The fireplace tools are adorned with hand-forged animal heads. Nelson said he’s made thousands. “Mountain goat heads, bear heads, ram’s heads, bison heads, deer, elk, lynx, cougar, wolves ...

“I started making fireplace tools in 1979 … Every place there is a video or computer store today there was a wood stove store in ’79.” Odell noted that his brother is a blacksmith and he ...

Ray Larsen, 75, of Hanover is an acclaimed blacksmith and retired toolmaker who is making tools as creative art designs. He has an exhibit at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, through Oct ...

The fireplace tools are adorned with hand-forged animal heads. Nelson said he's made thousands. "Mountain goat heads, bear heads, ram's heads, bison heads, deer, elk, lynx, cougar, wolves, dogs." ...

Blacksmiths like Kurtz need only heat and some tools to create their work. Advertisement Kurtz, 70, of Anaheim, considers his antiquated craft to be not only a form of art, but an institution ...

Blacksmith Mike Carson of Woodland, often seen plying his trade at Sutter”s Fort, will mark his 13th year at the Dixon May Fair, demonstrating the tools of his trade: A hammer, anvil and a hot fire.

The Historic Washington State Park is offering a hands-on blacksmithing class on June 14, where participants will learn how to make tools and art using traditional methods.