Estelline man keeps oldtime craft alive

Jager Robinson
Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020 Updated Dec 17, 2020

Tin smith — Karl Schmidt of Estelline, S.D., uses traditional tools to craft tin into Christmas ornaments, lanterns and other items.
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As families come together for Christmastime, there is usually a sense of tradition. Whether it’s pulling out the ornaments to decorate the tree, getting the family recipe book out for some holiday baking, or simply gathering in the living room to catch up.

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