A small foundry in far north Queensland is keeping the blacksmith's flame alive as manufacturers, artists and 'hobbysmiths' contribute to rising demand for metalwork skills.
abc.net.au/news/blacksmith-trade-revival-far-north-queensland/102070190A far north Queensland blacksmith is pivoting his business after a surge in interest from people wanting to learn the ancient trade.
The self-taught artisan initially sold his work at markets until he noticed increased demand from others keen to make their own bespoke metal creations. A blacksmith is a specialist metalworker who manipulates metal into items such as gates, furniture, tools, decorative ornaments, utensils and weapons.Mr Byrne said he was overwhelmed — and surprised — at the level of interest to learn the skill in weekend workshops.
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