DIY Metalworking Crafts

Simple project ideas for MIG, TIG, and ARC (Stick) welding.

Blacksmithing and Chainmaille Classes in Carroll County, Frederick, Baltimore, and Henderson, Maryland

Learn how to form metal bowls from thin sheet metal using a hammer. I'm sharing two methods to inspire your creative juices.

A basic explanation of sheet metal forming, and how it's performed in stamping die engineering, design, and build.

The ability to add a deep, rich patina is an important tool in any metalsmith's arsenal. Discover how with liver of sulfur, an inexpensive and effective way to patina copper and brass.

Have you ever thought of metal as your canvas? It's easier to create designs in metal than you think. Acid etching copper and brass yields endless possibilities with impressive results. If you can stamp it, draw it, or write it, you can etch it!

How to make a basic welding table from rebar steel and used bed-frame metal.

Examining the various patinas and related finishes for steel. These finishes either involve oxidation of the metal or are nonreactive finishes.

An explanation of the fuels you can use for your forge, focusing on the pros and cons of, and which is right for you. Charcoal, coal, or propane, plus an often overlooked alternative, induction.

A tutorial on building a charcoal blacksmith forge from an old propane grill. We will make a simple pipe tuyere forge from a discarded grill, a metal fence post, and a few inexpensive materials.

DIY step by step instructions for restoring and refinishing metal projects

Make a wire bookmark as a simple craft project that you can keep or give away in just a few minutes! All you need is wire, needle-nose pliers, and creativity!

Instructions for making custom knives using old saw blades.