Virginia Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam talks art, mythology and forging metal. Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam employs centuries-old techniques to make art out of iron and steel. Over four decades ...

Blacksmith Grant Luark heats iron in his Missoula shop on March 24. Luark has been welding since he was 15, so it was a natural transition when he began blacksmithing a few years ago. Associated ...

Anvils used for forging are old, traded to and from other blacksmiths at conventions and meet-ups of the Michigan Artist Blacksmith's Association. The shop also offers classes on a one-on-one basis.