Blacksmithing starts with heating a piece of metal to a temperature at which it becomes readily malleable, so every forge must have some form of hearth or furnace in which that can be done.
Mr Nelson's forge has branched out into commissioned sculptures The ancient skill of blacksmithing has been around for centuries but now Mr Nelson is worried about the future of his trade.
Industrial Artistic and Creative Therapy uses the art of blacksmithing to help people heal, connect and discover new skills in a supportive environment.