How to make a metal deer skull 2.0 new design! blacksmith forging art project
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Deer Skull metal art- New & improved how to make a metal deer skull Forging Blacksmithing big buck
Hello all, recently I was tasked with creating a new Forged Buck skull for a gentleman from New York. He wanted the new skull to be mounted to the brush guard on his Ram 3500 pickup. After starting the skull with my traditional templates quickly decided there had to be a better more improved way to make a metal deer skull as opposed to my previous template design.
I set about creating a more user-friendly design that would allow me to forge the skull (shape) more quickly without the fatigue and limitations the single piece skull design offered previously.
I used a real deer skull for the template model and utilized Photoshop CC along with my Canon DSLR 6D Camera to create an accurate depiction of the skull in a 3d model, I stretched the parameters to allow for proper bending and shaping.
The First skull was a huge success and after completing and shipping I decided I needed one for our store and to take to shows until it is purchased. As an added bonus this allowed me to play around with the new template design some more and prove that it works as well as it should.
For this forging project I used 16-gauge plate (sheet) steel mild with 1/2" round stock hot rolled. I created a small stand of a new design that is shown in the video but not fabricated on film. In all I am super happy with how this design turned out and am excited to be able to offer this template design up to other folks that may be interested in trying to create their own deer skull from steel.
Forging wise this is a fairly simple project as most of it depending on thickness of steel can be done without the use of a forge. I only use the forge for a small section to allow easier shaping after the initial work was completed. So, in short, this project can be completed without the use of a forge or even a torch.
The last deer skull video I made was my biggest UA-cam video ever and I am hoping even though my channel has dropped off that this video is received well and possibly gains the attention and attraction that the previous video did. I enjoy making videos editing and publishing but with all the work involved its discouraging sometimes to spend hours upon hours creating a project, editing and uploading only for a small number of views so here's hoping this is vid does ok.
I will be working on having the template available later in the day after the video is live so that it may be downloaded if interested in the new design.
Dies and Shaping, as most of you know I use a large amount of handmade shaping tools as I still do not own a swage block, For the majority of shaping a rail spike welded to angle iron mounted in the vise is very handy, As well as the traditional Tow balls of various sizes, and of course my valley tool with the two balls welded together. Most if not all of these items were made with next to zero budget, most of it was simply laying around the shop.
I hope that this video inspires like its predecessor, I have received hundreds of comments and questions which I greatly enjoy. If possible please share this video to get the new design and template out there to folks that may be interested.
Above all thank you so much for watching and supporting through comments and questions over the last couple of years, I may take on creating new and improved versions of other projects as well. My smithing has improved and as I do more, I am finding easier and more creative fun ways to improve upon my blacksmithing skills.
Thank you for watching, enjoy the vid please share and I'll catch you on the next one
Chris - Empty Pockets Ironworks 2022
Awesome!
@@12jamm thank you
True artist
@@albertsouthafrica6187 I really appreciate it
Great video!! You're skill amazing!! I so wish i could make one of those!!
@@Ca21431 thank you so much I truly appreciate it
That is very creative work! Love it
@@safetythirdwoodworking23 thank you
VERY NICE🎉🎉🎉
@@DIY_BOSS thank you
I've got a pair gloves just like yours.And three singles of different colors. LOVE WHAT YOU DO.
Amazing talent Chris
Awesome work and brilliant video quality
Thank you so much I greatly appreciate it
As always, craftsmanship shows clearly. Glad you're posting again.
Thank you so much! It feels good to be back in the swing of things. Hopefully I can get this channel relevant again.
I enjoyed watching you build. It's interesting to me how different your technique is in fabricating your skull as compared to the way I make mine. It turned out nice. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much
Found your video by accident. Stellar work with meticulous details. Dig it!!
Thank you so much
That's amazing!!! Thanks for sharing such a detailed process. It's really inspiring❤
Thanks for the video that was amazing
Thank you so much for checking it out
Wow awesome !
Dayum! Look at that thing. Killed it!
Thank you so much
Watching your videos has gotten me to make a rebar deer shed with a cross out of railroad spikes. My next project is an elk shed chair base. Just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration!!
That's awesome!!! Thank you so much for the comment.
Mounting it to his truck that's hilarious love it but definitely found the right guy for the job crazy cool!
Insane work
Thank you
That way incredible. Thank you.
Thank you
You’re good at what you do!
Thank you so much
Beautiful piece of your art, my brother! Thanks for sharing!!! 😎👍🏻🔨🔥🔪
Thank you for watching
Thanks for your work and sharing it. :)
Chris, Thank you again for your amazing work. Chris made the deer skull for the front of my truck and it came out amazing, I get so many compliments for the beautiful deer skull, Chris is an amazing artists and I would recommend his work to anyone who wants a one off beautiful piece of art that makes a statement. Thank you again Chris you are awesome!!!
You are so very welcome Dan, it gave me a chance to improve on my design and am really looking forward to putting it out there this year. Happy new year!
Que hermoso trabajo hermano
Thank you!!
This is STUNNING damn!!!! Ur a true artist!
Thank you so much! That truly means allot to me!
Good job.👍👍
Amazing work! Your skill is apparent as you make it look easy, a great video. It must have took hours to create!
Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate it. This build took Approximately 6 hours start to finish.
Awesome job Chris! You've definitely stepped up the realism a few notches. Really like the way you sculpted the antlers. Your handmade shaping tools have inspired me to make several of my own. Wishing you, Lolly and the kids a wonderful and blessed 2023!
Thank you so much Bob, I Always look forward to hearing from you. Hope you have a wonderful new years as well.
Very cool project. How did you get the texture at the base of the antlers?
@@mackyver546 just mig spatter, it’s hard on the machine but basically moving the gum fast enough to skip the wire
Очень круто!
Chris, this is awesome! Hey, what plasma cutter set-up are you using?
Thank you, I'm using a cheapo shop iron 30 amp it's been a great little plasma
Where did you get your white bending tool?
How much and will you have those awesome designs at winfield next year 😀
Thank you and yes I plan on having atleast one at each show. They take approximately 8 hours to make with stand and will retail around $500 give or take depending on rack size etc.
Where can I get the skull print so I can cut it out?
Do you sell your art?
How did you achieve the texture on the main beams of the antlers?
Skipping the arc with a mig. Instead of holding a steady bead just move the mig tip rapidly.