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How Blacksmithing can help with Trauma
Everyone in this world has experienced some degree of trauma. Some of us have more lasting effects from the injures of trauma. Call it Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Post...
How Blacksmithing can help with Trauma
Everyone in this world has experienced some degree of trauma. Some of us have more lasting effects from the injures of trauma. Call it Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Post...

Endangered Species and the Power of Conservation
In sixth grade, I wrote a report on endangered species, where I was tasked with drawing pictures of animals facing the threat of extinction. Little did I know that around...
Endangered Species and the Power of Conservation
In sixth grade, I wrote a report on endangered species, where I was tasked with drawing pictures of animals facing the threat of extinction. Little did I know that around...

Did We Miss the Boat?
Why is Blacksmithing under represented as a fine art? We make more than horseshoes and knives but most people don't think of us as artists. Now more than ever forging...
Did We Miss the Boat?
Why is Blacksmithing under represented as a fine art? We make more than horseshoes and knives but most people don't think of us as artists. Now more than ever forging...

How to Build a Sand Hill Crane
Building a metal sculpture with my daughter was the best day I have ever had in the shop.
How to Build a Sand Hill Crane
Building a metal sculpture with my daughter was the best day I have ever had in the shop.

How to Build Easy Blacksmithing Twist Tongs
Short essay on how to forge the simplest blacksmithing tongs.
How to Build Easy Blacksmithing Twist Tongs
Short essay on how to forge the simplest blacksmithing tongs.

Waiting on a Memory
The story of a great demonstration at a blacksmithing conference with great friends.
Waiting on a Memory
The story of a great demonstration at a blacksmithing conference with great friends.