TOP OF THE ANVIL. PUDDLE PEOPLE SCULPTURE BY PETER RENZETTI Photo courtesy of Paul DiFancesco

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1 TOP OF THE ANVIL PUDDLE PEOPLE SCULPTURE BY PETER RENZETTI Photo courtesy of Paul DiFancesco

2 Presidents Message I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With another year among us we have a lot of exciting things planned this year and hope you can join us. Our November meeting was at Lonnie s place, and for those brave enough to drive through the winter storm that day we made 10 th century locks from instructions that Elmer Roush (one or our conference demonstrators) was kind enough to write up for us to use. This proved to be a challenging project with many techniques used to make the lock. At the end of the day we had four finished locks and a couple others that were very close to being complete. For those that brought their guns Lonnie had pumpkins strewn all over the hillside to test our marksmanship. Needless to say I don t think many pumpkins survived. A couple reminders, if you have changed your please let Lonnie know so he can update our records, we ve been getting a handful of s back saying it s an invalid address. Also if you haven t renewed your membership dues please send those to Lonnie. The member s gallery on our website is looking a bit bare. Send pictures of things you have made small or big to Bob or me so we can see what our members are doing out in the forge. Stay warm and I hope to see you at the January meeting with Master Blacksmith Peter Renzetti, which will be a real treat! Keep the Fire Hot, Shane Hall

3 JANUARY MEETING Demonstrator: Peter Renzetti Content: "Puddled People", unique sculpture techniques Location: Lightning Forge, 4757 Plum St Murray, UT Date & Time: January 19th 9:00-6:00 and 20th 9:00-1:00 (registration will start at 8:30) Fee: $30.00 Iron Trade: Something made from a railroad spike Note: Bring something for the Iron in the Hat and/or the Auction BIOGRAPHY Peter A. Renzetti was raised in the arts and crafts community of Arden, Delaware. At 16 years old he started blacksmithing as a hobby. In 1968 he opened his own forge in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvaniaand called it The Arden Forge company. In 1973, Peter was part of the founding of the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA). He was then moved the shop to a larger location in Dilworthtown Pennsylvaniain In 1992, the Arden Forge became the new home for the Samuel Yellin Metalworkers (SYM) when the Philadelphia location was forced to close. For the next 12 years, Peter was the master smith for the SYM in addition to maintaining his own business. After 38 successful years, the Arden Forge Co closed and Peter retired in December of Now living in Clayton, DE with his wife, he is able to devote time to his multitude of hobbies (steam boating, model engineering, stringed instruments the list goes on). Puddled People by Peter A Renzetti This unique sculpture technique developed by Peter A. Renzetti of Arden, Delaware uses an oxy-acetylene mini-torch and 1/16 steel welding rod to form miniature human figures performing all types of activities. This is accomplished by shaping a continuous bead of molten steel in any direction and volume. The approximately 1 to 1.25 inch tall figures emerge with motion and form. Often apparatus, tools and equipment are added in scale to complete the sculptures. It requires precision welding control, sculpting abilities, and three-dimensional vision to create these pieces.

4 The Utah Horseshoers Guild would like to invite everyone to the 1st annual Horseshoeing and Forging Championships February 1, The UHG is excited to welcome Jim Quick as judge and clinician. The location will be at Utah State University 3580 south highway Wellsville UT This will be a great warm up for anyone who plans on competing at the AFA convention. The open division will be run just as the AFA will run the convention contest. Cost will be $200 which covers Jim s demonstrations, contest entry and lunch both days. Contact Jacob Manning with any questions. The schedule will go as follows; Fri morning set up and start at 9:00am we will run all the forging classes, division 1 & 2 as well as the open. After lunch Jim will do a demonstration for the rest of the afternoon. Saturday at 9:00-10:10 am we will start off with Draft forging class (AFA Convention rules ) Fowling Jim doing a demo on some live feet explaining what he will be looking for in the live shoeing. After that we will do lunch and then start the live shoeing Division 1-Class 1 1 pair of hinds from keg shoes, quarter clipped checked heels, boxed and safed. Time 45 min. Division 1-Class 2 1 pair of fronts from 12 3/8X3/4 concave, hunter heels. 6 nails, MX60. Time 45 min. Division 1-Class 3 1 pair of hind Journeyman hind shoes, 11 ½ of 5/16 X 3/4, quarter clips, plain stamped for 6 city head 5 nails. Time 45 min Live Shoeing---Keg Shoes Division 2-Class 1 1 pair of fronts, ¾ fullered, toe clipped, six nails, ES. 11 ½ X 3/8 X 1. Time 45 min. Division 2-Class 2 1 pair of Journeyman front bar shoes. 14 X5 1/16X 3/4, fullered, 6 city head 5 slim nails. Time 45 min. Division 2-Class 3 1 pair fronts from 12 3/8 X 3/4, concave, toe clipped, 6MX 60 nails. 1 pair hinds 11 1/2 3/8 X 3/4 concave, quarter clipped, 6 MX 60 nails. Time 1 hour. Live Shoeing---Suitable Concave Open Division - -All classes same as AFA Convention Competition

5 November Meeting at Lonnie Jensen's (Locks)

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7 BONNEVILLE FORGE COUNCIL (BFC) is a not for profit organization chartered with the State of Utah and is dedicated to promoting and expanding the horizons of architectural, artistic and practical blacksmithing while preserving the rich heritage of this craft. The BFC Officers and members assume no responsibility or liability for injuries or damage caused as a result of the use of any information, materials, design, techniques, etc. contained in this newsletter or through information provided at meetings or demonstrations. Membership/Address Changes Membership is available to any individual or organization. Annual membership dues are $20. Direct all matters of membership and address changes to BFC Treasurer Lonnie Jensen, North 3100 West, Collinston, Utah Newsletter Submissions Submit articles, pictures and any other materials to Editor Bob O Brien, preferably by , bigob53@msn.com, or by mail, 9466 South Angus Drive, South Jordan, Utah Material may be edited or rejected by the editor. Material submitted must be your own work, not plagiarized. By submitting material, you agree to allow BFC to edit, print or post on the BFC website. You also give permission for the material to be reprinted on other blacksmith publications. Copyright The creator may retain copyright for the work. If we print copyrighted work, consent of the copyright holder will be obtained before publication. President Shane Hall 125 S. 500 E. Salem, Utah booshway@gmail.com Vice President Lee Pearson nd St Ogden, UT vikcelt@yahoo.com Treasurer Lonnie Jensen N W. Collinston, Utah Cell Home ldblacksmith1@yahoo.com Librarian Randy Baird 3417 Oquirlane Rd. Magna Utah randybaird5@gmail.com ABANA Liaison Shiela Baird 3417 Oquirlane Rd. Magna Utah randybaird5@gmail.com NewsLetter Bob O Brien 9466 South Angus Dr. South Jordan, Utah bigob53@msn.com BONNEVILLE FORGE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP AND

8 JANUARY 19TH & 20 TH, 2013 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Name Phone Home Phone cell Phone Work Address City State Zip Fax BFC September Conference $ $ BFC Dues (September 2012 through August 2013) $ $ *New Member Referral Discount -$ $ Name of New Member Total Payment $ Make Check Payable to BFC or Bonneville Forge Council c/olonnie Jensen, N W. Collinston, Utah PH Date / /20 BONNEVILLE FORGE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL Name Phone Home Phone Cell Address City State Zip BFC Dues September through August Individual Membership $20.00 $ Family Membership* $30.00 $ *See for family membership details If an is provided you will receive the BFC newsletter through , if no is provided you will receive the newsletter in the mail. How did you hear about BFC? Circle One: (Referred by Member) (Internet Search) (Flyer) (ABANA Newsletter) Other (specify) Please fill out the form and bring it to the next meeting or send the form along with a check or money order to: BFC c/o Lonnie Jensen N W. Collinston, UT Make Check or Money Order Payable to BFC or Bonneville Forge Council (US banks only)

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