For the past few months we’ve been running this series of Blacksmithing For The Uninitiated posts, exploring the art of forge work for a novice. It’s based upon my experience growing up around a ...
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Blacksmithing basics: Forging a chain

A return to fundamental blacksmithing techniques demonstrates the process of forging chain links, shaping hot metal, and ...
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Basic blacksmithing: Fold forming sheet steel

A step-by-step demonstration of fold forming sheet steel using traditional blacksmithing techniques to create unique shapes ...
In the bright sunshine Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, hammers clinked on metal with the background thrum of a propane-fired portable forge in the parking lot of Creative Spark Studio. Over about two ...
Richard Conrad works a fire during a blacksmith workshop Saturday at the Pawnee Bill Ranch in Pawnee. Presented by the Saltfork Craftsmen Artist Blacksmith Association, the next workshop to learn the ...
1 Blacksmithing Basics – Explore basic skills of blacksmithing with Columbia Fire & Iron. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Admission: Free 2 Maker Meet-up – ...