Faux Bronze Plaque: How to sculpt a nameplate from epoxy clay

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  • Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
  • James Gurney shows how to make a Steampunk-style plaque out of epoxy clay, wood, springs, and wire. The result looks like an antique cast bronze sign with raised letters, but this method is much faster and cheaper to make for the home craftsperson. The plaque is made with animated elements that rotate and lift up and down, operated by manual crank levers that turn a camshaft.
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    Magic Sculpt Clay: amzn.to/2HrzJqJ
    1/4 inch birch plywood: amzn.to/2uClKvd
    Set of springs: amzn.to/3bAtyyr
    Thin plywood plaques: amzn.to/2UK8QWQ
    Bronze spray enamel: amzn.to/2uEpL27
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 158

  • @KitKatToeBeans
    @KitKatToeBeans 4 роки тому +89

    I don’t know of any other UA-camr who is as willing (or happy) to give away their secrets to their viewers as Mr. Gurney. Another great video, thank you for sharing.

    • @kvr8286
      @kvr8286 4 роки тому +7

      He's simply the best, there's no way around that!

    • @lerpack455
      @lerpack455 3 роки тому +3

      That is exactly what l thought. He ‘gives’ all. What a guy!

  • @jercaldin318
    @jercaldin318 4 роки тому +1

    It’s like a UA-cam Mr. Roger’s. I grew up with his books. As an adult amateur painter, I gather great support it seems from watching his vids. And, no matter my age, we all love dinosaurs. Mr. Gurney, you are one of the greatest!

  • @santocesart
    @santocesart 4 роки тому +15

    So cool! That's a true handyman!!

  • @andersondribeiro854
    @andersondribeiro854 4 роки тому

    Nothing better than the old school mechanics, the nuts and bolts of creation and imagination. Fantastic!!!

  • @clintburgess8568
    @clintburgess8568 3 роки тому +2

    I really love these steampunk animations, James. Really sets channel apart and looks like it's fun to do. I'm so glad you decided to makes these behind-the-scenes videos on how to make these.

  • @1974gladiateur
    @1974gladiateur 4 роки тому

    I don’t understand the thumbs down. Crazy talent and imagination. Since I started to follow you I bought every single book you did. Just amazing how much knowledge you are sharing in those books. Thank you.

  • @likesc00b59
    @likesc00b59 4 роки тому +33

    You’re just a genius. This is so creative!

    • @LosoIAm
      @LosoIAm 4 роки тому +2

      I couldn't agree more!

  • @PHeMoX
    @PHeMoX 4 роки тому +31

    Things like this truly shows the power of practical effects. Wonderfully done.

  • @damienkearns3654
    @damienkearns3654 4 роки тому

    I've been really enjoying your videos for about a month now and was admiring that "bronze" item. Getting that patina easier said than done. Really clever. Thanks for showing us how it's all done. As you can see you're inspiring all kinds of people, all over the world. Love watching your content, infinitely more interesting than most things on TV. Keep it coming Mr Gurney. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @junk1000junk
    @junk1000junk 4 роки тому +5

    when a child soul, full of creativity, live inside an adult body capable of finding the physicals/intellectuals solutions to acheive the goal, you have an artist! like JG

  • @vitfuu
    @vitfuu 4 роки тому

    Hi!This is me again, your Russian subscriber who can't speak English (thank you, Yandex translator)
    I don't understand half of what you're saying,but the process is delaying to the point of insanity!Your work is amazing,and I won't stop repeating it!Thank you for the nice videos!

  • @audiobaglioni
    @audiobaglioni 4 роки тому

    Mr. Gourney is the ultimate genius!

  • @RocketChild
    @RocketChild 4 роки тому +1

    I am forever wowed by your creativity and playfulness, James!!!

  • @lostlakepictures7378
    @lostlakepictures7378 3 місяці тому

    This is the coolest video/channel I've seen all month.

  • @charliepeck4353
    @charliepeck4353 3 роки тому

    Well James, you did a good job. I’ve watched dozens of your videos and always thought it was real bronze.

  • @Pieroonzotterloop
    @Pieroonzotterloop 4 роки тому

    Thanks you Mister Gurney. You are the kind of friend I never had.

  • @MrPinkfloydian
    @MrPinkfloydian 4 роки тому +8

    What a genius! The amount of thought and craftsmanship used in this is incredible.
    How is it possible that there are 2 people who have hit the Unlike button?! I want to give this 2 or more Likes 😊

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 4 роки тому +8

    0:00
    I am in shock that this isn't REAL... Looking at this here... I would not have even questioned it...
    "WOW" I work in the Film and Theartre business and do a lot of Faux Art... This is amazing!!!!

  • @cforester
    @cforester 4 роки тому +1

    The efforts and lengths of your creativity is beyond belief. I giggled all the way through.....my husband is a tinker too, his preferred gadget making material is PVC....we call him the PVC King. Always a joy to watch and listen to you videos. LOL

  • @ArsPraestigium
    @ArsPraestigium 4 роки тому +7

    Mr. Gurney, your skill and imagination never cease to amaze. I had an old graphic arts professor named Lou Brierly who, about 40 years ago, was fond of saying "I _hate_ talented people." He would have despised you. :)

  • @ferrelli1001
    @ferrelli1001 4 роки тому +18

    This is pretty darned awesome! I’ve admired this set up at the end of lots of your videos and can say the secret to it all is a good amount of genius and a few tools. Thanks for sharing! Now, if I can only . . .

  • @PaintingWithSamir
    @PaintingWithSamir 4 роки тому +19

    wow that's incredible. do it yourself in the true sense of the word. you are a great artist. thanks for sharing

  • @opendstudio7141
    @opendstudio7141 4 роки тому +1

    Since you ran out of things to paint. Set up and pain the trash collection. It's a hard but a necessary and interesting job. Too! Dumpster diving is great fun and like treasure hunting on a budget. My great uncle worked for the city trash collection for decades and amassed all kinds of treasure. As a kid, I thought he was like King Solomon -the richest man on earth.😊

  • @infernomunky
    @infernomunky 4 роки тому

    This was very informative, and wonderful. For decades your work has inspired me, and just left me in awe. THANK YOU!

  • @ericrogal995
    @ericrogal995 4 роки тому +2

    Mr. Gurney, I have been watching your videos, paying attention to your suggestions, advice and tips and just being captivated by the wealth of creativity and information you provide. You're a true creative genius, period! It's simply amazing the many things you come up with and a joy to watch! You are a GREAT inspiration to me and to many others. Thank you sooo much for putting your talents out there for everyone to see and witness. You are doing great things! I will be watching and admiring along the way.

    • @LosoIAm
      @LosoIAm 4 роки тому

      Well said and I couldn't agree more!

  • @bill61570
    @bill61570 4 роки тому +2

    Just when I thought I couldn’t be MORE of a fan!!! I love this.

  • @michelfries1429
    @michelfries1429 4 роки тому

    Now that's something! I like the steampunk style and the amazing work you did here! Thanks for sharing!

  • @catherinecervas3726
    @catherinecervas3726 4 роки тому +2

    I love the life-sized gadget opening you made-and how it fits a doorway!

  • @nathanielthompson5820
    @nathanielthompson5820 4 роки тому +7

    I've always hoped you would make a video on your gadget and how you made it. Thank you for making that a reality!

  • @vllad74
    @vllad74 4 роки тому

    WOW James!!! You are from another world!

  • @myrnahambleton2320
    @myrnahambleton2320 3 роки тому

    Just discovered you on utube and have been binging on your videos. Love your work, and must say your creativity is amazing. Reminds me of my brother. Wasn't anything he couldn't do or create!! Thank you.

  • @bennydelarosa9064
    @bennydelarosa9064 4 роки тому +12

    Now I know how it works!

  • @christinecho8149
    @christinecho8149 4 роки тому

    Wow !! You are not only a great artist but also a great inventor !!

  • @0griggs
    @0griggs 4 роки тому

    This aesthetic is like PBS at its best.

  • @suburbanhomestead
    @suburbanhomestead 4 роки тому +2

    James, You would be an awesome neighbor to be around.

  • @LosoIAm
    @LosoIAm 4 роки тому

    Towards the very end of the video ... mouse-traps ... huh?!?
    You, Sir, remind me of McGuyver; the only difference is the absence of drama in your video.
    I love the bronze plaque and many thanks for sharing.
    Much respect!

  • @gododoof
    @gododoof 4 роки тому +1

    Those camera tricks are really cool.

  • @heyryanisonx3141
    @heyryanisonx3141 3 роки тому

    A Renaissance man!

  • @tghw3659
    @tghw3659 4 роки тому

    I can't believe your artistry😲 sooo wonderful

  • @bismillahfoodsecrets2671
    @bismillahfoodsecrets2671 4 роки тому

    Something really awesome and cool .. greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @sonseraedesigns7167
    @sonseraedesigns7167 4 роки тому

    Ok Leonardo DeVinci!! I love your videos!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @matto.827
    @matto.827 4 роки тому

    Very nice. I love it. I actually specialize in these sort of works and your technique and way of innovating is excellent. Very nice Mr. Gurney!

  • @jimneysweep9810
    @jimneysweep9810 4 роки тому

    This is proper genius . You are genius .

  • @thorpe8138
    @thorpe8138 4 роки тому

    I admire how clever you are!

  • @Zine2me
    @Zine2me 4 роки тому

    So entertaining to watch and was a nice change of pace. Thanks.

  • @deb5710
    @deb5710 3 роки тому

    I'm amazed this is done in clay! The first time I saw this I thought for sure, you had created the bronze plate in Adobe Photoshop, at least that how I would created it. This is definitely a different approach to the end product.

  • @varuntulsyan2558
    @varuntulsyan2558 2 роки тому

    HE'S SO CREATIVE!!!!!!!

  • @garrettacer6525
    @garrettacer6525 4 роки тому

    Amazing! Thank you Mr. Gurney.

  • @sbrosier2383
    @sbrosier2383 4 роки тому

    This video made me smile

  • @SrgBastos
    @SrgBastos 4 роки тому

    So much creativity is just awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @TJ-oi5cr
    @TJ-oi5cr 4 роки тому

    I really can't believe how much effort you put into your videos.

  • @sasto65
    @sasto65 4 роки тому

    Absolutely delightful to watch.

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK1 4 роки тому

    Loved that. I've built similar contraptions for children's games, but with 3D software.

  • @shartle10
    @shartle10 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, that is just pure genius, I was amazed the same way I was as a kid when seeing someone create something, I have made things from scratch and can really appreciate the time that can go into something. I have enjoyed watching that at the end of your videos, reminds me of other things that would react to water and other natural elements :-)

  • @stevedavesteve4224
    @stevedavesteve4224 4 роки тому

    You Sir are a Genius!

  • @michaelhemmingartist
    @michaelhemmingartist 4 роки тому

    Unbelievably brilliant. A never ending source of talent.

  • @RHOudshoorn
    @RHOudshoorn 4 роки тому +2

    Always wondered how you did that; you’re not only a talented painter, a skilled sculptur too! Love your videos

  • @MHTutorials3D
    @MHTutorials3D 4 роки тому +2

    Fantastic !

  • @gorgovazari
    @gorgovazari 4 роки тому

    Wow! I just have no words 😲😲😲

  • @JFK6
    @JFK6 4 роки тому

    Great Job James

  • @ludwigcopenhagen8842
    @ludwigcopenhagen8842 4 роки тому

    Wow, you are very creative. Every time I get to the end of one of your videos I'll remember this one.

  • @nikkogutierrez5393
    @nikkogutierrez5393 4 роки тому

    You are amazing with your creations

  • @nauci
    @nauci 4 роки тому

    On top of being a world class painter you can do all this!? Amazing video!!!

  • @Budoshoha
    @Budoshoha 4 роки тому

    You are such a genius; creative, innovative, skillful, amazing. Your art is amazing, so beautiful, so inspiring, and genius creations are superb. Lucky are those who have you around. Really glad I found your channel. You inspired me to start my amateur painting again after long time of no creativity.

  • @alexanderquiroz9275
    @alexanderquiroz9275 4 роки тому

    Espectaculoooooo! Maestro tu creatividad!! Saludos especiales desde Medellín Colombia 🇨🇴

  • @dianeo
    @dianeo 4 роки тому

    Clever! I admire the precision and care you put into all your creations. Thanks for sharing this process. So fascinating.

  • @SandyGaskettArt
    @SandyGaskettArt 4 роки тому

    Good grief James, you're just incredibly talented and creative! 👍👌🙌🙌🙌 Thank you for sharing, your secrets! So interesting to watch! 💙

  • @JohnFishman
    @JohnFishman 4 роки тому

    So creative! Amazing!

  • @EddyfyingArt
    @EddyfyingArt 4 роки тому

    Steampunk master!

  • @arturoarvizusart6127
    @arturoarvizusart6127 4 роки тому

    Wow!, James!...great stuff, not only you are a great artist but also a great craftsmen...thanks for sharing!!

  • @BRUQBEATS
    @BRUQBEATS 3 роки тому

    Great is he , who can retain his childish heart.👌🏽

  • @carolepivarnik9316
    @carolepivarnik9316 4 роки тому

    You’re just amazing; your hand-crafted creativity is a delight!

  • @LillenArt2
    @LillenArt2 4 роки тому

    I love the practical effects. They are time consuming but worth it. ♥

  • @jiggyo5417
    @jiggyo5417 4 роки тому

    You are a genius! 😆

  • @hingedelephant
    @hingedelephant 4 роки тому

    Nicely done.

  • @ebmaerz7155
    @ebmaerz7155 4 роки тому

    So coool! Love your creativity!

  • @Kellyaroman
    @Kellyaroman 4 роки тому

    this is SO COOL and so innovative you're awesome and I love your videos!

  • @lindacsmith13
    @lindacsmith13 4 роки тому

    Wow, impressive and amusing.

  • @shoeshoe4697
    @shoeshoe4697 4 роки тому

    It's so cool to watch your videos about making things, like this end screen tool or the dolly you made. It's really inspiring!

  • @joek600
    @joek600 4 роки тому

    I love it! An alternative to Magic Sculpt is Milliput (the one in the red packaging). Way cheaper and stronger for bigger projects. Also you can use thick styrene sheet for the frame instead of plywood. Cheaper and easier to cut and glue with standard plastic glue used for plastic modelling.

  • @jeffhreid
    @jeffhreid 4 роки тому

    Most impressive. James, you never cease to amaze

  • @totopcYT
    @totopcYT 4 роки тому

    Was more interested on how Mr. Gurney fit in that button. This is amazing thanks!

  • @fredrikhallstrom8639
    @fredrikhallstrom8639 3 роки тому

    You're as cool as Tom Waits -- I wanna be like you when I'm older.

  • @subseeker
    @subseeker 4 роки тому

    Looks Great!

  • @n1b849
    @n1b849 4 роки тому

    James, marvellous. Apart from artist mind you also have an engineer`s mind.

  • @ganarseunacre
    @ganarseunacre 4 роки тому

    Bravo 👏 👏 👏
    I enjoy this video very much.
    I'snt gouache, but it's very funny. Work whit mind and hands. You are great.

  • @ghotiemama
    @ghotiemama 3 роки тому

    I would probably make a house number plate with this idea

  • @nikadinah
    @nikadinah 4 роки тому

    You are extremely inspiring. Thank you.

  • @jamesbutler5995
    @jamesbutler5995 4 роки тому

    Before you became an artist were you by chance an engineer with some major company like Boeing,Nasa??I'm really impressed with your skills.Thanks for sharing!!

  • @WildWestSushi
    @WildWestSushi 4 роки тому

    Mr. Gurney, we don't deserve your mind!

  • @chiparooo
    @chiparooo 4 роки тому

    Cool! Thanks for sharing.

  • @katasiapa
    @katasiapa 4 роки тому +1

    You're so creative.

  • @imissmypencils
    @imissmypencils 4 роки тому

    Very creative I love it!

  • @vision3395
    @vision3395 4 роки тому

    Me encanta tu arte.

  • @PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower
    @PleinAirAdventureswithTezDower 3 роки тому

    Thats awesome, I love that😍🎨

  • @fsefso7587
    @fsefso7587 4 роки тому

    Nice video!

  • @346UNCLEBOB
    @346UNCLEBOB 4 роки тому

    Just TOO COOL, James!
    I love all your videos!

  • @madechoo
    @madechoo 4 роки тому

    Eres muy creativo, te felicito!!..

  • @RaphaelMLopes
    @RaphaelMLopes 4 роки тому

    Simply, amazing!

  • @mbhart
    @mbhart 2 роки тому

    Amazing!!