Blacksmiths spark attraction at Austin Forging Competition

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Blacksmiths across the nation grabbed their best hammers and headed to Austin for the second annual Austin Forging Competition.
On Saturday, Austin Metal Authority and Mobile Loaves & Fishes welcomed the people of Austin to watch blacksmiths compete for best creative metalwork.
The event was held at the Community First! Village, a community that offers affordable housing for the disabled and chronically ill in Central Texas. Those who attended had the chance to take tou