Based off our legacy
John 3:16 design, we sought to actually have the nails recreated in a similar fashion to the ones driven into Christ's body. We commissioned a very talented blacksmith to make this design completely tangible.
- 3x3.5" roughly
- 3 oz or under in weight. Light enough to hang on a tree/rear view mirror.
- Forged Steel
- Each is unique
- 10 produced
- Highly recommend USPS FC insured shipping or Priority for this item
Process
For this series Ciro did a lot of research into the the seemingly innocuous task of forging nails with period correct techniques. The nail-smiths of the day were recorded to have been able to forge between 60-80 nails per hour, a rate of production that verges on being incomprehensible. Given the size of a nail, there is exceedingly little room for error, making good technique and practice vital. Ciro spent several weeks forging only nails in order to begin to learn the ways of the masters of old. In the end, the nails used in the final pieces are a blend of historical technique and Ciro’s own design, resulting in balanced and beautiful ornaments.
About the artist
Ciro Bright (
@bright.forge), an American born blacksmith studying in Sweden has been working with steel since 2019, learning traditional forge work with a particular interest in toolmaking. He works primarily forging axes, with heavy inspiration from historical designs and construction techniques, and in doing so blends together his passion for nature, bushcraft and history with his love for forge work.
