My unattainable, not-so-secret-desire.

[MrJK 403]

Ponies, im going to share with you the one thing i would love to do in my life, but i really don't think its possible.

 

Iv'e been thinking a little lately about the future and what i wish to do. As my thought process progressed it veered off in a different direction like it usually does. I somehow got onto the subject of older professions like weaving or butchering (Which we actually still have) or.........Blacksmithing.

 

Thats it. Thats what i want. I want to be a Blacksmith. Working over a hot forge, pounding metal into the desired outcome. Working long days, working hard. I don't know why, but everything a blacksmith has to offer appeals to me. And i realize that being a blacksmith, the most common thing i would make would be horseshoes, not like swords and shields and stuff (But that may happen if this was possible )

 

One of the weirdest things i think about my want to be a blacksmith is the fact i like thinking and figuring stuff out and this takes nearly none. But obviously this profession doesn't exist in a practical way anymore, so alas, i will never live my dream Whatever, dreaming is dreaming.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Go for it. If you get good you can do commissions and make a fair bit. Or you could be a fettler.

[LowfatEnvelope 336]

Of course if you got good at it you could always make stuff to sell at those Renaissance festivals, and charge through-the-roof prices.

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Wait what am I talking about a fettler makes railway tracks. But it can't be that far off right?

 

Actually I wanna be a butcher (or a boner haha) or something like that too. Its always an option y'know. If you mean it, then just do it.

[Dragonshy 2,305]

Go for it! Man, you have the chance to do something to make a dream come true with a simple occupation! There's people out there who say they want to do insane things to have their dreams come true. I would go forth to it as a hobby though, because a full on career could be regrettable. Your choice though!

 

Your good friend,

Dragonshy

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

Imagine how few pro blacksmiths there are. Its an open field, full of opportunity! People will love you and your art you make of it! Of course you don't have to if you don't want to, its your call chief.

[Starshine 16,335]

Why would you dream for a small furnace, when you can dream about the entire branch of industry

 

[Swordfishtrombone 384]

And on your whole idea, many of the smartest people in the world are manual labourers by choice. I guess it just helps them relax and think huh?

 

And we can't all be captains of industry, sometimes less is more. And its not quite the same anyway.

[BronyPony 575]

Black smithing is actually used for making bed parts and other types of goods people use often, maybe even always. The things you want to make are actual styles people use, for example my bed is made of something that was made by a black smith(I know, it is my style).

 

So, just because black smithing is not a popular job doesn't mean it isn't used any more.

Edited April 6, 2012 by BronyPony

[The Awesome One 1,316]

You know I always thought that if I wasn't born in the modern world I would definitely become a blacksmith.I mean it's so awesome that you can make swords and stuff like that by yourself.

[Twiliscael 3,962]

That'd be sweet! If you can find the time and money to get it started, go for it! Even if it is just a side hobby, you cab make things for yourself or friends/family.

And tell me when you can make me some Daedric armor, could always use a set.

[Starshine 16,335]

Limiting your dreams will only stop your progress

 

Besides, in few decades any local, one-man blacksmith will be obsolete. Nobody want to stuck as an outdated labour-smith right?

[butter scotch 79]

Follow your dreams while you still can!

 

Follow your dreams while you still can!

[Luurilka 326]

Blacksmithing, from what I've heard, takes quite a bit of skill and thinking. I don't think the profession is that unrealistic. There still are blacksmiths in historic reenactment places. Maybe you could try getting a job there. I think It takes quite a bit of training to become one, though.

[Eenohay 318]

Well here's the thing. Even though you most likely cant do that for a living (Although I've seen real life blacksmiths who make horseshoes in rural places) that doesn't mean you cant do it at all. It can be a hobbie.

[HomuraBL 852]

I would actually want to be a blacksmith if I was back at the time period.

 

Follow your dreams, but ALWAYS have a backup plan. I have several!

[Aureity 3,055]

Go for it as a hobby if you'd like! It sounds fun.

Would probably take quite a bit of initial investment, though, so make sure you're really up for it.

[Zero000 435]

Just keep smithing iron daggers and you'll eventually get there.

 

 

No but on the serious side lol, blacksmithing is out there. I'd say you'd be interested in construction and that sort of thing right? I think of that as the "modern blacksmith". I mean, there are guys out there who handcraft special kinds of tools and things, just not with a hammer and flint.

[Dizzy Ditzy Doo! 1,120]

It's been a similar goal of mine as well, and I have a friend that I plan on commissioning to build me a forge in my very own back yard, He's a three year long apprentice and is quite good at his craftsmanship with Damascus weapons, and plates of armor.

He even fixed up my Rosewood Sabre, It just needs to be re-balanced. I plan on getting into Gunsmithing as a side hobby, but wouldn't mind making a few blades of my own. I say pursue a god honest, pure, and honorable profession.

[Forlong 1,726]

Are you kidding? Blacksmiths are more important then ever. Since we use metal as a building material, someone needs to shape it. If that is your dream, look into it. See if its something you'd be good at. We need people like you who love what they do.

[Mephala 2,635]

Have a backup plan, but this isn't unachievable! If it doesn't work you'll have something to fall back on and it can still be a hobby!

[Jadefire 2,798]

Metallurgy still exists these days, it probably still is a feasible goal to have. I took a metal scultping class in college a few semesters ago, and it was a lot of fun.

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,894]

Go for it, I'm sure there are still professions to do things of that nature

[5guysburgersnfries 216]

I was thinking about this the other day The thought of blacksmithing is so cool

I'd make tons of cool armour and shizz XD

[Rainboom24 47]

that's far out, but go for it! WARNING SUPER CHEESY QUOTE!!: shoot for the moon, even if you miss you'll land among the stars.