G L E N N H O R R
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
www.glennsforge.com
Glenn has been creating hand-forged metalwork since 1977. After working in forged metals for 31 years, the design possibilities of decorative functional work still seem endless. Always enjoying making things with his hands, Glenn's interest in metals and forging began in a high school shop class. He is primarily self-taught and continues to add to his repertoire of skills by attending blacksmithing conferences.
Using traditional techniques, Glenn creates functional and decorative work in steel as well as copper, brass, and aluminum. He enjoys working with materials that are so rigid in one form, yet yield to hammer and anvil when heated in the forge. Metal can be moved into different shapes and textures, and he likes to reflect this fluidity in his finished work.
Known for his attention to detail and fine craftsmanship, he has been commissioned to do many architectural projects. Glenn creates a wide range of hardware for homes--anything from fireplace equipment to door hardware and railings, gates. He also enjoys working with individuals, designers, and architects on special commissions. Visit his website: www.glennsforge.com to see the scope of his work.
At Quadstate this year, Glenn used a hand held air hammer (sometimes called a zip gun often used in the auto and aircraft industry) with the common .401 shank tools. He demonstrated upsetting, cutting/slitting, dragon head forging using the air hammer. He also demonstrated how to make the working ends on a .401 blank tool shank.
Visit his website at www.glennsforge.com.
DRAGON HEAD FORGING / AIR TOOLS
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