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Come see me @fergusmedievelfaire Medieval Christmas this Saturday!! I'll have the forge going all day demonstrating blacksmithing and I'm happy to answer any questions. And I'll be joined by the lovely @alliapocalips she'll be dancing with fire fans and maybe even eating a little fire! Got a keep warm somehow. #medievalfestival #yule #christmas #winter #blacksmithing #crafting #handmade #blacksmithingdemonstrations #fireshow #fireperformer #liveart #professionalpyro (at Fergus, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrS2aLegrju/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ri11yq40hb48

Help me out here #confused #inquiry #deepthoughts #lostinthought #wondering #helpmehelpyou #helpmeobiwankenobiyouremyonlyhope https://www.instagram.com/p/BrL5_MZAjCc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nxymfn5t6rs0

Just about to light the forge! If you find yourself in the Hamilton area today be sure to swing by and see me at @prousepotteryandsoap the place is loaded with super talented artists and artisans #artist #artisan #crafting #handmade #workshop #makerspace #unique #oneofakind #artshow #blacksmith #demonstration #workshops (at Mud & Suds Craftwerks by Prouse Pottery & Soap) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqm3B0-APcg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ayx7d0qee4xs

Interested in hand forging your very own bottle opener? Or maybe making one as an awesome gift for that special beer drinker? Nows your chance!! There are a few spots left for this weekends blacksmith bottle opener extravaganza! Sunday Nov 25th at Mud & Suds in Hamilton! Call 905-978-0271 to book now! I said now dammit! #blacksmith #blacksmithing #lesson #workshop #traditional #handforged #handmade #beer #bottleopener #forge #forging #learntoblacksmith #art #functionalart #iron #steel #coal https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdfQQPAq5m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=et9z1uzu4vik

Let's have some fun! Want to make a bottle opener with me? Sure you do! Hamilton, Nov 25th, let's party. Call the number to book asap, limited space #blacksmithing #workshop #buildyourown #handforged #handmade #bottleopener #christmas #gift #forge #coal #allwelcome #hamilton #ontario https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQYs0xAMdS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=58sgc69rcc9o

Way, way back Wednesday. I was cleaning my shop today and found this guy. I made this thing for a character like 14 years ago. No forging, all just welding, drilling and grinding. I'm still out of commission with this cold thing so I'm still behind on orders, sorry to everyone who's waiting on stuff. And sorry to the students I've needed to reschedule the last 2 weeks. I'm really hoping to be back on the forge this weekend. #waybackwednesday #wbw #knife #bountyhunter #outsick #nuketheflu #killthecold #toomuchcoughing #nomoresnot https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5THTCgYO-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bsa0i61rej6m

Last weekend I was asked to sneak my portable shop into a backyard to surprise a guy for his birthday. I had finished setting up right as they got back from breakfast. We had a blast forging some mild steel knives out. #blacksmith #blacksmithing #knifeforging #knifemaking #coalforge #birthday #suprise #happybirthday #workingintherain https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpmh9MJAwy9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=halt5uonkis1

I've had a blast teaching blacksmithing to so many cool people the last few weeks. Seriously can't get enough of it. If you're interested in trying your hand at smithing let me know! #blacksmithing #blacksmith #teaching #demonstration #knifemaking #toolmaking #handforged #handmade #familyfuntime #forge #coal #fire https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFeb4QgHG9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uzygw0b4esy7

After being cooped up with sick babies for 2 weeks it was a really nice treat to get out and teach yesterday. And these guys did a great job. I love seeing students make hooks! I especially enjoy watching the improvement from the first to the second. Forging is a unique process, but once you get your head around some basic principles its just natural and intuitive. #blacksmithing #blacksmith #forging #coalforge #teaching #instructing #alwayslearning #handforged #handmade https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo9U8pxgB5D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bpamtah21lmk

Check out this awesome pic @renaissance_paparazzi snapped of me at the @guelphpiratefestival I love it. Probably the greatest pic of me ever in the history of forever. #blacksmith #renfaire #piratefest #candid #naturalhabitat #coveredinmud #smoking #pipe #dirtyboy #smokebreak #hardlyworking https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz6wDUAPlr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fduyltd40zf2

Had a great time demonstrating at the #festivalofwizardry! #festival #festivalofwizardry2018 #fow2018 #blythontario #harrypotter #fantasticbeasts #transfiguredtown #blacksmith #blacksmithing #blacksmithingdemonstrations #forge #forging #handforged #forgingdemo #forgingdemonstration (at Blyth, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLBNFDAYyR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k7netlt3xmjl

Blessings of Mabon #mabon #copper #pendant #talisman #amulet #jewlery #rune #jera #harvest #futhark #elderfuthark #autumn #fallequinox #pagan #wiccan #druid https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFoTnTAjye/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kd6wesbna97

Couldn't bring myself to do any of the work I was supposed to do today, but I did get started on a wand rack. That's something, right? #wood #woodwork #jute #handmade #traditional #traditionaljoinery #rack #wandrack #wandstand #ritual #ceremonial #magic #magick https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn7Q1ahgoed/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xhzt3bekx3d

Hand forged set of dice. I like how rustic these guys and the bag look. And I threw a little luck in just because. *do not roll on glass table* #rollem #d6 #dice #steel #metal #game #chance #luck #rune #viking #blacksmith #handforged #handmade #leather #handsewn #tablesmasher https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3zu3rFmOQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1svxmcduh675

The fabulous @kyleloguemusic at the forge today. What a treat to teach. We had a blast #blacksmith #blacksmithing #instructing #teaching #forge #forging #coalforge #hot #fire #steel #smoke https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCzRANH6Mp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=57229oi9ozfn