Beginner forge projects

Forged from one piece of steel our Loop candlesticks are beautifully simple. A design that's paired down to the basics, a sconce, handle and spike.

As a beginner blacksmith, it's best to start out with simple projects so you can practice the basic skills. There are many different beginner-level projects that you can start out with to craft useful items that you will be able to use every day. What are our top 5 beginner blacksmith projects?

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Good list of everything you need for setting up a home forge, and good tips on how to choose the right equipment

Made from an old nail and a copper disc, this tiny spoon showcases the beauty of two reclaimed materials in juxtaposition. This little sugar spoon is by far the smallest I have ever made. It was inspired by the tiny piece of… Continue reading →

Charcoal Grill Forge: Become a Blacksmith on the Cheap: To me, backsmiths are freakin' badasses. The roar of the fire, and the ping on the hammer striking glowing metal; it's almost mystical. They are legendary figures that have been around since the Romans, manipulating the elements to create long-lasti…

Lawn Mower Blade to Custom Knife: Hi All, this is my first attempt at an Instructable so comments and advice are more than welcome. Now onto the project itself: I'm going to outline the steps I took in order to turn an old lawn mower blade into custom, "one of a kind" full tang Kni…

Small stainless steel spoon

Hand forged bottle openers created here at “Olson Iron Works.” Perfect for the most seriouse beer drinker. You can contact me at olsonironworks@yahoo.com or 218-686-9164 if you see so…