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Finishing up a run of Trowels today. Forged from solid 5/8" square. They will get a baked on season finish. 3 of them will be available (4 are for an order) Keep an eye on the website. . . . #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #handforged #trowel #gardentools #gardening #inprocess #supportsmallbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlntVmH_CY/?igshid=1empc1m2bggwl

Working on some of the new mug hooks before I have them up on the site. Should have these on the website by tomorrow. . . . #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #blacksmith #handmade #mug #mughook #hooks #hook #undercabnethook #cealinghook #pottery #potterycolection https://www.instagram.com/p/CEo0PM3nUFY/?igshid=td2trz8pkxsv

Got a little creative with the #plasmacutter today to keep sane. My first #propane #tank #skull Im thinking some clear coat and a light inside. #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #holloween #holloweendecorations #jackolantern #upcycle #recycle #handmade #patina #spooky #spoopy https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Kga1CHtAV/?igshid=zkjqwd0kav3d

"You were so preoccupied with whether you could, you didn't stop to think if you should." -Ian Malcom (paraphrased)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #365broochesandpins ! DAY 52⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Done in the style of second century #zoomorphic plate brooches. I give you a Velociraptor Brooch in etched bronze. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why? Because sometimes you have to do the unthinkable, just cause you can.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #brooch #pin #reenactor #medieval #colonial #pennanular #fibula #blinketpin #shawl #scarf #accessory #jewelry #handmade #blacksmith #jeweler #forged #etched #bronze #velociraptor https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJ48FbjFur/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zcwuekc8r2pb

Working on a new set of projects for #mfrenfaire this year. We will have some blades for once. Mostly #kitchen #knives like this one. Keep an eye here for #sneekpeeks . . #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #handmade #inprogress #chopper #sawbladesteel #mfrf #midsummerfantasyrenaissancefaire #blacksmith

First #fire of the #season in the #shop #woodstove. It is a #cold, #rainy day here in the #panhandle. #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #fall #winteriscoming #winter

There are #kittens playing in the #shop #woodpile today. These are from our local #feral #cat population. #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #catsofinstagram #homelife #thecutenessitburns

An off center handled coffee scoop. This is just a proof of concept prototype. It was inspired by a hand carved wooden one that came across my feed a few weeks ago. (I can't remember who did that one) Probably will do it in heavier stock and in stainless. Thoughts? . . . #rabenwald #freshfromtheforge #blacksmith #handmade #coffee #coffeescoop #prototype #concept #proofofconcept https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnC6zgnSoe/?igshid=hpkkk9k9pbku