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James Kelly

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traditionally joined grille This grill is the result of Dereck Glaser’s traditional joinery class at @newenglandschoolofmetalwork . I learned about slitting and drifting, mortise and tenon joints, forging square corners, collaring and riveting. grill design by @dereckglaser Big thank you to @ridgeforge for your guidance in completing this project !!! . . . . . . #forging #blacksmith #joinery #ironwork #ornamental
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2 months ago
Custom ring for a friend ✨ Blackened and hammered sterling silver.
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3 months ago
Completed a 390 hour welding program yesterday over at @newenglandschoolofmetalwork ! Proud to say that I am now officially a certified welder in FCAW and SMAW. Special thanks to my instructors Quinn and Dave
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4 months ago
Snake and swan finial experiments for a boot scraper. Inspired by Jerry Hoffmann drawings in his collections titled “The Blacksmiths Journal”.
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7 months ago
My work from last week’s blacksmithing III class at @newenglandschoolofmetalwork . I learned a lot from this class and it opened the door to a variety of new techniques and understanding. Special shout out to my instructor @dereckglaser . Thank you for your dedicated teaching, attention to process and allowance for independent discovery. - Small shop hammer forged using 5160. Starting weight of 1lb. Hickory handle. - Two styles of v bit bow tongs. - finial experiments for boot scraper - Hot cut chisel and slot punch - Drift - Three leaf dividers
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7 months ago
Surge of Nerve by Impulse Recorded and Mixed by @keeganturner123 Mastered by Will Killingsworth at @dead_air_studios Artwork by @kar1minal Photograph by @mattmeigs Thanks so much to everyone involved in this release. Tapes will be available at upcoming shows this summer Bandcamp in the bio
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10 months ago
I was given the honor of making this engagement ring for John and Alexandra. This was probably the most challenging project I’ve worked on yet and I’m very grateful for your trust. Congratulations y’all 🌞 Shout out @mikaylabliss for the referral
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1 year ago
Hammered and polished sterling silver signets in various sizes. Casting by @harrisoncasting
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1 year ago
Wild horses off the trail in the Netherlands.
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1 year ago
Booked this gig in November for Carnivorous Bells from Philly. The Berserk (Philly) will also be joining along with locals, Impulse and Silver Dagger. November 9 at ye old faithful News Cafe. Flyer by Brendon Simmons @brendon.simmons.tattoo Show update *** The Berserk will now be replaced with Glowing Orb from Montreal. 19OCT2024
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1 year ago
I spent a week up in Maine @newenglandschoolofmetalwork and learned how to forge my first pair of wolf jaw tongs. I also ventured into some scrollwork techniques and I am beginning to understand the secrets that are revealed when heating steel up in a coal forge. Excited to learn more …
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1 year ago
Polishing in the studio. Photo by Hannah
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1 year ago