SHOP WEAR & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Safety equipment to bring:
Safety glasses (mandatory), also recommended over prescription glasses
Ear protection
Leather gloves (optional)
Leather apron (optional)
Attire
Clothing should be cotton or wool. No synthetics like windbreakers or nylon pants.
Leather shoes.
No loose fitting clothing.
Long hair must be tied back.
Bring your own water bottle, lunch and snacks as needed.
Suggested reading
Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims. A good basic beginning blacksmithing book.
Mastering the Fundamentals of Blacksmithing – The Skills of a Blacksmith, Volume 1 by Mark Aspery
This book is recommended for anyone becoming serious about blacksmithing. It is project based and takes a deep dive into basic blacksmithing techniques.