From Ore to Knife at Bushfire Forge
In my previous post I described the process by which we smelted iron and steel from natural ores at Bushfire Forge. Our next challenge was to see whether we could forge useable knives… Continue reading
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The ancient art of smelting iron
Last week, in the company of four other participants, I attended a very special workshop at Bushfire Forge, run by master bladesmith Owen Bush. Owen researches and practices historical techniques of bladesmithing, creating… Continue reading
Time-travelling Mughal Architecture
The Emperor Shah Jahan, who reigned over the vast Mughal empire in India from 1628 – 1658, was responsible for some of the most exquisite architecture ever seen. The favorite grandson of Emperor… Continue reading
Heat-Induced Colours on Metals
One of the most magical things about metals in general is their ability to transmit a wide range of colours under different conditions. The most brilliant and enduring pigments of the pre-industrial painters’… Continue reading
Working with steel in the metal workshop
The first stage of making the steel harmonograph was to cut out and prepare all the structural components. In a sense, the process is a bit like tailoring – you measure and cut… Continue reading