Working with metal is a fascinating process, and something your Ramsey blacksmith will be only too happy to tell you all about. Developing the skill and artistry of a blacksmith is a long process – most will have served an apprenticeship and undergone a good deal of training in order to gain the expertise and craftsmanship necessary to succeed as a blacksmith.As methods and techniques progress and develop, so greater numbers of Ramsey blacksmiths are learning new skills, particularly when it comes to working with other materials. Some skilled Ramsey blacksmiths are able to create pieces which incorporate different kinds of metals, and other non-metallic materials. Some of the materials your blacksmith might be able to work with include the following:

• iron
• steel
• copper
• brass
• glass

These skills mean your Ramsey blacksmith can apply a huge level of creativity to your commission – something you wouldn’t find if you purchased a piece of metalwork from a retailer of catalogue. Therefore, if you’d like an unusual or eye-catching item but feel you want it to be created using other materials as well as metal, be sure to speak to your Ramsey blacksmith to find out whether this is possible.