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Hand Forged Metalwork

By Giles Flowitt-Hill

Two textured silver rings resting on a rusty metallic surface.
Two metal rings on a rusty workbench, alongside a hammer and a pair of pliers in a blacksmith shop.

Rings hand forged from solid bronze

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Two hammered copper bangles resting on a rusty metal surface with blacksmithing tools in the background.

The original rings were made with a riveted silver pin as part of a collaboration with Kia crafts in New Zealand. Since then, I have developed the technique used to make the rings,, first trying soft solder, then brazing techniques, and welding.

The aim is to produce a set of rings that is simultaneously: aesthetically pleasing, strong, and made from materials that will not corrode and damage wraps.

Journeys in new materials

sand texture
Colorful, iridescent bangles on a wooden surface.
Close-up of three gold bangles with a textured surface, held in a person's hand.
Two twisted silver rings on a textured metallic surface with blacksmith tools in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a small, textured metallic bracelet with a hammered finish.

As I made more rings for people, I was sent requests for new and interesting materials. For a metalworker, new materials come with new challenges, as each behaves differently when heated and worked, and so significant work needs to be done to ensure the quality of a piece in a new material.

Other Commissions

black sand texture
Several metal hooks placed on a cut tree log outdoors with leaves and grass around.

Alongside my baby wearing rings, I am also occasionally asked to make other items, and this is a nice opportunity for a little variety.

shop rings

Hand forged rings are available to order in the shop.

Various gold, silver, and copper bracelets inside a metal container.
Four metallic bangles with a textured pattern on a fabric surface.