"The Real Keeper of this Historic Craft is the Hobbyist Blacksmith"
"ODBSA shares acquired knowledge with the general public"
"The best way to learn this craft is to teach it"
Welcome to the ODBSA
OLD DOMINION BLACKSMITH ASSOCIATION Established November 2005
Serving
South Central and Western Virginia Blacksmiths Including but not limited to areas near Appomattox, Lynchburg, Danville, South Boston, Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Stuart, Ferrum, Floyd, Bedford and Roanoke.
"Members are provided one of quickest, easiest and least expensive ways to learn the historic craft of blacksmithing!".
ODBSA Events Information
1. All monthly events will be held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. 2. Addresses & Directions to each place are at the bottom of this page or the Current News page. 3. The cost for "Lunch", if offered, is $10. 4. Admission fee is $20.00. 5. Start time is at 10:00 am.(always come early) & finish time is usually 3 to 5:00 pm.
Demonstrators: 1. If you know of someone that you would like to demonstrate, please let me know. 2. If you would like to be the host of one of our Events, please let me know. 3. If you know where we could have an Event, please let me know. 4. If you have something you would like to see demonstrated, let me know, and I will look into it.
1. Shenandoah Valley Blacksmith Guild 2. Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild 3. The Blacksmith Guild of the Potomac, Inc 4. Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild, Inc.
Most blacksmithing groups from every state can be found on abana.org.
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA Red Hill near Brookneal, VA Clover Hill Village near Appomattox, VA Mabry Mill near Meadows of Dan, VA Explore Park near Roanoke, VA McCormick Farm near Raphine, VA Frontier Culture Museum at Staunton, VA Plain District Memorial Museum in Timberville, VA Blue Ridge Institute and Museum in Ferrum, VA
• Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO) • Bees Wax • Flat Black Spray paint • Hammered texture Flat or Satin Black paint (Rustoleum is a good brand) • BLO and Mineral spirits (26 oz BLO to 6 oz Mineral Spirits) • CB’s Blacksmith PB • Clear Lacquer
CAUTION: This mixture is very flammable and will quickly catch on fire. Don't put over an open flame.
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