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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Dec 2, 20247 min read
Dec' 24-Incite Talisman: The Sequel
*Incite  – verb - to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action. Incite The Sequel If you don’t know what the community...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Feb 22, 20245 min read
"Exploring the Spiritual Connection: The Art of Making Incense and Its Impact on My Work"
As part of my daily practice, I offer incense for a pleasing smell. For me, it is part of my devotional practice to my Goddess, my...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Nov 17, 20236 min read
How to Thrive in the Midst of Chaos:
Tips for Surviving and Even Flourishing While the World Seems to Burn I had one of the Kindred say to me that they are feeling...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jul 3, 20233 min read
News, YouTube Update
Hey everyone! I'm super excited and a little nervous to share some amazing news with you: I'm reworking my YouTube channel! 🎉(It was one...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 5, 202310 min read
Knot Your Average Magic(K)
Hey there! Welcome to another post from Behind the Anvil. This month we are going to take a look at Knot Magic(K). And as a nifty...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Let’s catch up
Wow! Is it March already? Winter here seemed to have just, well, not happened, except for a brief period. I know that is not true for...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Take Care of Your Forge Bling!
A nice little, short video that goes over some important points in taking care of your forge bling. Do me a favor: Before you go, if you...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Aug 9, 20223 min read
How About That Anvil Dust?!
What is anvil dust anyway? It's created during the forging of steel items. Small flakes, also referred to as forge scale, come off as the...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Ponderings of the Magical Blacksmithing Immersion.
This Springs edition of the Magical Blacksmithing Immersion was different than in years past. One of the more interesting ways were that...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Tool or Weapon?
Yes. Maybe starting with a different question would be better. What do you think of when I say tool? No not the person! The item. I’m...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Dec 28, 20213 min read
A Pocket Full Of Magic!
In my quest to have metal more involved in my daily spiritual practice, I designed these nifty little knickknacks. I call them Pocket...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Oct 10, 20212 min read
Beyond Samhain - A Morrigan Devotional
Here it is working on mid-October. A few days ago I came across the #31DaysMorrigan on Instagram started by liminalraven (Post). They are...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jul 21, 20213 min read
Creating A Magical Metal Relationship
This is a continuation of the post ‘About This Relationship Thing’. If you haven’t read that, I would encourage you to read it then head...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jul 13, 20214 min read
About This Relationship Thing?
My Beloved and I were having a conversation over coffee this morning. The topic turned to one I have been rolling around in my thoughts....
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jun 27, 20212 min read
What’s In Your Pocket?
As I have been working on the Metal Magic book and spending time at the Smithy, I have had some thoughts. And several questions. One...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Jun 3, 20214 min read
Some Work Behind the Work
It’s hard to believe that it is June already! Things are quiet at the smithy. Not that I haven’t been busy. After the Spring classes, it...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
May 3, 20213 min read
What Happens at a Primitive Blacksmithing Weekend?
This is really something that I enjoy teaching. It gives me great satisfaction to see people come with no knowledge of the craft and then...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Apr 13, 20213 min read
Why I Repurpose Metal?
If you have followed my work for any length of time, you know that the vast majority of the metal I use is repurposed. Some people refer...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Monday Thoughts
I figured I would take a few minutes to share what’s happening and some of my thoughts and ideas moving forward on how I can best serve...
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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 19, 20212 min read
Interview about Magical Blacksmithing
Back in February 2021 I was honored to be interviewed by Kendra. She is so awesome! I thought I would share it here so you have the...
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