Metal mentallity

I have an overwhelming urge to take up metalwork. I really really want to create my own suit of armour. Not a full suit of course. Don't be silly. No, just one arm will do. A massive, anime inspired masterpiece. A huge shoulderpad (rounded, yet spiked at the tip), thin upper arm, a moderately sized elbow joint, a thin forearm, and then we get to the hand. The hand would be a long, clawed, viscous looking piece of powerful architecture.

If only there was a blacksmith's nearby.