Ornamental Metalwork with Doug Bracken
From Building Tradition by Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA
April 21, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
Peter H. Miller interviews Doug Bracken about the intersection of traditional blacksmithing and modern technology in ornamental metalwork.
Host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Doug Bracken of Wiemann Metalcraft, a blacksmith and metal fabricator of ornamental metals. Listen in as they discuss combining heritage trade skills with modern technology to produce ornamental metalwork of enduring beauty.
People in this episode
Host: Peter H. Miller
Guest: Doug Bracken
Topics covered
- metalwork
- blacksmithing
- heritage trades
- technology
- design
- craftsmanship
Keywords
- ornamental metalwork
- blacksmith
- metal fabricator
- heritage skills
- modern technology
- design
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Wiemann Metalcraft
Books & works: ornamental metalwork
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