Blacksmithing Experience Day - Beginners Blacksmithing Stroud
A full introduction to traditional blacksmithing. Learn the fundamentals, work with real tools, and leave with 1 or…
£25
Discover the allure of this hand-forged Snake Pendant, a symbol of the bold Viking spirit. Inspired by ancient snake pendants from Birka, this piece is a tribute to the rich Viking culture, blending historical significance with modern craftsmanship. Hand forged by UK artist blacksmith, Mike Gracia (Soulful Iron).
4 in stock
A forged snake pendant, made at my anvil in Slad, near Stroud.
The design comes from the snake pendants found at Birka, the Viking-age trading town in Sweden. I forge each one from mild steel using much the same techniques the originals were made with, which is why no two ever come out identical.
It arrives on a leather cord, ready to wear straight away. You can swap that for a chain easily enough, though I love leather and steel together and reckon it is more period-accurate that way.
Forged one at a time by hand — not cast, not stamped, and a long way from the mass-produced stuff on the high street.
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