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April 2014
2014 Bronze Pour: Mold-Making
Participants will be given masonite and plasticine clay to create their artwork, from which a mold will be made. If you have something else that you’d like to cast, we can negotiate. Everyone is welcome to the pattern making workshop on April 5, which will give you an idea of what’s possible to cast. We’ll look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We’ll also give an overview of mold making including…
Find out more »2014 Poor Man’s (or Woman’s) Coal Forge Workshop
Coal Forge It doesn’t take much to make a decent coal forge if you know what you are doing. If you have some tools, a little know how and a nose for scrounging stuff you can make one for almost nothing. Sadly, most people just getting into blacksmithing often lack at least one of those. This workshop will provide students access to experienced smiths for guidance and the required tools for forge making. The main goal is for all participants…
Find out more »May 2014
2014 Bronze Pour: The Pour
Participants will be given masonite and plasticine clay to create their artwork, from which a mold will be made. If you have something else that you’d like to cast, we can negotiate. Everyone is welcome to the pattern making workshop April 5, which will give you an idea of what’s possible to cast. We’ll look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We’ll also give an overview of mold making including sprue…
Find out more »2014 Hammer Making Workshop
What to bring: Students should bring their own favorite hammer. Safety glasses and ear protection are mandatory. Other safety equipment should include; gloves, leather apron (optional), cotton clothing, leather shoes above the ankle. Bring your own lunch, or eat at one of the local eating establishments. Register for this class by sending a check for $45 made out to The Guild of Metalsmiths, and send to: Jim Moenck 2078 120th Ave Dresser, WI 54009. Include your name, address, phone number,…
Find out more »Informal hammer-in May 10, 2014
Martin Pansch is hosting an "informal" hammer-in at his farm on Saturday, May 10, 2014. His goal is to work on his "Iron in the Hat" entry, but read the quotes from Martin below to learn the full flavor of this hammer-in! "The scheduling gods have taken pity on me and I am actually going to have a free weekend on 10-11 May. I intend to spend some time in my shop working on a tool for my entry for the Iron…
Find out more »Demo Op: TC Makers Minne-Faire May 31-June 1
Summer demonstration opportunity... http://www.tcmaker.org/blog/calendar/
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