Fort Collins

Ancient Craft

Not Customer Facing

Work Indoors

Variety of Tools

Physically Challenging

Art and a Science

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut.

Shape iron with your bare hands.

Blacksmith

There are specializations within the trade.

Optionality Potential

Fairly low startup but does require a shop.

Entrepreneurship Potential 

Demand Forecast

I like to be alone with my work, and make my vision a reality. Blacksmithing gives both of those things to me. It can take some time to find steady work but you will figure it out if you keep at it.

Pat K.

The best part about this trade is that ultimately you are an artist and your art lives forever in what you create with the iron. It hasn't made me rich, but it has made me a very happy and fulfilled man and let me work close to my family.

Dustin R.

It's very rewarding to be able to shape metal to what you have in your head with your hands and some simple tools. It's a cool trade, and I'm constantly getting better. You've definitely got to be able to market your services.

Troy G.

Forge 

Anvil

Cross Pein Hammer

Drifts

Flatter 

Tongs

It's a timeless craft.

Pride in a job well done.

Getting to work with hands.

Boulder

Colo Springs

Western Slope

High Rockies

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Denver

Colorado

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Becoming a Blacksmith in Fort Collins, Colorado

Overview

Tools of the Trade

What Blacksmiths Love About Their Trade

Characteristics

Outlook

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