The Demetae Forge

The Demetae Forge

Handmade Copper and Brass jewellery inspired by Nature and Prehistory, made in Pembrokeshire, Wales. "The Demetae Forge."

"Demetae" was the name given to the Iron Age tribe who lived in South West Wales at the time of the Roman occupation. It is quite likely that a good deal of the Demetae's jewellery and tools featured copper. Two of Europe's biggest copper mines during the Bronze and Iron Ages were found in West Wales, Cwmystwyth and the "Great Orme." Most of The Demetae Forge's creations revolve around the mysteri

10/01/2024

We're busily working on our February market which will be here before we know it and we cant wait. We've some fantastic quality artisan stalls lined for everyone and not forgetting February brings with it Valentines Day so its the perfect place to find that unique gift for that special person ❀❀

29/12/2023

Iron Age inspired Hair fastener/pin/clip πŸ”₯πŸˆβ€β¬›βš’οΈ

27/12/2023

Some Turquoise with Paua Shell Gemstone

24/12/2023

The Lady of Winter. Thank you for all your support in the last year, I really appreciate it πŸ’œ I wish you all an enjoyable (or at least bearable) festive period and a wonderful new year ahead # # #

Stonehenge 'risks losing UNESCO world heritage status' because of road project 17/12/2023

Stonehenge 'risks losing UNESCO world heritage status' because of road project Ambitious plans to build a tunnel to help the amount of traffic regularly reported near Stonehenge could potentially cost the site its Unesco world heritage status

16/12/2023

Some Iron Age Spiral bracelets fresh out of the forge. Last fair of the year for the forge today (Saturday ) in Narberth Queens Hall

Photos from The Demetae Forge's post 09/12/2023

Green Lady of the Woods πŸ’š a new view. A unique and hand cast pewter creation

06/12/2023

Mini pewter Bast, unique and hand cast by the Demetae Forge πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ”₯😺

05/12/2023

The Voyage

Photos from The Demetae Forge's post 01/12/2023

Lady of the Woods πŸ’šA unique and substantial hand cast pewter wall hanging (or desk ornament) artwork. Over a pound in weight, she is heavy and needs to be fastened/ displayed responsibly. The dimensions are 4.25” x 3.5”

26/11/2023

Black Catting Next Saturday βš’οΈπŸ”₯πŸˆβ€β¬›

26/11/2023

Hangings πŸˆβ€β¬›πŸ”₯βš’οΈ

20/11/2023

As my Grandad always said, it can be any colour whatsoever, as long as it’s cherry πŸ’ red

19/11/2023

Next weekend, β€œThe Pembroke Craft Fair”s Christmas Bonanza ”. Free entry πŸ”₯

14/11/2023

Blue β€œWishing” Moon. A seriously substantial, and highly patterned pewter hanging or table ornament. Approximately 4” in height and 4 ounces in weight. The top hoops can be removed if desired . Hand Cast, and unique unto the The Demetae Forge

12/11/2023

The Demetae Forge will be at Pembroke town hall craft fair this Wednesday 15th November, but β€œnot” Wednesday 22nd November . Usual Wednesday service resumes on 29th November πŸ”₯βš’οΈπŸˆβ€β¬›

09/11/2023

Copper Bronze Age Penannular Brooch (scarf /cloak/shawl pin) . Replica of one found in 1200 BC, with a little bit of The Demetae Forge texture added for good measure . Hammer hardened. About 3.5 β€œ or 8.5cm . βš’οΈπŸ”₯πŸˆβ€β¬›

08/11/2023

I can not stress how accurate this is

06/11/2023

Her Majesty πŸˆβ€β¬› Bast pewter figurine, Hand Cast πŸ”₯βš’οΈπŸˆβ€β¬›

06/11/2023

Hope to see some of you there 😎

Photos from The Demetae Forge's post 05/11/2023

Hand made, Iron Age inspired, Hair Clips. Fire hued copper, design unique to the Demetae Forge. Approx 5” width πŸ”₯βš’οΈπŸˆβ€β¬›

Β» Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Events 31/10/2023

Β» Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Events Saturday 4 November 2023 10am-4pmThe event will be hosted by the National Park Authority and will include a range of speakers covering recent excavations and project from around Pembrokeshire, as well as an exhibition with information from community groups and organisations involved in the area’s ...

27/10/2023

Green Lady πŸ’š

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Green mother of the woods. Mam gwyrdd y coed. Pewter hanging 4cm x 4cm x 2cm approx
Bast/ Bastet, with thanks to the wizardry of Poppy Bryant
Huge thank you to the wizardry of Poppy Bryan’s for this video
Egyptian blue
Firestarter

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