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Quarterly Publication of the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America Volume 35 | Number 1 | Fall 2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS ❘ FALL 2006 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 3 Prez Sez... 14 Snapshots - The ABANA Conference 5 Mail 16 The Bam Box 8 ABANA Business 17 Lorelei's Lei 11 Previews & Notes 18 Gallery - 2006 ABANA Conference 54 International Report 24 Russell Jaqua Cuencano Coppersmiths In Memory of Russell Jaqua 58 Calendar The Blacksmith Boondoggle 59 Classified ads 34 The Pennant Project 60 Educational Opportunities By Al Butlak 64 Ad Index 36 Bloom: Forged with Fire & Force By Dona Meilach 45 Blacksmiths for Lewis & Clark By Steve Kash 50 Focus Paula and Larry Jensen 57 When, Where, and...Watt? Cover Story: Throughout the 1990s, Russell Jaqua worked on his Spirit Stick Series for which he is most By Chris Holt well known. The series explored making sculpture from a single piece of steel through deforming and reforming a volume of material as he worked his way along the bar. His favorite of the Spirit Sticks was “It”, “It” Spirit Stick “It” Base detai “Ray” Spirit Stick, The Anvil’s Ring (ISSN 0889-177X) is the official publication of the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America, Inc. It is mailed to the members on a quarterly basis in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter by ABANA, P.O. Box 816, Farmington, GA 30638-0816. Membership is available to any individual or organization inter- ested in the art of blacksmithing. The annual fee for a regular membership is $55; $24 of this amount is for a subscription to The Anvil’s Ring for one year. Permit to mail at periodical postage rates is registered at Farmington, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to The Anvil’s Ring, P.O. Box 816, Farmington, GA 30638-0816. Matters related only to membership and subscription, including dues, change of address and subscription complaints, should be addressed to LeeAnn Mitchell, ABANA Central Office Executive Director, P.O. Box 816, Farmington, GA 30638-0816. (706) 310-1030 or e-mail to abana@abana. org. All editorially related materials, such as articles, book reviews, queries, tips, announcements of activities, ads, etc., should be mailed to The Anvil’s Ring, Sebastian Publishing, P.O. Box 1849, 6690 Wentworth Springs Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634. Include SASE for material return. (530) 333-2687 phone or (530) 333-2689 fax or e-mail to [email protected]. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without the permission of the editor or the individual contributors. Contributors retain all copyright privileges; the material is copyrighted solely for their protection. The Anvil’s Ring, ©2006 The Artist- Blacksmith’s Association of North America, Inc. Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 1 P R E Z S E Z … “THAT WAS A HELL’UVA RIDE” • Maintaining a central offi ce staff to sup- perpetual endowment to both contribute to, and ply answers to your needs and accomplish all receive educational assistance from… Walking back to the chutes after making the that’s needed to keep our organization operat- • The many unlisted but equally important buzzer, you hear that remark being whispered ing smoothly (and an accountant who makes contributions made to smithing each year… – but all you are thinking (and saying under ABANA a pet project - thanx staff!!)… The answer? It’s you, the affi liates and indi- your breath) is: “THANX BRONC, FOR TAKING vidual members who step forward with your ME ALONG FOR THAT RIDE!!” time and energy devoted to the art of smithing. I feel great pride and deep humbleness to be After three years as your president, that is AFTER THREE YEARS AS associated with ABANA and each of you. my message to every ABANA member! Thanks YOUR PRESIDENT, THAT IS MY for the shared opportunities. The 2007 offi cers will be appointed at the Editor Rob Edwards MESSAGE TO EVERY ABANA ABANA board meeting in New Paltz, New The question is, what makes ABANA York, scheduled for November 11 through Publisher MEMBER! THANKS FOR THE Sebastian Publishing capable of: 13th, 2006. Assistant to the Publisher • Helping those members affected rebuild after SHARED OPPORTUNITIES. Your support and efforts make ABANA the Mimi Clark losses incurred during Hurricane Katrina… organization, from which we can all learn and Designers/Art Directors • Filling the pages of this magazine with pic- be proud! SID Graphics tures and stories of current artists’ work in iron Denis Murphy Linda Murphy - advancing the art through work techniques • A board of dedicated members who stretch AS FOR ME, IT HAS BEEN A HELL’UVA RIDE! Advertising Manager shared in our sister publication the Hammer's their limited time away from the forge to serve, Rob Edwards Blow (not to forget appreciation for the editing always looking toward increasing services staff of our publications)… without increasing the budget. (An open oppor- Thanx Next deadline: December 1, 2006 • Putting on a world-class conference of tunity here - they are always looking for new In the hands of members: international importance to smiths and patrons ideas accompanied with volunteering to bring Week of February 1, 2007 of artistic metal (only possible through the them into fruition. Just contact your nearest Address all materials for publication to: dedication to our members by a small army of board member)… The Anvil’s Ring unpaid volunteers!)… • A scholarship trust for members, with a P.O. Box 1849 / 6690 Wentworth Springs Rd. Georgetown, CA 95634 Contributor Information We appreciate and accept written material, graphics and photography pertaining to the art, science and business of blacksmithing. Our current writer’s guidelines are available upon request and posted at www.abana.org We reserve the right to reject or professionally edit any works submitted. Advertiser Information Advertising rates/sizes are readily available for The Anvil’s Ring and Hammer’s Blow by contacting Rob Edwards or at www.sebastianpublishing.com Sebastian Publishing and its staff do not manufacture, test, warrant, guarantee or endorse any of the tools, materials, instructions or products contained in any articles or advertisements published herein. Sebastian Publishing and ABANA disclaim any responsibility or liability for damages or injuries resulting from the use of any information published in The Anvil’s Ring. The Anvil’s Ring c/o Rob Edwards Sebastian Publishing Now available, while supplies last P.O. Box 1849 • 6690 Wentworth Springs Rd. T-Shirts and Hats from the: Georgetown, CA 95634 Phone: 530/333-2687 • Fax: 530/333-2689 e-mail: [email protected] 2006 ABANA Conference web site: www.sebastianpublishing.com Seattle, Washington Hammer’s Blow c/o Brian Gilbert 3404 Hartford• Chattanooga, TN 37415 Prices from $15 - $20 + sh Phone/fax: 423/876-1016 Sizes S - XXL, Many Colors. e-mail: [email protected] Accepting: tips, techniques, 800-247-6553 or www.abana.org event info for Hammer’s Blow. and click on ABANA Store 2 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 3 MAIL EDITOR, Tom and I did. We were ALL winners. See you in when I heard this story, I had to sit down. Your Hats off to the huge success of the ABANA/ New Paltz, New York, for the '08 Conference. generosity has made a dramatic difference in Seattle '06 Conference...to the organizers and Len Ledet, Phoenix, Arizona and the life of a fellow smith – a very appreciative all those who contributed their generous time Tom Clark, Potosi, Missouri smith. The BAM Box and tools was the right and energy, you pulled off an awesome event! prize, at the right time, for the right smith. In particular, we extend both congratulations DEAR EDITOR, Len Ledet, Phoenix, Arizona and sincere thanks to Jerry Kagele for having It was Saturday evening of the ABANA Con- DEAR EDITOR, • Traditional hammer design with all the cutting edge made so much possible, including our auction- ference and time for the BIG drawings. First winning dinner atop Seattle’s Space Needle, was the BAM Box. Affiliate tickets and those This unique community service Grille Project, of progressive technology. overlooking the amazing fireworks of July 4th! obtained at the Conference were mixed together in which both the New England Blacksmiths and • X & Y adjustment on all modern ANYANG A grand experience was had in Seattle! in a big drum. In went a hand from an audience Assabet Valley Vocational High School students hammers bottom die. Many thanks! Don Shedlock & Colleen Dowd, • The 8-bolt head provides a simple in-shop advantage Steely Don’s, Inc., Jupiter, Florida to change the hammer to a right handed, left handed, parallel, or diagonal hammer die adjustment. / \ — l DEAR EDITOR, I am the wife of the invisible blacksmith • STRONG SIMPLE WARRANTY: 3 years on new who decided to check into the University of hammers sold by Graham Manufacturing, lifetime on Washington Medical Center for six days rather main casting, the rest 3 years +. than attend the ABANA Conference. David is continuing to make an excellent recovery back home again and I wanted to send special thanks to so many who helped me get our vendor site up and running in spite of the situation and who extended particular kindnesses with whatever was needed--most especially Keith and Lauren, John and Carolyn, LeeAnn, Walt, Amy Pieh, from Pieh Tool Co. Kirk, Eric, Donna and Jim, Gavin and Zach, Bill, and Pat. I wouldn’t suggest changing the A to a B in the name of our organizations because it wouldn’t make for such cool acronyms, but Grille Project, in which both the New England Blacksmiths and Assabet Valley Vocational High School stu- from now on when I see “association” I will dents participated.

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