“Intro” Forge a Sword Box Cutter
🌶️🌶️· good for beginners
Sleek, small, sharp
Designed to teach almost every skill a blacksmith will use, this popular class lets you walk out with a slick blade capable of opening even the toughest of envelopes or boxes.
Starting from steel stock, you'll forge your own sword-shaped cutting blade using hammers and fire. As you work, you'll learn essential techniques like tapering, bending, beveling, and twisting. By the end of the class, you'll walk away with a beautifully edged box cutter—a testament to your newfound skills and a solid foundation to continue your blacksmithing journey.
Upcoming Schedule
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Class Policies
Please wear all natural fabric/materials such as cotton jeans, t-shirts, wool or leather.
An ideal outfit is closed toed leather or cotton shoes w/rubber soles, a t-shirt (long sleeves OK), and jeans. Long hair should be tied up in a really cute way. Stud earrings are OK but larger earrings should be removed, the radiant heat can and will heat them! Aprons, goggles, and ear protection are provided.
DO NOT WEAR SYNTHETIC FIBERS. Synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and spandex melt and stick to skin and feet when heated. Do not wear synthetic clothing or shoes when working with fire.
Clay and Steel is located at Seaport Studios in Richmond, CA. Seaport Studios is a very impressive shop and studio space filled with individually owned private art businesses. It is an active, working place made by artists and dreamers. Expect there to be fire, noise, welders, grinders, woodworkers, art cars, shop dogs and shop cats.
This smithy aims to feel like a safe place for all people. We love the differently abled. We are strong LGBTQ+ allies and treat fellow humans with respect.
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