You can find all of the best metal detecting sites on my site, so what exactly is a Staffordshire Forge? Staffords are technologically advanced iron items produced by the hanging forge process. This technique for making things uses fire and air rather than water or electricity
The iron that is used in the making of the stafford is heated in a furnace until it is hot enough to melt. Then it is poured into a mold made from clay or sand. The mold then has holes in it so that air can enter and circulate around the molten metal as it cools. The result is a hollow tube with ridges on one side, which makes it easier to grip when you pick it up
Staffords have been used since ancient times, but they weren't made until the 18th century when they became popular among wealthy people who wanted something different from what was available at their local market stalls or blacksmiths' shops
Today there are many different types of staffords, including ones made from silver, bronze or gold; some have intricate patterns carved into them; others have diamonds embedded inside them; and some look like solid bars of gold or silver but are actually hollow tubes filled with precious metal inside them!
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