“For six thousand years
mankind has been heating and shaping metal. When red-hot iron is hammered it can be drawn out into long shapes, split, curled, twisted or fused with other pieces. All kinds of decorative and invaluable items can be made. This traditional craft of blacksmithing has been present throughout history since the early makers of primitive tools and weapons. Its products of forged iron are strong and rugged but can also be very elegant and beautiful.” (Peat Oberon’s school-of-blacksmithing)
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Welcome To the heat and hammer
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What is Blacksmithing?
”Blacksmithing is the art of shaping heated iron and steel with hand hammers or forging machines.
The Blacksmith is the person who does this work either by hand or machine. "Black" comes from the color of the metal after being heated and cooled. "Smith" comes from the word, "smite" or "to strike". Therefore the blacksmith is one who strikes black metal” (blacksmithing.homestead.com)
Revolution Reaction and Reform
The blacksmith was the first step in to the industrial revolution. Reactions of all kinds played out in wars of which were armed by blacksmiths. By his ability to reform metal he reshaped the way in which people lived their lives. |
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