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    ARE YOU READY!! 

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    Larry L
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    Published on 04-12-2010 07:29 AM

    I know everyone knows, but for me it always seems the things I want to do for the conference never get done.... I keep ...
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    The fire that drives us 

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    D Lisch
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    Published on 03-30-2010 10:07 PM

    Well I have been asked to write a little, I am not a writer but I do have thoughts that I can share from time to time. And in these trying times we live in it is clear to me that we need to keep a little fire in our bellies. That little spark that makes us want to get up every day and kick some butt. I am a blacksmith and a knife maker and I have a strong need to create. I could not spend my days driving a truck or sitting at a desk.
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    Reader Feedback 


    Every publication needs a "letters to the editor" sections, right? Here's your chance to tell the writers and publisher what you think and what you'd like to see. You can also add questions and comments to articles by our columnists. I like it! ...
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    Brent Bailey - An Introduction 

    Published on 03-29-2010 11:22 PM
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    From Brent: "The first time I saw a hammer being forged was in Zimbabwe of 2001, 9 years ago. In 2002 I forged my first ...
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    Tom Ferry - Master Knifesmith 

    Published on 03-29-2010 10:40 PM

    About myself

    My knifemaking journey started with having a friend who collected custom knives. Always being one who enjoyed the arts and creating stuff I decided to create my first knife in 1995.


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    New Contact Information for HIN Submissions 

    Published on 03-29-2010 09:09 PM


    New Contact Information for HIN Submissions





    We need your content. Please send us your stories, articles, photos, and ideas. Tips and tricks are especially appreciated. We hope for your participation in keeping your Hot Iron News current and exciting.


    Please send articles, photos, and your announcements and for sale/wanted items to: nwbainfo@gmail.com

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    Introducing Brian Brazeal 

    Published on 03-29-2010 09:03 PM
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    About Me




    Brian Brazeal began rediscovering traditional blacksmithing as a horseshoer over 25 years ago. Brian gave up shoeing to practice traditional forging full time traveling in the US and Europe and was fortunate to have been exposed to some well known smiths like, Professor Alfred Habermann, his son Alfred Jr. and his sons Josef and David and Alfred's daughter Christine. as well as , Tom Clark, Bob Patrick, Bill Bostas, Darrell Nelson, Terry Carson and Tsur Sadan to name a few.


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    Greetings! 

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    Lisa Geertsen
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    Published on 03-29-2010 08:14 PM
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    Just a little hello to let y'all know that I've been asked to give my comments on Art and Blacksmithing. It's something that's important to me and a huge part of why I've been a member of this group for over 10 years.

    I'll have something nice to read and when I figure it out, photos to share.

    Thanks for looking!



    Lisa ...
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    SCHEDULE - NWBA SPRING CONFERENCE 2010 

    Published on 03-29-2010 04:46 PM

    Skagit County Fairgrounds, Mount Vernon, Washington
    April 22-25, 2010

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    Meridian Forge Blacksmithing School 

    Published on 03-29-2010 03:38 PM
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    MERIDIAN FORGE

    37010 Meridian East

    Eatonville, WA 98328-9031

    (253) 318-1842

    firemtforge@hotmail.com

    Both the beginner and the experienced smith can benefit from the classes offered at Meridian Forge. Classes are taught mainly by Darryl Nelson, but Meridian Forge also offers classes taught by visiting artist/blacksmiths. Last year's visiting instructors were, Gary Eagle and Mark Aspery.




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    Have You Seen the Talent We Have Lined up? 

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    Grant
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    Published on 03-29-2010 01:49 PM
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    We have Mark Aspery, Brent Bailey, Brian Brazeal, Tom Ferry, Lisa Geertsen, John Larson, Dave Lisch, Steve McGrew and Smedley Soapstone! Also Larry Langdon - reporter at large. ...
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    Mark Aspery School of Blacksmithing 

    Published on 03-29-2010 01:07 PM
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    Mark is a European journeyman blacksmith, currently an Associate of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths [A.W.C.B.] established in the United Kingdom in 1325 by Edward-II as a blacksmiths guild.

    Mark currently owns and operates the Mark Aspery School of Blacksmithing based in Springville, California, USA.
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    Campbell Folk School 

    Published on 03-29-2010 12:48 PM
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    Frances Whitaker Blacksmith Studio

    Originally designed as part of the school’s farming and dairy program, today the Blacksmith’s Shop is well equipped with 12 forging stations. The studio sports a generous supply of hand tools, power hammers, saws, shears, grinders, drills, welders, and other equipment and supplies. A new roof and improved lighting are recent enhancements that keep this studio one of the premiere teaching blacksmithing shops in the country.


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    Blacksmithing as Art - Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle 

    Published on 03-29-2010 12:06 PM
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    Overview

    Mission: Pratt Fine Arts Center is an arts education and resource center
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