What makes Made by the Forge unique is that it pledges to plant a tree for every product sold. This year we have donated all our tree planting funds to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. They use the money to buy trees and we are sponsoring two conservation projects: tree planting at Bradfield Woods and...
Our relationship with nature still features as a keen trend in interiors at the moment – maybe as an alternative to all our modern day screen time! With the beautiful autumn colours all around us we are certainly noticing the changing of the seasons. Natural materials are still very fashionable in curtain fabrics and...
Using mixed materials to create something different has brought a wow factor to the above table and bench. The wrought iron legs are hand forged in our Suffolk forge using traditional, age old skills. There has been a lot of interest in the Tree to Table range which is a collaboration between Made by...
Foraging in the hedgerow is a deeply satisfying pursuit. One that takes us out of doors and makes us marvel at what nature provides us and the birds. Yesterday, 23rd September, was officially the first day of autumn and this time of year brings us many foods for free. Blackberries are everywhere in the...
We thought you would like to see some pics of the lovely homes and ideas our customers have kindly sent in. The images are great to share for inspiration, especially if you have a difficult space to work with, so often the case in older houses. (Recess pole, made to measure, shown below) We...
Historically Beeswax has been used for thousands of years and has been found in the tombs of ancient Egypt, wrecked Viking ships and Roman ruins. Beeswax is made by the worker bees by secreting wax from 8 special glands on the underside of their abdomens. The wax cools and solidifies and the bee collects...
Made by the Forge is your village blacksmiths shop even if it is not in your village! We still use the same tools and the same skills as our ancestors did. ‘The blacksmith, master craftsman throughout the centuries, came into being with the discovery of iron as a workable metal some 2,500 to 3,000...
Duncan Parker, a freelance film maker, and his camera assistant Charlie Nash, interviewed and filmed Richard for a TV programme. Duncan is making a pilot for a documentary series on country crafts. He is looking across the UK for those traditional crafts that have made Britain what it is today. He is looking at...
We have been looking into how we can show off our classic wrought iron curtain poles to their best advantage. There are so many ways to dress a window space we have decided to go for a contemporary, subtle material to achieve a distinctive, luxurious look. If big bold patterns are not your thing...
At Made by the Forge the natural world and all the wonderful animals in it are always close to our hearts. We are so thrilled to be giving back something which will make a difference. We are able to give a lot because of all the orders we have received, from you, for our...