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The Blacksmith’s Hands – the Hammer
Posted by on Monday, March 28, 2011 in - leave a comment
• Blacksmithing is one of the few crafts where the creator doesn’t actually get to touch the medium during the act of creating – at least not during forging. Glassmaking is another craft where the heated medium prohibits touch. • What the blacksmith has, in lieu of hands, are hammers, tongs …
A Blacksmith's Finish
Posted by on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in - 3 comments
• There are a number of finishes available for forged work including traditional finishes like paint or wax. The one we’ve found best for interior locations uses a mixture of raw linseed oil and beeswax. We mix the linseed oil and beeswax in the shop, blending them by heating them together in a …
Strap hinges with style
Posted by on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 in - 5 comments
Strap It On! • My mother-in-law just left after a weekend visit, returning to her DC home. While staying with us, she and her husband admitted to feeling some kitchen envy for our new remodel. That being said, she is hesitant to tear out her 40 year old kitchen and trade up to something more …