Blacksmith - Wikipedia
WEBA blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith ). Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and ...
ABANA – 50 Years of Forging Ahead
WEBNorth America’s Largest Blacksmithing Community. The Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA) is a community of blacksmiths, artisans, and enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and advancing blacksmithing as both a profession and a hobby.
Blacksmith | Metalworking, Forging & Toolmaking | Britannica
WEBblacksmith, craftsman who fabricates objects out of iron by hot and cold forging on an anvil. Blacksmiths who specialized in the forging of shoes for horses were called farriers. The term blacksmith derives from iron, formerly called “black metal,” and farrier from the Latin ferrum, “iron.”.
History of Blacksmithing in America
WEBMay 24, 2023 by Alec Steele. Blacksmithing has a long and rich history in America, spanning a wide range of centuries from the 16th to the 19th century. The craft played a significant role in shaping the country’s development and culture, leaving behind a lasting legacy. From the traditional blacksmith shops of the 17th and 18th centuries to ...
Balcones Forge
WEBBalcones Forge is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA). Our organization provides opportunities for its members to grow and learn through interaction with other professional and hobbyist blacksmiths through monthly meetings and special events, as well as access to an ...
How Blacksmiths Forged a Powerful Status Across the Continent …
WEBMay 3, 2019 · The history of the African continent—its wealth and politics—were forged on an anvil, says the Smithsonian’s Gus Casely-Hayford. “It’s one of those materials that, perhaps other than ...
The Beauty And The Power Of African Blacksmiths - NPR
WEBApr 21, 2019 · Goats and Soda. The Beauty And The Power Of African Blacksmiths. April 21, 20197:00 AM ET. By. Jonathan Lambert. This so-called "power figure" from a Songye artist in what is now the Democratic...
Blacksmiths Forge A New, Artisanal Future : NPR
WEBJun 3, 2012 · Blacksmithing is an ancient trade that, like other crafts, saw a downturn during the Industrial Revolution, when machines took over jobs that humans once did. Now, blacksmithing is having a...
Smithing | Blacksmithing, Forging, Hammering | Britannica
WEBBlacksmiths traditionally worked with iron (anciently known as “black metal”), making agricultural and other tools, fashioning hardware (e.g., hooks, hinges, handles) for the farm, the home, and industry, and shoeing horses.
Unveiling Art of Blacksmithing: A Journey Through History
WEBKey takeaway: Blacksmithing has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It has played a crucial role in shaping civilizations and societies throughout the ages. The work of a blacksmith involves using various tools and techniques to heat, forge, shape, and manipulate metal.
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