A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST ABOUT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUE: "I am a small, proud, Pittsburgh-based blacksmithing shop that specializes in hand forging damascus steel rings. I forge a block of damascus by forge welding and folding two dissimilar stainless alloys, cut a chunk off, and forge it into a ring entirely by hand, machine it round on a vintage lathe, insert a sterling silver or precious Gold Liner, and hand sand and buff to perfection. I build all of my own tools and enjoy traditional blacksmithing techniques to craft unique jewelry. Beyond jewelry- I enjoy teaching the craft of blacksmithing in the city of steel, and take pride in sharing my skills and producing unique works of forged steel. "