Forge Ahead Designs

Hand-forged Ironware

Forge Ahead often uses a Linden leaf style for its ironwork

Ken Alexander of Waunakee, WI is a blacksmith who makes hand-forged iron pieces for ornamental, decorative and architectural purposes. Each iron piece is hand-forged to create a unique twisting and leafed pattern. I welcome your comments and suggestions for new pieces!

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Order your pieces online!

Forge Ahead Designs welcomes custom orders to make one-of-a kind forged pieces from your requests. As each piece is hand-crafted to your order, expect delivery in about 10-14 days. If you have a special request or would like more information phone us at 608.206.3438 or drop us an .

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Below are Forge Ahead's most popular pieces. All pieces are wire brushed to reveal a shiny pearl-grey luster, and are then heated and coated with a thin film of beeswax to preserve the finish. Holes are pre-drilled to 3/16 inch and black ornate screws are included.

Simple Hooks

Hand-forged iron hook | decorative

No home can ever have enough hooks! Great for hanging anything and everything.

Straight Hook: The tips are drawn to a point and then curled. This hook is straight in length. Hooks are approximately 5 inches long.

Price: $6.00

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Twisted Hook
- The tips are drawn to a point and then curled like the simple hook above. This hook then gets a nice twist in the middle. Hooks are aproximately 5 inches long.

Price: $8.00
Please choose the direction of tip

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Forge Ahead | hand-forged iron hook with leaf motif and twistForge Ahead Designs - hand made ironworksLeafed Hook

Great for hanging wreaths or knick-knacks. These have a very unique, one-of-a-kind look and they provide a warm accent anywhere around the house---inside or out. 10 to 12 inches in length.

Price: $25.00

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"S" Hooks

Forge Ahead | elongated "S" iron hook | hand-forged

Great for use with a small ceiling hook, for plants, or on an overhead pot and pan rack. Aproximately 6 inches long. Once again, they can be made with an inside or outside curl, and twisted or not.

Price $12.00

Hook Tip:
Metal Twist?


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Leafed Potted Plant Holder

Forge Ahead | beautiful hand-forged iron plant holder

A beautiful way to hold a potted plant. It'll be hard to tell the real leaves from the forged one! Will accomodate a 4inch pot quite nicely.

Price $28.00





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Flat Bar Plant Hanger

Forge Ahead | Flat Bar Plant Hanger | hand-forged ironworkHugs the wall or post for about six inches and then extends aproximately 12 inches out from wall to hang your favorite plant. These look great on the deck or mounted on the front of the house. A great accent no matter where it rests.

Price: $12.00



 

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Olde Tyme Sign Hanger

Forge Ahead | hand-forged iron sign holder

Do you have a shop you'd like people to notice? This hanger will do the trick. A couple of eye bolts mounted along the top will allow that old sign to swing in the breeze.

Price: $15.00


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Leafed Display Plate Holder

Forge Ahead | hand-forged iron leafed dish display

Great for that collector's plate or plaque. An ornate and elegant way of showing off those prized possesions. Makes a great present!

Price: $20.00


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Forge Ahead | Candle Sconce that is hand-forged from iron features leaf motif and glass holderCandle Sconce

This candle sconce is designed to use an antique glass insulator which is included. This makes a wonderful home warming, wedding or birthday gift!

Price: $28.00




 

Forge Ahead Designs | Hand-forged ironworks for home and garden

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Ken Alexander | Forge Ahead Designs LLC | 608.206.3438 | Waunakee WI |