Links
Various
Sources of Information that I have found useful
over the years.
Blacksmith
Related Links
Caniron
VIII
Caniron
is the Canadian Biannual blacksmithing conference. It moves location
across the provinces. Caniron now has a new web site that list and
describe up coming Caniron Events. For past information and upcoming
events (the next one is 2011) just click on the above link.
Caniron VIII is back in Ontario to be held July 28th to July 31st in
Fergus 2011. It was a Great conference and I was honoured to be asked
to demonstrate and provide a lecture workshop. The above link takes you
to the working blog where you can find
related info.
Forgemagic
Resource
list and discussion forum. Also a series of links to related topics.
OABA
Ontario Artist
Blacksmith Association. The Ontario smiths meet the second Saturday of
the month at various shops through out Ontario. A good place for local
smiths to pick up some tips or techniques. Many members of the group
are very knowledgeable and in general very welcoming to new people. See
the website for details on meetings and cost to become a member.
Anvil Fire
Resource
directory, tips, discussion forum, techniques, chat pub, tools and
links.
The
Blacksmith's Ring
The Blacksmith's
ring is a network of many blacksmithing sites. Some are simple smithys,
others are stores selling related products. A good way for comparing
information. See the link at the bottom of my Home page.
Wareham
Forge
Artist Blacksmith
Darrell Markewitz
Darrell a long time friend and excellent smith with particular focus on
the Viking Age.
SOFA
Quadstate
Round up
Southern
Ohio Forge and Anvil. The place to get tools and see excellent
demonstrators. Troy Ohio about 4 hours south of Detroit. This event is
held the 4th weekend of September each year. Check the link for current
information.
Ferronnerie d'art Prsence
Forge
French Artist
Blacksmith presents his traditional and creative iron work for
ornamental and high quality products.
Forgerons
- Metal Urlant
Metal Urlant is a french directory created to
promote craft work in the metal arts field. Exhibitions, information relating to the craft, and
sites that offer metal craft for sale are listed.
Newman
Forge and Pattern
John Newman is a blacksmith in Hamilton, Ontario and a long time
friend. John has created a number of cast swage tools that are ideal
for artist blacksmiths. John's background as a pattern maker (the
person who creates the actual casting pattern) let him
make the
best coal forge firepot that I have
seen. John also has a 600 lb air hammer to tackle industrial forgings.
Amazing power!
Blade Smith Dave Seidle
Dave is a long time friend who does both blacksmithing and bladesmithing on the side. He is in Midwestern Ontario.
Blacksmithing
Coal
www.Thak.ca
Thak Blacksmith. Rob Martin
has taken over the Ontario smithing coal business. Based in Floradale
(near Kitchener) he is the major blacksmith coal supplier for Ontario.
If you are in Eastern Ontario try
Len Sholer Fuels at
705-799-5811. Located at 95 King St. W. Omemee
Joseph
Schneider Haus Museum
I was honoured to be
Folk Artist in Residence in 1996 at this museum in Kitchener, Ontario.
Great place to learn about early Mennonite culture.
Chapters Indigo  I
have found Chapters to
be a good source for blacksmith books and other hobby and craft books.
Search
through to find the best deals.
Welding Supplies
This is a new blog I have started about welding in general. I use
electric welding in a lot of my blacksmithing projects. This
blog
also gives my thoughts on various welding related products. Check for
ongoing updates.
Blacksmithing Tools For Sale
This is one source on the net for selected blacksmith tools. Mostly
farriers anvils and farriers gas forges and some related links.
(Many other blacksmith tool related resources listed in the members area! Members Log in Here)
Galleries
of Interest
47 Victoria
St. W.
Alliston, Ontario
Hours are by chance or appointment.
Brenda combines polished stone and precious metals. Much of her work
has Celtic inspirations.
Imagine Gift Gallery
639 Main St.
Sauble Beach,
ON
226-668-1863
Interesting and Quality Canadian made arts and crafts, Most local to
Mid-western Ontario.
Re-enactor Supplies
Miscellaneous
Links I have Found Useful
Ontario Custom
Furniture
This is Artisan
wood worker
Guy Roy's website. He has helped me many times in the past with making
fine wooden table tops for my iron work bases. We have worked on a
number of mixed media pieces. Most of his work is Cupboards and
Cabinetry and Harvest Tables. His website has a good selection of
pictures of his furniture.
The
Art List
Monthly
e-Newsletter and searchable database listing upcoming Art Contests, Art
Competitions, and Opportunites for visual artists and photographers.
ShoppersChoice.com
If you are searching for general welding supplies (gloves, wire,
helmets, welders etc.) they are worth checking out as they have
competitive prices. Easy search function and fast shipping.
www.e-webincome.com
This is one of my other websites where I am discussing how to make
money through the internet. I have a series of articles and regular
blog postings on how to effectively tap into this huge resource to make
extra income. Also checkout my Online Income
Blog for more useful information on Internet Marketing.
More Books
and DVD's
This one of my favorite sites for sourcing hard to find books
and DVDs . Just use the search function to find by title or subject
what you are interested in. There are discounts too.
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Artist Blacksmith
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Ontario,
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