Hi, as the title says, I am new to blacksmithing, and I am trying to find resources to learn more. I have already done a great deal of reading and research, but I am seriously thinking of starting my own shop in my home town of Vicksburg, MS. We have a guild that meets in Jackson, MS, and they meet once a month.
I am interested in blacksmithing, because I like the thought of connecting with my ancestors, and honoring those that have come before me. I would like to help carry on the tradition, and learn the teqniques of the tradition. I would also like to work with steel for the purposes of making traditional weapons and armor of reproduction quality for sale.
I look forward to learning from the community and perhaps one day passing on that knowledge to people like me who want to learn how to be a blacksmith.
Many thanks,
M. Thompson