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By Andrew L
HOW TO BE A: Blacksmith
MATERIALS:
A forge ( a raised brick hearth or fireplace),
bars of wrought iron
hammers
anvil
bellows
a slice (a rake used to rake coals)
a washer ( a pail of water )
and tongs
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat a piece of wrought iron in the fireplace until burning hot.
2. Use the bellows to keep the fire going (bellows blow air.)
3. If the burning hot coals get on the floor, use the slice.
4. When the wrought iron is hot enough, place it on the anvil by using the tongs.
5. Hammer the wrought iron into shape.
6. Use the washer to put the fire out.
USES FOR:
The Blacksmith makes knives, horseshoes, hooks, hide scrapers, hoes,
rakes, nails, axes, cowbells, locks, and decorative wrought iron. Hoes
and rakes are used in the garden. Horseshoes and cowbells are used for
animals. Axes chop things. Knives cut. Nails are used to build. Locks,
hidescrapers, and hooks are used around the house. People that are very
rich have decorative wrought iron.
Send comments and inquires to the third grade teachers from Germantown Academy, Micki Vieille, Sandy Bennett, Cara Herold.
Technical assistances and design furnished by Carol Siwinski, Curricular Technology Specialist, Germantown Academy.