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Highlighting Iron for a Dramatic Effect // Blacksmithing Techniques

1,539 views · Published 11 July 2017 · 7:59 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: Christ Centered Ironworks · 2017 · Howto & Style

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This video touches on the topic of highlighting iron for a dramatic effect. This is one of the blacksmithing techniques I use to provide more "pop" on a sculptural piece. 

Blacksmith tips and techniques... do you have some modern blacksmith techniques you'd like to share? Write your blacksmith tips and tricks in the comments below!

I learned this blacksmith technique from a fellow named Wayne Apgar, who is a blacksmith in Durham, PA. If you'd like to learn more blacksmith techniques, make sure you check out my channel. I've got everything from quick blacksmith tips to blacksmithing for beginners to advanced blacksmith techniques. 

Check out my downloadable pdfs at www.blacksmithpdfs.com . 

If you'd like to visit my youtube homepage, you can do so at www.youtube.com/c/christcenteredironworks. 

You also might like this video on making a textured base: https://youtu.be/uGOZdKrkOC8 . 

Another interested video: making this flame cut base: https://youtu.be/_gvLfjHUHCg

You can view my blacksmithing techniques video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLumdiZI5Q3f9baBqp1AjqFmJl2c1nVKuB 

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