Mannyowar Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hi, my name is Manny, since late September 2007 I have been taking weekly blacksmithing classes at Kevin Boys' forge, in Surrey Docks Farm, London. On the first day I made a forged leaf keyring and I've been hooked since then! After that I was working on a dragon door knocker, working with my instructor Ian Lowe, who'se travel diary you'll probably all have read! I finally finished it a few weeks ago and I've posted a few pics in the gallery. Now I'm learning the basic techniques, with a view to getting a formal qualification, I suppose I should have started with the basics first but I will be chuffed with my dragon for the rest of my life, even if I don't have a door I can hang it on at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Greetings! A door is minor. You have the knocker , and that's a start! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 nail it to Ian's Forehead, see how long he takes to notice it there . Welcome the IFI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianWood Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Welcome to IFI post some pictures of the work you have done, we love to see pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Oh thanks very much Steve! As if I don't have enough on my plate all I need is a hoofing great door knocker clattering my nose every time I nod my head . Even if it does look fantastic (hands up how many folks here have seen a TAPERED pineapple twist before?) I reckon it'll look better where it was made to go. Welcome to the site Manny, trust me, ask sensible questions and you'll learn more from this mob than you ever will with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Welcome aboard, Manny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYBOY Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Howdt and welcome...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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