Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

Explore Our Latest Articles & Hand-Forged Hardware Insights

Welcome to the Old West Iron Blog, where heritage craftsmanship meets modern living. Here we share expert guidance on wrought iron hardware, home restoration, frontier-style design, historic metalwork, and behind-the-forge stories from our veteran-powered, family-run workshop. Whether you're updating a historic home or learning about authentic ironwork, you’ll find trusted information backed by real American blacksmiths.

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

  • Tutti gli articoli
  • 300
  • 301
  • 307
  • autumn
  • back to school
  • Builder Supplies
  • collection page
  • copper
  • design
  • diy
  • Door Hardware
  • exclude-from-email
  • Fasteners
  • fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantels
  • Gift Ideas
  • guide
  • History
  • holiday
  • Home Accessories
  • infographic
  • informational
  • kitchen
  • lighting
  • ordering guide
  • outdoors
  • patriotic
  • Pizza Oven Doors
  • railing
  • recipe
  • seasonal
  • shipping
  • summer
  • texture and finish
  • turnbuckle
  • Window Accessories
  • winter
  • Wood Connectors
5 Stylish Uses of Metal Corner Brackets in Interior Design

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

5 Stylish Uses of Metal Corner Brackets in Interior Design

Maddison Mellem.Nov 03, 2025
Whether you're renovating a rustic retreat, crafting custom furniture, or reinforcing a heritage home, metal corner brackets are a small investment with major visual and structural payoff.
The Legacy of Celtic Knot & Ironwork: How Celtic Design Inspires Modern Metal Décor

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

The Legacy of Celtic Knot & Ironwork: How Celtic Design Inspires Modern Metal Décor

Maddison Mellem.Oct 31, 2025
Celtic designs speak to something ancient and enduring. They’re not trends—they’re stories, passed down through craftsmanship. Whether you're decorating a cabin in the mountains, restoring an old-world estate, or simply adding rich detail to your home, Celtic-inspired ironwork offers a tangible link to the past—one forged in fire and shaped by hand.
The Timeless Charm of Rustic Home Décor: How to Incorporate It into Your Space

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

The Timeless Charm of Rustic Home Décor: How to Incorporate It into Your Space

Maddison Mellem.Oct 30, 2025
Rustic homes aren’t about perfection—they’re about presence. Presence of texture, history, and the human hand. When you layer iron hardware into your design, you’re not just decorating—you’re preserving tradition.  
A Timeless Heirloom: Copper Utensils as an Enduring Family Treasure

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

A Timeless Heirloom: Copper Utensils as an Enduring Family Treasure

Maddison Mellem.Oct 29, 2025
Whether you’re building a homestead kitchen from scratch or gifting something meaningful to a loved one, a set of hand-forged copper utensils from Old West Iron is more than a tool—it’s a treasure.
Choosing the Right Finish: Rust Patina, Raw Iron, Powder Coat — What Works for Your Project?

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

Choosing the Right Finish: Rust Patina, Raw Iron, Powder Coat — What Works for Your Project?

Maddison Mellem.Oct 28, 2025
Whether you’re going for rustic charm, industrial edge, or long-term protection, your finish choice shapes the personality—and durability—of your wrought iron hardware. With the right finish, your ironwork becomes more than a detail… it becomes a lasting statement.
Holiday Decorating with Wrought Iron: Rustic Ideas for the Season

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

Holiday Decorating with Wrought Iron: Rustic Ideas for the Season

Maddison Mellem.Oct 27, 2025
At Old West Iron, we believe that your home should tell a story—especially during the holidays. Let our heritage hardware and handcrafted décor help you create a setting that’s both festive and deeply rooted.
Forged to Last: The Iron Anniversary Gift Guide

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

Forged to Last: The Iron Anniversary Gift Guide

Maddison Mellem.Oct 26, 2025
Unlike mass-produced keepsakes, every piece from Old West Iron is hand-crafted by skilled blacksmiths at our Idaho forge. Each hammer mark is part of the story, just like every challenge and triumph you’ve faced in your relationship.
How to Contact Old West Iron: Your Guide to Reaching Our Team

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

How to Contact Old West Iron: Your Guide to Reaching Our Team

Maddison Mellem.Oct 24, 2025
Old West Iron is proudly small and family-run. That means every message is handled by someone who knows the trade — but it also means our response times may vary, especially during busy seasons.
The Symbol That Endures: Cross Decor for the Heart of the Home

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

The Symbol That Endures: Cross Decor for the Heart of the Home

Maddison Mellem.Oct 24, 2025
In a world that changes fast, it’s worth holding on to the things that endure. At Old West Iron, our cross décor is made the old-fashioned way—by real people, with real hammers, in a real forge. Whether you’re decorating your home or looking for a meaningful gift, these crosses carry not only weight but meaning.
Forging Faith and Power: Medieval Blacksmiths in Europe

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

Forging Faith and Power: Medieval Blacksmiths in Europe

Maddison Mellem.Oct 23, 2025
The tools may have changed, but the legacy remains. At Old West Iron, our designs and finishes draw heavily from European medieval craftsmanship, especially in our Celtic Iron Collection, hinge straps, and hand-forged hooks that echo the grit and grace of an era when blacksmiths were essential to every layer of life.  
5 Ways to Elevate Your Fireplace with Iron Mantle Straps

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

5 Ways to Elevate Your Fireplace with Iron Mantle Straps

Maddison Mellem.Oct 22, 2025
Whether you're aiming for rugged cabin charm or stately European elegance, iron mantle straps are a simple yet striking way to upgrade your hearth.
The Art of Hand-Forged Pizza Oven Doors: Function Meets Design

Old West Iron Blog: Craftsmanship, Heritage & Hand-Forged Expertise

The Art of Hand-Forged Pizza Oven Doors: Function Meets Design

Maddison Mellem.Oct 21, 2025
Like all of our heritage hardware, our pizza oven doors are hand-forged in Idaho by a family of blacksmiths who understand the demands of homesteading life. We don’t mass-produce. We craft with care—because what you build your home with matters.