15 Homemade DIY Forge Plans (Build a Blacksmith Forge)Building your very own DIY forge is an exciting journey that beckons any craftsman interested in metalworking. This guide provides a comprehensive look into the world of crafting a blacksmith forge from scratch. With 15 homemade DIY forge plans at your disposal, you're set to build a forge that not only meets your blacksmithing needs but also reflects your personal craftsmanship style. Making a forge is about choosing the right type, gathering necessary materials, and funneling those into a…
5 Blacksmithing Projects for Beginners to Learn | The CrucibleLearn how to start blacksmithing with these 5 projects for beginning blacksmiths. You can forge utensils, gifts, and more in the smithy.
Home Accessories — Kv Artist BlacksmithTake a browse through this gallery of my Hand Forged Artist Blacksmith Home Accessories
Beginner Blacksmithing ProjectsNew Letter Opener Class. For all of you who have longed to forge a sharp pointy thing, this stylish letter opener will introduce you to forging without wearing out your arm. (Maybe. Not guaranteed.) This is a first time blacksmith class. Meaning that we will go over safety, tong control and hammer control. This is a great start to your blacksmithing journey and is the first step towards tool making and bladesmithing.
6 Common Methods for Metal FinishesWhat are the traditional options for finishing fine metalwork? Expert metalworker Doug Bracken of Wiemann Metalworks shares with us the six most common methods for achieving a fine metal patina.
Blacksmithing 101: How to Make a Forge and Start Hammering MetalBlacksmithing 101: How to Make a Forge and Start Hammering Metal
Making metal loops in a coal forgeAs I mentioned, I've been making these fabric painted heraldic panels, to mark the entry way to our Estrella camp this year. (estrellawar.org) Now, while I do great on the fiber side of things, I turned to my husband to figure out a way to display these panels. We decided that he'd make some rebar stakes with metal rings on them, one for either side of a panel, and I'd sew ties to the sides of the panels to attach to the rings. Hmmm. We had some old rebar, but we didn't have any metal rings…
My little Whale buddyI love my little whale buddy. Based on two originals from New England, I made it up from a section of old truck leaf spring - so probably 1080 to 1095 steel. Heat treated hard to function as a flint striker. The other version has the tail turned to lay flat instead of in correct orientation with ...