BrownCountyForge
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Welcome to Brown County Forge! - We specialize in hand-forged decorative wall hooks perfect for hanging coats, keys, boat oars, and more!
All work is handmade in our shop in southern Indiana and we ship for Free everywhere in the United States.
Terran Marks, the blacksmith at Brown County Forge, has been swinging hammers at hot metal since 2011.
Each piece in the shop goes through many steps from raw steel to finished product before it meets Terran's approval. Care and attention to detail balanced with a love of rustic, rugged textures are the name of the game.
Need help finding things? You can shop by category below this section to the left. Or if you're on mobile, you can use the "Sections" drop down menu to search.
Announcement
Welcome to Brown County Forge! - We specialize in hand-forged decorative wall hooks perfect for hanging coats, keys, boat oars, and more!
All work is handmade in our shop in southern Indiana and we ship for Free everywhere in the United States.
Terran Marks, the blacksmith at Brown County Forge, has been swinging hammers at hot metal since 2011.
Each piece in the shop goes through many steps from raw steel to finished product before it meets Terran's approval. Care and attention to detail balanced with a love of rustic, rugged textures are the name of the game.
Need help finding things? You can shop by category below this section to the left. Or if you're on mobile, you can use the "Sections" drop down menu to search.
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Reviews
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Bridget on Mar 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAxe hooks are beautiful, ordered a 2nd pair to display a fireman axe.
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hickoryhillgsd1 on Jan 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHandsome well made rustic hooks! Am buying another set!
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Victoria on Dec 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsUsed these to hang some large oars on the wall and they worked out perfectly. Adds a nice rustic touch to the otherwise plain wooden oars.
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Ashton on Feb 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe perfect anniversary gift for our 6th! I was looking for something small and useful, and made of iron for my husband, and this was perfect! They went above and beyond to make sure I got it before our anniversary (I was pushing it late to keep a small surprise) and it turned out perfect! The chords are from our first dance and I couldn't be happier!
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Tom on Feb 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAmazing craftsmanship and made to our exact standards. Couldn’t be happier with our new hooks!
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Brie on Feb 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe hooks are gorgeous and so well made, I changed up how I planned to use them so I could see them better. Lovely!
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Updates
About BrownCountyForge
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Hand-forged hooks. I shape each one traditionally with heat, hammer, anvil, and tongs.
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Back in 2012, I got a few commissions to outfit mountain cabins. These are 12 brackets I forged for a woman in the SE.
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Handy drawer/door pulls.
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Scrollwork.
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Metal refinishing.
Keeping the blacksmithing tradition alive.
In January 2011, I went down to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to do a work/study at the John C. Campbell Folk School. I came out of that wonderful experience nine weeks later with a set of basic blacksmithing skills and a fire to pursue it as a craft.
I bought a small propane forge and a piece of railroad track for an anvil and started creating. Brown County Forge here on Etsy is a showcase of the things I've done and what I create as I move forward.
If you'd like to read more about the process of setting up a blacksmith shop, I laid out the journey at http://diyblacksmith.blogspot.com.
I hope you enjoy the shop. Please send me a message any time.
Shop members
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Terran
Owner
Hi there! I'm Terran Marks, the blacksmith at Brown County Forge. In addition to forging rustic goods for the home, I teach blacksmithing classes and provide resources for blacksmithing DIYers. Thanks for having a look around.
Production partners
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Metal Fabricator/Plasma Cutting
Avon, MN
I use a metal fabricator with heavy-duty metal cutting abilities to cut the initial shape of some pieces. I then add forged elements, textures, and finishes.
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Plasma-Cutting Shop
Indianapolis, IN
A locally owned and operated shop that provides metal cutting services.
Shop policies
Each item, whether it's part of a set or its own piece, has its own individual character. That character is a result of each hammer blow, twist, and curl I make.
If you get inspired and don't see something you'd like, send me a message. I'd be happy to create something custom with you.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
If you are dissatisfied with an item, please contact me within 5 days of receiving your order.
I'm happy to sort out any miscommunication.
If the issue cannot be resolved, you are welcome to return the item for a refund.
*Return shipping is at your expense.
EXCHANGES
Exchanges are possible on a case-by-case basis.
Payment
It's ALL good.
Shipping
You will receive an email when the item ships complete with the shipping provider and Tracking Number.
Please note: All of my pieces are hand-forged. I'll always do my best to get them to you as soon as possible.