Blacksmithing- Making a cat figurine (from angle iron)

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • Who knew angle iron could be used to make different animals!? In this video I make a cat, and a stamp to make the eyes.
    About a year ago I saw pictures of steel animals made by Elizaveta Polikashina, and that inspired me to make this one!
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Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @lisets.blacksmith
    @lisets.blacksmith 4 года назад +282

    Hi Torbjörn. I am Elizaveta Polikashina. I accidentally saw your video and I want to say that I am very pleased to see my name in the description of the video.
    The cat turned out great!

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад +56

      Thank you so much! I saw pictures of your animals about a year ago, and they stuck to my mind, and when we got the kittens I thought it would be a great time to try something along the same concept. I think you have balanced the amount of detail perfectly together with simple lines. Less is more so to speak! :) I might have added too much detail but I'm quite pleased anyway.

    • @tullydj2
      @tullydj2 4 года назад +10

      Hi Elizaveta, Where can we find images of your work?

    • @RobertFay
      @RobertFay 4 года назад +4

      @@tullydj2 *Try **www.google.com/search?q=steel+animals+made+by+Elizaveta+Polikashina** AND **swisscows.com/web?query=steel%20animals%20made%20by%20Elizaveta%20Polikashina*

    • @user-wh3zd6om1h
      @user-wh3zd6om1h 4 года назад +12

      @@torbjornahman "Меньше-значит больше"-все гениальное-просто.Всегда наслаждаюсь Вашими роликами.Успехов Вам!

    • @babuchandrakumarc1386
      @babuchandrakumarc1386 4 года назад

      Thank you Eliz

  • @BlackBearForge
    @BlackBearForge 4 года назад +64

    There is nothing not to love about this video. Great tool making, new kittens that seem right at home plus a great project that brings a smile to a childs face. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MrROBERTJA
    @MrROBERTJA 4 года назад +144

    The skill in making the tail from a piece of angle was awesome .The delight in your daughters face was fabulous.

  • @GreenShortzDIY
    @GreenShortzDIY 4 года назад +23

    I love your attention to detail...the tail bend, the flat spot below the cat nose, matching the finish, the precision of the stamp...all reasons why I watch every one of your videos. Nice to see your kids getting an intro to your craft.

  • @ncm55449
    @ncm55449 4 года назад +86

    Those things are filled with sentiment, and memories. Everyone will remember the time, the kittens, and the happiness that is now and will be with them. That piece of art will go with your child forever, and they will always remember you and the love you had for them....I admire your skill, commitment, and thoughtfulness. It made me shed a tear. We need more of this in today's world! Bless you.

  • @scottvercuski8993
    @scottvercuski8993 4 года назад +114

    I'm allergic to cats so this one would be perfect for me !!!! adorable blacksmith in training too !!! proud dad moment :)

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад +9

      Yes! Thanks

    • @JohnnyBooi
      @JohnnyBooi 4 года назад +4

      How did you comment from 1 day ago when the video isnt even 1 day old?

    • @Katniss218
      @Katniss218 4 года назад +6

      @@JohnnyBooi Probably patreon

    • @xpato_owo
      @xpato_owo 4 года назад

      F

    • @asvarien
      @asvarien 4 года назад +2

      I wouldn't care if I was allergic to cats, I just live with taking antihistimines forever. I love my cats too much to be without them.

  • @robertsarosi9263
    @robertsarosi9263 4 года назад +55

    That's the cutest steel cat I've ever seen...

  • @jacobdegeling
    @jacobdegeling 4 года назад +16

    Not for the first time I am reminded that blacksmithing, of all the crafts, is a form of magic. Thank you.

  • @luisenriquemunoz8793
    @luisenriquemunoz8793 4 года назад +37

    Ok, it's a video with Torbjörn's blacksmithing AND kittens, what could go wrong? Instalike for sure 😻😻

  • @solarhawk77
    @solarhawk77 4 года назад +4

    I don't know when my heart melted the most, getting the kittens, them playing, the hot in your kids' faces, your daughter helping, you giving the steel cat to her... it was all adorable, thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @alanharney5278
    @alanharney5278 4 года назад +4

    It's good to get the young ones into the shop. My apprentice is my 6 year old granddaughter. She likes to sweep the floor, paint stuff, and hit things with a hammer. Frequently my fingers. Great work, TA.

  • @alessiovanni3
    @alessiovanni3 4 года назад +21

    Absolutely one of the best video you' ve ever done ! I would call it " emotional blacksmithing ".All my esteem !

  • @Kate_Fyria
    @Kate_Fyria 4 года назад +7

    Those little kittens are literally the cutest things I've seen in a while!

  • @haakmeer
    @haakmeer 4 года назад +24

    wow another perfect piece of art, and what nice kittens, and a proud father

  • @tipfox9212
    @tipfox9212 4 года назад +20

    When I read the title I couldn't even imagine how that would go. It turned out awesome ! I love cats ;-)

  • @leontheferocious
    @leontheferocious 4 года назад +5

    The kiddo’s were such a great addition to this video. Thanks for posting. This is the first of yours I’ve seen. I’m impressed not only by the quality editing and content, but by the wholesome feeling that makes me want to smile after watching it. Keep up the good work!

  • @ericcartrette6118
    @ericcartrette6118 4 года назад +5

    Today we get two projects in one! That's a really nice stamp. The cat is great. I love the family touches you put into your videos. Your children are adorable. You could be training up the next great blacksmith/artist there.

  • @Sato-Toshio
    @Sato-Toshio 4 года назад +1

    子供たちの愛らしさ、猫のかわいらしさ、確かな技術に裏打ちされた力強い鍛冶作業、持ち味の質素で端正、かつ繊細な作品と、スウェーデンの美しい風景が渾然一体となった素晴らしい映像だと思います。

  • @user-ns2xs4ho4u
    @user-ns2xs4ho4u 4 года назад +7

    Как приятно смотреть когда отец учит своё дитя , он вырастит и всю жизнь будет рад чему его научил папа ... счастья вам.👍👍👍👍👍спасибо за вашу работу .

  • @gilturner7464
    @gilturner7464 4 года назад +3

    Those Kittens just hit the lotto, Long happy lives for those two.

  • @VcntyPrxy
    @VcntyPrxy 4 года назад +4

    legit my favourite videos on youtube. always excited when these get uploaded

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад +1

      Wow, thanks!!

    • @BCM1959
      @BCM1959 4 года назад +1

      👍me too. We know it's going to be a quality build and video and sometimes we get a surprise bonus like the kids.

  • @Martyr217
    @Martyr217 4 года назад +2

    This reminds me of when my dad brought me on sight with him when I was about the same age. I'm pretty sure this is the sort of thing that inspires younger generations even when they don't know it. Now I'm a Civil Engineer finishing University.

  • @gringott286
    @gringott286 4 года назад +44

    - Папа, хотим котят. - сказали дети.
    - Нет проблем! - сказал отец, взял кусок железа, несколько молотков - и пошел в кузницу. :)

    • @RonMexico5174
      @RonMexico5174 4 года назад

      Ah yes i understand

    • @bmx4free
      @bmx4free 4 года назад +6

      Ron Mexico
      - Dad, we want kittens. - said the kids
      - No problem! - said the father, taking a piece of metal, a couple hammers - and went to the forge. :)

    • @raikbusse7697
      @raikbusse7697 4 года назад

      Papa, wir wollen Kätzchen. - sagten die Kinder.
      Kein Problem! - sagte der Vater, nahm ein Stück Eisen, ein paar Hämmer - und ging in die Schmiede. :)

    • @RonMexico5174
      @RonMexico5174 4 года назад

      @@bmx4free thanks man

  • @dRb33f
    @dRb33f 4 года назад +3

    Love that. The Kittens will love venturing out into that nice garden you have, keeping the pests away :)

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 4 года назад

      Well, that might not be entirely true, see the pests you mean are 'mice' (and the occasional bird). We consider them pests because not to long ago our foodstorage methods weren't up to the wits of this species (mainly in regards to grains). But have you ever considered what mice actually eat during the year? From what i could tell from my own garden, they eat a fair number of snails, and the birds obviously eat a lot of insects. So in a sense mice are actually controlling pests, and so are birds, adding in a cat thus reduces pest control. (now obviously if the mice have unlimited food supplies, they will turn into an actual pest, but if you store you foodstuffs well that shouldn't be the case, and thus their numbers will stay limited anyways. Introduce the cats, expect more slugs (and other soft tissue pests) to rise !

  • @ShapingSilver
    @ShapingSilver 4 года назад +8

    "Everybody wants to be a cat,
    Because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at!" Nicest cat eye punch I ever saw! ;-)

  • @BrianDaleNeeley
    @BrianDaleNeeley 4 года назад +2

    When I first saw this pop up, I was: "Awesome, a Torbjörn video, and he is making a cat (I love cats)." And then I start watching it, and you have one of your kids helping in the shop, which is again awesomeness added; and then there are kittens! A fantastic video, full of special moments.
    All I am left to wonder is will the kittens grow to become shop cats?

  • @shortfuse43
    @shortfuse43 4 года назад +3

    That little angle iron cat is the "cat's meow"...very cute. Gotta make one for a friend who has cats.

  • @nobody-ly9ef
    @nobody-ly9ef 4 года назад +1

    I am thoroughly impressed......I kept thinking in the beginning, "I don't know what he is making, but that isn't a piece of angle iron", and later thinking, "He makes this project look too easy". Thank you for the excellent video, for there is something great about watching an expert working with superior skill.

  • @danielson1989
    @danielson1989 4 года назад +11

    Absolutely amazing. The kittens are adorable.
    Top video once again!

  • @davidhayes6891
    @davidhayes6891 4 года назад +4

    Certain to become an heirloom. I can imagine your daughter telling her children about it one day. Thank you once again for the inspiring project; now off to my forge!

  • @andreasheij
    @andreasheij 4 года назад +49

    Who needs a power hammer with a help like that? :-D

  • @jtjones73
    @jtjones73 4 года назад +1

    Ah thank you Torborn! This is the kind of video that I can just relax and watch without all the craziness of my country.

  • @kotovsk66
    @kotovsk66 4 года назад +11

    She will be pleased to see herself in fifty years and remember those emotions ..

  • @kirstenwhitworth8079
    @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 года назад

    I am so pleased to see this video, not only because of your excellent work, but because your child was helping you in the smithy.
    My fondest memories of my father are of the hours and hours we spent in his workshop - almost always in silence. Either I helped him with his projects or we worked together on separate projects. He taught me so many skills. I cherish those memories now that he is gone, and to this day I love watching videos of RUclips makers - probably because of those hours I spent with my dad. Thank you so very much.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад +1

      Wow Kirsten, that almost brought a tear to my eye. Thanks

  • @AliIskenderov
    @AliIskenderov 4 года назад +14

    )))) Вы Гений мастер ..ваши котики самые лучшие

    • @ilnarsalahov8622
      @ilnarsalahov8622 4 года назад

      Сам в очках, ребенок нет! Точно гений!

  • @targetdreamer257
    @targetdreamer257 4 года назад +1

    Oh My Gosh that is so adorable! I love how he had his daughter help him. That is something that she will always have and cherish because it is form her dad and she helped make it.

  • @midoryplascencia4977
    @midoryplascencia4977 4 года назад +9

    He's very cute! The kitty, I mean. But Torbjorn isn't so bad either 😉 haha

  • @gerardosantosgarcia3970
    @gerardosantosgarcia3970 3 года назад +1

    Another masterpiece from the wisdom of the simple. Greetings from Monterrey, NL, Mexico ...

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 4 года назад +3

    7:38 Awww how cute are those kittens ? ? :) Oh that's right, fantastic skills you have Torbjorn, another great video

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 4 года назад

    Your videos are an example to all RUclipsrs- beautiful camerawork to show exactly what you are doing, no unnecessary commentary and no intrusive 'music' ! You are also a fine blacksmith, with an artistic side.

  • @user-hj6ve7de2g
    @user-hj6ve7de2g 4 года назад +5

    Добрый день! Змечательное исполнение! У вас есть способность к творчеству!

  • @theYeti1000
    @theYeti1000 4 года назад

    Very good to see your daughter getting involved in blacksmithing. We need to see more ladies doing blacksmithing. Keep encouraging her. 👍

  • @stupidsignals2363
    @stupidsignals2363 4 года назад +15

    Your children would be proud on their Dad.

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc 4 года назад +1

    That was the most touching and special video I have seen and still involved blacksmithing. You sir are a great dad and I hope you're children always remember what a great father they have. God bless

  • @Rinat928
    @Rinat928 4 года назад +7

    Вам не сложно переводить мои комментарии? Как хорошо что сын умеет держать молот. Котята отличные, в России такие же, с похожим поведением. Вероятно кошки везде одинаковые. Железный котёнок выглядит здорово. Вот только сделайте вертикальные зрачки в его глазах.

    • @Karikk_
      @Karikk_ 4 года назад +6

      Дочь)

    • @Eshkinckot
      @Eshkinckot 4 года назад

      Это дочка его)

    • @xlebysss
      @xlebysss 4 года назад

      да, - зрачки можно было выбить маленьким зубилом. было бы интереснее и более по кошачьи
      )))

  • @petercowell2051
    @petercowell2051 4 года назад +1

    What a lovely ornament and workmanship. I love the way you involve your children.

  • @clydebalcom8252
    @clydebalcom8252 4 года назад +6

    I love cats, and that figurine is the cat's meow.

  • @JohnSmith-ud9ex
    @JohnSmith-ud9ex 4 года назад

    Every blister, every ache, every lesson from failure, every single hammer blow so profoundly worth those few seconds of utter joy from your daughters reaction and smile. A lesson that the world would do well to relearn. Thank you for the smile Torbjörn.

  • @BeachsideHank
    @BeachsideHank 4 года назад +7

    If I were 65 years younger, I'd ask you to adopt me. ☺

  • @franmelendez1971
    @franmelendez1971 4 года назад +1

    bualá ,, as if by magic. Fantastic as always. Cats don't know how lucky you are ...

  • @ricardogava1604
    @ricardogava1604 4 года назад +5

    Man, just to warn you... Make or buy a sisal scratching pole before the cats find the sofa.

  • @heardashot
    @heardashot 4 года назад

    That was Purrrrrfect!!!! Great video! Lovely seeing the kid involved! Thank you T...

  • @maknifeandrods7701
    @maknifeandrods7701 4 года назад

    I'm Sorry but is your life as peaceful as shown in your videos. Watching you work just puts a calmness over me. you make such beautiful pieces no mater how simple or complex they are. then seeing you out in the yard or canning and any of the other wonderful things you do is so nice and calming. thank you for sharing.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад

      Thanks! No, it's probably not the "whole picture"... :)

  • @stevepuyear2738
    @stevepuyear2738 3 года назад +1

    WOW! Watching you work metal is like watching a master fly tier tie size 18 dry flies with a magnifying glass...blows me away!

  • @gonzalotorres9384
    @gonzalotorres9384 4 года назад +2

    I could never imagine something so beautiful can be made out of angle iron. Outstanding. Greetins from Argentina

  • @enemyofvirtue
    @enemyofvirtue 4 года назад +1

    it's incredible how much dedication and work is put into just creating a press for the eyes.

  • @M0HMD
    @M0HMD 4 года назад +2

    I saw most of your amazing job, but this clip you did an outstanding piece and don’t forget to thank little angel for helping you. God bless you all

  • @wayneshirey6999
    @wayneshirey6999 4 года назад

    Nice cat. Nice kittens. And it's always good to see a craftsman take on an apprentice.

  • @angrydrummergirl2648
    @angrydrummergirl2648 4 года назад +1

    I love Torbjörn the blacksmith, I love Torbjörn the artist--but most of all do I love Torbjörn the dad!!! It always brings such warmth and happiness to my heart seeing all 3 in one video! You can make your daughter smile with all of who you are! What love!

  • @mage8838
    @mage8838 4 года назад +1

    Your striker showed some impressive skill. A great teacher and Smith.
    Glad you showed the safety precautions with hearing protection. Excellent job.

  • @tomcarlson3244
    @tomcarlson3244 4 года назад +1

    Very nice project. Great eye punch and wonderful happy little girl after a surprise present from her father. Wonderful to watch.

  • @bryna7
    @bryna7 4 года назад +1

    I love people that care about animals.

  • @Regdiggs
    @Regdiggs 4 года назад

    Theres no greater joy than seeing your children smile and there's no doubt yours loved that cat. Good job.

  • @marcusmlinsky546
    @marcusmlinsky546 4 года назад

    Es ist erstaunlich das ein solches Video mehr Unterhaltungswert hat wie das abendliche Fernsehprogramm 👍

  • @dimarg00
    @dimarg00 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful art you made. Thanks for the upload as I enjoyed the process and the result.

  • @NadikaNadja
    @NadikaNadja 4 года назад +3

    This is such a "open for surprise" video. Lovely the kittens, lovely the figurine, lovely the everything

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby 4 года назад

    It warms my heart to see your children involved in your projects.

  • @janelleanderson6744
    @janelleanderson6744 4 года назад +1

    I got completely sucked in by the procedure, the measured pace, the kiddos and kitties! Thank you! Beautiful.

  • @margaretcarter517
    @margaretcarter517 4 года назад +2

    What a lovely video, a lovely piece, and lovely children/father moments. Such artistry and love. Thank you 🙏

  • @frick566
    @frick566 4 года назад +1

    Great to see a Thunderbear cub in action!!

  • @frisbeephil
    @frisbeephil 4 года назад

    Outstanding as always. Turning raw products into life.

  • @matfry2310
    @matfry2310 4 года назад

    I said this before on another video but letting your kid be apart of your craft is awesome I’m sure he will remember it forever.

  • @josuelservin
    @josuelservin 4 года назад +4

    Just the perfect combination of cuteness and inspiration I needed to start this day! Thank you!

  • @ernestochaveznuno2689
    @ernestochaveznuno2689 4 года назад

    I love that there is only the tools sound, no background music, no talking, just, tools sound. Very nice pice, 🐱 my respect for your knowledge, years of working ⚒🙂👍

  • @romandybala
    @romandybala 4 года назад +2

    That is one of the most beautiful vids I have seen. So loving that you share it with your child. What a beautiful gift.

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 3 года назад +1

    This wonderful video brought such a joy to my wife and me this evening, we want to thank you very sincerely. This video is one of the most delightful impressions we have had in years.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  3 года назад

      That's fantastic to hear! Thank you.

  • @waedi73
    @waedi73 4 года назад +1

    Watching a 18 minutes cat video to the end !
    What a life ! Cats and kids at home, all the time to enjoy for yourself, all the blacksmithing work will be done by the children and the cats get the food from the gras field ! Everything works fine !

  • @christopherheberer977
    @christopherheberer977 3 года назад +1

    Amazing as always. Made the punch awhile ago but, life. Gave the rest a try today but lost the tail while putting in the feet. Rewatched and see several reasons why mine was week there. I'll give it another go shortly, I owe my wife a valentines day present still and she loved this cat. once that's done I've got to find reasons to put cat eyes on things now that I've got the ability, lol
    But the thing about this post that no one seems to have addressed (I admit I didn't read all 1k comments) is those shorts, lol.

  • @Doctor26yt
    @Doctor26yt 4 года назад

    Excellent craftsmanship, even better fatherhood!

  • @MrPgabox
    @MrPgabox 4 года назад +1

    You are master of steel. Great to see your work.

  • @youstubers5722
    @youstubers5722 4 года назад +1

    Your videos always make the world a better place. Best form of recycling ever! Also nice to see the family involved. Gives them perspective and skills very few people will ever enjoy.

  • @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle
    @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle 4 года назад +1

    Glad to see the Åhman apprenticeship program is underway!

  • @GFSwinger1693
    @GFSwinger1693 4 года назад

    The fact that you used the oxidize metal is briliant as it gave the whole piece a unique texture.

  • @WsFood
    @WsFood 4 года назад +1

    You're good with your hands. It's great to see someone who can make things like this.👍

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 4 года назад

    Best striker in training! And some very cool kitties. The metal one turned out excellent. 👍

  • @7come11two
    @7come11two 3 года назад +1

    An artist and a gentleman.

  • @edharding9363
    @edharding9363 4 года назад +2

    A smile on a child's face is worth any amount of work, nice job! I don't like cats, but my daughters do ( my kids are grown up now) , I'll try a couple of these, thanks for the Idea.

  • @georgehadjigerorgiou1432
    @georgehadjigerorgiou1432 3 года назад +1

    Excellent blacksmithing work, well done.

  • @nelsonstree436
    @nelsonstree436 2 года назад

    I really like that you clean the scale off instead of hammering it in to the peice like everyone else

  • @marbles430
    @marbles430 4 года назад +1

    Awesome work and technique belying the skill involved. The memories we make with our children last a lifetime in both our and our children's memories.

  • @fenrisulfur666
    @fenrisulfur666 4 года назад +3

    Your little one hammering is possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen, you are indeed a rich man.

  • @PeopleAlreadyDidThis
    @PeopleAlreadyDidThis 4 года назад +1

    17:14-17:51 should define the world. Thanks for defining a small corner with intelligence, grace, artistry, skill, and love.
    My life with cats began when I was 8, in spite of my dad’s objections to a kitten in the house. That cat was my companion through childhood, youth, young adulthood and into the early years of my marriage-almost 20 years. Our present cats are now 13, litter mates who still nap together like your new kittens. One is diabetic, needs insulin injections morning and night. Worth it? Absolutely. They bring us joy. I’m certain yours will bring lasting joy to your children, too.

  • @_bodgie
    @_bodgie 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful kittens, the kids seem pretty pleased with them too. A nice simple, yet elegant piece, cat people everywhere would probably like one.

  • @shortfuse43
    @shortfuse43 4 года назад +1

    I was so impressed with the beauty and simplicity of the cats, that I made two for some friends.
    I found, however, another method or sequence in the forging that worked easier for me. I did all the cutting out of the head and waist, the eyes, nose and whiskers on the vise BEFORE separating and forming the tail. It was MUCH easier to clamp in the vise and do all that without the tail in the way, then I quickly cut out and formed the tail and feet.

  • @arie7468
    @arie7468 4 года назад +1

    Hi I am from Indonesia, I am really like your videos, and I am really enjoy its. Please stay upload more about what are you doing in your workshop.

  • @Nico_BlackForest
    @Nico_BlackForest 4 года назад

    There‘s nothing better than shining eyes from kids... love your work greetings from Germany 🤘

  • @gastonbad1
    @gastonbad1 4 года назад +2

    Hermoso video....tiene una pequeña.historia de amor...de las cosas que hacen bella la vida!!!

  • @ratroddiesels1981
    @ratroddiesels1981 4 года назад +1

    we enjoyed your presentation . that piece could be displayed in a museum .

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  4 года назад

      You're right there is something Egyptian about it :) :)

  • @AndrewWheeler1
    @AndrewWheeler1 3 года назад +1

    Gorgeous work. Making the punch for the eyes was simply fantastic.

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 4 года назад +1

    Great work torb her smile said it all ...