Can't make molten Iron

[cedermoon]

I have trained in metallurgy, blacksmithing, sword making, dagger making and a few other skills that I thought might help me turn iron into molten iron using the furnace.
I have all the training but can't put it to use as the iron just turns to dust. When I put the iorn in the furnace a message pops up that says something like - you do not know what is going to happen to the iron.
Am I missing something simple or is the crafting system not working for some. There are lots of people making stuff. Wish I could.
Anyone else having the same promblem

[neko kyouran]

Make sure you have the book in the mind slot.

[Archon]

Yes, don't forget to have the book "in mind".

Also, use the furnace on the side of Harnquist's shop, not the one right by him. I tried the furnace right by him, and 7 ores in a row turned to dust.

Also, just to let you know:

I have all the training but can't put it to use as the iron just turns to dust. When I put the iorn in the furnace a message pops up that says something like - you do not know what is going to happen to the iron.

It actually says Doing, heh. (I know, shut up Archon...)

[Einnol]

Also, use the furnace on the side of Harnquist's shop, not the one right by him. I tried the furnace right by him, and 7 ores in a row turned to dust.

That one is not a 'furnace'.  It is a 'forge'.  They function differently and are used for different purposes.

[cedermoon]

Thanks for all the help. I didn't have the book. I tried the quest 6 times and each time I was not told what to bring harnquist. Just said bring two. No mention of what. So I had another go and this time it seemed to work. I did the quests and got the book and have some moten iron.
Now where did I put that zinc ore.

[Archon]

Also, use the furnace on the side of Harnquist's shop, not the one right by him. I tried the furnace right by him, and 7 ores in a row turned to dust.

That one is not a 'furnace'.  It is a 'forge'.  They function differently and are used for different purposes.

Thank you, I actually didn't know that. I've learned my lesson.