Here's how I'm currently forging leaves. I'm still refining, but I'm pretty happy with the end results. Start with 1/2-inch round stock and forge to shape. I use both a power hammer and hand hammering. Forge in the center vein using a chisel. A curved- ended chisel works best. Use the peen end of a cross-peen hammer to create the texture on either side of the vein. Different peen … [Read more...]