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Metal Smelting Experience: Learn and Create a Token
5.0
24 Ratings
Clarksville
This is a very unique activity that usually takes lots of time, equipment, and experience to do. You get to skip the learning curve and expense and go straight to the fun part!
Not only is melting and pouring metal fun but you will also learn quite a bit about metallurgy along the way. Lastly, you get a token to keep to remember your day with.
This is a very unique activity that usually takes lots of time, equipment, and experience to do. You get to skip the learning curve and expense and go straight to the fun part!
Not only is melting and pouring metal fun but you will also learn quite a bit about metallurgy along the way. Lastly, you get a token to keep to remember your day with.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 2454 Elkmont Dr - Join me at my scenic 5-acre residence where we will have a truly unique experience. I will teach you the basics of metal smelting. You will learn about the tools and techniques required as well as some information on the common metals that can be cast by novice users. You will get the chance to smelt an aluminum ingot and coin….
- 2454 Elkmont Dr - Join me at my scenic 5-acre residence where we will have a truly unique experience. I will teach you the basics of metal smelting. You will learn about the tools and techniques required as well as some information on the common metals that can be cast by novice users. You will get the chance to smelt an aluminum ingot and coin. If you prefer I have a palm-sized baby Yoda that you can mold instead of the ingot. I will guide you through the process of using a small smelter to melt the metal, remove any impurities, and then cast it into a small coin and ingot. You will then be able to polish and personalize it if desired. The ingot and coin are yours to take with you.
Coin options available: Pirate Doubloon and the Jolly Roger from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, the John Wick Continental coin, and a Star Wars imperial Credit.
If you don’t see a time or date that works for you on my schedule feel free to request one that works for you and we can get it on the calendar.
What's Included
- All safety gear provided
- Metal, gas, and smelting equipment provided
- All safety gear provided
- Metal, gas, and smelting equipment provided
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Location
2454 Elkmont Dr
Elkmont Drive
You may park in the culdesac in front of the house. We will meet at the workshop on the right side of the house to start the class.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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804kayleeh
Jan 2, 2026
100% awesome and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun experience - My husband and I had an amazing experience taking Herbert’s class. Herbert is an expert teacher and would 100% recommend taking his class for anyone who’s interested in learning more about metals and that wants to experience creating your own metal made creation to take home with you. Thank you Herbert for teaching this class and allowing us to experience hands on creating with metals.
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Angela_d
Nov 8, 2025
Great, fun learning... - Great, fun learning experience for teens and adults. The instructor was great, very professional, very friendly. Highly recommend this activity!
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Sdaugherty6
Oct 17, 2025
A fun and interesting activity - We had a large group of 8 ranging in age from 9yrs to 58yrs.
Everyone enjoyed learning the process of melting metals and creating a coin and the metal ingot.
We recommend this activity if you are ever in the area. A fun and educational experience.
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Stevecw7616jl
Sep 28, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent experience! Very knowledgeable, safety was top priority, and completely hands on from start to finish! Had a great time and would recommend for anyone!!
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E810mxkevinp
Sep 22, 2025
Smelting a Good Time - We were in town looking for activities off the beaten path in Clarksville, and found this experience. Bert was an amazing teacher. He walked us through every step of the aluminum casting process, turning a daunting task into a fun activity. Neither of us had any metalworking experience, but even a retired lady could form some good results!
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Laura_b
Aug 16, 2025
Educational and interesting experience for the family - I found the activity online when trying to find a unique experience. From start to finish it was such an interesting and educational experience. I am not in good health however the instructor ensured I was comfortable and was very accommodating so it made it a very pleasant experience. This is something I would recommend. My son is 13 and he enjoyed it. This is something that should be on everyone’s bucket list!
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Mrwqualls
Jul 26, 2025
Simply AMAZING!!!! - 1st, this class is no joke, it’s real and raw and you put the sweat into the product you take home. I last minute reserved the 5pm for my son and myself, I am from out of town just spending a 4day with my boy, this class is AMAZING, it’s knowledgeable, it’s fun, it’s real, it’s hands on all the way, this is a man’s man’s kind of thing (cool for women into it as well) but this is old/new school seriously cool, you learn about metals, techniques, pouring, impurities and ever important safety, this is the REAL deal, what an awesome instructor and a class, just zero negative things can be said, if your looking for something unique, fun, amazing, take a couple of hours and reserve this, you or whomever you gift this to WONT be disapointed, just the best 2hrs I’ve spent in a long long while, and bonus you get to walk away with an ingot of your own melting and cool stuff like a poured coin or symbol……seriously, this is a great bday, Father’s Day gift, this gentleman is the real deal and super relaxed to work with and learn from………don’t wait, don’t hesitate, don’t think, just reserve your appt………so fun and cool
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Cynthiamt3766wi
Jun 15, 2025
Very cool and Fun! - Bert was an amazing instructor who is very knowledgeable about this whole experience. My boyfriend enjoyed his time creating these metal coins! It was very fun and cool of an experience that everyone should do!
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800jarenm
Jun 15, 2025
Very cool and fun experience! - Me and my girlfriend had an amazing experience! Very informative and takes safety precautions seriously to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. 10/10 recommend!
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Russu2025
Jun 14, 2025
Great experience and cool souvenirs! - My daughter and I really enjoyed this activity. We started with a safety briefing and then got the furnace lit. While it was heating up Bert gave us a brief history of aluminum and showed us examples of the various metals he works with. Back to the now-heated furnace and we started feeding in aluminum cans and other recyclable aluminum scrap. It was really interesting to watch all that scrap metal turn into liquid aluminum. We then skimmed the dross and poured our ingots and coins. Note my use of the word “we.” This isn’t one of those experiences where you watch the artisan do 95% of the work but you get to touch one thing so you can say “I made that.” We literally did every step ourselves from lighting the furnace to feeding it to skimming the dross and pouring the liquid metal into the molds. Bert provided detailed instruction at each step along the way so we could do it safely and successfully. This is a well-organized and very fun hands-on experience. I highly recommend it.
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