Blacksmithing- Making a cat figurine (from angle iron)

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]

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]

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]

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

[@RobertFay]

@@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]

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

[@babuchandrakumarc1386]

Thank you Eliz

[@BlackBearForge]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much John!!

[@MrROBERTJA]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@niklar55]

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

[@axelfure]

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

[@ncm55449]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!!

[@scottvercuski8993]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Yes! Thanks

[@JohnnyBooi]

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

[@Katniss218]

@@JohnnyBooi Probably patreon

[@xpato_owo]

F

[@asvarien]

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.

[@franmelendez1971]

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

[@GreenShortzDIY]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@robertsarosi9263]

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

[@Sato-Toshio]

子供たちの愛らしさ、猫のかわいらしさ、確かな技術に裏打ちされた力強い鍛冶作業、持ち味の質素で端正、かつ繊細な作品と、スウェーデンの美しい風景が渾然一体となった素晴らしい映像だと思います。

[@bryna7]

I love people that care about animals.

[@alanharney5278]

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]

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 .

[@waedi73]

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 !

[@torbjornahman]

:-)

[@wayneshirey6999]

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

[@luisenriquemunoz8793]

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

[@Kate_Fyria]

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

[@Doctor26yt]

Excellent craftsmanship, even better fatherhood!

[@gerardosantosgarcia3970]

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

[@jacobdegeling]

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

[@alessiovanni3]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!!

[@quinlans1670]

my gosh those kittens were adorable !!!

[@dimarg00]

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

[@ShapingSilver]

"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! ;-)

[@ericcartrette6118]

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.

[@frick566]

Great to see a Thunderbear cub in action!!

[@Nico_BlackForest]

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

[@gringott286]

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

[@RonMexico5174]

Ah yes i understand

[@bmx4free]

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]

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]

@@bmx4free thanks man

[@haakmeer]

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

[@solarhawk77]

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!

[@torbjornahman]

You are so kind, thanks!

[@marcusmlinsky546]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Danke schön marcus!

[@leontheferocious]

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!

[@torbjornahman]

You are so kind. Thank you!

[@shortfuse43]

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

[@Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle]

Glad to see the Åhman apprenticeship program is underway!

[@torbjornahman]

ha ha! :)

[@frisbeephil]

Outstanding as always. Turning raw products into life.

[@tipfox9212]

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

[@VcntyPrxy]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thanks!!

[@BCM1959]

👍me too. We know it's going to be a quality build and video and sometimes we get a surprise bonus like the kids.

[@user-bz7dq9yy4t]

Yet blacksmiths are also artists !!! LIKE !!!

[@jtjones73]

Ah thank you Torborn! This is the kind of video that I can just relax and watch without all the craziness of my country.

[@AliIskenderov]

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

[@ilnarsalahov8622]

Сам в очках, ребенок нет! Точно гений!

[@danielson1989]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@MineSprint]

cutest blacksmithing video ever

[@andreasheij]

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

[@MrPnew1]

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

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Great video. Lucky kittens, and even luckier daughter!

[@maknifeandrods7701]

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]

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

[@kotovsk66]

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

[@midoryplascencia4977]

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

[@heardashot]

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

[@7come11two]

An artist and a gentleman.

[@user-hj6ve7de2g]

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

[@Rinat928]

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_]

Дочь)

[@Eshkinckot]

Это дочка его)

[@xlebysss]

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

[@BCM1959]

Very nice. Four of them would make grand bookends.

[@gilturner7464]

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

[@stupidsignals2363]

Your children would be proud on their Dad.

[@clydebalcom8252]

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

[@tomcarlson3244]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Tom!

[@expatconn7242]

Great work torb her smile said it all ...

[@BeachsideHank]

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

[@ricardogava1604]

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

[@sixpotshot]

Black Magic. Out of scrap a beautiful object that will last a life time 😸 🥇

[@christopherheberer977]

Amazing as always. Made the punch awhile ago but, life. Gave the rest a try today but lost the tail while putting in the feet. Rewatched and see several reasons why mine was week there. I'll give it another go shortly, I owe my wife a valentines day present still and she loved this cat. once that's done I've got to find reasons to put cat eyes on things now that I've got the ability, lol But the thing about this post that no one seems to have addressed (I admit I didn't read all 1k comments) is those shorts, lol.

[@theYeti1000]

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

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@dragonshadow1902]

Not sure how the algorithm brought me your channel, but I enjoyed watching. I also liked that your daughter helped with the creation.

[@torbjornahman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevepuyear2738]

WOW! Watching you work metal is like watching a master fly tier tie size 18 dry flies with a magnifying glass...blows me away!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

we enjoyed your presentation . that piece could be displayed in a museum .

[@torbjornahman]

You're right there is something Egyptian about it :) :)

[@northernnorm65]

Outstanding hammer control from your young striker

[@nelsonstree436]

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

[@dRb33f]

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

[@dutchcourage7312]

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 !

[@shimshoncook8951]

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

[@arie7468]

Hi I am from Indonesia, I am really like your videos, and I am really enjoy its. Please stay upload more about what are you doing in your workshop.

[@Bobzorzz]

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

[@marsbit1711]

OMG KITTENS!!! i love cats. this is the best video on the internet.

[@tonyfnd]

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

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

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

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

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

[@torbjornahman]

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

[@Regdiggs]

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

[@AminulIslam-cp7ei]

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 : )

[@darrenporter1347]

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

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thanks Darren!

[@JustJimWillDo]

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

[@gerry343]

Your videos are an example to all KZbinrs- 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.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you!

Getting the kids involved;super cool,,,

[@BruceBoschek]

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.

[@torbjornahman]

That's fantastic to hear! Thank you.

[@mwhelan53]

He may not be striking hard, but his strike is true. Well done young man.

[@torbjornahman]

She :)

[@mwhelan53]

Torbjörn Åhman apologise to her for me Torbjörn, I was looking more at her striking than at her.

[@matfry2310]

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.

[@R9E2OwlLight]

A cool little blacksmith, cute cats and great works!

[@MrPgabox]

You are master of steel. Great to see your work.

[@Melody-np1lt]

Well, a piece of metal angle neatly crafted as a cat looks awesome in its perspective view. I did like it.

[@schoolForAnts]

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'!

[@torbjornahman]

Great!!

[@georgehadjigerorgiou1432]

Excellent blacksmithing work, well done.

[@kamildryjski8430]

Amazing job from pice of scrap steel quality over quantity

[@user-lx5ow3nb1h]

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

[@MrDukaman]

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

[@davidetew5258]

Your videos with your children always make me smile!

[@sashamirzayans8465]

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

[@janelleanderson6744]

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

[@janelleanderson6744]

:)

[@BrianDaleNeeley]

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?

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!