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Forged in the West- Dan
@forgedinthewest.bsky.social
Artist, metalsmith, blacksmith, dad.
I specialize in historical weapons recreation, but also make tools, melt metals, carve stone and sculpt wood and make art.
I make art to avoid watching the downfall of democracy.
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Here are some of my Māori inspired patus in wood and granite.
Finally got my website set up! Support my work with merch for now, artwork coming soon.

forgedinthewest.myshopify.com?srsltid=AfmB...

#blueskyartshow
#metalwork
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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If Only They Knew

They say, “Mellow out,” as if calm were a switch hidden under my ribs,
My mind is a wildfire—
not burning to destroy, but burning to know…

#blueskyartshow
#gifted
#intensity #livingwithintensity
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
September 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Bronze megalodon tooth.
#bronze #metalcasting #blueskyartshow
August 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Doing some sand casting today.
#bronze #Metalcasting #blueskyartshow
August 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
July 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My shop assistants 🐈‍⬛
July 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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July 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Copper is so beautiful!
Can’t wait to turn these castings into jewelry and sculptures.
#copper #bluskyartshow #metalsmith
July 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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I've been busy in the shop cranking out new work! Check out this new piece over at ladiesofiron.com! #jewelry #artjewelry #blacksmithing #art
May 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Copper pour experiment that went awry… but it’s also kinda cool.
#bluskyartshow
#copper
#metalsmith
July 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Melting copper today. Recycling trash into art.
#metalsmith #copper #sustainableart #meltingfurnace
July 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Recycling trash into art.
#metalsmithing
#meltingfurnace
#copper
July 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Melting silver today! #silver #meltingfurnace #metalsmith
July 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Protect yourselves from the sun! ☀️
May 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Are you an artist, crafter, or photographer? Join us in the #ArtYear community & post your work using the #ArtYear hashtag.🌱 Let’s spread joy in the world through art & support each other’s creative practice!✨ Can’t wait to see your art, works in progress, studio shots & art supplies in the feed!🤩🌿
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Colorado commute

Misty frozen air.
Early, Saddleback mountain
December morning.

#colorado
#blueskyartshow
#landscape
June 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
May 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday May 24, 2025
The theme is #LightAndShadow
Straight, curvy or otherwise

Any art that fits, any skill level
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May 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Happy Sunday! 🦋
May 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Look at that shine! ✨
May 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Gearing up to make more of my modern take on Māori patus. All of my art is sustainable using reclaimed materials as much as possible.
May 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thanks for the @laurieagard.com bump! 💪
FOUR packs! Each link below has ARTISTS & people who engage & are building a great community! Check them ALL out,come & meet them in the comments section!

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May 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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#WeekRforRoads #AlphabetChallenge #Stunday #Quietmoments
Wishing my Bluesky friends a peaceful Sunday
My phone reminded me of this old picture I'd taken of a road winding on endlessly
Seeing this reminds me of a Maori proverb
'I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past.(thread)
May 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM