Thomas Latané has been creating elaborate hand-forged ironworks since he was in junior high, so one might think that at 58 he'd have figured out everything there is to know about shaping metal into ...

Apr. 3—For master blacksmith Steve Stone, an interest in metal work began when his dad taught him how to weld when he was young. This hobby would later help jumpstart a career in horseshoe-making. "I ...

The National Ornamental Metal Museum’s 'Taster' classes are meant to do just what the name implies: give folks a taste of ...

Ornamental Ironworks Modern day blacksmith crafts a bit of his own Milwaukee history Kent Knapp is modern-day blacksmith with a passion for the craft of the past and as a 34-year-old, he makes his ...

WELLINGTON — If you’re pounding cold steel, you’re just making noise. These are words to live by for blacksmiths, and sound advice for Dennis Hopkins of Wakeman. Hopkins spent his afternoon at the ...

LOWELL — Carl Close Jr. is an expert blacksmith with an artist’s soul. He turns out simple nails and historical tools at demonstrations and Revolutionary War reenactments. He hand-forges and sculpts ...

Learn how to create a stunning visual effect in your ironwork. This video breaks down the expert technique for forging the detailed pineapple twist, elevating your blacksmithing skills for decorative ...

An ornamental piece of wall art made of hand-forged steel by Carlton Simmons, nephew and apprentice of renowned Charleston blacksmith and artist Philip Simmons. The artwork is a long rectangular frame ...

For master blacksmith Steve Stone, an interest in metal work began when his dad taught him how to weld when he was young. This hobby would later help jumpstart a career in horseshoe-making. “I really ...