The 2025 conference theme was Fanning the Flames. Celebrating the process of bringing smiths together to exchange knowledge and experience in blacksmithing.
The 20th bi-annual 2025 Southeastern Blacksmith Association (SBA) Conference was hosted by the Alabama Forge Council, it was held at the Lion’s Club Fair Grounds in Madison, Georgia, Thursday May 15th through Saturday May 17th, 2025.
The 20th bi-annual 2025 Southeastern Blacksmith Association (SBA) Conference was hosted by the Alabama Forge Council, it was held at the Lion’s Club Fair Grounds in Madison, Georgia, Thursday May 15th through Saturday May 17th, 2025.
Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild's SBA Project
**Special Thanks to Phyllis Glessner...
not only did she feed the folks who were out to her & Karl's home, but she took many of the photos above as well!!
not only did she feed the folks who were out to her & Karl's home, but she took many of the photos above as well!!
Ocmulgee Blacksmith Guild's SBA Demonstration
Wizard Head Bottle Opener
by Karl Glessner
Wizard Head Bottle Opener
by Karl Glessner
Karl did a wonderful job demonstrating even though the work was relatively small. At each step he explained what he was about to do and why. After each step, before the next heating, he walked around to the group and showed what each punch did.
Note: The superb notes with fantastic sketch are courtesy of Jim Guy.
Note: The superb notes with fantastic sketch are courtesy of Jim Guy.
WIthin just a few days a fellow guild member, Shawn Byrd, shared this:
"Inspired by Karl Glessner's demo, here is my first wizard bottle opener."
"Inspired by Karl Glessner's demo, here is my first wizard bottle opener."
