Part of our series on making hardware for a Viking era chest. Forge welding is often referred to as "the black art" of Blacksmithing, but you can learn how to join iron/steel consistently in this ADVANCED class. In this class will teach you how to forge weld while making three chain links using scarf welds. […]
Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect the demonstration on forging a Viking ship candle holder to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. Dress appropriately - solid closed toed shoes (no crocks), cotton or […]
If you need that one item to finish your cosplay costume this is it! During this class you will forge a wand with at least one captured crystal or marble. Techniques that your will learn include splitting metal, twisting and drawing out. In this class plan to learn about fire management as we will be […]
This is an ADVANCED class! However, this is a project you need to accomplish because you never know when the Zombie Apocalypse might happen. Call if you have questions about skill level. We will use a railroad spike for this project. With a lot of hammer work will draw out a small bearded axe, you […]
Great prop for a Halloween costume Forge welding is often referred to as "the black art" of Blacksmithing, but you can learn how to join iron/steel consistently in this advanced class. In this class will teach you how to forge weld while making three chain links using scarf welds. You will also learn coal fire […]
Meeting of local blacksmiths and those interested in blacksmithing. We will set up starting at 9am, expect the demonstration on of something we learned at conference earlier this month to start around 9:30am. Events runs until we get to cold, to hot, to dark, or to tired. We will also load the trailer for our […]
