Dragon Scale Twist How To! Epic dragon bottle opener.

In this video I will be going over how to make an epic dragon bottle opener using a very special twist called the Dragon Scale Twist. A tapered and cut twist creates a scale like pattern that you might find on a Dragon! I got this idea off of a fellow blacksmith and KZbinr Chris ‪@MtPhillipMetalWorks‬ and I will be sending said dragon to the lucky devil.
In the video I will cover how I forged the twist in detail and show you how I create the other parts of the dragon. If people are keen to see how I made the head and limbs leave a like and if we get 1000 in less than a week I'll make a how to video.
This technique is directly from the mind of Matt Harris of Harris Metalsmith Studios, for more information visit harrismetalsmith.com or check out his Instagram @harrismetalsmith harrismetalsmith. I asked Chris for permission to have ago at this twist in this video.
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[@davidsauter13]

That is just badass forging

[@flatlinesup]

That turned out awesome! Thanks for the chance to win one of those cool dragons.

[@NordicEdge]

Possibly the coolest forged dragon I have seen!

[@danielmoss2089]

Thank you.

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

I got 1.37 into the video and stopped to say how much I recognise the technique. My own teacher (Master in my eyes) let me start from scratch then gently guided me to more difficult techniques on forming my dragon heads. The way you did it is very close to my best effort. It looks better than mine, and the finished effect is about ten levels above me. Respect from a beginner in the craft, hopefully my sculpts will get a bit better with some practice.

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

Thanks Dan, your youtube heart means a lot to me!

[@sonicseaweed]

Love that it's like an action figure. A sort of crawling beast hunting for bottles, and bring back the caps for its hoard

[@bertiebassett7011]

that's a good looking dragon, would make a nice door knocker too

[@thomasarussellsr]

Somehow it always comes back to knockers. Haha.

[@angusnelson2042]

100% would love a longer video of the head and feet! Also that would be really cool to get one of those bottle openers! Thanks Daniel for all the great content, love watching your videos!

[@b.j.s4564]

Amazing dragon bottle opener would love to see a tutorial on making the whole dragon. Great job

[@tonylewis7644]

We all need more dragons in our lives lovely work Dan

[@garyfetrow8324]

We always want all of the tutorials!!

[@MinionsSmithy]

Would love one of the dragon heads!!!!!

[@stuartwade7789]

Amazing video Dan, Please more of the ornamental techniques.

[@grandadz_forge]

More! Very interested in seeing detailed video!

[@SSSmithing]

Great work Dan head seems pretty close to the wolf head you did a bit ago

[@johncorcoran3287]

While you did show enough for me to work out how it's done, a video of just the dragons head would take out the guesswork. Great job as always.

[@mountaincrittercreations2596]

I would really like to see the video on the dragons head. Very very nice project

[@charleszimmermann7784]

I can always use another bottle opener, thanks for the video!

[@johnjude2685]

Yes for the dragons head and show the punches needed for that has stopped my work. Thanks for the teaching of Sir

[@TheBottegaChannel]

That bottle opener and the two dragon heads are the dogs' blocks man. Congratulations on a job well done. If I get picked in the raffle, I'd just take one of the heads with a crook in it in bar form so I could incorporate it into a cane as a cane head.

[@robertwhitney2232]

You got my vote for more dragon works, very interesting work need more. Thank you.

[@tokolosh11]

Very nice Dan.

[@douglasfathers4848]

1000 likes how's that mate do i win. nice bottle opener . great looking dragon head as well.

[@stevemorris1328]

Awesome mate. Fantastic work.

[@johncatt1867]

Awsome project, thank you Mr. Dan for providing us with another great video. Cheers.

[@marknewbury592]

I would like to see a dragon head video. I love your videos keep up the good work.

[@rabenwald1]

Beautiful work! Those practice heads are awesome too. Very nice work!

[@robertcarlsondvm7273]

We always are interested in new styles of dragon heads! Can never have too many!

[@JHmusik100]

Awesome dragon opener ;)

[@deonvisagie2658]

Very nice project, please make a video on making the dragon head

[@JoshSmithsOverallForge]

Brilliantly done sir! Hope to see the how to!

[@pdangchris5433]

Nice work Dan. Love the brass brush touch

[@keeneddie101]

Would love one of those dragon heads! They are definitely awesome! Hope to see a video for making dragon heads! Keep up the great videos!

[@bj20715]

Very interesting twist technique! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@mtyson9004]

Super awesome Dan! Really like that twist! Thanks for sharing and God Bless you sir!

[@marcerivest6204]

It looks marvelous, this is a piece of art and it works. Great video Dan.

[@billflint3369]

Would like to see how you make the dragon head.Thanks for the video's for our education and entertainment.

[@mattsstuff2892]

Love the twist! Epic bottle opener!

[@austinjudkins8346]

I would love to see a dragon head video

[@osoeduardo]

Wonderful!!!! Your work is always so clean and sharp....

[@DTodd12011]

Thanks for the inspiration Dan. More please.

[@KingLoopie1]

Nice dragons! Good job, keep up the good work and yes, please do a video on the dragon heads!

[@kennywoods8713]

Thanks Dan loved the scales, my gas forge will be a problem I think I probably have to use a gas torch. Would love to see the Dragons head make. Keep up the excellent work and stay safe.

[@herbphillips9240]

I hope you make the dragon's head video. I love seeing sculpture done in iron. By the way I collect bottle openers and would love one made by you.

[@johanntaberlet7711]

Really nice, congratulations! I would like to see a full tutorial on how to do this entire bottle opener, even if I will probably teribly fail by trying this! Sorry for my english and keep doing your videos !

[@thomasarussellsr]

I say, it rather looks like the little fella from Disney's Mulan. [Edit: just needs the back legs.] Quite the impressive bottle opener. I'd love to see the video on how to do the head. I've done my part, I've given my like. And, yeah, I'd like to be considered in the giveaway.

[@mjonesjr75]

Really love those dragons and the twists Dan. Great video

[@btsm1973]

Great dragon. Please make the video.

[@techronmattic5876]

Coolest dragon and coolest bottle opener ive seen, nice work Dan

[@wayneheitz8390]

Thank you for all you do. Always informative.

[@Ludick.J]

This is very nice. It's a creative way in advance skills. Awesome smithing Dan

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Before I forget. The ginormous skull in the background while you're marking material for your twist is pretty cool

[@Blou55]

Daniel, c'est toujours un plaisir de voir vos vidéos. Je me fais un devoir de vérifier quotidiennement si vous avez de nouvelles choses à nous présenter. Toujours un grand plaisir à vous découvrir à travers vos œuvres.

[@markleadbeater6721]

Would love to see the dragon head tutorial. Love the brass finish - looks stunning. Thanks for the great vids

[@stefankarlsson9401]

Fantastic work.....as usual 👌 Thanks for the inspiration ☺️

[@brentboots10]

Love all the new videos great dragon just started making bottle openers

[@pivers01]

I hope that you get to make a detailed dragon’s head video! I really want to learn how to make dragons for some projects that I want to do.

[@78LW]

Very kewl, I'm sure you'll get the likes you requested, looking forward to the video.

[@MinionsSmithy]

Great video, and would love to see the head detail video!

[@davidbutler3661]

Hi Dan, love the twist and it would be great to see the whole job on video in more detail. I reckon that it could be easily adapted to become a kangaroo bottle opener with a few tweaks for all us aussies watching and learning over here. Well done mate.

[@deweyderouen7523]

I would love to see a tutorial on the dragons head. Come on people hit that like button!

[@mikewaters5821]

So thats todays idea sorted, time to get junior to try the head, Thanks for this the fact you are so open and honest is great.

[@richardsolomon8076]

Blow that trumpet Dan, that's a mighty cool bottle opener, yes please on the head video.

[@stefanmierke4801]

Man, a dragon head bottle opener will be a beautiful addition to my collection. As a German guy, you can't have enough bottle openers. I really would like to see a video with step for step details how to make it. Fantastic work. Metal sculpting is really a nice aspect of blacksmiths work.

[@TMatt007]

How does this not have 1,000,000 likes? Dude, that is amazing!!!

[@brettsayers7768]

Looks great Dan, interesting techniques used to make it.

[@codystillwagner7723]

I have to say, you make me want to push my skills further than I thought I could do, thank you. Dragons look great

[@normanl881]

Love the dragon heads. Looking forward to learning more.

[@Giffin-zw7zn]

Awesome work really loves the bottle opener My name is Ed I live in Ohio I am pap all forge

[@imthatguy9747]

I would enjoy a dragon head bottle opener. I was also would love to see the dragon head video.

[@uvmetalworkingfabrication1873]

I'm a blacksmith and this was a great video to watch with my 5 and 9 year old kids. Thanks for all you do for our craft.

[@johnmccanntruth]

Dan, very cool! I like your stuff, but this is just a really cool one! I’m at a lack of words really, very cool! LOL

[@stephanmeiring8484]

Looks amazing. Like the show. Keep up the exhalent work. From South Africa

[@joelsims4396]

Excellent work my man!! I'm looking forward to trying some new twists in the future, and this will definitely be one.

[@hammeredanvil7377]

Good job. Self portrait bottle opener! ;-)

[@Mucidamascusblades]

Dragon's head, dragon's head!!! 🤟🏽

[@gregboggs4650]

Awesome job Dan

[@brynmarshall2829]

Great video. Actually all of your videos have been very instructive for an amateur like me! Keep it up!

[@drason69]

Amazing work! I might know a fellow, who would just love a dragon bottle opener 😀👍🍺

[@BIGDOGFORGE]

Absolutely brilliant my friend. Keep up the good work.

[@Barnie2275]

That is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Hope it gets the likes cuz I’d love to see a detailed video of it.

[@jjppres]

Really like those dragon heads Dan They really came out well. The twist really brings the dragon home. It all came out awesome!

[@macmccann5054]

I wood like those dragon heads pretty cool

[@dthomas021]

Very nice. Did a bottle opener that I called a dragon tail twist. Took three tries to pull off.

[@tomfletcher1588]

I've been interested in blacksmithing since I was a kid I am more interested in blades and swords and have been having ago on and off for years using a very primative forge (bricks and camping foot bellows) with occasional good results. I have watched alot of KZbin videos over the last month as am having another go and I've learnt loads from you, haven't been able to put much into practice yet but your incredibly talented and a good teacher unlike some kid who jumps around his expensive machines. If you want to do it keep the videos coming, your a good teacher for us amature enthusiasts am definitely trying the scales and buying a brass brush.

[@andycamm6317]

Love to see the full video Dan looks brilliant

[@davteunfeun3737]

I would love to see the detailed dragon head video Dan!!! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@keithwhipple9048]

I loved the video. The big boy hammer I got from you is awesome

[@gregwise9595]

Really nice a cool twist

[@drewdouglas4883]

Great job well done 👍

[@dadegroot]

Bloody awesome work Sir. Very impressive!

[@cosmasindico]

That's gorgeous. So glad I found your channel as I begin my journey in this hobby.

[@georgecalcei8068]

Awesome work as usual.

[@nicktyger5718]

Such an amazing video and even more amazing dragon. Turned out bitchin. Awesome work.

[@daveadams4128]

I'll look forward to seeing the tutorial on the head, be cool to also have a how too for the feet / legs - its unreal what you can make from basic square stock, only limitation is your imagination. ATB Dave Adams

[@tomfarrow710]

so much better than mine, interesting twist

[@davidwright4363]

Love the heads and twist. Keen to see more in depth into head and legs

[@georgegriffiths2235]

Hi Dan been watching the progress on instagram and the comments 🤣 as usual turned out nice again pm when you are going to start courses again 👍

[@ericwhitmire4610]

Cant wait to see the dragons head video! That bottle opener is bad ass

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Holy crap that's awesome👍

[@louislarose6613]

Beautiful Job !

[@DBacaMaker]

Definitely a masterpiece! I would love to see how you make the head

[@B4uScotty]

I have been volunteering at a blacksmith shop for about 5 years,and would love to have your dragon on the shelf for all the visitors to look at.With a personalized name plate saying what ever you wanted.