Copper and iron forging in my smithy Color of metal is very important in forging as it indicates the temperature of the workpiece. For this reason, it is essential that it is dark inside a smithy because it makes it easier to determine the color of the heated metal. There used to be a rule […]
Iron home decor or wrought iron furniture lasts almost forever. The reason for this is in the material that is used; iron and solid wood, with some care and in a reasonably dry room, can last for centuries. Numerous items from the past that are still in a good condition prove it. The popularity […]
In my study I keep a plain notebook, a soft-lead pencil and an eraser. When I get an idea for a new product or just a detail that I don’t yet know how to incorporate, I sketch it in my notebook. I always add the date and a few notes to the sketch because this […]
The iron that I use is suitable for forging but its structure is different from the iron that was used in the past. I protect iron using a traditional method: beeswax is applied on the heated metal. It gives iron a dark mat appearance. The color is not even – it changes from one nuance […]
