PSU medieval Iron Smelt
 
 
Many thanks to everyone that made this possible: Greg Ziegler for his cottage and support; Brigitte Weinsteiger, Nick Semon, Shaun Bennett, SaraLouise Howells, for direct labor and support; Vickie Ziegler for the backing of the Centre for Medieval Studies; Enzo for filming it all; and to Ben, Anthony, Wenda, and the Cub Scouts from Greg’s den for stopping by.
The People of the Smelt
Brigitte trying out a new makeup style
Shaun after breaking up charcoal
SaraLouise wishing I had not taken the picture
Her manicurist is screaming now
Enzo the intrepid videogrpaher
Not exactly a clean job - but a fun one!
Brigitte wonders what she has gotten herself into...
The video team gets instruction on the equipment
Greg’s son, Sam, contemplates the furnace