Karl J. Schmidt: Studio Tinsmithing

Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts
Recognized annually from 2021 through 2025

All work is hand-made by the maker using USA-made tinplate and primarily 19th-century tinsmithing tools.

Historical reproduction tinware is based on documented 18th- and 19th-century originals, informed by museum study and archival research. 

Decorative tinwork draws inspiration from historic folk traditions.

This workshop is intentionally focused on historically grounded domestic tinware and traditional decorative work.

All work is made by the maker in his own workshop; no outsourcing or mass production. 

No artificial aging. No modern shortcuts.