| 18th Century Trade Secrets Relative to Metals - http://www.old-crafts.com/metals/secrets_relative_to_metals.htm Detailed instructions of the methods used by 18th century metal workers. Topics cover, how to make and refine pewter, extracting mercury from lead, the transmutation of iron into steel, how to prevent iron from rusting, tempering edged tools, and the composition of the metallic mirrors that were used in ancient times. - [Read more] |
| Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America - http://abana.org/ An educational association sharing knowledge about the art and craft of blacksmithing. Features a resources section with a nice gallery of historical and contemporary blacksmithing, discussion boards, and recommended resources. - [Read more] |
| The Guild of Metalsmiths - http://www.metalsmith.org/ The Guild of Metalsmiths exists to educate it's members and the community at large, about metalworking in general and blacksmithing in particular. This includes all forms of metalsmithing from traditional blacksmithing to contemporary art forms. Includes a forum, newsletter and publications, activities, and galleries. - [Read more] |
| Lytton Creek Blacksmiths - http://www.lyttoncreek.com/ Basic information about the process of blacksmithing as well as general terms and methods used. Details of a forge design that can be constructed for less $50, demonstrations on how a multi-chamber bellows operates, and descriptions of the different types of fire configurations used in blacksmithing. - [Read more] |
| American Bladesmith Society - http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ This organization focuses on the art and science of the forged blade and other implements. Provides education to the public regarding bladesmithing, metal forging and heat treating processes. Teaches knife and tool design and fabrication, and related arts. - [Read more] |