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Study Hall: The Barefoot Forge


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QUESTIONS:

  1. What is Damascus steel?  
  2. What do you need to get started in blacksmithing?
  3. Whats the name of Craig’s program for the military?

ANSWERS:

  1. It’s a type of steel recognizable by the watery or wavy light and dark pattern of the metal. Craig referred to it as a “metal lasagna” because of the layering of metal.
  2. An anvil, hammer, steel, tongs and a heat source (a coal forge or a propane forge). Craig recommends gas for beginners. 
  3. Forging for Fighters. Here’s the info: HERE!

HOMEWORK: Plant some flowers that support the bees! “Get inspired and make things”- make something, anything!

FIND CRAIG!

@thebarefootforge

TheBarefootForge.com

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