Thank you! That was my first ever attempt at copper wire artwork and I'm 62 years old. It actually went very well and I'm no artist. Keep the videos coming.
Man, your video is great! Why did you stop making them? I think you should continue to grow your channel by doing more tutorials. I watched your first video today, from a friend that indicated it. This dragonfly is awesome and I hope we get more cool videos of yours for this boring quarantine. They are great!
is been a difficult 2 years for me very busy and taking care of family but im slowly getting back on track on creating new stuff and im eager to share more videos stay tuned
Just found your tutorial after looking at a LOT of images, etc. and it’s wonderfully done (particularly for a first attempt) … only suggestion I’d make would be to talk about wire gauge / size… headed off to the craft room to give this a try … thanks for taking the time to put these great tutorials together
Out of all the dragonflies I've looked into making this by FAR is the best!!! Very well done and great tutorial! LOVE the body, legs, antenna and head...going to do one as soon as I get the right size wire! Thanks for the video, you did a great job!!
I know this video is 5 years old, but I just found it today and actually made my first dragonfly!! Your tutorial was so easy to follow!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh please don't stop making and showing us your projects. I personally love dragon flys and I love working with wire! I did find my self trying to bring your image into the center for a while. But I know you'll perfect that. So I guess I missed that part that was not on the eye of the camara. Love all the colors. You've given me inspiration to creat!!!! Thank you!
Luis that's really cool! Maybe you can put in the material, gauge, tools needed, how much wire will be needed in the subject box. That would make it easier for people. Can wait to try this one out! Thank you
Thanks! Just what I needed as I was asked to make some for a display. Your video is very easy to watch with just the right pace. I have combined the wire structure with the addition of beads and voile to make really eye-catching delicate dragonflies. Thank you again.
I have found a recent joy in wire crafts and found your videos. You have wonderful, clear instruction to try and like you say, practice! Thank-you, Luis!
Suggestions, for more wing security perhaps using an x loop like you would use to make gods eye craft. Also I'm betting that if wings got dipped in wood glue then dried and painted with nail polish you could make a stained glass iridescent look like real droop fly wings. I'll test these theories out. Ty for inspiration.
Thanks so much I just made my dragonfly and it turned out okay. If I can add a word of warning to anyone else who tries it: Get high ductility (softness) wire or otherwise it will be very hard to sculpt it and you will hurt your hands a bit too. Thank you for taking the time to make the video!!
What gage of wire did you use for the dragonfly, as well as the inside of the wings? I would also like to know the dimensions for a small dragonfly. Very good work.
Thanks for sharing your talent for making dragonflies. It was well done and easy to follow, I will be making some soon. Would like to make a comment to correct a mistake most people make, Dragonflies do not have antenna
Luis, you’ve done a good job on this tutorial. I researched the dragonfly and discovered that they have 6 legs and the antennas are very very small. Learn something new every day. Thanks. Coleen
I used a very thin wire and followed your steps in the video and it doesn't look that bad! Thanks to you, I can turn my project in in art class and get a good grade! 10/10! 😄
Thank You so much! I made my first dragonfly!! Not as good as yours but not bad. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this skill! ❤️Jalyne in Utah
It is REALLY hard to wrap regular copper wire versus aluminum. Just around the body is tough. I had to hold one end with the pliers while wrapping it with another. U make it look so easy.
Thanks for the awesome wire sculpture tutorials. If you were at all interested i would love to see you make a praying mantis Mantis religiosa, one of my favorite insects. Gracias
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm doing this exact type of thing as part of an assignment and I've been so lost on how to approach it before finding this recommended to me. These are beautiful dragonflies you've done.
just by watching this video, you made this look so simple.... i now know how to make a dragon fly... and i havent even made one yet, i will make one later on to let you know how it comes out.... im not home right now, but i have to steps embedded in my mind already... THANKS for the tutorial +luis lopez
Thank you very much that's fabulous. I am going to give it a try as I want them on sticks coming out of my fish pond to deter the birds, so they can't swoop on the fish. Thanks again. Loved it.
If you are using bare copper is impossible to stop the oxidation process but you can go online and order non-tarnish copper which is coated with some.material to prevent the oxidation
Thanks for a great video ... your instructions were very clear .. My first dragonfly did not look like yours - BUT - I got much better with the second .. Great Youube .. Video
Very informative tutorial. The only issue that I have is that dragonflies do not have antennas and their eyes are more like a fighter pilot's helmet. They also seem to always sport a somewhat creepy smile. I have taken what I learned from your excellent workshop and modified it. Good Job on your first video.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful technique for wire sculpting. I have been making butterflies with wire, and just created my first dragonfly. Your video was very helpful, clear and fun to watch! Can't believe it's your first. Great job!
I made a little dragonfly, thank you! I will place him on the end of a long wire and put it out by the door to ward off black flies and horse flies this spring. =)
great tutorial, i tried to do that for an armature for a sculpture. it was hideous, lucky i covered it with clay. but now i can do this one ..thank you so much for sharing
You can use 18 gauge or 20 … my least favorite for this would be 22 gauge but it’s possible to make it with 22 the only problem is that it would be to flimsy my favorite gauge is 18
@@angelsculptures1478 thanks. I’m trying to find a pattern for a dragonfly to add beads and wire to the wings. I have an Etsy shop. It would hang from a suction cup in a window. I like heavier gauge wires. I’ve tried several and will try this one today. Thanks so much.
Thx so much. Do u find aluminum wire easier to bend than other craft wires? I typically use Para wire and doubt I could do it without tools like u did.
@@jeanniestarrett3887 parasite is mostly copper coated in paint and yes is harder not much but it is anodized aluminum is softer and the paint won’t chip off you can find good prices on Amazon for aluminum
Great tutorial Luis, thank you for teaching me how to make your dragonflies! My first one turned out pretty good and I'm looking forward to practicing and making more.
THANKS SO MUCH! This video is fantastic. You are a very detailed, patient, and natural teacher!
Thank you
Thank you! That was my first ever attempt at copper wire artwork and I'm 62 years old. It actually went very well and I'm no artist. Keep the videos coming.
Man, your video is great! Why did you stop making them? I think you should continue to grow your channel by doing more tutorials. I watched your first video today, from a friend that indicated it. This dragonfly is awesome and I hope we get more cool videos of yours for this boring quarantine. They are great!
is been a difficult 2 years for me very busy and taking care of family but im slowly getting back on track on creating new stuff and im eager to share more videos stay tuned
I have made a couple like this I don't use legs plus I put beads on mine . I really like your Dragonfly
I'd love more tutorials of the things you make. Cameras and such are much better now also
Just found your tutorial after looking at a LOT of images, etc. and it’s wonderfully done (particularly for a first attempt) … only suggestion I’d make would be to talk about wire gauge / size… headed off to the craft room to give this a try … thanks for taking the time to put these great tutorials together
Yea I’m sorry I forgot to mentioned in the video but I think I put some text afterwards to clarify the wire gauges
Out of all the dragonflies I've looked into making this by FAR is the best!!! Very well done and great tutorial! LOVE the body, legs, antenna and head...going to do one as soon as I get the right size wire! Thanks for the video, you did a great job!!
I know this video is 5 years old, but I just found it today and actually made my first dragonfly!! Your tutorial was so easy to follow!! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful!
GREAT!! You didn't waste our time and your instructions and video are perfect!!! Please make more!!
Working on it check out my latest videos
Oh please don't stop making and showing us your projects. I personally love dragon flys and I love working with wire! I did find my self trying to bring your image into the center for a while. But I know you'll perfect that. So I guess I missed that part that was not on the eye of the camara. Love all the colors. You've given me inspiration to creat!!!! Thank you!
This is the best wire dragonfly tutorial I have ever seen 👍👍👍👍 thankyou!!!
Awesome thanks
Loved your video on how to make dragonflies! You explain everything so well with a nice calming voice. Great for encouraging beginners. Thanks!!
thanks
After 8 years found this video,you explained it so easy ,thanks!!
thank you I have been wanting to do a dragonfly and now I know how. You are a very good teacher thank you Luis
+Jimpainter222 thank you
Very Nice. I hope to share this with my 13-year-old daughter tomorrow as a handicraft opportunity. The lesson is very clear and well taught.
Please do!
Luis that's really cool! Maybe you can put in the material, gauge, tools needed, how much wire will be needed in the subject box. That would make it easier for people. Can wait to try this one out! Thank you
Thanks! Just what I needed as I was asked to make some for a display. Your video is very easy to watch with just the right pace. I have combined the wire structure with the addition of beads and voile to make really eye-catching delicate dragonflies. Thank you again.
I have found a recent joy in wire crafts and found your videos. You have wonderful, clear instruction to try and like you say, practice! Thank-you, Luis!
+Linda Frasca thank you
Nicely done tutorial. I made a dragonfly along with you. I am very pleased with how it turned out. Thank you for sharing how to make one.
You’re welcome 😊
Suggestions, for more wing security perhaps using an x loop like you would use to make gods eye craft. Also I'm betting that if wings got dipped in wood glue then dried and painted with nail polish you could make a stained glass iridescent look like real droop fly wings. I'll test these theories out. Ty for inspiration.
You are awesome. You seem so patient. I am excited to try a dragon fly to attach to a flower pot.
thank you
Thanks so much I just made my dragonfly and it turned out okay. If I can add a word of warning to anyone else who tries it: Get high ductility (softness) wire or otherwise it will be very hard to sculpt it and you will hurt your hands a bit too. Thank you for taking the time to make the video!!
Loved your video. A dragonfly's antennae are tiny, so small you can't see them.
You are 100 percent correct
You are so wonderful to watch and listen to. You are calm and sweet. Thank you.
What gage of wire did you use for the dragonfly, as well as the inside of the wings? I would also like to know the dimensions for a small dragonfly. Very good work.
Thank you sooo much i won 1st prize in creative wire bending 😍😍😍
Tha is awesome so glad it helped
Please show us more!!! How bout butterfly's &a people? U make it look very easy, good teaching skills!
+Joshlyn Greever working on it
I made the scorpion and the dragon fly it was a good video easy to understand instructions... Thank you! They came out lovely by the way!!!
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for sharing your talent for making dragonflies. It was well done and easy to follow, I will be making some soon.
Would like to make a comment to correct a mistake most people make, Dragonflies do not have antenna
Thank you
Thank you so much for your informative video. I was struggling to make one . Yours are so pretty and I could easily follow along with you.
Awesome
Luis, you’ve done a good job on this tutorial. I researched the dragonfly and discovered that they have 6 legs and the antennas are very very small. Learn something new every day. Thanks. Coleen
you are a great teacher very good tutorial
Thanks
I used a very thin wire and followed your steps in the video and it doesn't look that bad! Thanks to you, I can turn my project in in art class and get a good grade! 10/10! 😄
Thanks Luis. Thanks Luis. I made 2 this morning so far. It gets easier with practice.
You welcome
luis lopez this video's cool!
nice tutorial.your'e about the only one with easy and decent wire art.
Thanks to you my nieces think I’m even cooler now🤣 Thanks a lot✌️
Awesome
Thank You so much! I made my first dragonfly!! Not as good as yours but not bad. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this skill!
❤️Jalyne in Utah
Great video and instructions! The simplest way to make this cute little dragon fly. Good job on your first video. Thanks!
Thank you Luis! Dragonflies are my favorite of all! I am so glad I found you! I will be making them now. Thank you again.
They are lovely. I will try making one soon. Thx for sharing.
Thank you for your video. You were very explicit. Easy to follow.
Thanks
excellent video and so lovely and calming likr the other person said,,and NO music thats wonderful,,thank you
Thanks
I think you very good at craft work and art they look like wild dargonfly.
This was an awesome tutorial. Easy to follow. I made my very first one and it turned out pretty great.
It is REALLY hard to wrap regular copper wire versus aluminum. Just around the body is tough. I had to hold one end with the pliers while wrapping it with another. U make it look so easy.
I understand May I ask what gauge of copper did you use ?
Thanks for the awesome wire sculpture tutorials. If you were at all interested i would love to see you make a praying mantis Mantis religiosa, one of my favorite insects. Gracias
gracias
Can't wait to try to make a dragon fly. Thanks for this tutorial!!
Well you helped me with my school project thank you
you welcome
Can you make a video to show how to make a butterfly? I cant wait to try the dragonfly. Great tutorial. Beautiful work.
Yes, soon
Thank you so much. What guage wire do you use? Beautiful creations.
20 or 18
Really nice, very easy to follow video - thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the video super helpful! Awesome wire art
Thank you check out my other videos
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm doing this exact type of thing as part of an assignment and I've been so lost on how to approach it before finding this recommended to me. These are beautiful dragonflies you've done.
You're very welcome!
great tutorial but what gage wire do use
What gauge wire do you use
20 gauge is ideal but 18 and 22 work too
I actually think I could make a dragonfly by following this video! Thanks man =) Can't belive this is your first video, you did great =)
Veronica thank you Veronica
just by watching this video, you made this look so simple.... i now know how to make a dragon fly... and i havent even made one yet, i will make one later on to let you know how it comes out.... im not home right now, but i have to steps embedded in my mind already... THANKS for the tutorial +luis lopez
Very nice technique my friend, Thank you very much for your time and patience. Stephen
I too would appreciate a video on detailed wings and measurements to use on smaller versions. Thanks so much.
working on more videos
What a phenomenal video. Not just the art portion, either ~ your voice is *so* soothing to me.
thank you
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
You welcome
Thank you very much that's fabulous. I am going to give it a try as I want them on sticks coming out of my fish pond to deter the birds, so they can't swoop on the fish. Thanks again. Loved it.
Nice job 👍
Thanks 👍
For your copper art, how do you seal it so it doesn't oxidize? Any ideas anyone? Awesome video. I'm making trees and don't want them to change color.
If you are using bare copper is impossible to stop the oxidation process but you can go online and order non-tarnish copper which is coated with some.material to prevent the oxidation
This is the best way to grow your channel
for your first vid you helped me alot god job
I think you did a great job. I hope you have kept on making videos.
This is a wonderful video. I am going to get supplies tomorrow! Thanks, Luis! Make more videos!
thanks Claire i will :) have fun making dragonflies
this was so calming to watch, i think im going to use this for an adornment piece im making at school! thank you!
IT CAN HELP US TO DO IT TO FOR OUR PROBJECTS❤️IN SCHOOL
MAY GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH MORE DEAREST BROTHER
thank you God bless you too
Thank you what a very easy to follow video. The Dragonflies are brilliant and a great way to use my spare wires
Love your dragon flies. You did a great job in illustrating. Thank you.
I absolutely love your dragonflies.
Thanks
You set a good pace for teaching and have a great voice. Thank you for sharing this. I learned a new skill. :)
this is so nicee!! thankyou so much! this helped me a lot w my school project
Pretty awesome video for your first!
Easy to follow and you have a lovely calming voice.
Well done Sir.
So realistic. Thank you for showing us how to do one xx mary.
What a wonderful video, well done on your first a natural
Glad you enjoyed it!
Made my first dragonfly. I am happy with what you have taught me. What are the measurements used to make a smaller dragonfly and what gauge of wire?
What size wire
Thanks for a great video ... your instructions were very clear .. My first dragonfly did not look like yours - BUT - I got much better with the second .. Great Youube .. Video
Thank you! You're a very good teacher!
+Donna Crispin you welcome
@@angelsculptures1478 what size wire?
very nice! if i made a very small one i good fill in the wings with tacky glue and paint them with nail polish. i like the big ones too!
Beautiful ❣️ and great job on your first video ❣️
You are a good teacher. I love it. Will try to make one. Love it. Thank you.
Very informative tutorial. The only issue that I have is that dragonflies do not have antennas and their eyes are more like a fighter pilot's helmet. They also seem to always sport a somewhat creepy smile. I have taken what I learned from your excellent workshop and modified it. Good Job on your first video.
+LindaAndSteven McClain thank you
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful technique for wire sculpting. I have been making butterflies with wire, and just created my first dragonfly. Your video was very helpful, clear and fun to watch! Can't believe it's your first. Great job!
Rhue Chantal thank you Rhue :)
What size is the wire?
love your videos. you are the michelangelo of wire lol . beautiful work
I made a little dragonfly, thank you! I will place him on the end of a long wire and put it out by the door to ward off black flies and horse flies this spring. =)
great tutorial, i tried to do that for an armature for a sculpture. it was hideous, lucky i covered it with clay. but now i can do this one ..thank you so much for sharing
this was great thank you, my mom loves home made gifts, and she is super into dragonflies. She loved it.
Love this so easy to follow the instructions Im going to be making these cute little fellas Thank You
Trish Trish you welcome
Beautiful design. Can you tell me what gauge wire you’re using for these?
You can use 18 gauge or 20 … my least favorite for this would be 22 gauge but it’s possible to make it with 22 the only problem is that it would be to flimsy my favorite gauge is 18
@@angelsculptures1478 thanks. I’m trying to find a pattern for a dragonfly to add beads and wire to the wings. I have an Etsy shop. It would hang from a suction cup in a window. I like heavier gauge wires. I’ve tried several and will try this one today. Thanks so much.
Thanks for the tutorial! Perfect mothers day gift
Most welcome 😊
Very helpful. Thanks.
Butterflies have been my fav insect for most of my life,and dragon flies are related to them..I love this tut .........thank you...hugsssss
Thx. Great tutorial. What gage wire did you use for body?
20 gauge works and 18 gauge too
Thx so much. Do u find aluminum wire easier to bend than other craft wires? I typically use Para wire and doubt I could do it without tools like u did.
@@jeanniestarrett3887 parasite is mostly copper coated in paint and yes is harder not much but it is anodized aluminum is softer and the paint won’t chip off you can find good prices on Amazon for aluminum
It would be nice to know the gauge of wire you are working with.
20 or 18
Great video. I love dragonflies . Can I ask what gauge wire?
18 gauge but 20 gauge work as well
Is aluminum wire if you use copper I would use 20 because is more stiff
Great tutorial Luis, thank you for teaching me how to make your dragonflies! My first one turned out pretty good and I'm looking forward to practicing and making more.
Fantastic video and your English is great.
Wow. Great video 🙏
You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for your video.