Highly prized for centuries, damascuswares are the high art of the blacksmithing world. Damascuswares are metal goods created using a technique that gives them a distinctive appearance. Like a baker uses kneading and folding to create a loaf of marble rye bread, the blacksmith uses welding, folding and drawing techniques to create steel that is not only incredibly strong and sharp, but also distinctively beautiful with its swirling, intricate patterns. In this class, you will create a damascusware knife blade and experiment with other pieces that may become jewelry, blades and assorted projects. Surface finishing, including grinding and polishing, will also be covered. Your materials fee includes the use of coal and gas forgework (averaging more than $60/day) and the costs of steel.

Dates

Wed, May 23, 2012 - Sun, May 27, 2012
Thu, Jul 12, 2012 - Mon, Jul 16, 2012

Course Details

--Select a Start Date-- 05/23/2012 07/12/2012