Hello all,

I have been tooling around this site for a month or two but never bothered to post a thread to the "Introduce Yourself" section so, here it goes.

I am a professional metal sculptor and have been doing this work full time for 3 years. I probably picked the wrong time to get into the art business with the economy the way it is but that being said I would have to say things are going well and I seem to have a steady flow of back-orders. I Love using old tools in new ways as well as designing tools from scratch. My current project is a gas brick-pile forge big enough to put a 24" x 24" piece of sheet metal in. It's actually done and I'll be posting photos soon. Anyway I love sharing ideas and hold no secrets so this site is a good match. Here is my website if anyone wants to check it out.

ironantlerforge.com - Home

Thanks for having me!

IAF

Welcome IAF. IFI is a great blacksmithing community. Your website is great. Your work is amazing. I've been looking at some of the pictures and wow. lol. How long have to been blacksmithing?

Hey, another Marylander. Glad to see you.

Greetings. I know the economy all too well. Won't stop me doing what I do. I just don't eat fancy any more!
Finnr

I have been working with metal for around 15 years or so. Blacksmithing for around 9 or 10 years. Found out about the guild in central MD from Dan and Judy Boone and jumped in. Took a few basic classes but mostly I learned just from playing around and not getting stuck into the "there is only one way to do it" trap.

Welcome IAF. IFI is a great blacksmithing community. Your website is great. Your work is amazing. I've been looking at some of the pictures and wow. lol. How long have to been blacksmithing?

Hey, another Marylander. Glad to see you.

I just re-joined the BGCM at the last meeting after a 7 or 8 year laps. The place looks good! I'm sure I'll see there sometime.