Invitation to my new forum

[Ford Hallam]

Greetings all,

 

some of you may already be aware of the sort of work I'm involved in and my blog. Recently I've expanded this internet venture to a forum also. It's early days still but I'm pleased to report that we've got the makings of a lively and knowledgeable community.

 

The forum is "Dedicated to Fine Art metalwork, small sculpture and the associated arts" but with a very strong Japanese metalwork bias. We've made a few postings in this area already and intend to create the definitive resource on the net for this tradition, at least in terms of the technical aspects.

 

So if you've any interest in learning a little more about how these amazing artefacts were made, or are interested in seeing what is being done today, please take a peek...or even join us. We'd be pleased to see you there.

 

Here's the link: http://followingtheironbrush.org/index.php

 

Big thanks to Brian for all the help in getting the forum up and running too. Honto ni Domo arigato gozaimasu

 

Regards to you all,

 

Ford ( the tsuba guy )

[Brian]

Why on earth did you use such a complicated and intricate forum software? Who uses phpBB? :D :lol:

 

Seriously though, it's a great forum with a lot to teach, especially about our own subject matter. Very interesting to learn more about the how and why these techniques are applied. A great vibe there too, with some interesting characters. Worth a regular visit.

 

Brian

[Adrian S]

Hello Ford,

 

Could you email me regarding your Munetsugu naginata, I have one and I would like to compare oshigata.

 

Thank you,

Adrian S

 

nihonto@bigpond.net.au