Antietam Iron Works was pleased to host the 2016 Annual 2nd Grade Field trip from Cumberland Valley Christian School (CVCS). We always enjoy this enthusiastic group of kids.
Safety First
Welcome to the shop
Modern Metal Work with CNC Plasma
Cold Rolling Metal to make a bend- Who wants to volunteer?
Wrought Iron Sculpture of the Temptation- Who can name this bible story?
Seeing some of the possibilities of things that can be made with metal
At the Forge
Historical Lesson about the miners candle- a common blacksmith project for the skills it involves to create
Twisting Metal- Not so easy cold
Who will volunteer to give it a twist?
Observing how the metal changes color as its heated- Experience will teach you just the right color you want
Twist away
Great Job! Beautiful!
Little gifts for the road
Thank you CVCS 2nd Graders you were all wondeful!
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