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A Hilltop Forge sells work from Bob and Mary Patrick. Bob has been a blacksmith professionally since 1967, is nationally
famous, and works in hand forged iron and steel as well as other metals. He has demonstrated all across the Unites States
of America and in Canada. He does work ranging from traditional restoration work, architectural work that is hand forged
in all styles, art work, and accessories for the home. He also makes custom tools for other arts and trades and can undertake
any custom jobs.He is a longtime member of the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, has been awarded their top
award, and was the founding President of the Blacksmith Association of Missouri. Their top award is named for him. He is
a member of the Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas and is a past president of that organization. He is known for his blacksmith
teaching skills
Mary is a fiber and mosaic glass artist, specializing in gizzard baskets, a traditional style of baskets. She is quite prolific
and has made baskets since 1984. She is a versitle artist working in different media.
Bob and Mary often collaborate in their work, creating unique pieces. Both have sold work all over the United States and
to other countries
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Our Company
A Hilltop Forge is a new name for Bob and Mary Patrick selling their work together. Since Bob is doing the site, he selected
the name! We will be selling a variety of items off the site, but please realize that a lot of our work is custom. We do
not keep a large inventory, making unique items as we sell them. We appreciate your interest.
Our Shops
Here are pictures of our shops. Mary's is in our home in several locations. Bob's is a 1600 square ft. shop with a power
hammer, press, bending machines, forges, grinders, welders and a large variety of hand tools. Bob has made the majority of
the hundreds of his hand tools, and has made specialized tooling for his power hammer and other equipment.
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