As a hobby smith who is very much just learning the basics of the craft I admire the skill this video shows. I've done a dragon bottle opener, and I'm happy with the result. It's about what you would expect from a beginner. It's recognisably dragonish and it opens bottles. I'm happy with the result, at my level I don't think I could have done better. The content of this video shows how it can be done well. the sculpting is far more exact, the knowledge of when to sculpt hot and when to sculpt cold is a lesson that I will definitely try to recreate. I noticed that when you are hammering you are delicate enough to leave nice transitions between different planes of the work. Smooth with few hammerblows is a skill that most smiths would sell their soul for. If I'm honest I would sell my firstborn and seriously consider replacing a lower limb with a pegleg if I could do that ;-)
Really great use of texture on the horns and sides of the snout, and that spine is just perfect! Way to put your own spin on this project, it looks amazing! [edit: subscribed!]
I'm rather new to your videos , And I must say I'm enjoying them . The attrition to the detail you put into your work is inspiring to me so thank you . :)
Love this! I'm going to give this a go. Is there a way to do it without having to weld? I've not managed to forge-weld yet, and I've yet to learn to weld with a machine!
Arc welding with electrodes is not that difficult. You can get started for cheap as well. It's a good skill to have. You can't really forge such a bottle opener without welding.
I dug out an arc welder I bought second-hand about 20 years ago (which I've never used) earlier to give welding a go, following your encouragement. Not only did the machine work still, but I managed to get a couple of beads going on some scrap! So chuffed Thanks for the encouragement! Nothing stopping me giving this a go now! Can't wait!
Just found this channel. Really nice work. You were properly trained weren't you? Like apprenticeship even maybe? Those tools look like the typical things you have to show you can make your own. The strong form and technique is a second reason, far better than some of the local smiths I've seen work, or worked with. As for what to make next, have you tried making like a whole set of hinges, knobs and handles for like a cupboard or the like? Fun stuff for like basket/pineapple twists or hard angles/corners. En je hebt er een subscriber bij ^^
amazing design. I love playing around trying new things, especially art like this. is that angle bar vise jig welded to a same diameter square bar or how do you hold it snug in the vise?
You can view better photos here:
www.etsy.com/listing/1198848487/dragon-head-bottle-opener-hand-forged
How long did it take to make
@@_elitES Without recording around 2 hours if all goes well.
But sometimes things go wrong and you spend more time then intended.
Very good video I liked how you made the angle iron jig so it would stay in place
As a hobby smith who is very much just learning the basics of the craft I admire the skill this video shows. I've done a dragon bottle opener, and I'm happy with the result. It's about what you would expect from a beginner. It's recognisably dragonish and it opens bottles. I'm happy with the result, at my level I don't think I could have done better. The content of this video shows how it can be done well. the sculpting is far more exact, the knowledge of when to sculpt hot and when to sculpt cold is a lesson that I will definitely try to recreate. I noticed that when you are hammering you are delicate enough to leave nice transitions between different planes of the work. Smooth with few hammerblows is a skill that most smiths would sell their soul for. If I'm honest I would sell my firstborn and seriously consider replacing a lower limb with a pegleg if I could do that ;-)
That came out really nice!! I might give it ago some day! :)
beautiful
Really great use of texture on the horns and sides of the snout, and that spine is just perfect! Way to put your own spin on this project, it looks amazing!
[edit: subscribed!]
Thanks, glad you liked it.
This might be my favorite bottle opener demonstration. Well done!
I'm rather new to your videos , And I must say I'm enjoying them . The attrition to the detail you put into your work is inspiring to me so thank you . :)
Glad you are enjoying the video's!
Very nice work, clean with outstanding details. Well done.
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Excellent job, love that you added the spine, looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Damn, you are one talented sob. I love it. Amazing stuff
This is absolutely excellent!
Brilliant job lots of detail thanks for sharing
Beautiful!
Very well presented, with great attention to detail. Makes me want to make it!
Thank you, I encourage you to also try and forge one!
Well done sir! Very nice details!
Hallo Teun, mooi gesmeed jongeman . We hebben mekaar waarschijnlijk al ontmoet maar ik ben niet zeker. Vriendelijke groeten Smid Filip Ponseele-Belgie
Hoi Filip,
Dank voor het compliment.
Ik denk niet dat wij elkaar eens ontmoet hebben, al komt uw naam mij wel bekend voor.
@@ForgedInHolland Ik kom regelmatig in Nederland , heb er goeie collega's en vrienden. Gaf al workshops bij het NGK
Que gran artista
Best dragon I have seen yet
Thanks
Excelente 👏👏👏 saludos desde Argentina
Super boulot
nice work!
Thanks
Love this! I'm going to give this a go. Is there a way to do it without having to weld? I've not managed to forge-weld yet, and I've yet to learn to weld with a machine!
Arc welding with electrodes is not that difficult.
You can get started for cheap as well.
It's a good skill to have.
You can't really forge such a bottle opener without welding.
I dug out an arc welder I bought second-hand about 20 years ago (which I've never used) earlier to give welding a go, following your encouragement. Not only did the machine work still, but I managed to get a couple of beads going on some scrap! So chuffed Thanks for the encouragement! Nothing stopping me giving this a go now! Can't wait!
Haha!
Great to hear.
Good luck!
Great job! How long did it take to make?
Just found this channel. Really nice work.
You were properly trained weren't you? Like apprenticeship even maybe? Those tools look like the typical things you have to show you can make your own. The strong form and technique is a second reason, far better than some of the local smiths I've seen work, or worked with.
As for what to make next, have you tried making like a whole set of hinges, knobs and handles for like a cupboard or the like? Fun stuff for like basket/pineapple twists or hard angles/corners.
En je hebt er een subscriber bij ^^
I learned it all by myself with the help of RUclips!
I have never forged somewhere else than in my backyard lol.
En dankjewel voor de sub!
Muito bom para bem 👏👏👍
amazing design. I love playing around trying new things, especially art like this. is that angle bar vise jig welded to a same diameter square bar or how do you hold it snug in the vise?
The angled piece is welded to a thick piece of flat bar. 10x30mm
@@ForgedInHolland OH NOW I GET IT. i had to re watch the video to understand. thank you!
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отлично!!!!!!
Красиво !
👍👍🍻🍻
Would like you to do a quatrafoil.
What is the purpose of borax sir?
To prevent oxidation on the hot steel.
Borax will form a thin layer that will protect the steel from oxygen.
This will make it forge weld easier.
@@ForgedInHolland thank you sir
Please make a knife next!
Amazing work !!!!
I'm going to make this bottle opener !!!
Good luck!
beautiful