Small Things, Big Profit: Making Money as a Blacksmith

If you're interested in making money as a blacksmith, I'll let you in on a few tips and tricks I've learned along the way. With a handful of blacksmith projects to sell, you'll be on your way to making money, even if you're just starting out selling small things.

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The Business of Blacksmithing Playlist:

[georgem]

At craft fairs and SCA events I often had children come up to my booth asking, "Do you have anything for a dollar?" which is probably what their parents had given them for shopping. I finally came up with a very simple item, you flatten a double headed construction nail and you have just made a mini-sword. If you put a slight curve into it you have made a saber or pirate cutlass. I will drill a small hole and insert a jump ring in some so that they may be worn as a pendant. I will charge $1 to anyone 12 or under and $2.50 for anyone older. Sometimes if a family makes a significant purchase of other items I will throw some in for free for the kids. They are very easy and fast to make. Also, no jigs required.


Westmarch Forge
Laramie, WY

[shadowcastre]

You mention being long winded.... I'll take it everytime! No sensationalism, no bad music, just the real deal!

Thanks for the video..

[joebyers]

I'll take long winded explanations over skipped steps covered in music.

[thehoundhavenfarm]

As someone starting out selling my work, this is a great series. There are many blacksmithing tutorials on YouTube but this series on the business aspect is what I needed. I have the basic skills and this was what I lacked. This is what others don't share, thank you.

[NoBaconForYou]

I feel like I could make 1000 hooks a day. That little jig is a smart idea. Work smart, not hard.

Just get a podcast or music going and just flow. It would get old pretty quick but you could just do it for a couple weeks and have thousands of some hand made small products. Thanks for the inspiration.

[bobliebsock]

I've been interested in Blacksmithing for a long time. Never had the time. I do now. Thank you for the information. God's Blessings on your day!

[Sickofsociety]

Getting ready to start my own blacksmithing business. Been doing it for a little over 10 years now and have so many ideas on simple projects like this to make them money earners. A friend showed me a super simple little pipe cleaning tool made out of a nail and my brain went crazy with about a dozen variations that would appeal to a larger market. I can’t wait.
And you are exactly right on tooling up. I’ll be a one man show so I plan on a power hammer and smithing press to help me. I can’t afford to buy them so I’m going to make my own.
Thank you for showing us this!

[howardrodgers]

I remember my Grand Daddy back in the 70s blacksmithed on his down time. I remember him using oak wood for the forge. What is avoid hot forge wood charcoal or gas? Just getting started making tools from pawn shop pliers punches etc something that already has a form of what I want to make so I can learn quicker. God Bless your day

[marbles]

Once again a thoroughly enjoyable video. You have an affable and friendly way to your character which comes across in your delivery style. The there is your generosity in sharing how to go about making a successful business. Really, brightens the day.

Regards,

Geoffm

[georgestolmeier]

As someone who will be getting there first forge in a few days. These videos are super useful and just fun to watch and listen too. Keep up the good work.

[ChristCenteredIronworks]

I gathered up these resources, for anyone looking to make these hooks. I hope this helps!
These are ebay and amazon affiliate links.

[OKBushcraft]

I want to say how much I really appreciate these videos. Some folks hold their skills close so as not to give another a heads up in the market. For you to share this amount of info and skill, wow. Thanks.

I enjoy the content and length of video as well.

[bdgackle]

I am someone seriously thinking about going into business smithing, so this series has indeed been valuable. Thank you for your generosity with these.

[RandalLovelace]

Create a 'vise' out of a board and a couple of clamps, line them up (before the bending part), to drill a bunch of them in a row... good video by the way, subscribing, because I like the way you take the time to explain every step in detail.

[TheeRadDad]

Trying to get my own little black smithing business going as a part time deal for a little extra cash for my wife and me. Really appreciate your words and this video. I'll be watching more. Thanks!

[cajunpipesmoker]

Appreciate your time and content. These little business ideas are great. I’m not looking to make money (yet), I’m just looking for ideas for Christmas gifs to make for family and friends? BUT, you make it seem very possible to make money at blacksmithing. I will be retiring in a couple of years and I’d like to make some spending money from this hobby.
Thanks again!!!

[FargoFX]

Liked/subbed immediately! Love, love, love what you're doing here, great video!

[bryanthoblit]

I enjoy them cause you explain it very well. I have no experience in selling my goods but you are there lending a hand. awesome job and keep them coming please.

[horseblinderson]

As a woodworker who lost his house and shop and most of my tools last year, and am now getting into bodgering I'd like to see more people hustling green woodworking tools.

[destructoturd]

I've been trying to find a way to rationalize making a burner and starting to get into this craft, you gave me that reason. Thank you very much for the little push and i hope your evening is blessed!