As seen on Make it at Market, series 3.

The Smeltdown key ring makes a great addition to anyones set of keys. This bad-ass, rune inspired design will elevate your keys and see them get picked out the bowl first.

Each key ring is stamped with Smeltdown’s signature makers mark. The Smeltdown makers mark is symbolic of a fire in shape but its meaning goes further than the critical element essential for blacksmithing. The symbol is stylised from the Theban Alphabet. In ancient times, the purpose of using the Theban Alphabet was to abstract it from the writer's native language. This causes the writer to concentrate more fully upon the inscription and the greater task at hand. For Smeltdown, this parallels the focus and immersion felt when blacksmithing. The concentration needed to unpack the language of metal and craft it into beautiful objects. Through forging, the secrets of the metal are revealed through form, texture and shape.

Size: 40mm diameter

Material: mild steel

Finish: linseed oil

As this item is handmade some slight differences will occur and are part of the unique nature of this work.