Sam (Bo) ThompsonOct 15, 20213 min readGreat Expectations.The past Fall session of the Magical Blacksmithing Workshop was something. To me, it’s a weekend that seems longer and shorter than...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonAug 23, 20212 min readDon’t Lose Your Temper!How many times have you heard this? I was doing a demonstration this past weekend. During my time there, I had several conversations...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonJun 3, 20214 min readSome Work Behind the WorkIt’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...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonMay 3, 20213 min readWhat 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...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonApr 21, 20212 min readWhy Is It Seen As Unusual?This past weekend was the first of the Spring Primitive Blacksmithing Weekends for the year. Over the weekend, as I was posting pictures...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonMar 19, 20212 min readInterview about Magical BlacksmithingBack 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...
Sam (Bo) ThompsonMar 18, 20215 min readMetal for Magical Tools?So, let’s talk about some concepts behind metal magic as I see it. You are probably doing some form of it right now and may not even...