How to Make a Steel Vessel

Learn the art of crafting a steel vessel in this comprehensive 34-minute tutorial from the Toledo Museum of Art. Explore essential metalworking techniques and tools, including hammering, using tongs, working with a swage block, and utilizing a tool pipe jig. Discover the intricacies of fire management, shaping, forging, and grinding as you progress through the vessel-making process. Finally, master the skill of welding to complete your steel creation. This hands-on guide provides a thorough introduction to metalworking, offering valuable insights for both beginners and experienced craftspeople alike.

Introduction
Hammer
Tongs
Swage Block
Tool Pipe Jig
Fire Tool
Shaping
Forging
Grinding
Welding