Something to hang your stuff on...

This is one of my favorite things to make. Sometimes I find wood from old pallets, or barn siding, or our old hardwood dining table that fell apart outside in the rain. It is weathered, and has character.

 

I like making my own hooks, because I can make them any size and shape I want. These kind of hook wracks are very versatile because you can spread the hooks out to fit what you want to hang on them- coats, hats or pots and pans.

You can purchase my hook wracks and key holders at Wolf Creek Trading in Copley.

Today's work

I am working on a concept to recycle old railroad insulators. The copper bands are old pipes that I split, heated and hammered, then decorated with my own designs.

I am now a Blacksmith!

I have finally taken my passing interest in metal-work and smithing into the realm of reality! I built a real working forge in my back yard with everyday materials. I started with a cast iron chimnela that was my mother-in-laws that she no longer used, and built a base out of recycled bricks. I heat my fire with coal from the basement of an old house in the neighborhood and I use metal that I get from different sources, sometimes recycled, sometimes not. I like using lots of different materials to create useful and fun items. Keep checking back to see my work!

Here is a picture of my forge..