Blacksmithing- Making a cat figurine (from angle iron)

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2020
  • 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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  • @lisets.blacksmith
    @lisets.blacksmith 3 роки тому +279

    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  3 роки тому +55

      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 3 роки тому +10

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

    • @RobertFay
      @RobertFay 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @babuchandrakumarc1386
      @babuchandrakumarc1386 3 роки тому

      Thank you Eliz

  • @BlackBearForge
    @BlackBearForge 3 роки тому +60

    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 3 роки тому +143

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

  • @ncm55449
    @ncm55449 3 роки тому +85

    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.

  • @GreenShortzDIY
    @GreenShortzDIY 3 роки тому +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.

  • @scottvercuski8993
    @scottvercuski8993 3 роки тому +114

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

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  3 роки тому +9

      Yes! Thanks

    • @JohnnyBooi
      @JohnnyBooi 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @Katniss218
      @Katniss218 3 роки тому +6

      @@JohnnyBooi Probably patreon

    • @xpato_owo
      @xpato_owo 3 роки тому

      F

    • @asvarien
      @asvarien 3 роки тому +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.

  • @solarhawk77
    @solarhawk77 3 роки тому +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!

  • @dimarg00
    @dimarg00 12 днів тому +1

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

  • @robertsarosi9263
    @robertsarosi9263 3 роки тому +54

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

  • @gringott286
    @gringott286 3 роки тому +44

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

    • @RonMexico5174
      @RonMexico5174 3 роки тому

      Ah yes i understand

    • @bmx4free
      @bmx4free 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому

      @@bmx4free thanks man

  • @jacobdegeling
    @jacobdegeling 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 3 роки тому

    Your videos are an example to all UA-camrs- 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.

  • @alanharney5278
    @alanharney5278 3 роки тому +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.

  • @user-ns2xs4ho4u
    @user-ns2xs4ho4u 3 роки тому +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 .

  • @JohnSmith-ud9ex
    @JohnSmith-ud9ex 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @luisenriquemunoz8793
    @luisenriquemunoz8793 3 роки тому +37

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

  • @ShapingSilver
    @ShapingSilver 3 роки тому +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! ;-)

  • @Kate_Fyria
    @Kate_Fyria 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @Doctor26yt
    @Doctor26yt 3 роки тому

    Excellent craftsmanship, even better fatherhood!

  • @theYeti1000
    @theYeti1000 3 роки тому

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

  • @alessiovanni3
    @alessiovanni3 3 роки тому +21

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

  • @leontheferocious
    @leontheferocious 3 роки тому +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!

  • @kirstenwhitworth8079
    @kirstenwhitworth8079 3 роки тому

    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 UA-cam makers - probably because of those hours I spent with my dad. Thank you so very much.

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @gerardosantosgarcia3970
    @gerardosantosgarcia3970 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @tipfox9212
    @tipfox9212 3 роки тому +20

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

  • @VcntyPrxy
    @VcntyPrxy 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @torbjornahman
      @torbjornahman  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, thanks!!

    • @BCM1959
      @BCM1959 3 роки тому +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.

  • @jtjones73
    @jtjones73 3 роки тому +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.

  • @axelfure
    @axelfure 3 роки тому +1

    Came here for blacksmithing and got adorable kittens. Amazing video.

  • @ericcartrette6118
    @ericcartrette6118 3 роки тому +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.

  • @andreasheij
    @andreasheij 3 роки тому +49

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

  • @wayneshirey6999
    @wayneshirey6999 3 роки тому

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

  • @franmelendez1971
    @franmelendez1971 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @haakmeer
    @haakmeer 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @shortfuse43
    @shortfuse43 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @gilturner7464
    @gilturner7464 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @maknifeandrods7701
    @maknifeandrods7701 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому

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

  • @AliIskenderov
    @AliIskenderov 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @ilnarsalahov8622
      @ilnarsalahov8622 3 роки тому

      Сам в очках, ребенок нет! Точно гений!

  • @danielson1989
    @danielson1989 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle
    @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle 3 роки тому +1

    Glad to see the Åhman apprenticeship program is underway!

  • @frisbeephil
    @frisbeephil 3 роки тому

    Outstanding as always. Turning raw products into life.

  • @kotovsk66
    @kotovsk66 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @midoryplascencia4977
    @midoryplascencia4977 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @frick566
    @frick566 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see a Thunderbear cub in action!!

  • @marcusmlinsky546
    @marcusmlinsky546 3 роки тому

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

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @stupidsignals2363
    @stupidsignals2363 3 роки тому +15

    Your children would be proud on their Dad.

  • @matfry2310
    @matfry2310 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby 3 роки тому

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

  • @Rinat928
    @Rinat928 3 роки тому +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_ 3 роки тому +6

      Дочь)

    • @Eshkinckot
      @Eshkinckot 3 роки тому

      Это дочка его)

    • @xlebysss
      @xlebysss 3 роки тому

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

  • @user-hj6ve7de2g
    @user-hj6ve7de2g 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @Nico_BlackForest
    @Nico_BlackForest 3 роки тому

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

  • @Regdiggs
    @Regdiggs 3 роки тому

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

  • @BeachsideHank
    @BeachsideHank 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @clydebalcom8252
    @clydebalcom8252 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @bryna7
    @bryna7 3 роки тому +1

    I love people that care about animals.

  • @7come11two
    @7come11two 2 роки тому +1

    An artist and a gentleman.

  • @ricardogava1604
    @ricardogava1604 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @dRb33f
    @dRb33f 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @dutchcourage7312
      @dutchcourage7312 3 роки тому

      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 !

  • @BrianDaleNeeley
    @BrianDaleNeeley 3 роки тому +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?

  • @angrydrummergirl2648
    @angrydrummergirl2648 3 роки тому +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!

  • @heardashot
    @heardashot 3 роки тому

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

  • @BruceBoschek
    @BruceBoschek 3 роки тому +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.

  • @davidetew5258
    @davidetew5258 3 роки тому

    Your videos with your children always make me smile!

  • @sashamirzayans8465
    @sashamirzayans8465 2 роки тому +1

    Not only are you a master, but a good family man!

  • @ernestochaveznuno2689
    @ernestochaveznuno2689 3 роки тому

    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 ⚒🙂👍

  • @janelleanderson6744
    @janelleanderson6744 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 3 роки тому +1

    Great work torb her smile said it all ...

  • @Martyr217
    @Martyr217 3 роки тому +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.

  • @MrDukaman
    @MrDukaman 3 роки тому +1

    It’s so nice to see the kids getting into forging. 👍👍⚒🔥

  • @waedi73
    @waedi73 3 роки тому +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 !

  • @tomcarlson3244
    @tomcarlson3244 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @nelsonstree436
    @nelsonstree436 Рік тому

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

  • @targetdreamer257
    @targetdreamer257 3 роки тому +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.

  • @AminulIslam-cp7ei
    @AminulIslam-cp7ei 3 роки тому

    It's a cute little kitten. I like it how a craftsman turns a simple piece of angle iron into a lively kitten. Praise worthy : )

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc 3 роки тому +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

  • @tullydj2
    @tullydj2 3 роки тому

    The eye punch was crafted with perfection. Thanks for showing that technique.

  • @youstubers5722
    @youstubers5722 3 роки тому +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.

  • @user-lx5ow3nb1h
    @user-lx5ow3nb1h 2 роки тому +1

    Супер!!!!!!! Вы как Фаберже ,только в кузнечном ремесле!!!!!!!!! Черепаха тоже зачётная!!!!

  • @nikolaijerrard867
    @nikolaijerrard867 3 роки тому +1

    I loved the intermission with the cats playing!

  • @davidhayes6891
    @davidhayes6891 3 роки тому +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!

  • @darrenporter1347
    @darrenporter1347 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video. Your videos are like therapy for me. Much appreciated.

  • @stevepuyear2738
    @stevepuyear2738 3 роки тому +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!

  • @DomMini
    @DomMini 3 роки тому

    Ok, so I would never have thought a blacksmithing video would have brought tears to my eyes! The love you have for your children is so beautiful!
    Your daughter did an amazing job helping you and as always you produced a work of art, I just knew you were going to give it to her!
    Everything about this video warmed my heart! Thanks for sharing this my friend, you made my day!

  • @tonyfnd
    @tonyfnd 3 роки тому +1

    Not even through the video yet and had to comment on the kittens .. absolutely adorable. The kids look so happy with their new friends. Ok, back to the video. Lol

  • @VALYCOSTAS
    @VALYCOSTAS 3 роки тому +1

    Waw....BEAUTIFUL! !

  • @JustJimWillDo
    @JustJimWillDo 3 роки тому +1

    Swing that mighty hammer, young Thunder Cub! And what a cute little keepsake the iron kitten turned out to be.

  • @petercowell2051
    @petercowell2051 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @nobody-ly9ef
    @nobody-ly9ef 3 роки тому +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.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 3 роки тому

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

  • @GFSwinger1693
    @GFSwinger1693 3 роки тому

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

  • @Bobzorzz
    @Bobzorzz 3 роки тому +1

    Blacksmiths and dotes on cats! What could be better?!? Great work.

  • @JRBUISEXCAVATING
    @JRBUISEXCAVATING 3 роки тому

    Thunder Artist!!!! Thunder Dad!!! Awesome as usual!!!

  • @niklar55
    @niklar55 3 роки тому +1

    Kids and kittens...Both delightful to watch!
    An Owl is also possible in the same manner.

  • @Mozilafoxx
    @Mozilafoxx 3 роки тому +1

    Best dad award goes to this awesome man!

  • @shimshoncook8951
    @shimshoncook8951 3 роки тому

    Fantastic little helper there also. True Viking Power in development with those hammer strikes!

  • @PeopleAlreadyDidThis
    @PeopleAlreadyDidThis 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Moondog-wc4vm
    @Moondog-wc4vm 3 роки тому +1

    Finally! A smith who shows me the secret of how to create an eye punch! Thanks very much. I'm hoping to start working with my instructor again at the end of the month, and what I want to do is chisels and punches to help me create art projects at my home forge. I'll put this technique into practice as soon as he opens his doors to students again. I really liked seeing how you are teaching your children the skills of your craft. Passing on the skills is so very important, Oh, and cute cats, every video on the internet is better with cute cats!

  • @M0HMD
    @M0HMD 3 роки тому +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

  • @DarthMeheelos
    @DarthMeheelos 3 роки тому

    Браво! Отличная работа, замечательные деточки😁👍👍👍

  • @schoolForAnts
    @schoolForAnts 3 роки тому +1

    I don't have a forge but I do have an angle grinder, some scrap metal, and some files, and this video has inspired me to try and make some figurines. I think I'll try an owl first. Thank you Thunderbear. Keep the content comin'!