Material
Handcrafted in stainless steel, with welded stainless steel earring posts
Ferro Forma (Alison Jackson & Dan Lorrimer) work from their purpose-built metalsmithing workshop that’s just a few steps from their home in Braidwood, Australia. Alison and Dan use a wide range of traditional and modern metal-forming techniques, pairing fine hand skills, hand machining and complex industrial processes, using machinery that spans from the 1850s to today. Ultimately, they blend old-world making with contemporary design.
They love using brass and stainless steel in particular in theirwork, as they are such versatile metals. Stainless steel can be a challenge to work with, but it offers so many possibilities with its ductility and strength. Its food safe properties also make it perfect for flat-ware and for serving food, and it’s robust enough to stand up to everyday use. In contrast, brass has such a warm glow, a real richness to it and a depth of character that we love. It’s a material that forms beautifully and can be patinated and finished in so many different ways, always presenting unexpected and celebrated variations.
