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Another unsold piece from Faery Fest. Okay okay, so it's mild steel, but "iron" sounds better; especially when you find yourself surrounded by unseelie denizens and/or young children. I forged this 3¼"ID armlet down from ½" bar stock, then textured the surface with a ball-pein hammer.
I'd like to stick prices on this stuff, but I'm awfully unclear on FA policy about that kind of advertising. There was some sort of kerfuffle over it half a year ago, or was that just the 'YCH' infestation that the rules referred to?
I'd like to stick prices on this stuff, but I'm awfully unclear on FA policy about that kind of advertising. There was some sort of kerfuffle over it half a year ago, or was that just the 'YCH' infestation that the rules referred to?
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Thanks! Urban areas can be tough to set up in for sure; you might want to think about starting with a propane micro forge to learn with. My first 'anvil' was afoot long piece of scrap 6" steel cylinder, and I still use it when I need a really flat surface with no swayback or a sharp edge to cut on.
Coal is extra tricky in an urban environment; if you can get a reasonably priced source, you might want to try charcoal instead for a cleaner fire. As for propane, full sized forges are pricey to run as a cheap hobby, but there are lots of instructions online for building micro forges (e: 'one brick' or propane canister forge, good for knife making) which are probably more economical to run (and build) than coal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84PSz-VAg9U
http://www.britishblades.com/forums.....wo-brick-forge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84PSz-VAg9U
http://www.britishblades.com/forums.....wo-brick-forge
Yeah, fixtures could be an issue, though it'd work great for most small tools. Kaowool has two basic problems when it comes to small home made forges: it isn't very durable if you're likely to scrape the forge interior, and the dust will cause lung cancer if you don't wear a respirator while assembling the forge. You're probably better off with plan A after all. Good luck!
Thanks, I think, but I'm not sure I see the potential for a living in music. I don't have any plans for more vocal work at this time, but if I find the inspiration (and software) or someone to collaborate with on a project that my voice is suitable for, then I'll whip it back into shape and get recording. As it stands, I'm seriously sub-par and I know it; shaky and off-key. Ick.
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