Hey there! So, you’ve decided to jump into the world of blacksmithing, huh? That’s awesome! It’s such a cool and creative hobby to pick up. But just like any new skill, there’s some common slip-ups that a lot of newbies tend to make. I even made some of these beginner blacksmith mistakes myself back in the day! So I can …
How To Put Out A Coal Fire – Extinguishing Your Coal Blacksmith Forge
A coal blacksmith forge can be a bit trickier to put out than other kinds of forges. For a gas or propane forge, all you need to do is turn a knob to put out the fire. But for a coal or coke forge there are a few more steps involved. How do you put out a coal fire forge? …
A Beginner Blacksmith’s Guide To Forging Copper, Bronze, And Brass
If you want to start working with metal, copper is a fantastic place to begin! There’s a reason that the copper and bronze ages came before the iron age! Copper is a soft metal and is easy to work with. That makes it a great choice whether you’re already a blacksmith with an extensive amount of experience working with iron …
Is Blacksmithing A Good Workout Or Exercise?
One reason that you might be thinking about getting into blacksmithing is to become a bit more physically active. It would be great if you could find a hobby that you enjoy that’s practical and also offers a workout or exercise that’s good for your health! Is blacksmithing a good workout? Blacksmithing is an activity that’s more about stamina and …
Why Blacksmiths Wrap Chains Around Their Anvil – How to Quiet an Anvil
If you’ve visited other blacksmiths before, then there’s a good chance that you’ve seen anvils wrapped in chains. But why do some blacksmiths do this? Why do blacksmiths wrap chains around their anvils? Chains are most commonly wrapped around anvils to reduce the amount of noise and vibration given off while an anvil is in use. But they may be …
Why Is It Called A Blacksmith? Where Blacksmithing Got Its Name
What is the etymology (or origin) of the word blacksmith? Why do we call blacksmiths that, and where does the name come from? That’s what I’m going to explain here. Where did blacksmithing get its name? The word blacksmith refers to iron, which turns black when heated and exposed to oxygen, and the word smith which means “to strike.” A …
What’s the Difference Between a Blacksmith and a Ironsmith?
You might have heard people throw around the term ironsmith in a similar context to the word blacksmith. But what does it mean, and what’s the difference between the two? What’s the difference between a blacksmith and an ironsmith? There’s no real difference between the two. They are essentially synonyms. Both of them are people who work with metals, primarily …
How To Turn Soda Cans Into Pure Aluminum
Interested in trying out some metalworking without investing in special blacksmith equipment? Aluminum has a low melting point, so it’s a great way for beginners to learn how to cast and forge metal objects. How to forge or cast aluminum. To cast aluminum, you’ll need a way to get it hot enough that it reaches its melting point of 660 …
Can Blacksmiths Work With Galvanized Steel?
If you’re a new blacksmith on a budget, then you probably just want to try forging the first piece of scrap metal you can find. But there are certain kinds of steel that you need to avoid, including galvanized steel. Can blacksmiths work with galvanized steel? No! Galvanized steel is perhaps the biggest safety hazard that blacksmiths face. Working with …
How To Become A Full-Time Professional Blacksmith
Blacksmithing can be a great hobby. But what if you want it to be more than just something you do in your spare time? What if you want to turn blacksmithing into a career and become a full-time professional blacksmith? How to become a full-time professional blacksmith. It’s best to start off slow and take on blacksmithing as a hobby …
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