J.Arthur Loose – Wolfdales Beeworks

Social Media Mayhem

It’s Reddit, so you never know, but this seems directionally true, the “AI” is applying this broadly to all knives, even for the kitchen. Instagram, being Meta, will likely follow suit, indeed, has often targeted bladesmiths. I’ll post more here, and on Patreon, which you can join for free. I’m…

Moving away from Meta.

Facebook has stopped recommending my page and won’t say why, nor how to address it. Many bladesmiths, jewelers and other artisans report the same. Instagram has done the same, although not to me. Yet. My followers on FB have been +/- 250 of 3250 for decades and it’s just not worth the hassle any more. Follow me here, or on the other links to the side / below. Unfortunately, no great alternatives exist due to a pretty nasty monopoly, including Instagram. Following here, Patreon (for free… I may turn off paid subscription, actually.) The venerable bladesmithsforum is the best bet beyond here, until something changes.

Damascus Rings

I make some of the finest stainless steel damascus rings available, and I’m one of three or four international pioneers for high end damascus jewelry, going back nearly 25 years now. I get buried in the algorithms and factory makers because I remain committed to sole authorship & handmade quality. So thanks for finding me.

Intro to Casting

Had a very fun student this week for my two day intensive lost wax / sandcasting / injection mold class. Day one is carving, spruing and investing, and while the investment cures, intro to sandcasting. I burn out flasks the next morning for casting, clean up, and wax injection molds. My student wanted to take one wax signet ring and walk it through all the potential options for reproduction. Quite a success!

Winter Farmer’s Market

I’ll be attending the Montpelier, Vermont Farmer’s Market with jewelry and hand forged kitchen knives, bi-weekly, Saturdays from Dec to April. The bees are tucked in for Winter, and I’m hoping for a much bigger bee-yard next year. X fingers.

Kitchen Knives Coming

I’m going to make some kitchen blades, hopefully for the local Winter farmer’s market, but they’ll be for sale here too. Will post finished pieces.

Axes Incoming

Working up some walking / shepherd’s axes with footspikes for your country gentleman needs.

Nouveau Rings with Stones

New line of interlace rings inspired by Nouveau artists like Archibald Knox. Can do in silver or gold, with or without stones, which can go from 4-7mm. This is a lovely opal, size 7.25. Sizes start at 6. Inquire!

Damascus Rings

Shipping out some damascus rings. New stainless steel supplier worked out perfectly. Two lined in Sterling with rails and an inlay in 14K yellow, and one in 14k red. Guaranteed for a lifetime, resizable, and made 100% by hand from start to finish. The finest available.

Forging Up Some Rings

Yes, I am still making damascus rings. I am one of three or four who pioneered stainless damascus rings with precious metals and fine stone settings, nearly a quarter of a century ago. I am one of about that many who still make them by hand, from start to finish. They are worth it. ❤️

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