Of wormholes and candlesticks
Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated with the world of physics. In no small part this interest was driven by the idea of time travel...
The Starry Plow
Last year a client approached me about designing and building a small railing for their front steps. They were interested in having...
Hammer & Tongs in Cincinnati Magazine
Some of you may have seen the recent Cincinnati Magazine article written by Alyssa Brandt on my forgework which appeared in the January...
New online store for MG Blacksmith
I've recently launched an online store featuring a range of my hand-forged ironwork. From bottle openers and candlesticks to fireplace...
"bound for High Germany..."
I'm headed over to Germany for two weeks, followed by Spain for a week. I will be participating in a blacksmithing symposium hosted at...
Take a Tour of the Studio
The online magazine Cincinnati Refined recently featured a short article and photo gallery on my blacksmith studio, written and shot by...
New blacksmithing video
Fellow artist and photographer Adam Leigh-Manuell recently came by the studio and shot a short video of my forging process. Ken Casey,...
Bromwell's to carry Gilsdorf ironwork
I'm happy to announce that Bromwell's, the high-end fireplace store located in downtown Cincinnati, is now carrying a small selection of...
2014: Year of the Free Range Chicken
2014 was a very successful year for Mark Gilsdorf, Artist-Blacksmith, LLC. This was my first full year working full-time as a blacksmith,...
