Blacksmithmom

THANK YOU SO MUCH, NEIL! Apparently it IS a propane forge (I’m a dunce with this stuff! :-D ) and he does always wear a T-Shirt. He has a wonderful teacher outside of Louisville, but the last 6 months he’s been suffering some major illness and hasn’t been able to mentor him. I’ve been dying to ask his teacher about it, but haven’t seen him in what feels like ages! I soooo appreciate you messaging me!! I’ve been very worried, seeing as it hasn’t gone away! He’s 11 and just adores blacksmithing, has been doing it with his mentor since he was 9, he’s learned so much, and it making and selling knives with his dad! It’s been an absolutely amazing blessing!

Hi there- my son has been blacksmithing for awhile, but only recently I’ve noticed he’s getting these gnarly stains on his arms. I’m not sure what stage of the process that’s causing it- but I’m starting to get worried it’s not going to be good for his skin. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Thank you!