life_apprentice

thankyou very much

what is the correct psi that I should use for a cherry red glow and not hotter than that , if that is correct color.

thank you all, ill try these.

Hi, I have a problem.

I tried regular clay, from the dirt.
then raiku clay,which is probably a broad general term.
then mixtures of charcoal, ash, and clay.
and now a mixture of charcoal, ash, clay, and borax.

I can't get the dried clay to stay on the steel, it "pops" off.
I have a propane forge. should I try with charcoal.

Is it the wrong mixture? should I just try to find a tempering clay.

what am I doing wrong?

my name is stephen. hows it going. I love blacksmithing, I am self taught, with extensive research on techniques, trial and error, and constant reading.

I am still a bit amateur, but more than a complete amateur.

hi.