The work of Corinne Lomon

This is the work of Corinne Lomon who has been a member of Blacksmith Doris for around a year but has been a practicing blacksmith and jeweller for a lot longer.  

These pieces were a part of a shared exhibition held at the Bulleen Art and Garden.  New Directions ran between 26 October and 25 November, 2012.  

I wish that I had added this while the show was on, though I know that we will see more from Corri.

Her work is meticulous and has a delicate Gothic feel.   

More from Corri at a later date.

Hi to all

Blacksmith Doris wishes everyone a very fruitful New Year.

This Saturday, which is the 5th, there is a Doris Day at the Hackett household and all are welcome.  We will be working between 10 am and 4 pm.

Don't forget to wear safe clothing - natural fibre like wool or cotton etc.  Wear sturdy footwear.  It is recommended that you bring protective eye wear and ear muffs.  Please bring a hammer if you can, ideas or material if you have them; $4 for coke and a donation to Doris.  Oh, and something for lunch for yourself or to share. 

If there are days of total fire ban on a Hackett Doris Day, then we will need to cancel but it seems that this weekend will be fine.

To find out more please email blacksmithdoris@gmail.com.

Blacksmith Xiaoyao Yang

Xiaoyao Yang has come along to Blacksmith Doris twice. From what I understand, it has been her first experience of playing with metals.  Xiaoyao studied Environment Art Design and has never had the opportunity to test materials before.

The first image is work undertaken on Xiaoyao's first Doris Day.

The second work explores the techniques that were learnt on her first day, points and curves, and fire welding which was learnt on her second day.

Xiaoyao Yang
Flower Arrangement
forged mild steel  

Xiaoyao Yang
Lanp Stand
forged mild steel with fire weld

Chain Making

Beka, one of the Doris', has posted her chain making day on her blog, One Clockwork Rabbit.
It was her first time at chain making though she is pretty good at fire welding.

Beka Hannah

Doris Day

There will be a Blacksmith Doris day in Melbourne, Australia, at the residence of one of the members on this Saturday, 3rd November.  If you are interested in coming please send an email to blacksmithdoris@gmail.com.  For this meeting there is no need to be a member of the Australian Blacksmiths Association (Vic) although there will still be a charge of $4 for coke and a donation to Doris for materials etc.

Blacksmith fashion

Alice's Fashion and Welding Blog
This is an interesting blog.  Alice is doing her dissertation with the title:  "Women Blacksmiths: a study of how fashion can save them from sexual exploitation" 
As it suggests, Alice is searching for, and designing, attire for women blacksmiths to wear at work.  She hopes to create a garment that is both protective but flattering that is not exploitative.   
In one post there is an outfit that she has designed that I would love to wear at the forge or not.  

Also, here is a link to a sixteen year old woman blacksmith farrier that you may find interesting:
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/lady-blacksmith-1
I found it on Alice's blog.

Proud Family