Edmonton area, Alberta
A family forge. Iron made into something personal.
Artisan blacksmith Shaun Semple’s official story places the work in a small family forge near Edmonton. The shop connects hand forging with homeware, accessories and other small objects.
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Shaun’s official account describes hand forging in a small family shop near Edmonton. It also identifies Shelley’s involvement in making their pieces.
Shaun’s own account describes a family forge using new and reclaimed materials. It is the person, tools and process behind the object that make this a useful maker to explore.
Start with the shop’s product collections, then ask about a particular piece. Some online collections show sold-out items, and the homepage explains that stock is also held for in-person shows.
A collection of iron bowls with finish and care information provided by the maker. Open the source to see the actual pieces.
Displayed items are marked sold out. Finishes have different use restrictions; do not assume a decorative bowl is suitable for burning.
Explore the collectionThe maker publishes a collection of metal hair accessories and explains how their protective finish should be cared for.
Displayed items are marked sold out. Confirm availability and read the moisture and finish-care advice.
Explore the collectionConfirm the selected piece, finish, care and delivery directly. The maker currently says it does not accept custom orders or new wholesale/bulk partnerships. A homepage notice about spring 2026 classes is not evidence of an available class now.
The official story identifies an Edmonton-area family forge and says its shop work is hand forged there. This is a maker-stated production connection; the origins of new or reclaimed metal inputs are not established.
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