the Wareham Forge uses traditional blacksmithing techniques to produce items of enduring quality. Metal is heated in a coal forge then worked with the hammer to create forms and textures that no other method can duplicate. The strength of steel is combined with the warmth of hand formed copper and brass, resulting in pieces that are indistinguishable from artifacts from the past. Every item produced, from pewter button to custom railing, is the result of a blending of historic form, materials and techniques. Although often called 'wrought iron work' in fact today's craftsman works with modern steels!

This section now includes a Gallery of Details - showing some of the wide range of possibilities of hand forging steel. 

This also shows some of my favourite techniques in my signature 'Rivendale' style.

The purpose of the grant is to cover three months deicated time to allow development of a practical understanding of how to covert raw blooms into working bars, and if time permits, into finished objects. Part of the process will be to document the ongoing project, and publish the results via a dedicated blog, this web site, and possibly through demonstrations, formal papers or jounal articles.