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kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I made this striking knife a while back for my dad.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Mini cooking utensils.

#blacksmith #forged #madefromscratch #handmade #history #hearthcooking #handcrafted #handforged #imadethis #madeinvirginia
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
lbelli01.bsky.social
These mugs just came out of the kiln today! I love them
Release the Epstein files
#epstein #ceramics #madeinvirginia #handmade #howiamaco
April 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
isahawthorn.bsky.social
The very start of the most recent piece to come off the table loom - Moorman technique, cotton warps and background weft, hand spun wool art yarn for pattern weft.
#weaver #handwoven #madeinvirginia #witchyweaver
November 29, 2024 at 10:10 PM
brpottery.bsky.social
New State mugs are in the works here in the studio for our #indieme shop
I think these will be a fun new addition to this year's line-up
#madeinvirginia #shenandoahvalley #handmadepottery #handcrafted #ceramics #maker
January 7, 2025 at 11:52 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Hand forged and finished door knocker. It was fasioned after early american examples I've come across. It was requested for an upcoming auction.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I finished this chainmail shirt a short while ago for my young pup. He seems to be enjoying it.

#chainmail #handmade #homemade #armor #madeinvirginia
June 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
creativecolor.bsky.social
🦪 Ready to hit the road? Our Oyster Lovers gear is perfect for those who love Virginia’s coastal treasures and late summer escapes.

https://virginiaisforlovers.com/

#OysterLovers #BehindTheScenesVA #VAWorkshop #MadeInVirginia #CraftedWithLove
September 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Coffin Handle Bowie.
This was made of 1095 steel for the blade, an ebony handle with mother of pearl inlay. It was hand forged and hand finished.
#blacksmith #Bladesmith #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #ironwork #madeinvirginia #madefromscratch #metalwork #bowieknife #homemade #handtools
June 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
isahawthorn.bsky.social
It's knot tying time!

I like to tie the new warp in when possible. It saves strain on my posture, saves time, and decreases loom waste.

If you look carefully you can see the two separate warps for the Moorman technique.
#weaving # witchyweaver #madeinvirginia
November 29, 2024 at 10:30 PM
thetimbergrove.bsky.social
I finally finished this oak tissue box cover for my brother in law. The bottom slides open to accept the tissue box. This was originally going to be a Christmas present. 😬 Maybe it's an early present instead of a late present?
#woodworking #madeinvirginia
An oak tissue box cover with the sliding door partially open. An oak tissue box cover on a coffee table.
April 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This is a hanging candle holder or loom light as it's sometimes called. It's 18th c. inspired. Mine fits well off a door.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I'm still playing catch-up with my posts.
Here is a fireplace shovel I was asked to make. It was a relatively simple construction.
#blacksmith #handcrafted #handforged #forgewelding #coalforge #historictrades #forging ##historic #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #madeinvirginia #madefromscratch
June 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This pair of shutterdogs are inspired by early examples and are used to hold shutters open.
Would you like to see something like this on your house?
#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Check out my linktree on my bio for classes. I'm teaching a class on tongs in October. Sign up and tell others to sign up. This class will be fun.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #tongs #teaching #classes
March 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
Just a small order of nails. I lead an exciting life.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #hardware
February 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
samanthanichols70.bsky.social
blank One of a Kind Valentine's Day Cards
$5 each
#greatgiftidea #buylocal
#buyfromindependentartists
#uniqueart #oneofakindart #madeinvirginia #madeinva #dmvart #dmvartist #virginiaartist #vaartist #femaleartist #womeninarts #localartist #originalartwork #artistlife🎨 #decor #art #acreativedc
January 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
thetimbergrove.bsky.social
My barber recently spun off and started her own shop, and she asked me to make her a frame for her "first dollar ever made" so we swapped a picture for a haircut. It made me happy to see how excited she was when she saw it 😊 #woodworking #madeinvirginia
A minimalist oak picture frame with a subtle molding profile of a small chamfer on the inside and a larger chamfer on the outside. Finished with tung oil.
March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
I made some simple candlesticks. It's a basic cup with nail combination. I used Applewood for the base I got from my dad.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 17, 2025 at 2:27 AM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This is a combination rushlight used to burn either a candle or a rush. A rush is a plant that would be soaked in fat.

#madeinvirginia #handcrafted #handforged #forged #forging #historic #historictrades #blacksmith #blacksmithing #handmade #ironsmith #ironwork #light #candlelight #lighting
February 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
kimballcrafter.bsky.social
This tool is called a pinking chisel. It's used to cut out scalloped embellishments in garments. It was a fairly simple forging with hand filed edge.

#blacksmith #handcrafted #handforged #forging #historic #historictrades #costuming #handtools #handmade #madefromscratch #madeinvirginia #madebyme
June 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
samanthanichols70.bsky.social
blank One of a Kind Valentine's Day Cards
$5 each
#greatgiftidea #buylocal
#buyfromindependentartists
#uniqueart #oneofakindart #madeinvirginia #madeinva #dmvart #dmvartist #virginiaartist #vaartist #femaleartist #womeninarts #localartist #originalartwork #artistlife🎨 #decor #art #acreativedc
January 29, 2025 at 5:15 AM
isahawthorn.bsky.social
Hmmm... I wonder what this will be?
#handwoven #witchyweaver #madeinvirginia
December 9, 2024 at 8:36 PM
thetimbergrove.bsky.social
I don't know who needs to hear this, but shaping a hand plane knob by hand with rasps is a lot of work! I wish the stock was a little thicker, but this is what I had to work with. #handtool #woodworking #madeinvirginia
A hand plane knob installed on a jack plane. The knob is made from a red-hued exotic species and it is shaped by hand with rasps. A hand plane knob installed on a jack plane. The knob is made from a red-hued exotic species and it is shaped by hand with rasps.
May 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
thetimbergrove.bsky.social
I figured if I'm doing woodworking I might as well have an ice cream scoop handle I made myself. Just in time for ice cream season! I have some pawpaws in the freezer waiting to be turned into ice cream. Some family is coming and I can't wait to introduce them to it. #woodworking #madeinvirginia
An ice cream scoop with a custom black walnut handle.
April 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM