November 16, 200916 yr I have twin boys and I have them on the road to being blacksmith. They already knew what to do hitting there anvils with hammers. We will just have to wait and see how far they will go. At least they are pointed in the right direction.
November 16, 200916 yr thats the way! lucky boys! my kids learned a bit of hammer control when they were little by having a big log with nails tapped in slightly for them to bash right in. they loved it - particularly my daughter;)
November 17, 200916 yr Sounds great. Don't forget that you can build them a play blacksmith shop, complete with wood hammers, tongs, and a wood anvil. For material, they can "forge" modeling clay. Link to discussion on modeling clay: http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/modeling-clay-10696/#post102660
November 17, 200916 yr Author unicorn the hammers and anvils are made of wood. aprons are canvis that is the direction they are heading in Faba members want to know when they can be scheduled for there first demo LOL I think the need to learn to talk first
November 17, 200916 yr Looks great! When my boys were young all they were interested in was hitting each other with the hammer, come to think of it they still are.
November 22, 200916 yr Great stuff my 8 year old loves being in the forge with me and is becoming quite good at converting horse shoes into love hearts. Cheers
November 22, 200916 yr It is pictures like that which keeps me optimistic for the future of our craft. Those are some handsome lads, wish I would have started that young, man would I be good now!! keep the pics comin, and let us occasionally have a look at their progress!! Thanks!
November 22, 200916 yr had my 2 year old in the smithy the other day and all he could say is " cool huh!?" lol i love it. nice little set up they got there lol , its almost better than mine lol!
November 22, 200916 yr Wow what a great picture.. You are a blessed man for sure.. .. Thanks for sharing with us..
November 23, 200916 yr I have twin boys and I have them on the road to being blacksmith. They already knew what to do hitting there anvils with hammers. We will just have to wait and see how far they will go. At least they are pointed in the right direction. KB here... They are the future!!!! Good job Dad. ;)
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