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Blacksmithing

Shape glowing red steel with hammer and anvil

Advanced Varies Outdoor Intensive pace

Harness fire and steel to forge functional tools, decorative ironwork, and blade craft on the anvil.

Your first week

A simple day-by-day plan to get you started smoothly — no experience needed.

0 of 7 activities complete Start with Day 1 whenever you are ready.

Forge safety & hammer control

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Let the hammer rebound do the work.

Drawing out tapers on square stock

⏱️ ~45 min

💡 Strike at yellow-orange heat.

Scrolling and bending curves

⏱️ ~45 min

💡 Use horn of anvil for clean arcs.

Punching and drifting holes

⏱️ ~40 min

💡 Cool punch tip frequently in water.

Forging an S-hook & beeswax finish

⏱️ ~50 min

💡 Apply wax while iron is warm black.

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