howdy

[sean_the_shoer]

I'm a farrier, but moved to an area where I'm called a blacksmith. While I can make do with horseshoes, I'm only recently getting interested in my more artistic side and I'm not yet confident enough to call myself a blacksmith.

[Frosty]

Welcome aboard Sean, glad to have you.

Farriers are probably the largest demographic of people getting (transferring?) into blacksmithing. You're at least as well represented as teenagers wanting to make a sword as a break in group.

You already have the skills you need; forging knowledge, accuracy, feel for the material, tools and speed. All you need now are some ideas and tips on how to apply what you already know to a new direction.

Same skills and tools, different job. Learning a new job is a piece of cake.

Frosty

[Steve Sells]

Welcome to the cross over ;)

[Thomas Dean]

Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI!

Wow, a FARRIER being called a BLACKSMITH!! now THAT's a switch! Do folks as you if you can make a rose or leaf or basket twist? Great to have you aboard. As Frosty stated, ya got the skills and tools now just make 'purdy things' with them;) Can't wait to see some of your work. Once again, welcome.

[sean_the_shoer]

Thanks for the welcome... I haven't been asked to make much besides tacky horseshoe art, which I think my sensibility refuses to let me. When I get creative I'll post some pics. I don't really have a desire to get into swords/knives etc... mainly ornamental and some tools.