ForgedArt - Louise Smith - Metal Arts
Using a traditional coke-fired forge, I heat and shape steel using the age-old techniques of blacksmithing. With fire, hammer and anvil, each piece is worked by hand, giving the finished metal its own texture, character and marks of the making process.
From decorative pieces and practical objects to unusual gifts and keepsakes, I create individual steel pieces that celebrate the timeless craft of the blacksmith.