Here we take a look at professional blacksmiths. They offer us tips and advice and some of them have created tutorials specifically for stormthecastle.com.

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The Maine Blacksmith's Guild -

A vibrant organization in Maine dedicated to preserving traditional blacksmithing tools and techniques. They take frequent trips to Europe to blacksmith and they are working on a variety of projects including a water powered smithy. They do custom work and give classes. They even have an apprenticeship program. The Maine Blacksmith's Guild

Thak Ironworks in Canada

Want to make your own bottle opener? I have a tutorial for you right here. And it is a great tutorial for beginners because you will learn several common blacksmithing techniques like hot cutting and twisting. Thak Ironworks

The Blacksmith of Trenton -

A landmark in Trenton New Jersey that has been in continuous operation for many decades. This blacksmith did work on the statue of Liberty and made 5,000 rivets for The Brooklyn Bridge. The Blacksmith of Trenton

Dragon's Head Forge in Ohio

In the picture you see Vincent Krava. He is the owner of Dragon's Head Forge. He was kind enough to host me for the day at his forge. We talk about blacksmithing and he shows us how to make a beautiful Pineapple Twist (video included) . Dragon's Head Forge