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

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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. read “brotherhood.” Most sincerely, Betty Edwards participant and out came the winning ticket. I partnered up together, creates a blend of both Persimmon Forge, Emporia, Kansas turned the ticket over and read the telephone visual and hand-touch pieces of art work for the area code only. Someone in Oregon was going New Hampshire Blind School’s front entrance DEAR EDITOR, to take the Box home. Out in the audience there of their lobby, located in Cornard, NH. Modern Tools for the Modern Blacksmith Tom Clark and I want to thank all the confer- were a dozen or so very excited attendees. Slow- As you can see from the photo, the folks at ence attendees and Affiliate members for their ly all the numbers were read. Our winner finally the New Hampshire Blind School were very Kevlar Gloves Stanley Tape Measures Brass Brushes support of our Iron-in-the-Hat. Your generosity appeared, breathless and jumping for joy; he grateful for their gift from the blacksmiths, both Tom Tongs Stainless Steel Rulers Candle Cups helped make this function a very successful grabbed me, giving a bear hug to Tom Clark, young and old. Off Center Tongs Transfer Punch Sets Fire Place Shovel Blanks fundraiser – providing ABANA with additional Pat McCarty and me. He was so overjoyed he Regards, Open/Close Face Swages Letter/Number Punch Sets Monkey Tool Sets scholarship funding to be utilized by all mem- had to sit down on a chair. Neil Mansfield, Swedish Style Hammers Flap Disk Aviation Snips bers. Thank you. After the other items were drawn and the Lead Teacher, Blacksmithing Silver Marking Pencils We also wish to thank all the tailgaters audience had left, it was time to clean up. Sit- Assabet Valley Vocational German Style Hammers Cutoff Wheel and conference vendors for their gifts for our ting next to the BAM Box was our winner. “Bet High School, Marlborough, Massachusetts French Style Hammers Sanding/Grinding Disk Lamp Parts nightly drawings. Their support was the very this made your day,” I said. He replied, “You NC Propane Forges Chisels Brass Sheet key to its success. don’t know. The last few years have been very DEAR EDITOR, Anvils Vise Grips Safety Supplies Finally, we want to thank Ron Kinyon for his difficult and I almost did not get here. Christmas Five days of world-caliber horseshoeing Gilder’s Paste Paint Block Brushes Blacksmith Videos/DVD’s Power Air Hammer, Pat McCarty for his BAM time I work as a Santa Claus to earn some extra competition wrapped up at the 27th Annual Center Finding Rules Handle Brushes ...and much more! Box and Tom Clark for his tools in the Box, and money. My wife said, “Use it for the Confer- World Champion Blacksmiths’ Competi- Tom Clark for his anvil, stand and hardy tools. ence.” In the spring I took a second job and, tion held during the Stampede Stock Show Truly these were outstanding items donated. It don’t tell anyone, but I have been sleeping in July 5-9, '06 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. www.blacksmithsupply.com made Saturday evening fun and all the winners the parking lot. I attended Tom Clark’s hammer Through a series of intense forging and shoe- P.O. Box 3766 Chester,VA 23836 1-877-387-6268 very, very happy. Hats off to the three of you for demo and really wanted a hammer, but did not ing challenges, the field of 56 competitors from your support of this fund-raising event. Thank have the funds. Now I have the BOX and the 13 countries was narrowed down to the final Check out our line of Traditional European Style Anvils at WWW.EUROANVILS.NET you, thank you. tools – it really was a very lucky ticket.” ten. I hope you all enjoyed our event as much as To Pat McCarty and Tom Clark, I must tell you Mail Continued on page 6

4 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 5 MAI L C O N T 'D. DEAR EDITOR, and a chance at the $10,000 champions prize One of the main reasons I went to the con- conference. Many ABANA members were not stantial international demonstrator power. As money provided by event partner Mustad Hoof- I think Scott Lankton is pretty well on the ference was to see a Japanese sword maker, at Seattle due to the high costs of the confer- to scaling it down to reduce the fees, then it care, Inc. Crothers, Beane, Jim Quick and Craig money with his views about ABANA (The but what I did see was a ready-made blade ence. loses the appeal of outreach and versatility. Trnka of the United States and James Findler Anvil’s Ring - summer ‘06) and its future , being coated with clay and then later being heat Can we apply the “Back to Basics” concept For improvements, I like Elizabeth Brim’s of Canada all performed well enough to gain but I think it will take more than just youth treated in the dark. I have no idea how much it and the “KISS” principle (Keep it Simple) to our outreach program to expose our best to muse- a spot in the final five. to cure our woes. I’m sure whoever serves on cost to bring this gentleman from Japan, but I ABANA conferences, and offer a great con- ums, architects, decorators, educators and the In a sport where the best of the best toil over the board does the best job they can under feel we didn’t get value for our money. I didn’t ference at reduced costs to encourage greater media. For cost cutting, we could offer better hot coals for five days of physical and men- the circumstances , but egos, personalities and go to the conference to see hula dancers, didg- sharing of blacksmith knowledge? access to camping and RV facilities. However, tal challenges, to top the competition requires other human traits get in the way. I would like eridoo players, rock bands or basically anything Sincerely, Mick Smith before making significant changes, we should training, dedication and fitness. to thank all the people past, present and the not related to blacksmithing. I think we could Fergus, Ontario poll and sample the opinions and suggestions Crothers' last win was in 1998. Says Crothers, future, who have and will serve on the board, save some costs by cutting this kind of stuff Canada of our members. Maybe ABANA could spend “I think this win does mean more because of for a job well done and the countless volunteer out and we should pick venues where we don’t P.S: How did Holly Fisher get to reply to some money on having a professional opinion the stretch between the years in coming here. hours they put in. have to pay to have food trucked in or pay to Scott’s letter in the same issue of the Ring? research company perform that survey, so that It was a five-year break until last year and I In my humble opinion we need more input have four or five buses on call 16 hours a day. we don’t make hard-to-reverse decisions based wanted it badly last year, but there was just a from the membership at large and to refocus By my count there were over 30 demonstra- EDITOR’S NOTE: on skewed data. And check with the folks from fella who wanted it more than I did. This year on the reasons ABANA was formed in the first tors/presenters, do we really need that many? Scott had sent Holly Fisher a copy of his Hephaistos magazine. They have reported rum- it just really came through.” place: to share information and ideas to educate Maybe we should look more closely at how letter to the editor at the same time he sent it blings of unhappiness with the European Helf- Crothers moved to England from Wales in people about the art of blacksmithing. many, what kind and from where demonstra- to us. Holly responded in time for her reply to styn conference. We might learn something. 1982 and has been shoeing in England for the The number one priority surely must be to tors come. I know we need better, not bigger be included in the same issue. Both were timely Dietrich Hoecht, Big Bang Forge, Inc. Blacksmith Competition, World Champion past 23 years. Currently he has a farrier practice get the cost of conferences within the range of conferences. since the ballots were included in that issue of Clayton, Georgia Blacksmith, five-time World Champion blacksmith with eight farriers, manufactures horseshoes, most members. I was fortunate to be able to go I did come away from the conference with The Anvil’s Ring. Billy Crothers of Wales receives $10,000 Champion cheque from event sponsor Hans Mustad of Mustad and has a farrier supply business run by his to the Seattle conference and as in life there were good ideas but the cost, if not reduced, will keep Hoofcare. wife Lucy. highs and lows. I met and had great conversa- me from going to another ABANA conference DEAR EDITOR, Over $25,000 in prize money was awarded tions with smiths from around the world, saw for many years to come. I’ll stick to my local For those who advocate a change in the bien- Billy Crothers 45, of Wales, led the contest, to the balance of contestants, including Steven some awesome demonstrations, some pretty chapter demos, Quad state, and Caniron which nial national conference format, I propose being coming into the semi-finals ahead of Steven Beane of England, who was named Reserve poor ones, and missed a few because of mis- are affordable and good value for money. careful not to ‘mess with success.’ These confer- Beane, 28, of England. The semi-finals brought Champion. communications, saw some nice slide shows, Scott Lankton and the others have correctly ences provide a forum which smaller regional together the top ten contestants to shoe the Cyndi Rowat, Calgary Stampede but missed a lot of what was being shown and identified the increasing cost of the ABANA conferences cannot afford to present, like sub- front feet of a horse in order to qualify for Calgary, AB, Canada said due to the sometimes poor sound systems an opportunity to compete in the final five and lack of video projectors. Persimmon Forge Pedal Hammer For the delicate work of chasing and repoussé, and chisel and chase, in a comfortable seated posi- tion with minimal effort, maximum safety, and fast striking. The machine with a 25# hammer is $1,300.00 and includes a 1 x 5 x 5" mild steel anvil and circular 5" lead anvil with attachment carriage and a seat mount. 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8 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 9 ABANA BUSINESS PREVIEWS & NOTES EDITOR’S NOTE: THE ABANA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM It is anticipated that by 2007 all tourists will than ever, and this includes attendance. The weeks or longer. Level of support to be the notification. In the fall 06 issue of The Anvil’s Ring, we require a passport to enter Canada. Plan early event will be attracting blacksmiths from all determined by the circumstances of the published a review of The Backyard Black- to attend and bring the whole family. Camping over the northwest, and in a new development, proposed course of study, up to a maximum 5. GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS smith by Lorelei Sims. We inadvertently failed will be available on the extensive grassy fields the public will be invited to attend limited areas of $1,500.00 Be sure to read and understand the rules for to include the ordering information. The book surrounding the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths of the event as well. The 2007 Spring Conference application. Partial or improperly completed can be ordered online directly from Lorelei Sims Association’s permanent forge site at Luxton will have exciting demonstrators, workshops, Note: Any monies received by an individual applications will be rejected without review. at www.blacksmithchic.com. Or contact Norm Fairgrounds. This location is a 15-minute drive and numerous galleries, all located in beautiful ince its founding in 1973, ABANA has may be subject to taxes as added income as Revised applications will be considered no Larson at BookMasters, Inc. 1-800/247-6553. from Victoria’s Inner Harbor area, the city’s Humboldt County, home of the redwoods. been committed to the education of its determined by applicable federal and state sooner than the next application deadline. John Elliott at Blacksmith Supply also carries center of tourism. For more information on Blacksmithing conferences focus on infor- Smembers. The purpose of the ABANA law. the book at 1-877/387-6268. We regret not Victoria’s tourist activities, visit www.tour- mation sharing and this one is no different. Scholarship Fund is to provide financial Along with the Scholarship Application including this information in the article. ismvictoria.com. There will be a toolmaking workshop for those assistance to ABANA members at all skill 3. RECIPIENT OBLIGATIONS Form, applicants must include the following: wanting to work on custom tools and a work- levels to assist them the development of their As a condition of receiving an ABANA • Current résumé (updated within one month CANIRON VI CBA ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE 2007 shop on big hammers. The exciting lineup of blacksmithing skills and abilities. scholarship, ALL scholarship recipients are of application), including summary of When: June 29 - July 2, 2007 Where: Humboldt County Fairgrounds, feature demonstrators includes master black- required to share results of their learning with relevant prior work or study. Where: Victoria, BC, Canada Ferndale, California smiths coming from Washington, New Mexico, 1. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION ABANA members and/or ABANA Affiliates. The • Three (3) letters of reference, two of which Contact Information: www.caniron.ca When: April 26 - 29, 2007 and even Ukraine to share their skills. Applicants must show financial need, recipient will fulfill this responsibility through at must be from ABANA members. Letters or e-mail Neil Gustafson at swedefiddle@ Contact: Joe Koches, Conference Chair The conference will have three galleries at the proven talent and demonstrated ability in least one of the following forms of presentation: must be dated no more than three months shaw.ca or Dave Winestock, davewinestock 707/786-4216 or e-mail: blacksmith@foggy. fairgrounds: one for Masters (invitation only), blacksmithing. In reviewing applications, the a) a public demonstration or workshop, b) the in advance of the application date. @yahoo.com. net one for members, and one for products. Some ABANA Scholarship Committee will consider submission of an article to both an Affiliate • Three (3) images (digitals, slides, or photos) metalwork on loan from the National Ornamen- but not be limited to the following factors: newsletter and an ABANA publication, c) a must be included with the application. In Come and see metal art, Canadian style. There Would you like a unique blacksmithing event tal Metals Museum will be displayed as well. • Documented evidence that the applicant public exhibit of works completed during or addition you may also submit a concept will be traditional forging and closely allied to attend while you wait for the next (2008) This event offers a wonderful opportunity for possesses a strong desire for continued and after the course, d) a lecture demonstrating drawing of current work. All materials must metal art and glass art media. CanIron is the ABANA Conference? Announcing the Cali- all you blacksmiths out there to submit work to serious involvement in blacksmithing. If the results of the course of study, e) an article be submitted in protective plastic sleeves or biennial Canadian Blacksmith conference held fornia Blacksmith Association’s 2007 Annual the galleries to share with the public and fellow a novice blacksmith, the candidate must published in a non-ABANA publication. This other suitable holders. A novice blacksmith in different locations throughout Canada on Spring Conference! This event will be held April blacksmiths alike. In addition to the on-site gal- demonstrate a commitment and legitimate requirement must be fulfilled within 6 months may fulfill this requirement with an essay the odd-numbered year. The 2007 CanIron will 26-29 next year at the Humboldt County Fair- leries, there are also two public galleries located interest in blacksmithing. after the course of study. detailing their interest in blacksmithing be hosted by the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths grounds in Ferndale, California. The CBA is on Ferndale’s Main Street that have been selling • Quality of or potential for work as Additionally, the recipient must submit a short and future plans for accomplishment in Association. planning for this event to be bigger and better Cont'd. page 12 demonstrated by visual materials submitted statement to the Scholarship Chair describing the craft. in support of the application. their study experience to the Scholarship Chair • Support materials describing the program A HERITAGE IN IRON • Record of professional activity and to be included in some form in The Anvil’s for which the grant will be used: School achievement [if applicable]. Ring. This requirement is waived if an article brochure or catalog, curriculum outline, Routson, 11 3/4" x 9 1/2", 215 pgs, over 200 color photos. • Benefit of the award to ABANA’s is submitted to The Anvil’s Ring. instructor résumé, etc. This beautifully done hardcover book features several gorgeous members, affiliates and the blacksmithing • List of all current blacksmith group mountain homes and the ironwork in them. Also featured are the community. 4. APPLICATION AND NOTIFICATION affiliations. blacksmiths who did the work, including: Howard McCall, Glenn • Demonstrated involvement with and DEADLINES In addition to the above criteria, Category C Gilmore, Bob Bergman, Mike “Smyth" Boone, Rod Pickett, Marty commitment to ABANA by the applicant’s To be considered for a scholarship, applications applicants must submit detailed documentation, Moews, Warren Gibbs, and Linda Rosi. Great book with inspiring membership of at least 6 months before the must be postmarked by the following dates and including a plan of study, anticipated results, examples of ironwork. submission date of the application. sent to the ABANA Central Office: application of these skills in furthering their B446 ...... $47.95 • June 1st career, and letters of reference from all master Generally scholarships funds are not awarded • December 1st smiths with whom the applicant wishes to study. to attend conferences. Recipients of previous Exceptions to this rule will only be made for Application materials will not be returned to LIVES SHAPED BY STEEL scholarship awards are not eligible to submit applicants who need immediate consideration the applicant unless return postage is included Zastrow, 11" X 8 1/2", 235 Pgs. Over 400 photos. This softcover another application for two years after the and in extraordinary circumstances, as with the application. book has the subtitle, “Celebrating East Coast Outdoor Metal Art- completion of the previous course of study outlined by the applicant and approved by the ists." Nancy Zastrow has done a great job of bringing together the and fulfillment of the requirements listed in Scholarship Committee and the President of REQUEST/MAIL ALL APPLICATIONS TO: works of over 40 well-known modern artists on the East Coast. Section #3. ABANA. Alternatively, applications may be The ABANA Scholarship & Grants Committee. Bound to be used as an idea and creative process for a long time. submitted after the completion of the course. Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North B447 ...... $42.50 2. TYPES & AMOUNTS OF Electronic applications are not accepted at this America., Inc., PO Box 816, Farmington, GA SCHOLARSHIPS time. 30638-0816 USA. Note: Postage is $3.00 for the first book and $.75 for each additional. The ABANA Scholarship categories are Category A and B scholarship winners will • Scholarship A: Affiliate Scholarship be notified of awards within one month of the matching funds, $200.00. Members using above application deadlines. an ABANA Affiliate’s scholarship funds Review of Category C applications will be can match those funds up to $200.00 extensive and take up to two months. • Scholarship B: Funds for individual study, Notification of awards will be made either maximum of $500.00. by voice, e-mail or surface mail. Funds will be • Scholarship C: Extended Study of three sent to the recipient within two weeks after

10 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 11 PREVIEWS & NOTES

artwork by master blacksmiths from all over on the CD must match the name on the accepted in slide or CD format. Details for sub- THE FORGERY SCHOOL OF side draft forges. Chad, Brad and Robb Gunter. The Gunter family the country in a retail setting for over 25 years. entry form. 300 dpi .jpg images are pre- mission will be included in the prospectus. BLACKSMITHING The remaining six - day classes for the 2006 is comprised of two generations of professional This community has been exposed to quality ferred. Application Deadline: March 1, 2007 schedule are Basic Blacksmithing Courses with blacksmiths, each specializing in his own area blacksmithing and everyone is looking forward 5. No slides. For a prospectus, please send a self-addressed, he Forgery School of Blacksmithing is a teaching philosophy built on skill level devel- of expertise - - all combined to give the student to hosting the Spring Conference. 6. Shipping: Incoming provided by the artist. stamped envelope to: now open and accepting students in the opment and making each student as success- the best possible learning experience. Ferndale offers a unique setting for any Outgoing provided by the Metal Museum Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Tnew 3750 sq. ft. facility, which features ful as possible. Two instructors are available There are lodging and restaurant options event. The Victorian Village of Ferndale is on up to $50 ATTN: Blacksmith Exhibition complete forge and tool set ups for 12 students in each class to provide individual hands on within three miles of the school. the National Register of Historic Places, famous 7. Work must be available to show 6/1/07 434 South Main Street in each class. Every student is provided with all instruction. For questions or class schedules, please for its Victorian architecture. In addition, the to 8/1/07. Madison, GA 30650 the tooling necessary to execute each exercise Founded in 1986 by Robb Gunter, The Forg- contact: Chad Gunter (505) 270-1007 or Brad main street is lined with shops and restaurants 8. Selected artists will receive a loan packet Entry forms are also available on the fol- on fully restored anvils and using coal fi red, ery School of Blacksmithing is now taught by Gunter (505) 205-9815. full of small-town charm and hospitality. Cen- that must be returned in order for the lowing websites: terville Beach is just a short drive from town piece(s) to be insured. HYPERLINK “http://www.abana.org” www. and breathtaking redwood forests are nearby 9. Images will not be returned. abana.org as well, for those looking to enjoy our local 10. You may submit up to three pieces for HYPERLINK “http://www.madisonmorgan- sights. People from all over the country travel consideration ñ you must use a separate cultural.org” www.madisonmorgancultural. to this Northern Californian destination every entry form for each piece. org year to see the beautiful scenery. QUESTIONS? Charles Ferryman> 901/774- For further information or questions con- The conference organizers are expecting 6380. E-mail: [email protected] cerning this juried exhibit, please contact: many attendees, so make your lodging plans Angela Nichols early. There is camping at the fairgrounds, bed MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER Visual Arts Curator CALL FOR ENTRIES and breakfast accommodations in Ferndale, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center and hotels in the nearby town of Fortuna. To Title: Blacksmithing with a Southern Accent: 434 South Main Street A see listings of accommodations, visit Chamber Metalwork from the Southeast Madison, GA 30650 of Commerce website for Ferndale at www.vic- Dates: May 3 - June 30, 2007 706.342.4743 x27 torianferndale.com as well as for Fortuna at The Madison Morgan Cultural Center is part- [email protected] chamber.sunnyfortuna.com. nering with the Artist Blacksmith’s Associa- Stay tuned for more CBA Conference devel- tion of North America, Inc. and the Southern opments! If you have any interest in submitting Blacksmith Association, Inc. to present a juried B work to the galleries, inquiries about register- exhibition of forged metal work representing WWW ing to attend, or questions in general, please artists from across the Southeast. The exhibition contact Conference Chair, and Ferndale local, will be open during the 2007 SBA Conference Joe Koches, at (707) 786-4216 or e-mail Joe at in Madison, Georgia, May 17-19. The reception [email protected]. for the event will take place Thursday, May 17th, 2007 at 8pm. CALL FOR ENTRIES This juried exhibition will feature contempo- A What: "The New Steel," exhibit coordinat- rary artist-blacksmiths working in the region. ed by the Metal Museum, Memphis, TN, and The exhibit will travel to The Metal Museum in displayed at Delta Axis Gallery in downtown Memphis when it leaves the Cultural Center and Memphis. is scheduled to open there July 15, 2007. When: June 13 - 16, 2007. Exhibit will be Eligibility: This traveling juried show is open shown during the Society of North American to any metal artist, age 16 years and older, resid- Goldsmiths (SNAG) 2007 Conference in Mem- ing in one of the following states: Alabama, N phis. Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Submissions Due: March 1, 2007 South Carolina or Tennessee. You do not need Jurors: LeeAnn Mitchell and Suzanne to be an ABANA member, member of the SBA, Pugh or any regional ABANA affi liate to apply. Submission Requirements: 1. Submitted work must be partially made of Jurors: Mack Beal, Jackson, NH, Dimitri A steel ñ work does not have to be completely Gerakaris, North Canaan, NH, Peter Happny, metal (textiles, woodÖare welcome). Portsmouth, NH 2. Submitted work cannot weigh more than Awards: 150 lbs. and must be able to fi t through 1st Place $300 a standard size door ñ ideally, the show 2nd Place $200 will feature a range of small and large 3rd Place $100 objects. Student Merit Award $75 3. Processing/entry fee is $20 payable to 2 Purchase Awards (up to $1000 each) NOMMA. Entry Fee: $15.00 for submission of up to 4. Images: Must be on a clearly labeled CD three works (artist and image). The name of each image Application Requirements: Entries will be

12 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 13 ABANA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6 Snapshots

Photos By Duane Williams

Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 15 14 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 THE BAM BOX LORELEI'S LEI Made by Pat McCarty, Washington Forge, Washington, Missouri

his is the Bam Box I made for the 2006 ABANA Seattle TConference. This box is #35 and is made from quarter-sawed white oak from Dale Kirby’s coo- perage in Higbee, Missouri. It was full of tools which were donated by Tom Clark of the Ozark School of Blacksmithing in Potosi, MO. The box was won in the Iron-in- the-Hat raffle by, from what I hear, a most deserving smith. (Editor’s Note: See letter in Mail section, this issue.)  donation to the ABANA Conference Auction, A leis are often worn to commemorate important events - births, deaths, marriages, and in this instance - Scott lankton's inaugural Beer Garden. The lei incorporates three common forms Photography by Karen Wright, Wright Photography, Union, Missouri found in traditional Hawaiian leis: hand-forged steel and oil- quenched Kukui nuts, forged copper Plumeria blooms, and forged steel orange leaves. 

The lei is approximately 24" long and weighs 8 pounds. Materials used: steel, copper, and brass. Photograph digitally re-mastered by Queue anvils McMillan

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16 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 17 ABANA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6 Gallery Photos By Duane Williams

Scott Lankton Ann Arbor, MI Dogwood Study, 12” x 34” x 2”, Bronze

Eric A. Ryser, Manhattan, KS Cities Series Plate #20 (Kansas City), Acid-Etched Pattern, Forged Steel

Richard Corr Salvaged Iron, Iron

Jeff Wallin, Memphis, TN Hub Table, Mild steel

18 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 19 ABANA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6 Gallery

James Bond, Nine Yards, Forged mild steel & aluminum.

Maurice Hamburger, Teapot #2, Steel.

John Medwedeff Millennium Plaza Ray Carpenter, Fountain, 194” x 105”, Vessel with Sun Bronze Lid, Steel.

20 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 21 ABANA CONFERENCE 2 0 0 6 Gallery

Brian Anderson Taos, NM Pipe Tomahawk, 19” x 6” x 1”, Steel, Silver, Brass, Wood, Bone, Private Collection

Harold, Hohulin, Goodfield, IL Western Spurs, Steel & Silver

Bill Cooper "Materia," Steel and Rubber

Elizabeth, Brim Penland, NC "Beastie," Forged Steel

22 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 23 IN MEMORY OF RUSSEL L J A Q U A Opening Remarks at ABANA Seattle Conference, July 5, 2006 By Willene Jaqua

he dedication of the 2006 ABANA con- especially want to thank Elizabeth Brim, Jim spiritual, passionate relationship to the metal ference to my husband, Russell C. Jaqua, Masterson and the amazing ABANA gallery itself. Relationships did not come easily to him Thas both surprised and touched me deep- team for the great care with which they have and once he had established one, he fi xed on ly. It is my great pleasure to share a little about presented Russell’s work. In 1977, Russell pur- it with all his heart. If you felt the glimmer of his life and the infl uence that ABANA had on chased his Nazel 3B hammer which enabled an interest in having a spiritual relationship his passion as an artist-blacksmith. him to complete his vision for the head- and with steel, then Russell was your man…and he Russell always considered himself a latecom- footboards of “Kelp Bed.” The hammer became would do what he could to help you. er to his craft, having no awareness of smithing a primary infl uence on the rest of his creative It is especially exciting for me to talk to you until he was 27 years old. Prior to that, he had output for the next 27 years. this evening while standing next to this mag- served and been wounded in Viet Nam, had So there Russell was, at the edge of the con- nifi cent sculpture which I believe is his ultimate spent 6 months in the hospital at Fort Dix, tinent, excited about his craft, but very, very tribute to relationship. The circumstances of and had traveled to the West Coast of Africa isolated. To fi nd out that ABANA existed, and its creation are so moving because they tell in search of spiritual healing. He lived for two especially to attend his fi rst ABANA conference, the story of what happens when smiths who years in Liberia in the region of Mt. Nimba, was, he told me, like fi nding his tribe. Dur- love steel allow themselves to love each other a sacred mountain made up of 90% iron ore. ing my ten years with Russell, he urged every too. Last December it was clear that Russell’s Later he named his forge and ALS was beginning to prog- his anvil business after Mt. ress very quickly. He and I Nimba. share the same birthday on Russell became a bead February 17th and I wanted trader in Africa and when what we both knew would he returned to the United be our last birthday together States, his beads led him to honor his life in a power- naturally to an interest ful way. He had purchased in jewelry. In the Spring a Chambersburg 750 ham- of 1973, in the very same mer from Grant Sarver in

“Russell’s Portrait” taken on May 17, 2006 month that the “Blacksmith 2000 and spent four years Convention” in Lumpkin, restoring it. He was just Georgia, was busy found- weeks away from turn- ing ABANA, Russell visited ing it on for the fi rst time Penland School of Crafts in when his ALS diagnosis was

photo by David Conklin North Carolina. The director made. It seemed right to there, Bill Brown Sr., took an fi nd a way for his dream of immediate liking to him and making a major sculpture offered Russell a scholarship with the Chambersburg to to do a Jewelry Concentra- come true. So last January, tion that was just starting I sent an email to 32 smiths that spring. Russell stayed The hinges of St. Ann’s Gate at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris whom I knew cared about at Penland for the spring, him, inviting them to Port summer, and fall of 1973, during which time apprentice he ever had to join ABANA and he Townsend for the Presidents' Day Weekend in Russell Jaqua a neighbor gave a forge to the school. The very was frustrated, in a fatherly kind of way, by how order to make Russell’s sculpture. All but three InIn MemoryMemory ofof RussellRussell JaquaJaqua 1947-20061947-2006 next day, Bill arranged for the delivery of a much the younger generation took this access of them were able to come – a miracle in itself. huge pile of coal and suggested that Russell to information and experience for granted. Thanks to the huge hearts of what came to be fter receiving serious shrapnel wounds in Viet Nam and spend- is what am I going to do with myself in regards to a vocation. At spend the rest of his time at Penland playing Russell’s support of ABANA was simply par- known as the Blacksmith Boondogglers, Russell Aing six months in the hospital at Fort Dix, a 23-year old Russell one time in my life, not so very long ago, it seemed to me that with it. So Penland and Bill Brown Sr. were ticipating in the community that was essential was able to leave a love letter written in steel, went searching for himself by traveling to Africa. The following is an this question would more or less work itself out. But so far, I have the fi rst angels in Russell’s artistic career and to his own life as an artist. And I think Russell which he titled, “for Willene.” But it is about excerpt from an early entry of his journal, written as he journeyed decided on nothing particular. I cannot say I want to be an X when he always said that they literally saved his life. did offer the blacksmith community something a much larger relationship than that. Russell by boat from the Canary Islands to Spanish Sahara. I grow up. After a 6-month apprenticeship with Daniel very important – his unswerving devotion to designed it for me. The Boondogglers did it for Horowitz in Brownsville, Maryland, he headed the relationship a smith can have to his mate- Russell. The tribe did it for the joy of making December 26, 1970 But I have come up with a few requirements: west to Port Townsend, and founded Nimba rial. For Russell it did not matter if you came something beautiful. And all of these rela- Forge in 1974. to smithing through Carbondale or Penland, tionships created another one with the history I hold on to the hope that if I keep trucking and am not turned 1. that it does not leave me in a corner. Russell continued making jewelry as well as your grandfather or a county fair. He did not of metalwork. This piece was made in three around or put down, I will fi nd my place in the sun, my niche. I 2. that it involves an element of beauty. developing his smithing skills during an artist care if you were a full-time smith or a hob- days by 29 smiths from Washington, Arizona, know that it is up to me to fi nd it and that there is no guarantee 3. that I work for myself. residency at Centrum in Port Townsend and in byist, a bladesmith or a power hammerer, a California, Idaho, Missouri, North Carolina, and and that it is not easy to fi nd. I have known for some time just 4. that it supplements travel. 1975, he began “Kelp Bed,” a major piece in the teenager hanging out with one's Dad or an Tennessee. how incredibly low man can go. No one can experience a war and 5. it doesn’t necessarily have to make me rich. American Craft movement which is included artist – Russell believed that the most important Russell was very proud that his fi nal sculp- not know. What I have learned in Viet Nam is that there is nothing 6. involves a certain amount of physical labor. in the Jaqua Retrospective Exhibition here. I thing he could share with you was his personal, ture would be given its debut exhibition at between me and the bottom, but my own will. The Big Question 7. that it enables me to be close to nature. Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 25 24 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 IN MEMORY OF RUSSEL L J A Q U A

RUSSELL SAID THAT THE THING HE MOST WANTED WAS TO SEE THE HINGES OF ST. ANN’S GATE AT THE CATHEDRAL OF NOTRE DAME IN PARIS.… ONE OF THE GREAT CONVERSATIONS OF HIS LIFE ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CRAFT AND BEAUTY.

Kelp Bed, mild steel, 1980 The hinges of St. Ann’s Gate at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris this conference and he tried like hell to stay tribe that I do not belong to except by marriage. to humble yourself before what it is and accept alive for it. At the time of diagnosis, when the Fortunately, Russell gets the chance to speak for that. It’s not what you want. It’s what it will neurologist told him that he would likely die himself through the gallery exhibit of his work, allow you to do and if you can work your way within 6-9 months, Russell said that the thing and the videos and slides we will be showing on around to that point, well, then THE DOOR he most wanted was to see the hinges of St. Saturday. But as the woman who loved Russell, SWINGS OPEN and there’s a vast horizon of Ann’s Gate at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in I want to thank you for what you gave him. pieces that can be done.” Paris. When we got there, he told me that the Without the community of smiths in ABANA, ABANA, at its best, is the initiator of the con- dialogue between his own hammer’s blows and he would have been tribe-less. ditions where that door can swing open. That is In 1975, Russell set up Nimba Forge in Port Townsend, WA, and began developing his smithing skills and radically organic style. It took him five years to create his early masterpiece, “Kelp Bed.” the blows that created these hinges, which he And so I would like to close with one of my its highest mission and that believed were the world’s most amazing record favorite quotes from Russell: may be its most impor- of a smith’s capacity to understand and coax “This,” he said during an interview in tant significance for During the 1990s, Russell became interested in graphic and love iron, was one of the great conversa- 2000, “is what I really find attractive. It’s you. And I, I get to renderings of flora and fauna which he used in his “Plate tions of his life about the relationship between the relationship with the material. Rela- enjoy what hap- Graphique Series” for tiles and table tops. craft and beauty. tionships with people can be so… but this is pens, when you Plate Graphique Studies, mild steel, 1990-1993 You are a consistent. It doesn’t cheat; it doesn’t lie. It’s walk through kind of tough, and if you can use that, then… that door. the door swings open for you. You really have THANK YOU. “Elderberry” “ Clematis” “Crow”

Russell Jaqua’s first exposure to smithing was a Jewlery Concentration at Penland Craft School in 1973. Serpent Choker, Mild steel.

26 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 27 The Spirit Sticks led him to an ongoing interest in abstracted human forms

THE SPIRIT STICK SERIES EXPLORED MAKING SCULPTURE FROM A SINGLE PIECE OF STEEL THROUGH D E F O R M I N G AND REFORMING A VOLUME OF MATERIAL AS HE WORKED HIS WAY “Antelope” “Abbo” Spirit Stick ALONG THE BAR. Spirit Stick “The Consort”, "Man, Wrought Woman", Iron, sanded mild steel, Spirit Stick Series I and etched, 2000 1990 (5 pieces), mild steel, 1987-1990 Close-Up of "It", his favorite Spirit Stick

In 1978, Jaqua acquired a Nazel 3B power hammer and his work throughout the 1980s reflects his interest in the bold textures and heavily marked surfaces that the hammer allowed him to achieve.

“Ram” Spirit Stick

Candle Sconce, mild Architectural steel, 1981 Rosette, mild steel, 1984

28 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 29 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 29 BOONDOGGLE hanks to the huge hearts of what came to be known as the Blacksmith Boondogglers, Russell was able to leave a love letter written in steel, Twhich he titled, “for Willene.” This piece was made in three days by 29 smiths from Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Missouri, North Carolina, and Tennessee. 

Three months after the Boondoggle, Russell and Willene sit with the sculpture in its early The last public art piece designed and created stages of oxidization. by Russell Jaqua was “Leafwing,” a 17-foot tall Russell died June 10, sculpture commissioned for the City of Port exactly three weeks after Townsend’s Larry Scott Trail. A signature piece of this photo was taken. a town who loved Russell for over 30 years, it was wrapped with a yellow bow during the last week of his life.

Yang Fountain – private garden, mild steel

Tiered Fountain – private garden, Silicon Bronze BLACKSMITH BOONDOGGLERS

In 1996, Jaqua received a commission to create several Phil Baldwin, Alice James, Snohomish, WA Salisbury, MO fountains for a hospital courtyard which led to private Yin Fountain – Malcolm Bruce Memorial Courtyard, commissions in which he concentrated on water features. mild steel and silicon bronze Michael Bondi, Steve Lopes, Port San Rafael, CA Townsend, WA Fred Borcherdt, Josh Maya, Port Tucson, AZ Hadlock, WA Elizabeth Brim, Dean Mook, Port Penland, NC Townsend, WA Bill Brown, Darryl Nelson, Linville Falls, NC Eatonville, WA Elijah Burnett, Dennis Proksa, Poulsbo, WA Pocatello, ID Terry Carson, George Rolstad, Eatonville, WA Chehalis, WA Bill Cooper, Grant Sarver, Seattle, WA Tacoma, WA Jerry Culberson, John Simpkins, Allyn, WA Tacoma, WA Tri Ficker, Port Jon Soini, Townsend, WA Quilcene, WA Jim Garrett, Port Jess Spromberg, Townsend, WA Bremerton, WA Jorgen Harle, Corky Storer, Eastsound, WA Maple Valley, WA Toby Hickman, Jim Wallace, Westport, CA Memphis, TN Japheth Howard, Ken Williams, Salisbury, MO Sedro-Woolley, WA Russell Jaqua, Port See Boondogglers

“Leafwing”, Mild steel, 2001 Townsend, WA next Pages

Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 31 30 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Jorgen Harle, Elijah Burnett, Alice James, Dean Mook, Jon Soini. Positioning bar under Chambersburg for stamping marks.

Jon Soini, Jim Garrett. Driving The Blacksmith Boondoggle: Making "For Willene" in Honor of Russell Jaqua the 3 ½” punch under the BoondoggleAll photos by David Conklin. All credits from left to right. Chambersburg 750.

Russell Jaqua considers design decisions Jon Soini, Jerry Culberson, George Rolstad, Tri Ficker. with Michael Bondi, Phil Baldwin, Jim Taking a heat on a 1 ¾” x 5 ½” (200 lbs.)bar. Wallace, and Toby Hickman.

2 ½” set tool used to stamp pattern into the develop- ing bar.

Willene Jaqua, Josh Maya, Terry Carson, Annie Carson, Jorgen Harle, Louise Carson, Tri Ficker. Willene thanks the Boondogglers for all of their love and hard work.

Josh Maya, Michael Bondi, Fred Borcherdt, George Rolstad, Dean Mook, Bill Brown, Steve Lopes. Nine-bar section weighing over one-ton is lifted off the jig.

Boondogglers work late into the Tri Ficker strikes the fl atter night to raise assembled sections. to straighten out the bar. Punched and patterned bars are ready for Heating pipe rivets assembly. in preparation for texturing.

Jim Wallace, Phil Baldwin, Toby George Rolstad, Michael Bondi, Jim Garrett, Bill Cooper. Moving section Hickman , Bill into place with fi ve-ton bridge crane. Brown, Japheth Howard, Ken Williams. Rivet team prepares to forge rivets to add bars to growing section.

Phil Baldwin, Dennis Proksa, Josh Maya, Corky Storer, Japheth Howard, Josh Jones. Positioning anvil under fi nal Alice James, eight months pregnant, joins rivet team of Toby Hickman, Bill Brown, Jim rivet in preparation for joining two sections of bars. Wallace, and Ken Williams. 32 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 33 PENNANT PROJECT ABANA Flag Stand By Al Butlak, New York State Designer Blacksmiths

even smiths from the Niagara Forge performed the altered on Dave’s 400-ton hydraulic press. task of creating an ABANA fl ag stand for the Seattle Yet something was missing. So the top leaf was cre- SConference, after repeated changes in design. Bob ated and Terry Rose formed and punched the three legs. Corneck, Peter Pary, Dave Anderson, Terry Rose, Paul Dave and Bob designed the fl ag tubes with interesting Smith, Dominic Spano and Al Butlak were the key persons designs and the top of the tube had a Doug Wilson executing the forming of the various parts. “fl air.” The center rod support was designed differ- It all began when Terry Rose and I visited Upstate Steel ently to show some of the twisted, upright bar. (my supplier). We looked in their dumpster and, lo and Something else was also missing. The sides of behold, we spotted a round disc in the bottom of the the disc looked naked and needed a little some- pile of scrap drops. Terry dove in and retrieved one of thing. Thus, the leaves were added to fi nish the the discs which, we agreed, would be suitable to start base. Putting it all together with sticks as the fl ag with. So at our fi rst meeting, we had the piece of steel poles, the center pole needed something on top. So we needed to begin. Dave again came to the rescue with the fl ame to Upon agreement that the disc was suitable for the draw- represent transfusion, which was the theme of the ings submitted, the procedure continued. Each week new conference. Dave and Peter came up with the tendrils ideas were introduced. Some were discarded, others accept- for the top of the fl ag poles with hooks. The letters ed. The outside of the plate needed a little dressing, I thought, were reworked by Peter, Dave, Bob and Terry. The fl ag so I suggeted a twisted square bar. Then Bob came up with the base weighed about 85 pounds alone. idea of twisting the twisted bar with a small angle iron and Dave The complete stand was featured at the Amherst Museum Anderson and I accomplished the task with a little special tooling at a public showing. It is also an interesting note that Paul — after all, the piece was about seven feet long. The curving was Smith and Dominic Spano are fi rst-year members who took done on my Hosfeld bender with special forming dies. Then Terry part in our project. It demonstrates that any skill can be Rose came up with a smaller diameter dome which was again used at any level, when working on a joint project. 

34 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 35 34 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 BLOOM: FORGED WITH FIRE & FORCE SHOWCASES ARTIST-BLACKSMITHING By Dona Z. Meilach

loom: Forged with Fire & Force the artist-blacksmiths have taken full at the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gal- advantage of these attributes. The artists Blery at the Brookfield Craft Cen- join metal to metal for unique construc- ter, Brookfield, Connecticut, is a giant tions and sometimes commit the car- step into the contemporary ironwork dinal sin of traditional blacksmithing art milieu. Only a few galleries across by adding patinas and colors, as in the the country have mounted even meager floral piece by Rachel Miller. She uses shows on ironwork; but now the Bignell a metallic green pigment on the interior Gallery has chosen to be a leader and, of cupped sepals that make the work hopefully, other galleries will follow. shimmer like glass. Bloom: Forged with Fire & Force, Lee Sauder masterfully employs showed in the gallery from June 18th ancient and unique bloomery tech- through August 6th. niques to create negative areas (subtrac- The exhibit showcased ironwork in tive) in a variety of his pieces that are a infinite moods from functional to non- symphony of shapes and textures. functional applications. Functional Many of the sculptures rely on flora as pieces such as an axe by Michael McCar- subject matter, adhering to the “bloom” thy was forged from iron bloom that concept. When one realizes that each

Maegan E. Crowley he smelted from raw iron ore. Meagan bloom, petal, bud and leaf has been “Full Bloom” (2006) Forged/ Crowley presented a pair of organic can- hand formed with force under heat, one John Haley III fabricated steel delabras forged from pipe, a pet medium must have infinite admiration for the she uses that is traditionally thought of patience and strength required. Mea- “White Spiral” as an industrial material by most metal gan Crowley, Holly Fisher and Corrina Steel workers, and a mirror frame by Lorelei Mensoff’s floral bouquets are brilliantly Sims, embellished with morning glory conceived and executed by true artist flowers, all were original and beauti- blacksmiths. fully handcrafted. Other noteworthy works are a large, But it’s the sculpture that assumes bulbus, hanging sculpture by Lu Heintz, BUT IT’S THE its own identity. Ironwork is both an which appears as if it may be peeled like additive and subtractive medium and an artichoke and David Court’s abstract SCULPTURE THAT ASSUMES

Bloom con't page 38 ITS OWN IDENTITY. IRONWORK IS BOTH AN ADDITIVE AND SUBTRACTIVE MEDIUM AND THE ARTIST- BLACKSMITH’S HAVE TAKEN FULL ADVANTAGE OF THESE ATTRIBUTES.

Holly Fisher Luli Heintz Fourteen “Leaf Bomb” (2006) Forged freestanding and fabricated mild steel flowers, steel

36 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 37 BLOOM: FORGED WITH FIRE & FORCE S U S A N SHOWCASES ARTIST-BLACKSMITHING MADACSI

WHEN ONE REALIZES THAT EACH BLOOM, T N E M E S T ’ A T R S O T A R U C he artists were asked to work with the concept of “bloom” PETAL, BUD AND LEAF HAS BEEN HAND Tto develop contemporary forms utilizing steel and heat as FORMED WITH FORCE UNDER HEAT, ONE mediums. The artists invited for this show are both established MUST HAVE INFINITE ADMIRATION FOR and mid-career metalsmiths in this sometimes underappreciated THE PATIENCE AND STRENGTH REQUIRED. art known as blacksmithing. The goal of the show is to showcase the work and talents of these artists and to help elevate the work of artist blacksmiths as a valid and competitive art form within the contemporary high-end crafts movement. The invited artists were provided with the many defi nitions of the word “bloom”. Ranging from a spray of fl owers, references of color, fl ourishing David Court or bursting, to bloomery smelting, which is the smelting of raw “Sea Foam”, material and the working and refi nement of it. Forged steel, colored, lacquer, wood Michael McCarthy/ Paul Spaulding “Pipe Tomahawk”, Bloomery iron (home made), fi ne & coin silver, fi ne gold, tiger maple

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bloom iron “Wave” that is reminis- cent of a Japanese Suiseki. (Suiseki are stones that suggest mountains, lakes, waterfalls and other natural scenes or that are aesthetically pleasing in shape and texture. They represent nature in the palm of your hand). There is a Paleyesque wall sculpture that has an ethereal quality, by emerg- ing artist John Haley III. It is painted entirely white, masking the medium and forcing the viewer to ask them- selves what material the work may be made of. Bloom: Forged with Fire & Force was capably curated by artist black- smith Susan Madacsi, and it was WILLIAM JAMES BASTAS aimed to address the concept of “bloom” in contemporary decorative enjoy tantalizing fi ne artists by walking the ironwork. It represents the work of I fi ne line between art and craft, blurring the 26 artist blacksmiths from through- distinctions. My work consists of forged and out the country. For more information fabricated steel furniture and accessories that on the Brookfi eld Craft Center, call are both sculptural and functional. 203/775-4526 or email: info@brook Corrina Mensoff fi eldcraftcenter.org.  William James Bastas “Lotus Flower”, Copper, annealed, formed, “Speakeasy”, Forged steel, brazed together, waxed stained glass

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Rachel Miller he inspiration for my present work “Fecundity”,Forged and fabricated steel, hand Tis the grace and flow that is found rubbed mica powder, graphite in natural objects. It is a fitting com- panion for the fluidity of steel when heated and shaped with a hammer. I love the way a plant, flower or leaf will respond to the elements. It may curve towards the light, close at night or bend in the wind. It is the way nature adapts to its surroundings that makes it so fascinating. The particular piece, "Fecundity," is based on the perfect state a plant reaches at the fullest real- ization of its life. The multiple blooms are fully open. Every moment in the plant’s life has prepared it for this open- ing. It is responding to an ancient drive to reproduce and carry on the endless cycle of life, death and rebirth.

RACHEL MILLER

orged iron is founded in paradox.This most with the heat, the noise and the almost magical emphasis shifted from the mechanics of produc- Fcommon of materials has a very heavy, solid plasticity of the material. Over a period of many ing a design element to exploiting the innate feel, yet our very civilization is founded on years I became an accomplished blacksmith, quality of forged elements to best evoke the iron's relative lightness and flexibility as a con- then about five or six years ago I underwent desired design concept. My work is now based struction material. The forms that result when a subtle but profound shift in approach. 1 had on a design theory stemming from the unique iron is heated and hammered have a plastic been focused on historical blacksmithing tech- qualities of wrought iron and steel. Emphasiz- quality and movement that belie its cold, rigid niques and their application as design elements. ing and making visually tangible the plasticity demeanor and the very process that brings out I became focused on the interface of the heat, and organic quality of line and form utilizing a the lightness and grace in iron is one born of the hammer, and the iron. Everything I had hand-hammered vocabulary, I have come full intense heat and brutal force. Subconsciously learned in fifteen years of blacksmithing sud- circle in expressing the very qualities of the I have been aware of these dichotomies since denly took on a whole new dimension. How the forging process which attracted me from the I very first set hammer to iron. As with most metal moves and the very nature of the material beginning.  blacksmiths, I became immediately infatuated became the basis for my design vocabulary. My Dereck Glaser “Vigilent Sprout”, Forged and fabricated steel and iron

DERECK GLASER n the world I live in today, executing work My mantra for the majority of the work is this it only reveals when it is hated and forced Iraises the question of how to execute a given – execute it in a fashion that is pleasing and into shape. Utilizing the natural properties of commission or part of a job. Many times the meaningful to my peers. To me there is no finer ferrous or non-ferrous metals for their textures processes are put in place by the design or reward than having another artist impressed and colors are a part of creating work that is perhaps the client's needs. The question still by my methods and by how the methods of sensible and alluring to the mind. It is this remains: As an artist, how do I determine work were carried out. I strive to combine any choice – how shall I work – that defines me as which, and by what means, will I work? No number of processes at my disposal to produce an artist in metal and adds greatly to my own matter what processes I choose to work in, the the given outcome – cleanly and thoughtfully personal style. After twenty years of working common denominator is that the work must executed work. In the physical sense of metal with metals, I have found that I execute my be executed in the most sincere way, so as as a material, I strive to stretch its abilities to work based on choosing the techniques that are Bob Compton not to compromise the overall feeling of the the limit. Pushing and pulling it like dough, I the most sincere for the proposed outcome. “Flower Form l” Forged steel BOB COMPTON work with regards to the viewing audience. can find various aspects of its nature, secrets

Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 41 4040 Anvil’s Anvil’s Ring Ring | |Fall Fall 2006 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 41 MANY OF THE BLOOM: FORGED WITH FIRE & FORCE SCULPTURES SHOWCASES ARTIST-BLACKSMITHING RELY ON FLORA M I C H A E L AS SUBJECT ROSSI M A T T E R , ADHERING TO BECKY LITTLE THE “BLOOM” ombining energy and material from the earth with C O N C E P T . Cphysical energy and ideas from yourself to create a work that is honest and enjoyed and lasting is an unusual joy. Traveling from Canada, I am honored to be studying and learning from great master smiths here in Europe. As I develop in my life and craft I am eager to be influenced and driven by the bravery of contemporary designers who have found their own path. Metal design is a craft with unlimited possibilities. It takes inspiration, dedication, sweat and faith to discover a style that moves people and complements the natural world. I hope in time to do this and I pay my respects to and thank those who have. LORELEI E. SIMS y great-grandfather, Lorelei Sims modern equipment to achieve MSoren Zachariason, “Good Morning Glory”, hand my vision. Forging iron is was a seventh generation cut, fabricated, chased and a physically demanding forged mirror. Mild steel, steel coppersmith and vanguard pipe, heat treated coloring process, but controlled of the Danish Arts and Crafts movement is much movement. At an early more important s a decorative artist, my main concern is with ornamentation. The age, I was intrigued than “brut” Ahistory of ornament began with abstract plant forms and a concern by his copperwork strength. My direct for natural phenomena, which continues to this day. All of my work that filled my involvement is in some way connected to this continuum, even if it is not at first grandmother’s in the visible. Color and form are the most consistent signifiers. Whether it’s home. Household vinyl “grass” or a pair of candleholders that echo plant growth, works items used daily of nature play a significant role. such as lamps, kettles, andirons, and vases, all transformation fashioned by of metal, from raw hand into material to finished b e a u t i f u l product, gives me a and intricate spiritual connection forms, gave me an to the process, as understanding that art well as the piece. could be functional. Inspired Because I have been Michael Rossi Rebecca Little by his work, and through a blacksmithing for 13 years, “Grass Fire Tools”, series of events initiated with repetitive motions such as tapering, Forged mild steel, vinyl “Vase” my undergraduate studies in art and flattening, scrolling, and texturing have sculpture, I have pursued the path which become meditative. I am empowered by has led me to being a blacksmith. In 1993 the creative possibilities that are available I opened Five Points Blacksmith Shop here to me because I have honed these basic skills. in Charleston, Illinois. Area residents make With a recent series of public art commissions regular visits to my studio in order to check dedicated to indigenous plants of the Midwest, I the progress of my latest project, and I often have had the opportunity to continue my research and host demonstrations for youth groups and development of forging and fabricating botanical forms teach weekend workshops. A typical day in my in iron. I employ asymmetrical compositions found smithy can include: repairs on cast iron cookware, antique in nature, and create richly textured elements such as iron restoration, fabricating and installing various hitches for livestock leaves, vines, flowers, and branches, by hand and eye only. trailers, vehicles, or boat trailers, as well as going on-site with my portable I feel very fortunate to make a living as a professional blacksmith and welder to fix anything from railings to railroad cars. These varied tasks to be part of a great and ancient tradition that is no longer limited by require inventive problem-solving and provide an opportunity to exercise gender-specific norms. My growth as both an artist and artisan is fueled a broad range of metalworking skills that enhance my artistic work. I by knowledge that my work is enjoyed by many and that my business incorporate both traditional blacksmithing techniques and the use of has value to my community.

42 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 43 BLOOM: FORGED WITH FIRE & FORCE BLACKSMITH FOR LEW IS AND CLARK SHOWCASES ARTIST-BLACKSMITHING By Steve Kash Photos by Jim Sturm, courtesy of the Discovery Expedition make work that celebrates itself. ince his retirement as a history teacher, ferent stages of the journey. My role as John students in one van to see the reenactment Pieces of imagery are often extracted blacksmith Aubrey Williams had often Shields attracted thousands of curious people site. J O H N R A I S I from tools and utensils to reconstruct Straveled to historic sites where he made during the three years I was with the expedi- “On rare occasions there were days when the meaning based on the way material is and sold reproductions of hinges and door hard- tion. expedition passed through an area so remote manipulated. There is an inserted duality ware with his forge and anvil. Never in his wild- “I arrived in Pittsburgh in August ‘03 to start that no visitors came to see us,” said Williams. at work between sensuality and implied est dreams could he have imagined the impact playing Shields. The expedition left by keelboat “Still we followed our normal pattern, begin- pragmatism; the idea of utility with the his 1999 trip to Wellsville, Kansas, would have down the Ohio River on August 26, the date ning with a reading of the journals. reality of object reflection. By this I on the coming seven years of his life. Lewis and Clark began. “The doubles of historic reenactors often attempt to bring forth a curious tactile “This man came to my blacksmith traveled with the group. On a given John Rais quality, vaguely reminiscent of some- work area in Wellsville,” recalled day people not reenacting traveled “Scorched Field”, thing functional. It is an intense study Williams. “After we talked a while, ahead and set up camp so it would Forged steel with patina, painted of our own response to aesthetics. The he asked, ‘Do you know who John be ready when reenactors arrived after work is not typically that of found or Shields was?’ I told him I knew about hosting visitors. selected objects assembled into a com- Shields: he was the Lewis and Clark “Notwithstanding that, we had position. It originates from raw mate- Expedition’s blacksmith. I also knew back-up people and went home rial and is manipulated to appear once that Shields had made his home in during winter, we roughed it mod- manufactured and now discarded, and Indiana, which is where I live.” ern-style. Normally we showered re-appropriated to a new life. Parts of Williams then learned about the in National Guard armories, high the art are often designed separate from Discovery Expedition—a planned schools, and fire stations. We occa- the whole finished piece and assembled three-year reenactment of Lewis and sionally ate donated food. Once a lady intuitively, while re-sketching with chalk Clark’s 1803 to 1806 journey. He was brought us a still-warm, road-killed on the studio floor. I spend a great deal of invited to attend an organizing event deer that we processed and ate. In time at recycling yards where imagery is in St. Charles, Missouri. North Dakota we were given permis- found in scrap heaps like factory fossils. There Williams became acquainted sion to shoot a farm-raised buffalo. My work is a piecing together of memory with Glen Bishop of St. Charles, the Expedition members competed in a piles and thought fragments. I choose to Discovery Expedition’s founder. (He muzzle-loader shooting contest for make objects that I feel would make a began the historic reenactment by the privilege of killing the buffalo. I connection with a multitude of viewers building in his backyard a replica of enjoyed this—I started in blacksmith- because I want my experience to connect Lewis and Clark’s 52-foot-long wood- ing making muzzle loaders.” with theirs. It stems from the idea of tap- en keelboat.) Eventually, grants Bish- Williams said the Discovery Expe- ping into my form memory which is just op secured from historical societies dition’s biggest concession to mod- below the surface of active conscious- and the federal and state governments ern technology was having motorized ness. There is a conscious attempt to make enabled the expedition to provide the boats. these pieces beautiful, or even decorative. crew with historically accurate tents, The winter of 2003-’04, when the I think those elements reach out to make boats, and equipment, plus meals. expedition came to Hartford, Illinois, the work more social. I am searching for Bishop organized an all-volunteer the crew stayed a few days at a state almost-lost memory fragments on which reenactor corps for the expedition. historic site, Camp River DuBois, to assemble art. In a sense, I am making Williams became the primary person Mast Repair, October 6, 2003 where Lewis and Clark had passed the objects that I wish I could find, but to play John Shields and would perform winter. The expedition departed on the the love of making prevents me from ever the role the great majority of the time. same spring date as Lewis and Clark. finding exactly what I am looking for or (Each person who participated in Lewis and “Lewis and Clark kept logs of their trip as When the Discovery Expedition came to St. even knowing what it is. Clark’s cross-continental journey had at least did a few crewmen. Most but not all days of Louis, Missouri, where Lewis and Clark lived two and in some cases several modern counter- the three-year journey have an entry outlining in the spring of 1804, it added two 39-foot parts. The average reenactor’s age was 59.) daily activities. In the morning, historic journal pirogues like the original expedition used— Trip schedules were made so participants entries were read to the Discovery Expedition these were planked wooden boats for hauling knew which weeks or months they would be crew before we began our duties. cargo. with the expedition and at what city along the "We dressed daily for our character’s role in After the expedition left St. Louis on May 17, route their replacement would show up to play early 1800s clothing.” 2004, it went on the Missouri River to the Man- his character’s role and for how long. In the case Large crowds showed up to see the Discovery dan village in what is now North Dakota. Arriv- of William Clark, his primary reenactor was his Expedition. In the Eastern United States the ing in November, the Discovery crew stayed great-great-great grandson, Peyton Clark. crowds were bigger due to population bases in several weeks until dispersing for winter. “The Discovery Expedition tried to do exactly urban areas, but not necessarily more enthu- “The Mandans were helpful and friendly what was done on that day 200 years earlier,” siastic. Three-thousand people greeted the toward Lewis and Clark,” explained Williams. said Williams. “During the expedition, I had expedition in Louisville. When the Discovery “They couldn’t have succeeded without Native to adapt my blacksmith work to the changing crew passed through rural North Dakota, an American’s help. In the early 1800s there was forges that Shields had at his disposal in dif- elementary school transported all of its excited less animosity between Indians and whites than

44 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 45 44 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 BLACKSMITH FOR LEW IS AND CLARK later. A goal of the Discovery Expedition was could retrieve them for future use when they trade goods up shallow waterways into Sho- tiful Chinook Indian war canoe for usage on the to promote racial healing. returned from the Pacific in another year. Most shone country. Columbia River, and Discovery Expedition reen- “At the Mandan village, Discovery Expe- heavy equipment, including the blacksmith’s “The Discovery Expedition did the same thing acted it. dition picked up two reenactors. One played forge, was hidden. 200 years later. Until we returned to the Marias “We also showed the role of York—Clark’s slave. a legendary historic character: Sacagawea, a and retrieved the boats and forge from their He was a big man who was given a great amount Shoshone Indian. With her was the man playing caches in the summer of ‘06, my improvised of liberty on the trip. He earned the crew’s respect her husband, a French trapper named Char- “ U N T I L W E anvil became the back of an axe head, which by pulling his weight. Indian women apparently bonneau. I drove into a log for support when I needed loved him and were in awe of his blackness. Dur- “Sacagawea was invaluable to the expedi- RETURNED TO to work with it. I heated the piece I wanted to ing 1805-’06, when Lewis and Clark stayed in a tion. Shoshones lived in the Rocky Mountains THE MARIAS AND work in a fire, placed it on the axe head anvil, Oregon on the Pacific Coast, York and Sacagawea west of the Missouri River in an area Ameri- RETRIEVED THE and pounded it into shape using the heavy end were given votes as to which site the expedition cans had never been. If Sacagawea had not BOATS AND FORGE of a metal tomahawk. would use to build Fort Clatsop, their winter quar- been along to help negotiate horse trades, the MY IMPROVISED “Lewis and Clark’s biggest surprise during ters. This was the first time a black or a woman expedition’s crew would have died. their expedition was how challenging it would voted publicly in the U.S. York was the only man “Until the summer after the expeditions ANVIL BECAME THE be to cross the mountains, even with horses. On on the expedition never paid; his reenactor, an on- left the Mandan village, the blacksmith work BACK OF AN AXE occasions they became desperately lost. duty National Guardsman, was the only modern Shields and I did was relatively easy. After I HEAD, WHICH I “Our Expedition did horseback riding for crewman to get paid. After the expedition, York Heading for wilderness camp July 19, 2004 started on the trip, like Shields, I worked with DROVE INTO A LOG onlookers, but few of us were good horse- resumed a typical slave’s life until Clark freed him a blacksmith’s forge similar to the one trans- FOR SUPPORT WHEN men—there was little riding when we were out five years later.” ported on the expedition’s keelboat during the of the public eye. Nor did we physically take When Lewis and Clark’s expedition ended on first years of Lewis and Clark’s expedition. I NEEDED TO WORK our canoes on grueling portages like Lewis and September 23, 1806, Shields stayed with Daniel Using it, I made hinges for guns, axes, and W I T H I T . Clark’s men, but we displayed the activity for Boone in St. Louis for a year and then returned to other metal tools. visitors. his family in Corydon, Indiana. “But in the summer of 1805, when the expe- “The Discovery Expedition even reenacted After the Discovery Expedition, Williams dition made its way up the Missouri to the now-embarrassing episodes from Lewis and returned home to Brazil, Indiana, hoping to find Marias River (into what is now Montana), the “At the Marias, the crew made two 22-foot Clark’s trip. After the expedition reached the more historic adventures where he could display men sunk their boats in a place where they dugout canoes for hauling light equipment and West Coast, Lewis and Clark’s men stole a beau- his blacksmith work. 

“OUR EXPEDITION DID

Keelboat at Ft. Lincoln, HORSEBACK RIDING October 28, 2004 FOR ONLOOKERS, BUT FEW OF US WERE GOOD HORSEMEN—THERE WAS LITTLE RIDING WHEN WE WERE OUT OF THE

PUBLIC EYE. Creating ring, October 2003

Aubrey pumping the bellows, October 2003

Creating the chain, September 2003

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ituated at an altitude of 2,500 meters waters they channeled in stone gutters to their in Ecuador has greatly improved – particularly above sea level, in the heart of the equa- fields of corn and potatoes. The copperwork in its three urban centers – the Gutierrezs main- torial Andes, the city of Cuenca’s foun- incorporates indigenous Indian symbols curi- tain, due to a large number of local people who S th dations go back to the late 15 century, when ously blended with Spanish Christian motifs, are working abroad and building homes locally, Huayna Capac, the Inca, began construction of the objects on sale of an unusually large and to which they will eventually return to retire. a sizeable urban center. diverse range: musical and liturgical instru- The prospects for artistic work have definitely Tumibamba, as the city was named, con- ments, table vessels and receptacles, cooking improved, they claim, showing a binder of pho- tained cultivated terraced fields, storehouses, pots, ornamental reliefs for shrines and altars, tographs of their more unusual commissions. palaces and a sun temple faced with sheets of and stuck in a back corner, a 3-foot diam- One of their largest tasks to date, and which gold - attempting to rival the imperial capital eter “corona” to top the dome of a church or occupied them for close to a year, was the entire of Cuzco in the south. During the civil war cathedral. bathroom fixtures for a hotel resort recently following Huayna Capac’s death, built on the Galapagos Islands Tumibamba was ravaged and by off the Ecuadorian coast. The the 16th century, it was largely in order was comprised of shower- ruins when the conquistador Gil heads, faucets, soap dishes, sinks Ramirez Davalos arrived in 1557 and several life-size armadillos and began construction of the first that were incorporated into the cathedral and the Spanish colonial ornamentation of the bar. town, named after its Castilian pre- Some of their most popular decessor. and best selling pieces are stills, Since the mid 16th century, the made to order and to any size. town has grown in every direction, By the doorway stands a still of though its colonial center has to this a size and capacity to distill sev- day retained its cobbled streets of eral hundred liters of the local red tiled roofs, colonnades and bal- alcohol made from extracted conied windows and has been des- sugar cane juice. Hanging above ignated a cultural patrimony. the entrance door is a collection

Leading up from the Rio Tome- of miniatures – including a com- Photos by Daniel Kerem Items for sale dangling from the ceil- bamba- one of the four rivers flow- plete still, small enough to fit in ing – jugs, embossed reliefs, small ing through Cuenca, and named one’s hand – but fully functional saucepan, a copper foot. after the Inca’s city which once to distill one’s favorite cologne graced its banks, is a steep road or concentrated rose water. The winding into the old town, its nar- miniature still is popular as a row left shoulder containing several novelty or purely as an orna- sheet metal shops. ment – the album photographs “ W E S P E N D The most prominent and colorful show several perched atop color MANY DAYS MAK - of these is ‘La Forja Cobre’ or Cop- televisions and apparently ING COMMON per Forge, in which two generations bought by urban Ecuadorians of the Gutierrez family have been on a visit from Guayaquil or OBJECTS AND working for the past fifty years. Quito. DOING REPAIRS,… The myriad of converging tradi- As darkness falls, several THAT IS WHAT tions, reflective of Cuenca’s past, diminutive Canari Indians PAYS. WE HAVE TO are mirrored in the copperwork of trundle down the hill and smoke EAT,” SAYS JUAN Jose David Gutierrez Avles and his The Copper Forge – a drawing showing the Gutierrez family at work, by a local rises from the marketplace along two sons, Juan and Rene. The shop Cuencano artist the river, carrying the smells of GUTIERREZ. “BUT and its three craftsmen possess an roasted maize and guinea pigs. ONE MUST ALSO DO unusual exuberance – a joy and vitality that “We spend many days making common – a scene as old as the Andes. SOMETHING FOR literally flows into the street, drawing passers- objects and doing repairs… that is what pays, Juan Gutierrez steps back into the shop car- ONE’S SOUL.” by in. The shop’s façade holds a conglomeration we have to eat,” says Juan Gutierrez. “But one rying an armload of vessels, their burnished, of copper, brass and tin vessels, and entering must also do something for one’s soul,” he con- gleaming surfaces reflective of the animation the tiny shop, literally dug into the hillside, tinues, indicating the raised and chased copper and pleasure the Gutierrez family manifests in one is greeted by the sounds of hammering vases hanging from the beams above his head. their work. and laughter. Reaching into his pocket, Rene Gutierrez holds “Some things never change,” says Juan Guti- Pointing to an Inca mask he has raised in high forth a diminutive silver pix he has just com- errez. “At the end of a day a man should have relief, Juan Gutierrez speaks effusively of the pleted to hold the host for a local priest. more than just money to take home from his The Gutierrez family in Inca’s technology, of the rushing rivers whose Over the last decade, the economic situation work.”  front of their shop.

54 Anvil’s Ring | Fall 2006 Fall 2006 | Anvil’s Ring 55 WHEN, WHERE, AND … WATT? Penland Iron The Rocky Mountain Smiths By Chris Holt, Sewickley, Pennsylvania are pleased to announce the Carbondale, oal, coke, propane, and gas are all fuels for the blacksmith; but Photos: Jerry what about electric? Wolfe and Chris CO conferences. Holt DVDs are for sale to non-members also. C The ASM International Heat Treating Society Exhibition and Conference was held recently at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Featuring: in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and things were heating up in an unusual way for blacksmiths. Thousands of individuals interested in all aspects of Francis Whitaker heat treating attended this extensive conference. PAABA (Pittsburgh Area Dorothy Stiegler Artist Blacksmith’s Association) member Jerry Wolfe retired from The Tom Latane’ Timken Company, but his connections in the heat treating industry are still hot. He arranged one of the most unique opportunities any blacksmith Dan Nauman could dream to experience. Through Jerry’s connection, Ajax/TOCCO Spring 2007 March 11 – May 4 Nol Putnam made an electric induction heater for this particular conference. ASM Forging with Toby Hickman Clay Spencer Heat Treating Society’s “forefather” was symbolized as a blacksmith. They Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students will learn wanted to have blacksmiths available in the exhibition area to demon- hand hammer and power hammer skills for forging, joinery, Rob Gunter strate some basic skills. Because of safety concerns and regulations in all and forge welding. Peter Ross conference centers, traditional blacksmithing heating methods (propane or coal) could not take place. Ajax/TOCCO volunteered to develop and Summer 2007 One- and two-week workshops and MANY MORE… Instructors: Brent Bailey, Vivian Beer, Chad Gunther, make an experimental electric induction heater just for the trade show. remote foot pedal the 1/2” square material heated evenly and quickly Marc Maiorana, Zack Noble, Peter Ross, Rick Smith You might ask, “Just what is an electric induction heater?” I asked one (in seconds) ready for forging! Conference years 1990-present of our expert members, Don Klesser for his definition: Because we were in the company of many vendors dealing with heat Visit www.penland.org for information or call for catalog. List of Demonstrators are on: Basically, when a conductive material is placed in a moving electrical treating, it wasn’t hard to find a willing company to measure the induc- field, the field ‘induces’ a current into the conductor. With sufficient tion heater with an optical pyrometer. Raytek Marathon pyrometer was Penland School of Crafts www.rockymountainsmiths.org electrical energy, the electric current in the conductor causes it to heat used to measure temperatures at intervals and we were able to compare A national center for craft education itself, causing the atoms in the conductor to vibrate and create heat. it to the small, one-pound propane forge we also had on site. in the North Carolina mountains Pay by: Check, Money Order or PayPal For the induction heating system that you used, the heating coil pro- Induction Propane www.penland.org • 828-765-2359 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery vides the ‘moving electrical field’ through use of an alternating current 30 sec 1500F 30 sec Black (AC), and the steel part is the conductor placed within the electrical field. 1 Min 1850F 1 Min 1300F Frequency, voltage, coil size, etc. are important to the heating because 1.5 Min 2100F 2 Min 1450F they determine how effective the conductor (the part) interacts with the 2 Min 2500F 3 Min 1760F moving electrical field (the coil). 4 Min 2010F Because the coil is carrying an electrical current (its atoms are vibrat- 5 Min 2080F ing as well), it also is being heated - therefore it has to be water cooled As the days progressed, we found the induction heater to be an inter- Quality Industrial Supplies Since 1967! so that it doesn’t overheat. esting experience. Some advantages are the rapid and uniform tempera- The output of our model was 5KW and 19 KHZ, the input needed ture. It would be particularly good for heating metal in a specific area. Bandsaw Blades was 480 volts, 22 amps. The size of material that worked best was 1/2” It is very quiet, amazingly clean, no fumes, small, and no maintenance square. Smaller material did not heat to a good forging temperature and during use. (No clinkers!) •Sanding Discs lost its heat rapidly. With a quick push of a button and activating the Could this be what the blacksmith will use in the future? Maybe so! •Air Tools As the final day of demonstrating wound down, Jerry •Sanding Belts decided to see if the heater could double as a hot dog grill. Lets just say, it “cooks up” metal a lot better than •Grinding Wheels it does hot dogs! •Flap Discs The price of such a system may be futuristic in another way. It cost about $20,000 for this heater, but it was a •Flap Wheels priceless experience for those of us who were able to •Cut-off Wheels give it a try. Many thanks to Jerry Wolfe and Ajax/TOCCO for their •Cutting Tools generosity, and support of the blacksmith of the future. •Bench Wheels (Blacksmith demonstrators from PAABA were John Steel, Bob Rupert, Chris Holt, Jerry Wolfe, Gary Cooper •Wire Brushes and Nigel Tudor). Call us• for information or to place an order Additional information is available at: ASM International: http://www.asminternational.org/ PHONE: 800-328-4560 Ajax/TOCCO: http://www.ajaxtocco.com/ FAX: 800-553-7224 Glaser USA, Inc., 14181 W. Hawthorne Ave. Lake Forest, IL 60045 Pittsburgh Area Artist – Blacksmiths: http://home. LOCAL: 763-535-2403 FAX: 763-535-2708 comcast.net/~paabasec/ E-MAIL: [email protected] Ask for free demo CD Minneapolis, MN 55429

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