Maker Faire Wayne County 2024

Blacksmithing

Home: Ohio, United States

Join an amateur smith in rediscovering the old-fashioned art and craft of forging steel. Small items like s-hooks and nails will be hands-on projects for attendees to help make and take home with them. Learn the basics about coal forges, and discover the traditional tools and history of blacksmiths, bladesmiths, farriers and more.

Blacksmithing - Maker Faire Wayne County 2024

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Jennifer Darling-Mellott Maker Photo

Jennifer Darling-Mellott

Jennifer Darling-Mellott is a United Methodist minister who has many hobbies, among them are the circus arts, mermaiding, and (the hobby being showcased at this maker faire) smithing. She is married to her husband Lance, and they enjoy gaming (board, tabletop and card) as well as anime, science fiction and fantasy conventions.

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