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.
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.
Finally got my website set up! Support my work with merch for now, artwork coming soon.
forgedinthewest.myshopify.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#blueskyartshow
#metalwork
forgedinthewest.myshopify.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#blueskyartshow
#metalwork
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Finally got my website set up! Support my work with merch for now, artwork coming soon.
forgedinthewest.myshopify.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#blueskyartshow
#metalwork
forgedinthewest.myshopify.com?srsltid=AfmB...
#blueskyartshow
#metalwork
September 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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July 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My shop assistants 🐈⬛
July 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My shop assistants 🐈⬛
Copper is so beautiful!
Can’t wait to turn these castings into jewelry and sculptures.
#copper #bluskyartshow #metalsmith
Can’t wait to turn these castings into jewelry and sculptures.
#copper #bluskyartshow #metalsmith
July 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Copper is so beautiful!
Can’t wait to turn these castings into jewelry and sculptures.
#copper #bluskyartshow #metalsmith
Can’t wait to turn these castings into jewelry and sculptures.
#copper #bluskyartshow #metalsmith
July 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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July 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
July 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Look at that shine! ✨
May 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Look at that shine! ✨
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
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.
Thanks for including me! 💙
May 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thanks for including me! 💙
I’d appreciate being added to the next one too.
April 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I’d appreciate being added to the next one too.
Some new ideas.
April 8, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Some new ideas.
Forging with both my boys! That’s what I call family time.
April 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Forging with both my boys! That’s what I call family time.
Making tools to make more tools… and weapons. ⚒️🔨🪓
April 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Making tools to make more tools… and weapons. ⚒️🔨🪓
My dream workshop finally coming to fruition! Now I can work and create no matter the season.
March 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My dream workshop finally coming to fruition! Now I can work and create no matter the season.
Firing up the melting furnace!
March 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Firing up the melting furnace!
Here are some of my Māori inspired patus in wood and granite.
March 30, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Here are some of my Māori inspired patus in wood and granite.