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Blacksmithmade.com

Stuart Willis became interested in blacksmithing in 1986.He began by making a

crude

forge out of an old truck brake drum and used a hairdryer for a blower.

After many

trials and errors of trying to learn about forging iron he almost gave

up. In 1989 Stuart

found an organization called ABANA. Artist-Blacksmith

Association of North America.

As fate would have it there was a chapter close by his home.

He attended a meeting along with his brother, Ray. That is when their

passion

began for learning and doing something they both came to enjoy. They

started

making iron items ranging from candle holders, camping tools, pot racks,

primitive

hardware, knives, tomahawks to sculptures and demonstrating for State

Parks around

their home.

Working as the Smitty's at Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm

and

Walnut Grove Plantation only fueled their fire and gave them experience of

working in

front of crowds of people. They also became available to demonstrate

at local art

shows and festivals.

After years of hammering and gaining knowledge of almost a lost art

through

the ABANA groups they have developed their own unique styles.

Tomahawks and knives became a favorite of the Willis brothers and much

demand from the re-enactors, collectors, mountain men and sportsmen they

have

turned their attention to producing quality period correct pieces of the 18th

and 19th

century,along with their own unique designs using the same methods

of years gone

by.

Thanks for visiting our site. Hope to hear from you soon!

Ray H Willis

Stuart

Willis

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