BHUMP89 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 I'm looking for a 6th year wedding anniversary gift for my wife. The theme is Iron. would you happen to have anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Welcome from the Ozark mountains. You might reach out to them on their web site or on Facebook. Someone might see your request faster that way. https://www.nob-blacksmiths.org/ I can't control the wind, all I can do is adjust my sail’s. Semper Paratus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Welcome aboard from 7500' in SE Wyoming. Glad to have you. If you are interested in a steel penannular brooch (good for fastening shawls, scarves, cloaks, etc.) private message me and we can discuss design and size and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Howdy from Eastern Oklahoma! Welcome to the forum! do ya got a picture of what your wanting made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Where in the world are you located? Might save a small fortune in shipping and find someone local. Anything Iron is the easy part. Did you have something more specific in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 14 hours ago, TWISTEDWILLOW said: Howdy from Eastern Oklahoma! Welcome to the forum! do ya got a picture of what your wanting made? 13 hours ago, Daswulf said: Where in the world are you located? Might save a small fortune in shipping and find someone local. Anything Iron is the easy part. Did you have something more specific in mind? Northeast Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 0.8" (21mm) x 1.3" (33mm) (21mm) x 1.3" (33mm) 0.8"x1.3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Very interesting! theres load of smiths here that could forge that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 I hope so just need someone to take the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJustice Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 This request reminds me of a similar request not too long ago. The other person was looking for pure Iron to be forged, IIRC. Is your request also for pure Iron or will an alloy suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 Was hoping for iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 17 minutes ago, LeeJustice said: pure Iron You just had to re-open that can of worms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 2 minutes ago, Latticino said: You just had to re-open that can of worms... Lol my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJustice Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 The question needed to be asked. Blame Bhump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 1 minute ago, LeeJustice said: The question needed to be asked. Blame Bhump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 2 hours ago, BHUMP89 said: Was hoping for iron For the anniversary I would recommend that you go with either mild steel, scaled sufficiently to look old (like the sample you showed) or wrought iron. While the latter will be harder to source, it does have a lovely surface once etched and is a little more rust resistant. Pure iron will be a lot harder to get a hold of. Any competent smith should be able to recreate the sample you shared, but why do you want a Viking "X" rune on a pendant for an anniversary? I suspect if you surf something like Etsy you will find any number of steel pendant types. For an anniversary you might want something like a heart or leaf pendant. There are also folks making some nice ones out of pattern welded scraps that show well. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life, protection or hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of the divine link, fear. Rune of the essential link or connection with the patterns of divine or archetypal consciousness, such as the Valkyrie. As I being norse pagan I wanted to give her something from my heart to know that she is always protected. If you have ideas and can help, I'm all ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latticino Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Lovely sentiment, thanks for clarifying. In your shoes, unless you wanted something very unique (i.e. costly), I would just google "Iron Viking Rune Pendants". I did that and got dozens of hits at some pretty fair prices. I think it is unlikely anyone not making these regularly could compete with those churning them out in a light production atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHUMP89 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 I wanted a Smith cause it brings business to local artist to showcase their talent and I feel like it would be more meaningful to have it made that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goods Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 If you’re wanting to support a local smith, you could post to the “Indiana Blacksmith Association (IBA)”Facebook group. I’m sure one of the guys there is jump on it. Expect the same questions, so you may want to put all the information in your first post. Keep it fun, David (IBA member) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoGoodWithUsernames Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Goods' suggestion is a good one, this is a worldwide forum so if you can track down your state's blacksmith association(s) that would be a good way to get in touch with someone actually local to you. Out here we have the CBA (California Blacksmith Assoc.) so that seems like it is fairly common nomenclature, just change to whatever state you are in. A couple emails and/or phone calls from there should get you in touch with someone I would think. (Our CA one even has a "find a blacksmith" map with contact info which makes it super easy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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