusty. I’ll post final pics once its installed. -Rory Colorado Blacksmith...

Posted by Rory on Nov 15, 2011

Gothic Nouveau Mirror Frame

19.5″ x 26″ tall. Forged brass bracket hangs mirror from hook. It it riveted on an allows the mirror to center itself and hang level. Mirror also stands away from the wall by an 1.5″ The hook have some decorative slit and drifted hole which they pass through, as well the as the brass bracket. Was tricky slitting that brass. Three coats of polyurethane and the mirror is set with...

Posted by Rory on Nov 15, 2011

Cigar Bowl 1

Cigar Bowls are here! This cigar bowl is 6″ wide and about 3″ tall and based off of some glass cigar bowls that were made in the 1960′s. It can comfortably hold 3 cigars at a time. A great center piece and conversation starter. -Rory Colorado Blacksmith ...

Posted by Rory on Nov 10, 2011

Aspen Leaf Bowls

Hand forged aspen leafs out of mild steel with one copper leaf. Signed and stamped #2 in the run. Clear Lacquer finish. These bowls can be of any size. Each is made one at a time and can be customized with letters and numbers in the non ferrous leaf. 8″ +/- wide 2″ +/- tall $200.00 Please allow 2 weeks for me to forge and deliver a dish similar to...

Posted by Rory on Sep 10, 2011

Wine Bottle Holder

This was the first wine bottle holder I have done. The way it hangs in the air, working with its weight and the arc of the wine bottle, creates an interesting display. I have plans to create some more interesting designs now that I have the math figured out on this one. It measures about 2″ wide and around 14″ long down the back. With decorative aspen leaf this would be used in a table...

Aspen Leaf Rings

Posted by Rory on Dec 14, 2011 in Blog, Featured Articles | 0 comments

Custom orders are always welcome. Recently did an order for some aspen leafs on a forged ring. These ring are about 4″ wide and quite attractive. These aspen leaves are forged one at a time and...

Demonstration in Denver

Posted by Rory on Aug 28, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

I did a demonstration at the Green Route Festival in downtown Denver yesterday and it went well. Met a large variety of people and most have never seen a forge, the types of metal work or even a blacksmith...