We expect a ballerina or a blacksmith, or a baseball pitcher, as you mentioned, to have perfectly trained motions. Somehow in sculpture we think only of the motion left in the stone? I feel like I learned the secrets of kinesiology today, made clear as water. I am nearly looking forward to injuring myself. Thanks for a perfect video.
As a beginner these videos have been incredibly helpful. I'll be buying your letter carving video next week. Today I managed to damage a corner of something I was working on. Which then made me think, "a video on how to approach corners and delicate edges would helpful". :) Thanks so much for these!
Samuel Edwards I’m happy that the videos are helpful! And thank you for the suggestion. Edges and corners are indeed very delicate and need to be approached carefully. I just might do a video about how to handle them! Thanks!
There are so many art principles going on at the same time here. The art of holding, swinging, and resting at the same time. My father was able to strike a nail into the wood with one blow. He had an old-timer's technique that I could never get. I needed at least 3 blows. Athar has that knowledge. Great video...
Very well explained, sir. When you double the strike weight, you roughly double the impact force. However if you double the strike speed.. you QUADRUPLE the impact force.
Do you prefer carving with the manual tools as opposed to power? I have 2 dremels and a foredom as well. I use an angle grinder to take off large sections. I'd like to eventually get some good chisels.
It doesn't make much difference really, it depends on the type of work one is doing and the time constraints. Ideally, I would always prefer to work by hand, but then there's the deadlines...
Oh...Thank You*! The less stress or injuries...involved in anything I do...is of utmost importance to me and my body* I am sorry...but being on a very "tight Senior budget "...I cannot afford to buy the Videos, but will continue to enjoy them on UA-cam* I may never ...explore this craft any further than watching your Videos and enjoying your skill, but please know ... I am enjoying them. Thank You...
Hi Athar. I'm currently experimenting with acid on stone. I'm using muriatic acid. It's slow and doesn't round the edges like in your sculptures. Can I ask what acid or mix of acids you use on your sculptures? And how fast it is. Of course you do multiple passes of acid. Thanks a lot.
Hi Helder Cabral, I use muriatic acid as well. I played around with different methods. Sometimes I sprayed it on the works, other times I poured it on an other times I submerged the stone into it. Just try out various possibilities and let chance play its role as well. I'm curious about the results though! Send me pictures if you can through Instagram DM. Good luck!
I feel like a heathen compared to the artistry of sculpting. I'm learning to sculpt and carve to make bonsai pots, both refined and polished and rustic style
@@AtharJaber traditionally, they are ceramic. I have a beautiful little Larch tree that is going to look great in rough stone, though. I'd like to break tradition and make some rough hewn stone and some nice polished granite pots. Just working on learning technique while I work on my first. Your videos have made a world of difference! Thank you so much
@@AtharJaber Sorry. I should have done my homework and google your name. Your work is a dream. I just don't understand the viewcount. This used to be presented to kings and now is in some sad corner of the internet. Just because humanity is lazier and can't even stand seeing someone work so hard and prefer to do things on paper and slime. Excuse the rant. Keep up the good work. I also think you should write a book.
@@heldercabral7kings like to surround themselves with fools. Thank you for the kind words though, I am also working on a book as you suggested. But that will take a while, as I am now recording some stone carving courses for online learning. And next to that a PhD and some international projects and exhibitions. A bit busy but that's good I guess. Keep in touch!
@@heldercabral7 just came across this video by chance, but are you really sad that the art of stone sculpting hasn't been yet democratized or made accessible to the masses like they did with painting and drawing? I would say that's a blessing, once you democratize something it gets destroyed and the uniqueness fades away. I'm a sculptor and I would never put tutorials for free on the internet, that's the most stupid thing a professional artist could do, I paid years of my life and out of my pockets to learn what I know now, and for what UA-cam pays you it's not worthy. Real sculptors, those who really sell and don't need to make a living with teaching know this, that's why you will never find stone carving tutorials easily on the internet.
@@fulippuannaghiti1965 Now I'm not sad any more. You're absolutely right. I would never share my knowledge, too. And in terms of materials and techniques I think I'm getting to a point were I know it almost all. And then I implode, of course, and do nothing. What Athar is doing is trying to preserve old and modern, but academic techniques before they disappear. And he's doing a great job there. The other thing are the secrets we find in errors. Those goes with us to the tomb ;)
Even many professional workers etc dont move like that. We Still consider it normal that if the result of breaking a stone is achieved then whatever motion you used is somewhat correct, as long as chronic pain doesn't appear right away the motion is considered ok. The technique being imperfect the difference in body durability and talent in having 60-70% understanding of the right motion becomes the norm. If you ask question about motion most people will think you think too much and are like " find by yourself you will find right naturally " . If the world worked like that everybody would be an athlete and would never need a teacher. On the long run workers body mostly get destroyed by the accumulation of unnecessary damage and they lack efficiency. The fields that need it the most have the least information on the topic.
We expect a ballerina or a blacksmith, or a baseball pitcher, as you mentioned, to have perfectly trained motions. Somehow in sculpture we think only of the motion left in the stone?
I feel like I learned the secrets of kinesiology today, made clear as water. I am nearly looking forward to injuring myself.
Thanks for a perfect video.
Ha! Well don't get too enthousiast with the injuries! Just take it easy and you'll make fast progress.
Congratulations! Once again a precise and very informative video! I am sculpting around 29 years and this videos is helping a lot!!!! Keep doing!!!!!
Frederico I am very glad that you find this useful! Thank you for your support!
As a beginner these videos have been incredibly helpful. I'll be buying your letter carving video next week.
Today I managed to damage a corner of something I was working on. Which then made me think, "a video on how to approach corners and delicate edges would helpful". :)
Thanks so much for these!
Samuel Edwards I’m happy that the videos are helpful! And thank you for the suggestion. Edges and corners are indeed very delicate and need to be approached carefully. I just might do a video about how to handle them! Thanks!
There are so many art principles going on at the same time here. The art of holding, swinging, and resting at the same time. My father was able to strike a nail into the wood with one blow. He had an old-timer's technique that I could never get. I needed at least 3 blows. Athar has that knowledge. Great video...
It sounds like your father knew what he was doing. Thanks for the kind words man!
I'm a stone sculptor. Glad someone is doing this. Thanks
Thank you for the support! Many more of these are on their way and if you would like me to cover a specific topic just let me know.
Please more videos like this 🙏🏻 ❤
I’ve been doing it wrong for so long! Thank you! I’ve learned a lot from you.
Thanks! I am happy to have helped!
Such great, common sense, informative videos. So helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep them coming!!!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and the feedback!
Very well explained, sir.
When you double the strike weight, you roughly double the impact force.
However if you double the strike speed.. you QUADRUPLE the impact force.
Great stuff my friend!
Thank you Rodrigo!
Hello I m from India . I like your technical information about sclupter work...I have to learn carving in hard stone...
Do you prefer carving with the manual tools as opposed to power? I have 2 dremels and a foredom as well. I use an angle grinder to take off large sections. I'd like to eventually get some good chisels.
It doesn't make much difference really, it depends on the type of work one is doing and the time constraints. Ideally, I would always prefer to work by hand, but then there's the deadlines...
Hi Athar, thanks for the video, really helpfull! Are you using a steel or an iron hammer in this video?
Hey Jacob, this is a steel hammer.
Awesome! Thanks for this!
Thank you for watching. Cheers!
This was so incredibly helpful
My pleasure!
Oh...Thank You*! The less stress or injuries...involved in anything I do...is of utmost importance to me and my body* I am sorry...but being on a very "tight Senior budget "...I cannot afford to buy the Videos, but will continue to enjoy them on UA-cam* I may never ...explore this craft any further than watching your Videos and enjoying your skill, but please know ... I am enjoying them. Thank You...
Thank you for taking the time to watch 🙏
Hi Athar. I'm currently experimenting with acid on stone. I'm using muriatic acid. It's slow and doesn't round the edges like in your sculptures. Can I ask what acid or mix of acids you use on your sculptures? And how fast it is. Of course you do multiple passes of acid. Thanks a lot.
Hi Helder Cabral, I use muriatic acid as well. I played around with different methods. Sometimes I sprayed it on the works, other times I poured it on an other times I submerged the stone into it. Just try out various possibilities and let chance play its role as well. I'm curious about the results though! Send me pictures if you can through Instagram DM. Good luck!
@@AtharJaber I cannot thank you enough Athar. I will send you some pics when the acid effect is more pronounced on my "thing". Thanks again.
Helder Cabral looking forward to it!
Excellent instruction!
Seems like my swordfighting skills might come in handy. X-D
Thanks for the physics based explaination, this is how I learn best.
You're welcome and good luck!
Interessantissimo questo video!
Grazie Sara!
So many views and so few likes? Come on everyone!
Thank you so much for your informative and helpful videoes!
Thanks for the support!
What is you use a hammer with them new wobbly handle?
Sir can you please make lecture on tempering and hardening
Thank you for the suggestion, I am actually talking to a friend blacksmith about recording a video about that.
what kind of stone do you use
Thx
My pleasure
I feel like a heathen compared to the artistry of sculpting. I'm learning to sculpt and carve to make bonsai pots, both refined and polished and rustic style
That’s an art too! Are you carving bonsai pots in stone? I thought that traditional ones were in ceramic. Sounds cool though!
@@AtharJaber traditionally, they are ceramic. I have a beautiful little Larch tree that is going to look great in rough stone, though. I'd like to break tradition and make some rough hewn stone and some nice polished granite pots. Just working on learning technique while I work on my first. Your videos have made a world of difference! Thank you so much
@@boulderboyv10 I’m very happy the videos were helpful. And would love to see some of your vases some day. Good luck!
Can I carving on any stone because marbel to expensive
Yes, you can. But stones very greatly in hardness. You will need to use the right tools depending on the stone that you are carving on.
Thank u sir u from Iraq
@@mostsfa780 Yes, I am originally from Iraq
What brand of carbide tipped tools You use sir?
I mostly use the carbide chisels of Giorgi in Italy. They're great for marble carving
@@AtharJaber Thank you!
Wow suppor your job
Thanks!
@@AtharJaber may face book name murtikar.shyam
Another great lesson of yours. But I think you should always wear googles
Of course. Sometimes, I forget. Not an example to follow.
Sorry to ask. What do you do for a living?
I am a professional artist and I also teach sculpture
@@AtharJaber Sorry. I should have done my homework and google your name. Your work is a dream. I just don't understand the viewcount. This used to be presented to kings and now is in some sad corner of the internet. Just because humanity is lazier and can't even stand seeing someone work so hard and prefer to do things on paper and slime. Excuse the rant. Keep up the good work. I also think you should write a book.
@@heldercabral7kings like to surround themselves with fools. Thank you for the kind words though, I am also working on a book as you suggested. But that will take a while, as I am now recording some stone carving courses for online learning. And next to that a PhD and some international projects and exhibitions. A bit busy but that's good I guess. Keep in touch!
@@heldercabral7 just came across this video by chance, but are you really sad that the art of stone sculpting hasn't been yet democratized or made accessible to the masses like they did with painting and drawing? I would say that's a blessing, once you democratize something it gets destroyed and the uniqueness fades away. I'm a sculptor and I would never put tutorials for free on the internet, that's the most stupid thing a professional artist could do, I paid years of my life and out of my pockets to learn what I know now, and for what UA-cam pays you it's not worthy. Real sculptors, those who really sell and don't need to make a living with teaching know this, that's why you will never find stone carving tutorials easily on the internet.
@@fulippuannaghiti1965 Now I'm not sad any more. You're absolutely right. I would never share my knowledge, too. And in terms of materials and techniques I think I'm getting to a point were I know it almost all. And then I implode, of course, and do nothing. What Athar is doing is trying to preserve old and modern, but academic techniques before they disappear. And he's doing a great job there. The other thing are the secrets we find in errors. Those goes with us to the tomb ;)
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Even many professional workers etc dont move like that.
We Still consider it normal that if the result of breaking a stone is achieved then whatever motion you used is somewhat correct, as long as chronic pain doesn't appear right away the motion is considered ok. The technique being imperfect the difference in body durability and talent in having 60-70% understanding of the right motion becomes the norm.
If you ask question about motion most people will think you think too much and are like " find by yourself you will find right naturally " . If the world worked like that everybody would be an athlete and would never need a teacher.
On the long run workers body mostly get destroyed by the accumulation of unnecessary damage and they lack efficiency. The fields that need it the most have the least information on the topic.
Mass x acceleration = force
Mass x speed = momentum
Thank you for specifying. This is helpful
@@AtharJaber you are welcome, thanks for the lessons!
Tobuscus?
Imagine each chip off the old block is a customer
Imagine each chip off the old block is a supplier
Imagine it's your reputation being chipped away at
Use safety goggles
Yes, one should always wear safety goggles and never carve without them!
i will fallar your videos. i lesen lota after 49 age.