Blacksmith projects ideas

As a beginner blacksmith, it's best to start out with simple projects so you can practice the basic skills. There are many different beginner-level projects that you can start out with to craft useful items that you will be able to use every day. What are our top 5 beginner blacksmith projects?

Making 1000 Nails - Colonial Blacksmithing: My brother is a blacksmith at a colonial model farm and estate, where everything is done as it was in George Washington's time. They plow the fields with horses, they use an icehouse to keep things cold, and they make everything they need on site. I…

5 unique rebar project ideas for blacksmiths with video tutorials.

New 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.

Tie back your long locks with this lightweight and comfortable hair accessory. Made with centuries old techniques, this hair accessory is built to last centuries more. Depending on your hair length and thickness this accessory work great for up-dos or half and half tie backs. FEATURES: One hand-forged Hair Accessory Set in Gift Box The pin design will be the pin featured in the first photo, with the loop on one end. CARE: Each Hair Accessory is designed for durability! Fresh out of the fire…

Take a browse through this gallery of my Hand Forged Artist Blacksmith Home Accessories

Take a peek into a display of various indoor pieces. Ranging from kitchen accessories to hand rails, lighting and lamps, companion sets and fire guards.

This cart has many of the items needed in a blacksmith shop. it can be moved when needed. Once it is in place, it is lowered to the ground so that the wood stand is in contact with the ground. It is hard to see in the photo, but there is a swage block between the post vise and the anvil. The wheels are from electric wheelchairs, so they are very heavy duty. The next improvement will be tool storage.

Hand Forged toasting fork with an Ammonite twist handle. Wire brushed and finished with a protective wax coating. The Ammonite twist can be tricky to do as it involves twisting and manipulating metal that has varying thickness and heat. So it is a painstaking and time consuming process so no two are ever the same. Totally handmade in Berkshire each one is unique. **The one shown is approximately 500mm (20”) long but I can make these longer or shorter if required** Please contact me for a…

Great gift ideas for the blacksmiths in your life!

California Blacksmith Association - Open It With Art Gallery

Very nice candleholders