Chris Ellwood fires up the forge and it soon climbs to 400°C. In a short while, it will hit around 1000°C.
The day’s activity involves making two spoons. It starts at 9:30 am and goes on until almost 11 am.
Spoon in progress.
Cooling down the tongs.
Brushing the impurities out of the metal, towards the end of the process.
A wooden mould is created (that takes the hollowed out shape of the spoon). The mould is soaked in water for a while before the metal is placed on it and hammered into the familiar shape of a spoon. At times, the wood bursts into flames, creating a somewhat dramatic effect for the onlooker.
Time for some tea and biscuits.
The house, an old tram from Melbourne, Australia. And the shed in which tea is being served (built during the lockdown of 2020).
Sammy joins us for tea and biscuits.
Waving to a visitor on the property.
Beware of dog—that doesn’t bite.