Blacksmith Introduction I

Blacksmith Introduction IPeople have long been entranced by the process of using fire and force to make hard steel soft and malleable. By using heat and pressure a blacksmith turns the raw materials they have at their disposal into beautiful and useful objects. Blacksmithing Introduction I will introduce students to the fundamental techniques of blacksmithing. Using hammer, anvil and heat to transform steel into decorative works of art. Over the course of one weekend, our

Steel selection: hard vs tough

ear and hand protection will be provided

non-ferrous casting work and for making Damascus steel

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Originally used to make steel tough

Students learn how to use an anvil to forge

This one day course instructed by blacksmith Matt Mewburn will take students through the process of making a piece of Damascus steel

Screen Printed front & back

the swirling patterns of Damascus steel have been used as blades for swords and knives since the 3rd century

To allow for close supervision

workshop consumables and safety gear

please email louis@eveleigh