Wrought iron processing means the operation of hot forging a piece of iron which is hammered on an anvil by the artisan blacksmith.
Forge wrought iron
Wrought iron processing means the operation of hot forging a piece of iron, generally represented by a rod that can have a square, round or rectangular shape, which is hammered on an anvil by the craftsman blacksmith to obtain the desired shape.
Among the shapes that are made to take on the iron element subjected to beating are frequent those of a spear, a leaf, a twist, a branch of ivy, a rose, curls.
The artistic creations in wrought iron are born from a single iron element, usually a rod of round, square or rectangular section, which is hot forged and wrought between an anvil and a hammer by specialized blacksmiths, until the desired object is obtained.
Wrought iron can take many forms, including single leaves and branches, roses and other types of flowers, especially in wrought iron chandeliers.
Condividi "Wrought iron: art of forging by hand and giving shape"
