A non-profit educational association providing knowledge about blacksmithing. Features a resources section, and image gallery of historical and contemporary blacksmithing, discussion forums, and recommended books and videos.
Detailed instructions of the methods used by metal workers in the 18th century. Topics include. the transmutation of iron into steel, how to make and refine pewter, tempering edged tools, extracting mercury from lead, the composition of metallic mirrors used in ancient times, how to prevent iron from rusting.
A non-profit organization dedicated to the art of metalworking. Works to educate its members about metalworking and blacksmithing. Includes information about all forms of metalsmithing from traditional blacksmithing to the contemporary arts. Includes a discussion forum, a newsletter with archives, and image galleries of members' art work.
Mexican contemporary artist specializing in traditional metalsmithing techniques of chasing and repousse in high relief to create intricate designs on silver, copper and gold. Suffering from visual impairment, she uses the sense of touch as a basic tool to produce finely-detailed, highly-wrought surfaces.
