First Time Blacksmithing Experience – Blacksmithing newbie Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started,

🔥 FIRST TIME BLACKSMITHING – My First Day Forging Steel! 🔥
Welcome to my very first day as a blacksmith! In this video, I take you along on my journey as I fire up the forge, grab my hammer, and try blacksmithing for the very first time. This is a beginner blacksmith’s honest and raw experience – no prior experience, just curiosity, courage, and a passion for learning how to shape steel with fire and force.

Whether you’re thinking about starting blacksmithing as a hobby or looking to learn more about forging metal for the first time, this video is for YOU.

🔨 In This Video You’ll See:

My very first time lighting a coal forge

The tools I used as a beginner blacksmith

How I prepped and heated mild steel for forging

My attempt at making a simple beginner project (a basic hook!)

The mistakes I made (and what I learned!)

My real reaction to swinging a hammer on hot steel 🔥

Tips I’d give to anyone considering trying blacksmithing for the first time

👨‍🏭 WHO IS THIS VIDEO FOR?

Absolute beginners who want to learn blacksmithing

Hobbyists interested in forging metal at home

DIYers curious about traditional crafts

People wondering what it’s really like to start blacksmithing with no experience

Anyone looking for an honest first-day blacksmith experience

🧰 TOOLS I USED (Beginner Friendly!):

Coal Forge (budget setup for beginners)

2.5 lb blacksmith hammer

Mild steel bar stock

Basic anvil (starter version)

Tongs and safety gear (gloves, apron, safety glasses)

I started with affordable, entry-level tools that are perfect for learning the basics of blacksmithing without breaking the bank.

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📚 WHAT I LEARNED ON DAY ONE: Blacksmithing is equal parts challenging, rewarding, and incredibly fun. I learned how important heat management is, how to safely handle hot steel, and how every hit of the hammer affects the shape. Even though I made mistakes, it was exciting to see the steel move under my hammer for the first time.

This video is not a tutorial — it’s a documentary-style look at what it’s like to take the plunge into blacksmithing with no prior experience. I hope it helps show what to expect and encourages others to give it a try!

📸 JOIN ME ON MY JOURNEY! This is just the beginning! If you’re interested in learning blacksmithing or following my progress as I improve, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications. I’ll be posting updates, beginner projects, tool reviews, and tips I learn along the way.

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💬 Drop a comment below if you’re starting your blacksmith journey too, or if you have tips for beginners!

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