purgatoryironworks Courses

Making a Leather Canteen - Turning the Top - Part 2 of 4

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Master traditional leatherworking by turning the top component of a handcrafted canteen in this detailed blacksmithing tutorial from Purgatory Ironworks.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Candle Holder

Discover traditional blacksmithing techniques as you forge a functional candle holder using time-tested methods and hand tools in this practical metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Boot Scrape

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a practical boot scrape while learning essential metalworking techniques from experienced craftsmen in this hands-on demonstration.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Pintle Hinge

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional pintle hinge using time-tested techniques and hand tools in this detailed metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Gig - How to Make an Eel Gig

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging an eel gig from raw metal using time-honored techniques and tools in this hands-on demonstration.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Leather Sheath

Discover traditional leather sheath crafting techniques in this hands-on blacksmithing tutorial, covering essential skills for creating durable knife sheaths from start to finish.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Turkey Wing Broom from Broom Corn

Discover how to craft a traditional turkey wing broom using broom corn in this hands-on blacksmithing tutorial with step-by-step techniques and practical tips.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dyed Broom Corn and Forged Handle - Fireplace Sweep Tutorial

Master traditional blacksmithing by creating a fireplace sweep with hand-forged handle and walnut-stained broom corn in this detailed 44-minute demonstration.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Leather Canteen - Sealing with Brewer's Pitch - Part 3 of 4

Master the art of sealing leather canteens with brewer's pitch in this hands-on blacksmithing tutorial, featuring traditional techniques and unexpected creative discoveries.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Monkey Tool

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a monkey tool from scratch without photo reference, learning fundamental metalworking techniques and tool-making skills.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Cant Hook

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a cant hook from start to finish using charcoal and time-honored techniques in this hands-on metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Potato Masher

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a functional potato masher from raw metal using time-tested techniques and tools in this hands-on metalworking tutorial.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forging a Cresset - Traditional Fire Basket Blacksmithing Tutorial

Master traditional blacksmithing by forging a medieval fire basket (cresset) with hands-on demonstration and expert techniques from the Sorber Collection.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Trouble with Trivets - Blacksmithing Tutorial

Discover the challenges and solutions in trivet making through hands-on blacksmithing techniques and problem-solving approaches in this detailed metalworking demonstration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making a Hoe Cake - Historical Cooking with Charcoal

Discover traditional hoe cake cooking using historical methods and charcoal in an authentic cotton field setting with practical blacksmithing techniques.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video