– Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Harvey Williamson is the historian of the Stella Historical Society, not the president. College students will get a hands-on taste of ...

Professional blacksmith Fire debuts with a comprehensive guide to shaping metal into a wide range of objects, from spoons and bottle openers to door knockers and wall hooks. Noting that blacksmithing ...

Hammer away at a piece of iron until your arm feels like lead. Grasp a length of red-hot metal that could be fresh from Mount Etna. Stand at a fiery forge and shed sweat by the gallon. Who wouldn’t ...

Asked what it feels like to forge iron, Robert Thomas has to pause for a moment and compose himself before plunging into a description of what, for him, is as much a passion as a livelihood. "Forging ...

Go inside the blacksmith shop to learn fundamental techniques. This guide shows you how to master bending and twisting hot ...

A shower of orange sparks crackled from the end of an iron rod as Steve Gensheimer hammered it into form atop an anvil. But he was only able to get in a few smacks before the glow would fade. Then it ...

Flurries of sparks and intense heat don’t seem to faze the blacksmith apprentices of Lizama’s Forge. Each one looks calm as they focus on their tasks. Sean Lizama, the son of master blacksmith Frank ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X In the opening pages, Thomas describes combining the rich history of this centuries old craft with ...

DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’ve ever wanted to try blacksmithing, we’ve got a spot for you! Vanessa visits The Blacksmith Experience and turns curiosity into craftsmanship. Owner Jerry Gardner has ...

Rob Schubert The Daily News Jan 22, 2020 Jan 22, 2020 0 – Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Harvey Williamson is the historian of the Stella Historical Society, not the ...