How to Make the Dragon Twist

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2018
  • This a educational video on how to form the dragon twist.
    Find me on Instagram @mt_phillip_metal_works
    This technique is directly from the mind of Matt Harris of Harris Metalsmith Studios, for more information visit harrismetalsmith.com or check out his Instagram @harrismetalsmith
    video shot by @facemire_farm

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  • @thearyaputra
    @thearyaputra 5 лет назад +1658

    RUclips recommendation has got better.

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +19

      Thank you thank you!

    • @geo5378
      @geo5378 5 лет назад +12

      Thanks to RUclips I now know I wanted something I didn’t know about

    • @Crawlerjamie
      @Crawlerjamie 5 лет назад +2

      Arya Asylum wait, was that an insult or a compliment?

    • @casualrat1807
      @casualrat1807 5 лет назад

      Yup

    • @dendae3217
      @dendae3217 5 лет назад +2

      @@Crawlerjamie why not both почему не оба

  • @itsyoboyskinnypenis7898
    @itsyoboyskinnypenis7898 5 лет назад +1117

    Don't know how I got here but i like it.

  • @DailyDaves
    @DailyDaves 5 лет назад +565

    Some viewer feedback- the whistle sunshine music you’ve got playing it even louder than your speaking audio.
    Cool video otherwise!

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +41

      Got it thanks ✌🏼

    • @amanaje4743
      @amanaje4743 5 лет назад +7

      @@MtPhillipMetalWorks you should change it to something else tbh

    • @amanaje4743
      @amanaje4743 5 лет назад +2

      @@MtPhillipMetalWorks good content btw

    • @JustPietzche
      @JustPietzche 5 лет назад +3

      Came here to say the same.

    • @ep1cgaemur938
      @ep1cgaemur938 5 лет назад +3

      @@MtPhillipMetalWorks just try to Either turn it off when you are speaking or turn it down

  • @vrv3871
    @vrv3871 5 лет назад +560

    _My body moves by instinct when your fingers are 2 close to the hot metal_

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +23

      Haha

    • @MikeOnBike360
      @MikeOnBike360 5 лет назад +12

      It shocked me too when he shoed at 0:50 the red hot metal and at 1:00 runs his finger across it. my god!

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +11

      MikeOnBike his hands are like leather

    • @Nerdicronia
      @Nerdicronia 5 лет назад +8

      That's a REAL blacksmith: leather-like hands and strong arms. x)

    • @MegaGsizzle
      @MegaGsizzle 5 лет назад

      I was thinking the same! “You’re going to get burnt!!” Haha

  • @SmediumL
    @SmediumL 5 лет назад +333

    I'm watching this tutorial but it's not like I can do this 😂

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 5 лет назад +6

      I like watching blacksmiths. My brother co oped with one and we could also watch them work at the Pioneer villages.

    • @dragonlord595
      @dragonlord595 5 лет назад +1

      So most tutorials

    • @Jack1rules
      @Jack1rules 5 лет назад +3

      Actually you don’t need super expensive equipment like this, you could do it with bricks wood and a hairdryer, you could use sandpaper for engraving like he did here. ruclips.net/video/Fuk7Lw_uV5s/видео.html

  • @juniorfuller6829
    @juniorfuller6829 5 лет назад +19

    When it still warm rub a brass wire brush. It will melt slightly leaving the meetal a golden colour. It look really good. I learnt that from a guy from the herberton historic village when i was on holiday there

  • @amylynn3026
    @amylynn3026 5 лет назад +2

    Hello. Blacksmiths wife here. This is a really cool twist. Well done. Ill be sharing it 😊

  • @jefftan9800
    @jefftan9800 2 года назад +1

    Out of all the blacksmiths ive watched, he's the only one who has the funkiest looking automatic hammer. I LOVE IT 😆

  • @dino4941
    @dino4941 5 лет назад +178

    after the grinder cuts it looks like to most brutal stake ever conceived... 10 out of 10 Vampires hate it

    • @hugglepuff1
      @hugglepuff1 5 лет назад +8

      more like 0/10 not made of wood
      would fuck up a person or a monster tho

    • @seiyuokamihimura5082
      @seiyuokamihimura5082 5 лет назад +14

      @@hugglepuff1 the stake is actually to pin them to the ground so they can't rise.

    • @Crawlerjamie
      @Crawlerjamie 5 лет назад +5

      Dino RUclips ad- “vampires hate him for this!!”

    • @ninboy01
      @ninboy01 5 лет назад +5

      i want to die
      Iron is deadly to a couple creatures, and is a repellent for some forms of undead. I imagine a pure iron stake would probably kill a vampire. You gotta destroy the heart, or alternatively you just have to chop off the head.

    • @killazaawl
      @killazaawl 5 лет назад +6

      Don't believe @@ninboy01 , I tried iron and the vampire still killed my whole family. He's most likely one of them.

  • @goodstrong
    @goodstrong 5 лет назад +300

    That’s awesome looking! But go a little quieter with the music please

  • @lazyfree
    @lazyfree 5 лет назад +141

    I wanna see this implemented into something like a Chinese styled table with those but longer as legs, spiraling as they go down in order to support weight. That would look so cool!

    • @brandona4618
      @brandona4618 5 лет назад +35

      Would look cool as heck thats for.sure. but would hurt like hell when you stub ur toe on it during a bbq

    • @Chop__.
      @Chop__. 5 лет назад +5

      @@brandona4618 How did I know that this was going to be one of the things someone would reply?

    • @brandona4618
      @brandona4618 5 лет назад +1

      @@Chop__. you must be as left footed as i am. 😂 im always smashing my toes on tires or car parts and other various items around the house😂😂

    • @Chop__.
      @Chop__. 5 лет назад +1

      @@brandona4618 Exactly, I can't walk in the dark around my own home for fear that I will bang my toe on the corner of something!

    • @lazyfree
      @lazyfree 5 лет назад +2

      You guys are lucky, I stub both feet.😅

  • @gegasmeef7850
    @gegasmeef7850 5 лет назад +29

    Awesome!! Very clear tutorial I think I can do it! now All I need is some metal and an entire workshop

    • @sid6645
      @sid6645 5 лет назад +1

      And of course, a couple decades of experience? Haha!

    • @meshuggahdave5607
      @meshuggahdave5607 5 лет назад +1

      Lmk when you get all that. I need the same stuff so I'll come over and keep you company lol

    • @gegasmeef7850
      @gegasmeef7850 5 лет назад

      @@meshuggahdave5607
      Hell yeah you're welcome to come over anytime... You'll just have to wait.. I don't know.. Maybe.. 80 years give or take..depending on the land I have to get for myself 1st to put my house on

    • @meshuggahdave5607
      @meshuggahdave5607 5 лет назад

      @@gegasmeef7850 bet. I'll be older than 100 but metal craft is worth the wait. Lol

  • @alexven92
    @alexven92 5 лет назад +63

    Thanks for not adding a stupid intro that takes a whole minute.

  • @Vantomix
    @Vantomix 5 лет назад +8

    Seeing tutorials like this really makes me wish I had the equipment to try it. And if I was to try something like this, I’d also try heat treating the scales to change their colour slightly. Would give it a unique look.

  • @LilThraxy
    @LilThraxy 5 лет назад +37

    Why was this in my recommendations . . . ?
    Whatever it does it looks cool. Very talented!

    • @VestigialHead
      @VestigialHead 5 лет назад

      +
      Countess Boudicca
      What do you mean "why was this in your recommendations"? Why wouldn't it be in your recommendations?
      I am guessing you do not understand how YT recommendations work.

  • @Thechemist777
    @Thechemist777 5 лет назад +1

    The modern master blacksmith to us digital apprentices, thank you!!

  • @ghosthunter0404
    @ghosthunter0404 5 лет назад +27

    That's badass thank you RUclips recommendations for finally doing something right

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching Darren

    • @ghosthunter0404
      @ghosthunter0404 5 лет назад +1

      @@MtPhillipMetalWorks thank you for uploading such an amazing video that gets you a sub

  • @samael5430
    @samael5430 5 лет назад +3

    i personally can’t weld or blacksmith, but this shit was tight! i could watch this all day. the time and patience it must is crazy.

  • @samwise413
    @samwise413 4 месяца назад +1

    I just wanted to thank you. I saw this vid some time ago and used it on rail stakes knives. Once it cools down i took it to an extras stump and used a wooden hammer to smooth the scales down. Then worked the blade. So much fun

  • @awg_nayan2332
    @awg_nayan2332 5 лет назад +12

    Finally, something that is worth being recommended! 👍

  • @jimmydiresta
    @jimmydiresta 5 лет назад +196

    Yes!!!! More more more

  • @Antikia
    @Antikia 5 лет назад +10

    Beautiful result, I had no idea you could make this from 1 piece of metal

  • @andrewoperacz7427
    @andrewoperacz7427 2 года назад +1

    Revisiting an oldie but goodie. Hell job as always Chris!!!

  • @CJFCarlsson
    @CJFCarlsson Год назад +1

    "stay for the twist at the end", but seriously so good, so good.

  • @mogar5666
    @mogar5666 5 лет назад +7

    That's so cool!
    Idk what this is used for or what really to do with it but glad I saw how it was made.
    Always love watching these kind of creations, especially when they teach people a new craft!

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +4

      These particular ones were being made into bottle openers

    • @ryanb1874
      @ryanb1874 5 лет назад

      Would make A wicked coathanger

  • @Tactividz
    @Tactividz 5 лет назад +79

    Damn that is nice! I'm a silversmith that loves anything blacksmith/metalsmith. Now you got me wondering if it's possible to make that in silver...

    • @stuthhamster
      @stuthhamster 5 лет назад +9

      Would silver be too soft for this type of forming? If it is possible it would look so good, maybe form a chain of scales etc

    • @Tactividz
      @Tactividz 5 лет назад +5

      @@stuthhamster I've actually been going over it in my head. Thinking if I get the right amount of heat, I could maybe get those twists in but it would be more like one at a time or possibly two

    • @MrTheweerobin
      @MrTheweerobin 5 лет назад +4

      Sure you could do this in silver, so long as you've annealed it.

    • @Tactividz
      @Tactividz 5 лет назад +5

      @@MrTheweerobin Yeah, but it's the thicker part I was concerned about. I had a thought if I brought it up to a dull red on the thicker part, I could twist it nicely, then the thinner stuff would be easier annealed yah :D

    • @MrTheweerobin
      @MrTheweerobin 5 лет назад +1

      @@Tactividz do you mean twisting the thicker parts while it's still hot? I'd be wary of working hot silver, it's super soft.

  • @TheJroddude
    @TheJroddude 5 лет назад +1

    With background music, some transition screens, etc. this video sets itself apart from all the other garage cam videos 🤙🏻
    Well done

  • @thesage1096
    @thesage1096 5 лет назад +11

    I love art pieces where, if u just look at em, ya have to think "how the fuck did they made that", and this is definitely one of em. true art.

  • @MoonshineMetalworks
    @MoonshineMetalworks 5 лет назад +98

    YES!!!
    Since you put it up I've been trying to figure how it's done, and I feel vindicated that this is the method I'd come up with in my head. Going to have to try this out very soon!
    Also, great video man, for your first one, this is super impressive! Can't wait to see more.

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад +1

      MoonshineMetalworks Awesome!!!

    • @sloth0708
      @sloth0708 5 лет назад

      @@jeffallen3382 aye or you can go make your own blacksmithing yt channel if you want to make demands

    • @idk9637
      @idk9637 5 лет назад

      @@sloth0708 hes trying to help the guy better his videos.

    • @sloth0708
      @sloth0708 5 лет назад

      @@idk9637 there was no need for him to be rude about it though

  • @HerroVanny
    @HerroVanny 5 лет назад +11

    That is awesome! I don't know what I'll do with this information, but cool!

  • @striklylow
    @striklylow 5 лет назад +5

    That would be a sick design on a hilt for a dagger themed after a dragon or something.

    • @royrogers3624
      @royrogers3624 5 лет назад

      Only down side would be it being impractical

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 4 года назад +1

    Great opportunity for many changes...lots of twist changes ahead
    Big Thanks

  • @MRcustomcrafts
    @MRcustomcrafts 5 лет назад +47

    *It's great!!😱.* This channel has a lot of future. A greeting mate

  • @bretmcgough172
    @bretmcgough172 5 лет назад +4

    Found this down the You tube rabbit hole and I like it.

  • @astronau7_lone574
    @astronau7_lone574 5 лет назад +1

    i was the 9,793rd subscriber. when this channel booms I came before ten thousand, beautiful work.

  • @ghqst-_-3145
    @ghqst-_-3145 5 лет назад +8

    Idk why I am here but I like it a lot

  • @IslandMetalForge
    @IslandMetalForge 5 лет назад +4

    Awesome!! i did a video on this about 7 months ago and then re did it about 5 months ago... i have been looking for others who do it as well, I called it the SharkTooth Twist because i couldn't find anything with a reverse image search!! good job man!

  • @leonardod.zollicofferii7012
    @leonardod.zollicofferii7012 5 лет назад +3

    Dude that looks so cool, now I have a new twist to add to my list, can't wait to try it out

  • @punk105
    @punk105 5 лет назад +1

    The music wasnt distracting at all and i liked it

  • @lovyrei
    @lovyrei 4 года назад +1

    My friend shared this video to me...and I'm so happy they did

  • @michaelmccarthy5166
    @michaelmccarthy5166 5 лет назад +7

    Very interesting! That design could be implemented in so many ways too!

  • @jaramiahnorman2905
    @jaramiahnorman2905 5 лет назад +5

    All of those dislikes are from dragons

  • @rjpena6273
    @rjpena6273 5 лет назад +1

    Must not make joke.
    This man deserves respect.

    • @quincybriley4113
      @quincybriley4113 5 лет назад

      Someone already made the joke that anything can be a dildo if you're brave enough. You'll never beat that joke.

    • @rjpena6273
      @rjpena6273 5 лет назад

      @@quincybriley4113
      Thats... actually my joke. XD

  • @tll94
    @tll94 5 лет назад

    No bullshit talking, no stupid intros, you just got there and did the damn dragon tail. Thx

  • @jacobrobinson7395
    @jacobrobinson7395 5 лет назад +4

    I’m not a metal worker, I’m a carpenter, however it’s something I am ready to learn.

  • @FigmentsMade
    @FigmentsMade 5 лет назад +14

    Very cool technique and such a fabulous dragon tail! And a great video!!

  • @longps9528
    @longps9528 4 года назад +2

    AND YET ANOTHER EPISODE OF WHY THIS IS ON MY RECOMMENDATION!!!

  • @bosede-nage8467
    @bosede-nage8467 5 лет назад +1

    A bit of whistling over the voiceover is a great idea , I am going to do this in my daily interactions from now on with a portable speaker to go over my voice when I talk to people

  • @disciplepullover326
    @disciplepullover326 5 лет назад +7

    Cool video! I have a great admiration for Blacksmiths :)

  • @partsandresto
    @partsandresto 5 лет назад +6

    Sick work brother! Great first video, keep rolling them out!! As good as any of the top RUclips smiths!!

  • @eldritchgm
    @eldritchgm 5 лет назад

    Gonna have to save this vid to a playlist, that twist would make a gorgeous crossguard on a sword, thanks, man

  • @juliannn6501
    @juliannn6501 5 лет назад +1

    I like taking railroad spikes and twisting them with different designs and using the twist as handles for knives that I make from the railroad spike. Awesome a new way!

  • @MrPinkfarts
    @MrPinkfarts 5 лет назад +3

    Great job Chris. That looks awesome man. So glad you have a channel now. It looks a lot easier than when you forge welded 12, 1" bars together at Matt's shop. Giving him the credit for showing you that technique...class act brother!

  • @CoolNicknameVL
    @CoolNicknameVL 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you very much RUclips recommendations

  • @graczgraczowski7290
    @graczgraczowski7290 5 лет назад +1

    MORE!!!!! I need more of this kind of art, i'm starting slowly with my own blakchsmith workshop. I need to see moar!

  • @kensmapleleafretirement
    @kensmapleleafretirement 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for the demonstration. Very cool twist....

  • @MudholHound
    @MudholHound 5 лет назад +4

    Cant believe watched the whole video and i loved it

  • @johnwheeler7361
    @johnwheeler7361 5 лет назад +7

    Thought you looked familiar, ive bought blacksmith tools from you! Good to see you're making videos man

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад

      Thanks Man, fairly new to all this stuff will figure it out soon and get the videos out! 👍🏼

  • @eekeetee
    @eekeetee 5 лет назад +1

    Simple technique, beautiful result. Love it

  • @waffleman4566
    @waffleman4566 4 года назад

    I watched this before RUclips.
    Thanks for bringing me back

  • @0oSCHMILLENo0
    @0oSCHMILLENo0 5 лет назад +4

    That was awesome! Do some more videos please!

  • @garybusey5370
    @garybusey5370 5 лет назад +22

    That would look badass as a shifter in a ‘57 Chevy chopped roadster

    • @sinjinvancleef2708
      @sinjinvancleef2708 5 лет назад +3

      That's very specific

    • @garybusey5370
      @garybusey5370 5 лет назад +4

      Yup. Just a project in my head.

    • @dickpump4682
      @dickpump4682 5 лет назад +1

      Gary Busey very nice choice tbh I really like imports like the nsx but I do like the old chevys

  • @jasonswanson5770
    @jasonswanson5770 5 лет назад +2

    That looks badass when it's glowing

  • @edwardgiovannelli5191
    @edwardgiovannelli5191 Год назад

    Beautiful work and very well explained! This is the kind of detail that really attracts customers

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus 5 лет назад +3

    Pretty cool, not really a fan of it being crooked but I can see how it would be difficult to straighten without deforming it. All in all its still a cool effect.

  • @frostydaplug6896
    @frostydaplug6896 5 лет назад +4

    Astonishing...Pure art

  • @hunterscheib6882
    @hunterscheib6882 5 лет назад +1

    Perfect length of video. I'm excited to see more! Please post soon about fun techniques like this.

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 4 года назад +1

    Real nice work with metal. Will make a mental note as to try this later this week. Keep up the great work too.

  • @williamwhite8595
    @williamwhite8595 5 лет назад +5

    This was the odd one out in my recommend but I like it!

  • @ManCrafting
    @ManCrafting 5 лет назад +3

    Chris, I was just about to ask if you came up with it. So you answered the question. Cool that you gave credit. That said. Well executed. This pattern is absolutely stunning. Great job on the video as well.

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад

      Thanks Man!

    • @K3Flyguy
      @K3Flyguy 5 лет назад +3

      Most excellent you paid tribute to the guy that taught you! Keep up the good work! Nice pattern, I don't know what I would use it for, however cool never the less!

  • @Valterixen
    @Valterixen 3 года назад

    Beautiful effect and expertly done! I'll make one in the forge myself, so thank you for the tutorial.

  • @robertkoontz7865
    @robertkoontz7865 5 лет назад +1

    Coolest twist pattern yet.

  • @carrcohol
    @carrcohol 5 лет назад +10

    I really dig your subject matter and the work is awesome! I have to say for posterity that the whistle music was a little distracting. Honestly though, I don't think that makes your video any less cool. Great work supreme artistic skill!
    Also, you're fire is incredible. That went to red hot in less than a second!
    Im sorry about the comment, I didn't see that the whole world mentioned the music.
    Bad ass tho

  • @Douce92601
    @Douce92601 5 лет назад +3

    I’m intrigued

  • @AndyDramm
    @AndyDramm 5 лет назад +1

    Sweet. You’ve inspired me. Thank you.

  • @draggngmac386
    @draggngmac386 5 лет назад

    Idk how anyone could give this a thumbs down 🤭 this was one of the most creative things I’ve ever seen done to metal. Awesome 😊

  • @silverdager7717
    @silverdager7717 5 лет назад +4

    That would make a bad ass double sided sword guard

  • @lambchop3916
    @lambchop3916 5 лет назад +3

    Great video! Keep it up!!!

  • @brickmaster200
    @brickmaster200 5 лет назад +1

    Hi as a beginner blacksmith I’m hoping you upload more twist like this it would be very helpful to have online quick tutorials

  • @ninjakawasakih2r574
    @ninjakawasakih2r574 5 лет назад +2

    I really don't know how did I get here but this thing is amazing

  • @mills8102
    @mills8102 5 лет назад +3

    Hear that? Thats the sound of me throwing my pineapple twists into the scrap in disgust. Hats off to you!

  • @lordleyespiritu1458
    @lordleyespiritu1458 5 лет назад +17

    Imagine building some parts of a dragon then build it thogether

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 5 лет назад +1

    This is awesome! I could think of all applications!

  • @jacoklopper4772
    @jacoklopper4772 2 года назад +1

    This absolutely epic! Thank you for sharing Sir

  • @nicholasshaski6613
    @nicholasshaski6613 5 лет назад +3

    1:33 Ahh, the dentist flashbacks, ty.

  • @permanentafterglow1383
    @permanentafterglow1383 5 лет назад +3

    Reminds me of the Gundam Epyon so cool!

  • @justingould2020
    @justingould2020 5 лет назад +1

    What a cool effect. Nicely done.

  • @ingridw9675
    @ingridw9675 5 лет назад +2

    How is this guy not at 10 mil subs

  • @EllisDesignandTradeCo
    @EllisDesignandTradeCo 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome craft dude. Love it! Subbed.

  • @chives441
    @chives441 5 лет назад +9

    Not sure what a dragon twist is, but sure looks cool.

  • @Scouser74
    @Scouser74 5 лет назад +1

    Brilliant video, amazing job

  • @boosieboi9189
    @boosieboi9189 5 лет назад +1

    the audio mix was just fine idk what these people are on but I can hear you perfectly

  • @willtube61
    @willtube61 5 лет назад +3

    The closed caption preview said “Hi I’m Phillip with mouth full of metal...” LOL

    • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
      @MtPhillipMetalWorks  5 лет назад

      Ha, Thanks good stuff sometimes I feel like I have a mouth full of Metal!

  • @DylanSkutnik
    @DylanSkutnik 5 лет назад +3

    That is just too cool

  • @reeeeee987
    @reeeeee987 5 лет назад +1

    Such a peaceful music for an epic craft

  • @howardlovecraft750
    @howardlovecraft750 4 года назад

    Man that's the coolest background music ever.

  • @KuddlesbergTheFirst
    @KuddlesbergTheFirst 5 лет назад +12

    The thumbnail looks like red asparagus.

  • @ALTAI38
    @ALTAI38 5 лет назад +5

    This looks soo badass. Looks like skyrim dragonbone armor😂

  •  4 года назад +1

    RUclips recomends scored big today.. Thjat was hella cool. I,d like to see a finished art piece using that concept.
    Very good sir. Thanks for uploading

  • @brotherbacchaddarneter5839
    @brotherbacchaddarneter5839 5 лет назад +2

    Im super excited to try this after i learn how to blacksmith( well after i get some more experience with easier tasks of course still exited about learning though!)