Soulful Iron Blacksmithing

Soulful Iron  - Artist Blacksmith Mike Gracia

I’m an artist blacksmith based in Wales (just over the bridge from Bristol). I trained in Blacksmithing at the National Blacksmithing College in Hereford in the late 1990’s and after a long break from Blacksmithing, have now returned to the craft.

I call my business ‘Soulful Iron’ as I believe every piece a Blacksmith creates by hand has an element of their soul that they put into their work.

I use traditional blacksmithing techniques to create both works of art and functional products, be that candlesticks or fireside pokers, ornate forged steel bowls or pattern-welded knives (often called Damascus knives).

Check my gallery or visit my small online shop to discover my past & current pieces.

I forge goods for the home (such as candlesticks, candle holders, Viking jewellery (or jewelry if you're in the USA!), hooks, knives, and much more. Commission work also undertaken and custom requests very welcome!