I'm particularly fond of this one.  It
is patterned after a star given to
me by a story teller i met many
moons ago.  This is a limited
edition, but i could do special for
you
Always ready for a
staff meeting...
Above center is an example of the modern blacksmith, he's at the
anvil in an historical park.
http://www.batstovillage.org

The shop and I have moved back to my native soil in Washington State.
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This cross is designed as a
confirmation gift, it's sterling silver and
14K gold.  The shroud is given a
patina to approximate the lent color
Here are some Red Oak leaves, which
are made as membership badges.  As
a Friend of  Red Oak Grove (ADF)  

We can discuss the design  of similar
badges for your group
obverse
Left a brooch of sterling silver and
rose gold, it was made in the year of
the monkey.  Right, an award badge,
mint bronze and sterling. Within the
little torc is a few, an oghm stick,
indicating the year and meaning of the
award.
reverse
The pendant above is inspired by
the story of Sir Gawain, and the
Green Knight, as passed to me by
a friend of the green and true.
Mint bronze, sterling and 14K wire
These torcs are of
sterling, bronze (tin
brass) and the bangle
is bronze, these are
not soldered but
welded.
This devise is a miniature Brooch, or
kilt pin. Diameter is about two inches.  
This one includes the triscel and a faux
amethyst, but it could be made with
other symbols or stones.
A chalice for Brigit,
who is revered by the
Irish.  The ornament at
the base resembles St.
Brigit's cross, but is
silver instead of straw.
A more delicate silver torc.   Four
twists are stacked, rather than
retwisted.  This one is understated, but
meant to complement a woman's face.  
The terminators are carved in low relief
with lunar images..
Before IP encryption,
correspondence was
secured by use of a wax
seal and a unique image.
 One could be sure a
message is really from a
friend, assuming no
one's ring has been
stolen.
Above is a bobble inspired by North
West totem art.  The client and I
conferred on the number and types of
animals to include.  Sterling, cast and
chiseled.
After the fashion of
neolithic Ireland.  
copper and sterling.
Persons who wish to get to know me
professionally, may look here.
Those who wish to know me
personally, may look here (own risk;)
I have compared thee, O my love, to a
steed in Pharaoh's chariots.  Thy
cheeks are comely with circlets, thy
neck with beads. (11) We will make thee
circlets of gold with studs of silver.
-The song of songs, which is Solomon's
As a rule, I do not make weapons of
any kind, but those who are interested
in costumes and stage combat, may be
interested in my former employer:
http://www.starfireswords.com/
Zak taught me quite a bit...

As a rule I don't do any fighting, but
one may want to look in to the origin of
my second favorite motto:
http://www.classicalfencing.com/

In ferro varitas!
In the iron is truth!
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Footprint Forge is named in memory of an old friend of mine.
Below, you'll find a few of the items I've made in the past, and it may give you ideas for the
future.  Don't hesitate to contact me (see below) if there is anything I can do for you.
grambadger@juno.com