R O B B M A R T I N 'T H A K'
Floradale, Ontario , Canada
www.thak.ca
Robb began his career as a blacksmith in 87, when he took a forge course at the Forge & Anvil Metal studio in St Jacobs, ON. Since then he has focused much of his work on armor but has also pursued several forms of blacksmithing. His business, "Thak the Blacksmith & Armourer" provides blacksmithing supplies to Canadian smiths. Robb also teaches a variety of blacksmithing and armour courses, along with making a wide variety of custom work for customers worldwide. Both blacksmithing and armoring are one form of sculpture in his perception. Consequently, much of his work crosses over these boundaries, each discipline contributing to the other with interesting results.
Robb demonstrated the construction of a Greco-roman style breastplate from a single piece of mild steel. This muscular breastplate includes decorative details with a face embossed into the chest. This was an all day demo with a lot of rough shaping happening very quickly (1st hour) and the rest of the time refining detail. As the work progressed throughout the day he stopped momentarily to respond to copious questions and explained his specific tools, techniques and thought processes as the situation dictated. Robb provided some high intensity education and entertainment to his fellow smiths.
Visit his web site at www.thak.ca.
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