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
Feb 3, 20233 min read
Does this ring true for you?
To be honest, I am not sure where to start with this. I think I will borrow a few lines from the musical Hamilton. “Can I be real a...
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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
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 15, 20213 min read
Great Expectations.
The past Fall session of the Magical Blacksmithing Workshop was something. To me, it’s a weekend that seems longer and shorter than...
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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
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
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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Sam (Bo) Thompson
Mar 18, 20215 min read
Metal 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...
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