Welcome to the May Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by
My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen!
This month, my husband actually did the challenge with my middle son. They wanted a blacksmithing project and found
this inspiration pin. It led to a website where they sell forged items.
They drew up their own plans and made the project work their own way.
We have spent the past year or so enclosing a shed on our property to turn into a home blacksmith shop. My husband inherited a small coal forge and lots of tools from his great uncle and all three of my boys have been fun learning alongside their dad.
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| Hammering the steel to make it longer and thinner to make the swirls |
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| You have to keep heating the metal to keep it soft and pliable |
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| Learning how to use the point of the anvil to make the curls |
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| One end of the rack all finished and set aside to cool |
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| They turned to making the hooks next |
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| Punching down the steel rods to make it nice and thin at one end |
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| Breaking off the hook from the rod |
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| When they were ready to start the second side of the rack they had to work together to split the warmed steel |
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| Figuring out where to put the three hooks |
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| Using a punch to make a starter hole in the hooks |
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| Alec got to use the drill press to drill the holes |
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All finished and ready for painting; they used rivets to hold each of the hooks onto the base
and drilled holes for attaching it to the wall at the two ends. |
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| They strung it up and Alec spray painted it |
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How cool. Love that you guys have your own forging shed. Looked like all had a great time.
ReplyDeleteWe really are loving it; it's new an a learning skill for everyone but we are having fun figuring it all out.
DeleteThat’s great they were able to make the key holder together. Your son will probably always remember that!
ReplyDeleteI think so too. He's one of the main reasons we set the forge up; he tried his hand at forging on a field trip and just LOVED it!
DeleteJodie this is Ann awesome project! Not only you have a key holder but more important, they learned and worked together to do it. That’s why I love unschooling so much
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Much, much learning involved.
DeleteI'm impressed! This is awesome & what a fun father and son experience. This key holder will be a keepsake.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they had a lot of fun working side by side.
DeleteThis is so impressive. They did a great job. Your son is learning a craft and creating great memories working along side his Dad.
ReplyDeleteThanks! He sure is.
DeleteWhat a great skill for your kids to learn! Quite impressive!
ReplyDeleteI love that they get to learn so many "old school" skills. These are some dying arts..
DeleteWhat an awesome craft to learn, and such a great bonding experience!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is!
DeleteGreat workmanship, learning together and made with love!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely made with love and teamwork.
DeleteYour boys are learning so many different valuable skills. The forge is awesome and the project is even more awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love that they have the chance to learn so many different skills.
DeleteWow! This is seriously impressive! I'm glad the blacksmithing is making a comeback, along with many other skills that used to be necessary for everyday living.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I love seeing old skills and knowledge being resurrected.
DeleteThis is such a cool project! My son would love to get an opportunity like this. He became fascinated with blacksmithing when we visited Biltmore Estates for Homeschool Days and saw the blacksmith at work. He got a chance to try his hand at it at Rocky Mount Historic Site and fell in love with the art of blacksmithing! Beautiful project and a great opportunity for your family!
ReplyDeleteThank you! My middle son (the one in these pictures) got into forging when we went to a homeschool day at the Mystic Seaport and he was picked to help the blacksmith make a simple hook after asking tons and tons of intelligent questions.
DeleteWow, what an awesome project! I love watching blacksmiths work at craft fairs. So neat that your husband and son can do this in their own back yard.
ReplyDeleteIt really is pretty neat to watch.
DeleteHoly smokes this is awesome! What a wonderful project for the kids to do with dad. I'm sure it will become a cherished family treasure.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThey did an awesome job with this! How impressive! Your children are fortunate that they have the opportunity to create so many wonderful projects.
ReplyDeleteThey really are.
DeleteThis is seriously awesome! I do love hand forged iron elements. They look great with any upcycled project. It's great to see that you can still teach young people some valuable skills these days :)Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love that my kids get to learn many "old school" skills. Lucky for them they have a handy dad to teach them.
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