BoonesHooks's Profile

Bio

Smyth Boone is an eighteenth generation master blacksmith directly descended from the famous pioneer, Daniel Boone.
For over 17 years, Boone has combined his inherited skills with contemporary designs creating unique forgings known throughout the world via magazines, books, and the internet.
Smyth's work has been featured in international art museum shows highlighting contemporary blacksmithing.
Smyth Boone teaches the art of blacksmithing internationally to the public and blacksmith groups.
Currently Smyth is dedicating his talents on this successful product line of forged home accessories.
The hooks and bathroom accessories are featured in the "Gaiam/Real Goods" International holiday catalog in the fall of 2008.
Please visit
http://www.booneshooks.com/boone.html for a more extensive bio and artist statement.
You can also find out more about the Boone Blacksmithing Legacy at http://www.booneshooks.com/blacksmithing.html

Favorite Materials

I use only RECYCLED steel, the most recycled material on the planet, Each forged piece has a wax based finish, Every forging is stamped with the BOONE name stamp, Expect all the forged items to last at least 2000 years, All wall mounted products are shipped with old fashioned pyramid head screws