Metalsmithing, craftsmanship, and more.

Can you spot both?

Self portrait in typical studio wear.

I was watching a video excerpt from the film ‘Zeitgeist: Addendum’. Basically, it talks about the concept of an economy based on resources, NOT on currency and wages. In fact they go so far as to say that even trade is unnecessary. Of course this is counter to our social programming and we have to [...]

Alright folks, a little deviation from the normal process here. Alan Flashing and I are starting a process that will culminate in the design, planning, and construction of a small eco-green cabin on his property. It will feature cob, haybail, limestone, and possibly even a living roof! We are hoping to keep it low tech [...]

And mules, and donkeys. And here might be some more applicable options, but. I like this one.

Sourdough tortillas?

Well I survived. Though it turns out all of that martial arts and combat sense kicks in when I am intoxicated. Halloween party was a blast but I ended up sparring late that night. Seeing as it is the first physically demanding thing I’ve done since my surgery, it is not surprising that I am [...]

I’m on my way out of town for an early Halloween party at a safeway waiting for my carpool team. You know you’re a blacksmith (read: obsessed) when in the middle of the city with little to no chance of actuality, you swear you can smell coal smoke. I miss my forge…

Last part of this 3 phase extravaganza is a little introspection on pain. Recap: I got my tonsils LASER BEAMED out of my face resulting in massive cauterization. Then it began healing, scabs fell off, and my body continued it’s task of building about 6 square inches of flesh that the human body doesn’t normally [...]