Bramble Cottage Forge - Derek Copeland
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My mission is simple! To create items that are functional, long lasting and beautiful using only traditional blacksmithing methods of shaping and joinery.
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facebook.comJust want to let everybody know that I will be out of action in blacksmithing for the foreseeable future. Had a scan last week and I have a herniated disc in my lumbar region. Very frustrating to say the least. I will still be able to do small items and jewellery, including some silver work. Rings, earrings, etc. Just don't expect anything in a rush. :)
Apologies for not being able to finish any orders in the last 6 weeks , but having totally f'd up my back there's not a lot I can do! :( #v
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Finished my order for a damascus chef's knife yesterday. The client collected it and was very pleased with it. A smidgen over 8" blade, approximately 130 layers of forge welded high carbon steel; 156 layers before file work done. Fitted with a 4000 year old bog yew handle with two brass pins and one custom made Mosaic pin in a paw motif. My third knife, so far and my second damascus knife. Already have an order for another one! :D
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Test etch on on a knife in progress to see the pattern I've achieved. Around 130 layers. #somuchwork
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my customers and supporters! Onwards and upwards in 2017! :)
Passed 300 likes thIs week...and it only took 4 years! :D:D I think it's quality, not quantity that matters anyway! :) Thank you all for your support. I couldn't do it without you! Xxx
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Two braided handles for coal shovels just done. 4 successful forge welds in a row and ready for the shovel part! #THAT'LLDOPIG
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My little pal Robin who went over rainbow bridge yesterday! Miss you so much Robin!
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Photo of a simple handrail made for a client a while ago. Got a photo yesterday. Based on a handrail the client saw in a tower house somewhere. :) Simple, but effective!
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Post fire-welding smoke in the forge!
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Received news last week to say that someone purchased my piece 'Grús', which was part of the Sculpture in context exhibition at the botanic gardens. Very happy! :)
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