We had a good crowd and great presentations from CFI members Chris Kerney and Zach Robins at CFI’s Touchmark Workshop on April 21st. Chris and Zach demonstrated two different methods for creating a touchmark, while Mallory provided graphic design support for folks if they needed. A blacksmith’s touchmark is their signature, a steel stamp to mark their work as their own. Your touchmark could be your initials creatively presented, the name of your forge, or an image that has significance to you. File Coil Spring Touchmark:…

What To Expect At Your First Hammer-In Here are some tips to help you have a great time and stay safe. Our volunteer instructors will be there to help and offer guidance on tool techniques and project instructions. But also remember that everyone is different and there is always more than one way to do things, so aside from the important safety measures don’t be afraid to experiment and even *gasp* make mistakes as you figure out ways that work…

Visit Steve McGrew’s site to download instructions: www.incandescent-iron.com/makingnails.html