Forged Feather & Sculpted Ash: Steel Quill & Crow Skull Ink Well

A challenge was set by Giaco Whatever and Karoline Hinz from Berlin Prop Shop. Seeing as we needed a proper writing device for sending our letters, we paired a forged steel feather with a carved crow skull. Much ink will flow from the captains quill!
Thank you to Giaco and Karoline for the fantastic Challenge!
Support the Ship: / brettmcafee
Following Seas: / skullandspade13

[@r371aw]

you hit with the hammer like a tiny girl

[@skullandspade]

Aww, thanks sweetheart! Since Ive already become comfortable with the manly power swing, I have been working on swinging with the delicate finesse of a tiny girl. I wasn’t sure I was doing it so well until you just confirmed it. Highest compliment. Thank you! Love Always, Your Captain

[@ManCrafting]

Walter Jamo do you have any tutorials on proper technique? I’m just starting.

[@marinocardelli3863]

Walter Jamo do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage do not engage. That's 10, right? Didn't work. How does it feel to be the only bad dude here? Are you growing testicles behind the screen? You're such a good entertainment mate, please carry on. I'm loving it.

[@CrafterMaker]

Walter Jamo You comment like a tiny boy

[@Dirtysmith]

One day I hope to be tiny

[@industrialarts3921]

That is a shocking amount of work in a 10 minute video. Well done captain.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you IA! Glad you enjoyed!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Awesome!!! Straight out of a fantasy world. Well done Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother. Thank you very much!

[@HandToolRescue]

Oh, I see you used my soul as ink...

[@skullandspade]

Definitely has a strong odor... something along the lines of evaporust and maple syrup. And Nutella.

[@ijessup]

you’ve done it again, captain. you make this verse a shiny place. keep flyin’

[@skullandspade]

Be still my blackened heart. Such kind words. Thank you little albatross. SMSH

[@andrewwitcher7432]

I just found your podcast. It's really helps my night shift fly by.

[@skullandspade]

I hope you're enjoying it! Thanks for listening!

[@cablecallen]

So awesome! i would swear that the quill was a real feather!

[@skullandspade]

Lol, I appreciate that ; )

[@dmitriiprimerov1898]

Чувак, это лучшая работа, которую можно смотреть, смотреть и смотреть! Спасибо тебе за такие работы. Ты крут!

[@skullandspade]

Спасибо!

[@RedSmith]

The quill is beautiful but the skull is absolutely fantastic. Awesome build and video Captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Red!

[@ZHFabrications]

Pretty sweet man. This project is 100% you, nobody has or ever will forge a steel feather fountain pen.

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks man...Appreciate that!

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Steel quill. Brilliant. The charred skull is some of your coolest work. Keep em coming Cap.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Trevor!

[@maconSTUFF]

I cant believe you forge welded the spine of the feather on there... Jeez man, well done!... I didn't even know that was possible...

[@skullandspade]

Anything is possible if your brave (dumb) enough to try!

[@C3DPropShop]

The more I watched, the more I fell in love with this project. I want to learn to blacksmith and I'm entirely sure this wouldn't be a first project, but it would be a favorite!

[@mariejeanneengelborghs7654]

Wow what an imagination and creativity 😃 well done 👍👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Marie!!!

[@Dudeonrails]

Holy crap! a metal feather! so cool. And Wow! I knew it was an inkwell. I kept thinking "it's an inkwell". but I couldn't see HOW it was an inkwell until... well, it was an inkwell. Your projects are so different and cool. Not only did I not know I wanted to see them, I didn't know I didn't know I wanted to see them. I so dig the pirate themes and the artistry. Seriously, thank you for sharing these with us.

[@skullandspade]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words Josh! I'm really glad you enjoyed. And you were right....it WAS and inkwell!

[@douglidz2944]

Once again Brett you have created art from the odd bits in the shop, a most commendable result has ensued, beautifully done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Doug. Sometimes scrap can really get put to good use

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Such pure artistry, it took my breathe away, I had to watch more than once. Bravo sir, bravo.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you Raynola!

[@WorksbySolo]

Stunning sir! My favorite part is where you continue adding details to the feather. It just kept getting better, after I thought you were done. Nice work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@MakeWithMiles]

Well done Captain Brett!! Keep up the awesome projects and videos.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you miles!!!

[@petermiller6146]

Fantastic build that skull is out of this world awesome and the quill is brilliant. I am in awe of your skills Captain.

[@skullandspade]

Oh, now now now. No need for all that ; ) Thank you Peter! Go forth and make cool shit!

[@Dopefish76]

“I think we’ve established that “ca-caw, ca-caw” and “tookie, tookie” don’t work” 😑😂 Dude that quill is the cat’s pajamas! Beautiful writing set! The handwriting just really sets the whole thing off man! 👍🏻 Bravo!

[@skullandspade]

Hahahah! Cheers brother!

This is totally your coolest build so far, Brett. Very 10X!

[@skullandspade]

Waaaaaat?!?! You like this more than the kraken sword?!?! ; )

Actually, yes. I think it's because of the more unusual subject matter. A stronger narrative piece, it has more... sublime weight to it

[@skullandspade]

Well shucks. Thank you!

[@Dav4122]

I felt sure the nib would work, but then to see that sweet calligraphy, yessss *satisfaction*

[@skullandspade]

Satisfaction!!!

[@ackervaldviktor]

A perfect mix between crafting and poetry. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much.

[@wufflesthespider]

OFF. THE. CHART. Absolutely the greatest thing you have made to date. I am in awe, and I'm rarely in awe Brett, as you know.

[@skullandspade]

Oh come on now... You're being way to kind. Stop that.

[@wufflesthespider]

I lifted the comment from a Katy Perry video, didn't really pay attention.

[@CraftsWithEllen]

Uhm.. yeah.. wow!! It all looks amazing, but somehow I really love the idea of making a feather, that is normally so soft and smooth and flexible, from steel. It still looks soft and flowy though, fantastic. And pretty insane band saw work there cutting the stem in half :)

[@skullandspade]

Slow and steady wins the race, thank you for all the kind words Ellen!

[@mikegregory8536]

Brett I love your builds it is truly art. You do have some of the best videos on KZbin.......Thanks.

[@skullandspade]

Aw man. Thank you Mike! Glad you enjoy!

[@mantaship]

For some reason, I didn't think I would like this one, but it is one of my favorite videos you've done. Really excellent.

[@skullandspade]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it Will!

[@harlem1011]

The quill came out great, but the skull is pure awesomeness. The plague doctor style with the long beak is creepy in the best kind of way. I assumed you painted the skull, but charring it is a brilliant idea. And you handing Skully the notepad was amazeballs. This old slapstick like humor is high in my humor top 3

[@skullandspade]

I don't really like paint...but I love fire. Thanks as always sir!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Holy crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are no words to describe that level of beautiful and creative.

[@jaredmccutcheon5496]

Brett, absolutely stunning! The detail in the feather makes it a work of functional art.

[@AndyCPugh]

Two awesome builds! This be the reason you're the Cap'n!

[@skullandspade]

Yarrrr

[@jgclark45]

aye Captain, loving that quill

[@skullandspade]

Thank you JG!

[@FigmentsMade]

Absolutely love it! Creating such movement out of steel to make a feather quill and then forming that awesome skull out of nowhere? Amazing job, Captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much Figmaiden!

[@BrothersMake]

So much love for this video Brett. Awesome 👍🏼

[@skullandspade]

Well hot damn. Thank you brothers!

[@scoobshagg]

That feather is top notch, as is the 💀. Wow

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Tim!!!

[@PJGalati]

Brett, you really made that feather come to life, masterfully done Capt'n. I think the crow skull was just the icing on the plank, going the extra sea mile.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you PJ! We always go that extra step!

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

😍 Beautifully made and beautifully shot, especially the white-hot feather. Loved it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you CD!

[@msblades5382]

Absolutely fabulous work and the ability for your artistic eye to shine bright is impeccable .... Love it Captin... Martin

[@skullandspade]

Wow...thank you sir!

[@scootersworkbench6347]

Holy cow! The quill is amazing but the sculpture is just incredible! I love watching you create!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Scooter! Much appreciated!

[@masterofnone]

That forged feather is badassss. And you have a great hand writhing Brett

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sir! And thank you again for your awesome part in Sophie's video!!! Much love sir.

[@iDeviceChgr]

Man! I don’t know how this build slipped past me. But wow!! That turned out amazing!! Great work bro! 👍🏼 your killing it with these build videos!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always nick! Glad you found it!

[@annie-centrepiecefurniture]

You've been sent from another time to create amazing things to show us !!! I hope they don't want you back !! Awesome Brett :)

[@skullandspade]

I sure hope not. Was a terrible place anyhow.

[@aslmaverick5362]

Way to Coooool! Alright, that dun it! Gotta find me right size anvil, and forge box! As soon as I am done with the race car build off! (S.C.C.A.) thingy, few more weeks then done! Very enjoyable to watch!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother! Definitely don’t need anything crazy big or expensive. Find the means to do it small and inexpensive and expand up if you’re digging it! Good luck

[@AverageJoesJoinery]

Brett! Thats incredible! I love the detailing you got on the feather and such a cool choice for the ink well. You never cease to amaze me

[@skullandspade]

Oh shucks. Thank you Joe. Much love brother.

[@Mcphilsmith]

And this is why you are the captain...

[@skullandspade]

Yarr.

[@johnhartley3596]

That’s so much fun to watch

[@skullandspade]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MattBerryCustom]

The coolest and most beautiful creation you have done, in mine and Mrs B.C’s opinion. The camera angles and quality of the film making wasn’t KZbin, it was pure cinema. Well done man.

[@skullandspade]

Wow. To both you and the mrs. thank you from the Black Hart!

[@jpwoodwork]

Beautifully done brother, never cease to amaze me

[@skullandspade]

Aw shucks...yer makin me blush.

[@nobelpreisjoe]

This is really absolutely amazing! Let alone the ideas for all this, but the mindset to build all those parts from nothing! That must have been quite challenging but that must also be why you are the captain! :)

[@skullandspade]

My brain is a very, very interesting place. It's full of good and bad ideas....mostly bad.

[@laurinos8774]

What a beautiful quill. I noticed the tiny addition on your shelf as well. 😉

[@skullandspade]

Laurin OS yessir! Thank you!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Amazing work.Ever letter you write with be an adventure with that

[@skullandspade]

Yes it sure will!

[@CrossCutCreations]

I love the forging process and the story lines. Great work!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!

[@danthemakerman]

There are only two words that come to mind after watching this video. "Sticker Swap?"

[@skullandspade]

You cheeky arse. ; )

[@sherryu]

That's incredible! I think you must be a pirate.

[@skullandspade]

I think you’re right. Thank you very much for stopping by mrs. Uyeda!

[@MarcelTeugels]

Damn i love the way that writes. Again very elaborate project. Good job Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Marcel!

[@unrepentantgeek]

You make some of the best content on KZbin Brett. I love it, keep it up man.

[@skullandspade]

Oh wow...that's too much man. But thank you very much Matthew.

[@Maker956]

Da-yum! you come up with the coolest stuff! Keep up the great work, you're an inspiration to us all.

[@skullandspade]

Oh shucks...Stahp that ; ) Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@Ramingo1983]

I can only say: Wow. Wow.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you.

[@JermwoodMakes]

This is my favorite video you've done so far man! Great job.

[@skullandspade]

Well dang, thank you!

[@tenderlovellcare]

Capn Sir... This is incredible!! 🖤🖤🖤👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Matthew. Means a lot brother.

[@jamestralston]

Jeez... Incredible! Amazing designs, amazing execution - and amazing video! I look forward to every video Brett puts out.

[@skullandspade]

Oh my. Thank you so much for the kind words Jim. Cheers!

[@eloyworkshop541]

Very very good work!!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Eloy!

[@whazee]

That's SO GOOD!!! For some reason I thought from the photo on Instagram that the inkwell was set in the eye! 🤪 So many different steps to make this, I'm blown away dude. Awesome!

[@skullandspade]

If it were easy...they'd all be doing it. That bein' said. Go try!

[@fixitmakeitbreakit248]

That is such an awesome idea! I love the unique things that you come up with. Amazing work as usual captain!

[@LetsPrepTogether]

Superb work and crazy sculpting mate! Well done all around!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Alex!

[@derekforestier2892]

Truly think this is your best one yet. I loved the video, edit music....I didn’t want it to end. Great Job!❤️

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much brother, very glad you enjoyed! Much love brother!

[@TimGels]

I'm lovin' how you finished off the quill. I've seen a few pictures and thought you'd added a commercial tip. Wrong! Nice work with both pieces!

[@skullandspade]

Why buy when we can make! ; )

[@edwinoutlaw1706]

You hit like a girl...WTF !!! Multiple techniques, delicate detail work, and incredible intricacies. I half expected you to hand blow the ink bottle and make your own walnut ink. Next project: Sugi so ban body of a phoenix rising with Damascus wings ? Love the DIRESTA sticker on the band saw. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@skullandspade]

Yowza, that Phoenix would be quite the endeavor! Thank you Edwin, hope you enjoyed!

[@jonwills4670]

What a awesome take on the skull challenge!! Well done captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jonathan!

[@ssskids123]

You really do beautiful work... love the format and thank you for sharing!

[@MakeItSoph]

Absolutely gorgeous! Pretty mesmerising stuff right there

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you Ms Sophie!

[@ryanhendricks7304]

You have quite a talent, my friend. Your videos are always amazing and well produced. Keep up the good work.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much Ryan!

[@HueyLionsheart]

Simply beautiful workmanship!😁👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Huey!

[@FeralBoyKnives]

Well, that was just plain ole amazing!

[@skullandspade]

Well you’re just plain ole nice for sayin so!

[@OleksandrDiedov]

Good handwriting, and everything else - just fantastic!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Taran!

[@GvendurE]

That's a grate video captn lov the metal feather. You rock.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you G!!!

[@jimbobtheimpaler8403]

Love the look good Sir. Absolutely Awesome!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@davebauerart]

Mesmerizing, and the music. Just cool.

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you sir!

[@HarnealMedia]

Beautiful and fantastic work Brett. The creativity is amazing

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!!!

[@patrickallwood3096]

You took the words right out of my mouth 👍🏼

[@WayofWood]

Very cool! The feather is mightier than the sword...

[@skullandspade]

Indeed it is!

[@hsarmh100]

🖤🖤talent without borders 🖤🖤glad to hear from you again 🖤🖤

[@skullandspade]

No borders...no boxes. ; ) Thank you Louis. Sorry for the delay.

[@alberswoodworks8347]

Awesome video and editing! That steel feather is insane! 👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Austin!!! Why is your avatar missing that Tree!?!?!?

[@michaelmoore9789]

Perfect match to your wax seal stamp.

[@skullandspade]

Agreed. Happy captain. Haptain.

[@simplyorn8585]

Excellent work man. Love the mixture of materials, the steel feather! Great vid

[@skullandspade]

Cheers! Thank you very much!

[@CrafterMaker]

Awesome work! Love the attention to detail on the feather! 😉 🤓

[@skullandspade]

Crafter Maker thank you very much!

[@DiesInEveryFilm]

That's pure brilliance I have no other words for it at all. Outstanding work 👍🏼

[@skullandspade]

Wow....thank you sir?!

[@mwh405]

Interesting and unique project; very well done!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much!

[@Yellow.Dog.]

Just plain brilliant, Brett! The best of the best.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much Bill!

[@WaveCyclesCreative]

Just tremendous. Genuinely blown away by this one Brett!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir. High praise from the old wooden ship 'imself. Cheers brother.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Another excellent piece of work, very entertaining!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Sparky!

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Briliant. I can tell I'm gonna enjoy your content. Great channel

[@CammiesGarage]

Beautiful work, Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you CG!

[@vikinglore1066]

Ok I have really been enjoying your videos and your work has been a lot of fun to watch but you stepped it up a notch here. Well done!!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you viking!

[@ManCrafting]

Great job and it actually works as a pen, not just a cool piece of art. I suppose functional art.

[@skullandspade]

Make it Work! Thank you sir!

[@JohnClothier]

Seriously good work there !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you John!

[@TandaMadison]

What a fun build. Well done. I hope Nigel doesn't find this threatening! BTW you are getting pretty darn good at knocking out those tapers which is dangerous because I see your progress and it makes we want to finish my forge and start playing and learning this craft instead of finishing client orders.

[@skullandspade]

Hahah. Gotta thank Steve and his boss Alex Pole. Lots of amazing advice including “make 100 GOOD nails”. Attempt that and you’ll know tapering

[@jimsammons5721]

Yay! New video day!

[@yankovification]

hand touch. to animate. very extraordinary work

[@MGMakes]

Two beautiful creations. Good luck pal. 👊👊

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Mg.