More honey! I harvested more late Summer and some dark Fall honey. This harvest is less malty and more citrussy than the Mid-Summer, and the specifically chosen Fall honey (darker in the picture,) is AMAZING… goldenrod, knotweed & asters. A local neighbor won an international honey competition with this Fall honey last year. It’s that good. $20 / pint / 1.1 lb for Summer, $30 for Fall. (Worth it!) Shipping usually $10 USPS. Inquire!
I’ve done re-enactment of various sorts since I was a teenager, but mostly enjoyed the armored combat. I’ve decided to start merchanting at events; selling honey, jewelry & blades. Will still gladly make damascus rings, but the wedding industry has really slowed down since covid as far as regular business goes, so here’s to a few fun new avenues. Also planning for local farmer’s markets, where I’ll dress normal. 😀
Yes, I am still making damascus rings, though I am focusing more on bees and bee-story artwork! Lovely set in stainless damascus steel with a light aquamarine and 14K gold. Handmade right here in the Green Mountains, and some of the best being made.
After 15+ years of wax collection I’ve finally started making candles. They burn so beautifully! About an hour an inch, and no dripping. $16 / pair.
Bear torc necklaces & bracelets ready. Will post in Available page this weekend. $135 torc & $100 bracelet, plus shipping. The bear features in a cycle of Sigewif, and proud warriors wear their totem.
Musing out this nice blade. 9″ blade, roughly 15″ with handle. Six bar construction, 5 for spine with center core and one homogeneous laminate for the edge. 1075/15N20. Could go bog oak, but tempted to go steller sea cow bone, both c. 3000 BC. Sheath colors would match. Silver with bog oak, bronze with sea cow. Theme possible for decorations. PM if interested.
Bronze fittings, lined in beeswax from my own bees. Holds just under a full pint, so a normal US beer bottle fits just right. Has nine dags with triskele design and raven, so very Odhinnic numerology. $235, see Available page for more pics.
I have honey available for sale! A neighboring beekeeper was recently named a finalist in this N.American Dark category for 2023. It has a lovely citrus note, and I have both clear & creamed ready to go.
Photo by Albo Greene
Had a great bladesmithing student this weekend. We forge welded a high carbon edge on a wrought iron core and got a demo blade and a student blade completed. Next class will be grinding & heat treating. A full day is $200, plus materials. Please inquire for scheduling. I also teach jewelry, including casting & fabricating. One on one, or two good friends in my current space, with weekend accommodation available locally, or Summer camping here at the shop. Located near Central Vermont’s famed brewpubs!