RAYMOND — Since he got into blacksmithing a little more than a quarter of a century ago, there hasn’t been a day that Kelly Wetzel says he hasn’t looked forward to going into work. And when he was ...
Ever wondered if you can turn a car chain into Damascus steel? Watch as we forge a beautiful, functional Damascus blade from ...
Members of Alfred University’s Anvil Club will be working on their blacksmithing projects throughout the summer and invites the public to view these demonstrations. Club members will be set up in the ...
A beginner-friendly guide to starting blacksmithing, featuring simple projects that build core skills. Focuses on basic tools ...
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Eight years ago, Christopher Holt came across a dusty old blacksmith shop in Wales. From the moment he entered the shop and heated his first piece of hot steel, he knew it was something he wanted to ...
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’ve ever wanted to try blacksmithing, we’ve got a spot for you! Vanessa visits The Blacksmith Experience and turns curiosity into craftsmanship. Owner Jerry Gardner has ...
Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...
LA GRANDE — In the early history of every progressive community, there was a blacksmith, whose skills were in such high demand that it ranked right up there with lumber milling, flour milling and ...
While Philip Simmons remains synonymous with blacksmithing in Charleston, a new generation is seizing the trade locally and giving it a more contemporary twist in the 21st century. Aided by a heritage ...