Ronan Kelly's Ireland: Mike Budd, Blacksmith

This video is about RKI - Sligo Forge

[@FireBIaze]

KZbin more of these videos please. That was so damn awesome to watch.

[@manmachinemake3708]

49 Y.O Blacksmith here. The mental calmness when crafting is a sort of Zen. That cube was beautiful !

[@JariB.]

22 year old (beginning) blacksmith here; As G.W. Bealer said in the book 'The art of blackwmithing': "Of all the artisans, blacksmiths are the calmest. Presumably because they're beating any frustration put of themselves and intp the metal." Funny that the National School of blacksmithing in the UK should be mentioned in the video, I went there after my two year apprenticeship in the Netherlands. (That is not to say I am 'done' learning of course, we never do in this trade.)

[@mariapierce2707]

I'm so glad his wife encouraged him. Bless her!!

[@sherwoodlayton9595]

I wish there were more people with your attitude toward life and making. It is sorely missing in today's world. Thank You for being who you are.

[@danieldowning4583]

What a lovely man. GOD Bless ya Laddie. I beg of you, keep the old ways Alive. We must lift up the next generation.

[@irishgar]

Drove past here today and caught the mural out of the corner of my eye. Here I am again.

[@gjcascade652]

Great work. Was so glad to hear him share about some of the history of women blacksmiths. I am one now and truly enjoy the craft.

[@blacksmithindonesiakreatif9151]

Please Say my great respect to him 🙏🙏🙏. Inspiring, real Artist. Keep healty.

[@irishgar]

Brilliant video Ronan!!! Muscles aren't a requirement of the work, they are a result of the work. For the love of humanity, keep them coming!!!

[@jackshadow325]

Good video. The man is correct. Blacksmithing is good for the soul and is in all ways a wonderful outlet for artistic expression. I’ve been blacksmithing for less than a year, but it has already added so much to my life.

[@peteremerson4150]

Love your outlook on your life and work/enjoyment Cheers Peter

[@JacksonDunnoKnows]

Nice tong rack! When I do get an indoor shop, I'll be taking one from your book. I have a little stand I cover with tarp, but I really like that. Simple but effective.🍻

[@anthonymctigue9038]

WONDERFUL ART

[@stephentimoney6951]

Really enjoyed this video, incredible story. This man makes so much sense

[@davemcbeardface8976]

I'm 40, and looking at getting into blacksmithing after I was gifted an experience day with one. It's so relaxing!

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Ime 67 and thinking the same

[@JimWoolems]

❤You are a great treat .

[@oppamaclare]

Great video............

[@Sparkey]

What an interesting fellow. Great film.

[@williedeyzel1727]

The world needs more craftsmen/woman, it is immensely satisfying to create something useful and functional with your hands.

[@redrocketed4194]

This video is brilliant - you should add to your playlist because otherwise it is harder to find

[@thunderbugcreative7778]

What a cool dude... I deeply respect this man for his craftsmanship and skill and admire his outlook and mental fortitude. Yes indeed get out and make something beautiful and functional!

[@mossyhollow3732]

Excellent. Lots of unique and inspiring art.

[@perfectfan2006]

this man is a true artist

[@theemeraldfox7779]

Absolutely luv!

[@returnofthegmac9203]

I love your vids This one was smashing

[@adampablodayc]

Nice work,nice guy.

[@blan514]

really inspiring story of art craft.. thank you for posting. And filming! :)

[@lenblacksmith8559]

Great Video thanks for that.

[@hamintonclavoalvarez2607]

Este Señor es un verdadero artista del fierro!

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

a philosopher!

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

I love people who relate the practical to the immanent

[@AbrahamFlores-tc4dy]

good

[@88_garnet8]

Yes. Like a few people. I had an ancestor who was blacksmith that Made carriages, particularly the wheels They had a foundry. But anybody can learn it. In the U SA

[@anthonymctigue9038]

good man ya i seen forge gates over 200 years old

[@georgeirungu6212]

Awesome,that's real art,l like what he says about feeling better after working and creating artistic stuff

[@HotWaxArgentina]

wow

[@matthewfarmer6830]

He's a Blacksmith worker, how nice lol 😊

[@workwithnature]

wear they, yeah

[@workwithnature]

it made me laugh

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Bit of backchanneling haha

[@gravadoshvalkyrie3586]

I'm a hr assistant ... I always wanted to be a blacksmith please if possible I want to work with this man and learn from him and Iam ready to quit my job for it I'm 25 by the way

[@christopherfay366]

You should probably ask more directly. I'm sure he has a business email