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Today I’m forging copper for the very first time—and as a professional blacksmith who’s worked with steel for 20 years, I was not prepared for how much fun this would be.
In this video, I walk you through my process of forging a copper bottle opener from raw material to finished piece. I narrate my experience, share tips, and talk about how copper behaves under the hammer compared to traditional carbon steel and mild steel. If you’re into metalworking, blacksmithing, or just love watching hot metal get forged into beautiful tools, you’re going to love this.
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn how to forge copper, or an experienced bladesmith, toolmaker, or artist blacksmith, there’s something here for you. I also dive into forging techniques, heat control, and why non-ferrous metals like copper might just become your new obsession.
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