Holding History | Forged Ammonite Display

[@Laborejo]

I have to applaud you for your music choices. It is very nice to not hear the same 10 tracks used in every other DIY youtube video

[@skullandspade]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed.

[@GrahamDallas]

Your blacksmithing skills, your video editing, your story telling, your imagination, all simply wonderful. Just when we thought these were enough, you've introduced history.

[@skullandspade]

Get ready for more ; )

[@masterofnone]

Turntable: Get it off , Get it off , it's to heavy !! Great organic looking display Brett .

[@skullandspade]

HAHAHAH

[@BillVanLoo]

This just might be your best video to date. Perfect Sunday morning viewing - thoughtful and contemplative. The contrast at the end, when the finished piece emerges from the dark color tones of the shop to the crisp white room used for the beauty shots is stunning.

[@skullandspade]

Wow, thank you for that Bill

[@SylviePereiraSyPer]

What a beauty ... I mean, not just the sculpture, the whole video. You are a great artist, Captain! Keep on doing what you do. One day the wold will see you as you are, magnificent!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you so much Sylvie!

[@MajidAlQassimi]

Oh my Lord.... outdoing yourself at every turn. When you looked up the seaweed and it clicked that those were not feathers you were making 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@skullandspade]

hahah! Thank you Majid

[@lesliemcafee2957]

Gorgeous! Many will appreciate the amazing way that you replicated the natural setting, with such reverence toward this ancient relic. Priceless.

[@carlottafolli452]

love how everything just flows together, pure and simple, its a real beautiful piece.

[@ilvisionariowood]

thats exatly my feeling, love the Philip Glass kinda backsound too....

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Carlotta!

[@WitchDr86]

I've gotta say Cap, your creativity and skills are growing leaps and bounds. Ya never cease to amaze us.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother. Stay up on your side of the pond.

[@WitchDr86]

@@skullandspade Will do, currently working in Northern Japan.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film. Really pays tribute to something older than we can imagine. Astounding work, so much detail. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always GMS

[@DrKuebel]

Looks good! And remindes me a bit of Audrey! 🌱

[@geoffreysecomb5305]

I thought the same thing. Feed me Seymour!

[@skullandspade]

Ancient Audrey!

[@michaelpiercy89]

These fossil stands you have done are mind blowing! The elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship is really impressive! Keep up the great work Captain!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Michael!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Turned out great, you nailed that organic underwater aesthetic you were going for!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you sir!

[@FigmentsMade]

Oh my. Ammonite impressions on the base. This is gorgeous! The flowing lines are so beautifully organic. It all just fits together.

[@skullandspade]

I'm keeping this comment forever.

[@christopherdubour6662]

You are certainly ‘Making your life’ sir! GREAT sculpture fabrication! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@christopherdubour6662]

Brett McAfee 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Nice piece. That hands and eyes really worked well together creating it.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jim

[@jeremythomas4392]

That is unbelievably gorgeous, my man. Well done!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother!

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

Well that was an extremely pleasant way to spend 18 and a half minutes on a windy Saturday lunchtime. The video and the finished piece came out superb. 💚❤

[@skullandspade]

I'm really glad you enjoyed

[@cliffdoes_stuff4012]

@@skullandspade Always, thank you for the content.

[@reforzar]

I can’t wait to see more of these stands. Stunning and beautiful fit and form.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother. We've got a lot more to do

[@richkinseher298]

AWESOME, that is just beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Rich!

[@Dopefish76]

Dude your sculpture technique is really coming into its own - the organic and irregular shapes, the way you use your tools and materials to achieve those shapes, all of your pieces have their own unique language. Perhaps I haven't been exposed to enough metal sculptors, but I certainly haven't seen work that looks this alive, yet immobile and dormant at the same time. The display itself looks like its own fossil, as if the ammonite and the display both 'died' and were preserved together. Pretty fuckin rad, Cap'n 🤘🏻

[@skullandspade]

Well god dang. That's some high praise. Thank you as always sir.

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Stunning. Glad you left so much in the video. The independent stalks for the leaves really pushes the 3d look. Well done Brett.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always sir. Such kind words.

[@MichaelAlm]

Love this!!! 😍

[@skullandspade]

YOU WOULD! Also, massive thank you sir.

[@chybz]

That was a blast, Brett. THANK YOU !

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Remy!

[@damienbrand9422]

Beautiful work Brett!! Got to watch this video with my 7yo boy - who is now a big fan of yours!!

[@skullandspade]

Well that's awesome

[@ManCrafting]

Brett that turned out fantastic. Beautiful job. Love what your mind is able to dream up. Shop looks great too.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother. We're definitely cruising

[@brianhartfield8385]

Such a beautiful piece of work sir! Where there be a canvas - whether it be be stone or steel - the true artist finds its worth... You Captn' are a hell of an artist!

[@skullandspade]

I really appreciate that Brian

[@sgsax]

It's a beautiful and graceful organic shape. A lovely tribute to the creature it embraces. This is a slight departure from your usual storytelling style, but I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!

[@skullandspade]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@mattockmodels]

Nothing like waking up to the soothing sounds of the forge. Beautiful job.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Scott. Hope you enjoyed!

[@VernHorst]

Some videos I can have playing and get work done. This one I couldn't pull my eyes away.

[@skullandspade]

Perfect.

[@geoffreysecomb5305]

Lovely work Brett. Also really appreciated your choice of music for this one.

[@skullandspade]

I'm glad you enjoyed Geoffrey. I tend to like calm pieces during hectic work.

[@dietrichnsons]

The imprint was a great touch!

[@skullandspade]

Not exactly the full texture, but it was a trial. Need a bigger hammer....or arm.

[@BearMaked]

Both this project, and video, are beautiful. Thanks for being awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@kizlok73]

What can I say 😱beautiful 😍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Tomasz!

[@alterbratzi5037]

Great Job, Capitan. 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you AB!

[@mcattack2009]

One of your most beautiful videos to date

[@skullandspade]

Well thank you Marc!

[@jonwills1957]

Holy shit!! What a fantastic story!! I actually got nervous when you put it back in the forge!

[@skullandspade]

hahahah! me too

[@dimitrisstefanis398]

Organic and elegant...beautifully bone.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dimitris

[@aic53]

Oh man, this is already so enjoyable and not to mention beautiful. Thank you Mr McAfee

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU!

[@MakerOnTheMove]

Man, that turned out GREAT! Love the sculptural smithing.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother

[@MichaelKieweg]

Gorgeous base with that organic shapes and flow. It complements the fossil just right. Together they make a piece you can proudly display any place you want.

[@skullandspade]

I sure hope so. Thank you as always Michael.

[@fernandoamaral4424]

Wow, beautiful!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@SzonSer]

Beautiful work and an utterly relaxing and peaceful video too. Stellar stuff 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@mehmetertum6]

A REAL WORK OF ART , CONGRATS ...

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@Pschtyckque]

Beautiful work. And lovely editing. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Chris!

[@ackervaldviktor]

So peaceful, this video format is excellent.

[@skullandspade]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow Brett that turned out very unique and beautiful for that shell keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making awesome videos. Forge on and keep making

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother.

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

I absolutely love this Brett😍 you managed to make it detailed and interesting, but still subtle and clean enough that it does not take attention away from the ammonite but rather flows with it and enhances it. Stunning work my friend😊👊

[@skullandspade]

You sir, are stunning work

[@awesomeinprogress4189]

@@skullandspade dude... 😂

[@bernardleighan3218]

That is an awesome piece. This really shows your artistry Brett. Keep growing and thanks for sharing. God Bless You.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers!

[@dragontattooee]

Beautifully artistic and stunning in its simplicity

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Brian. Mission accomplished.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Wonderful job Brett, awesome work! 😍👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@mossyhollow3732]

Very well done. You are promoted to Iron Mate first class.

[@skullandspade]

W00t

[@colinedwardbedford]

Really like this piece really organic ,just a nice chilled video. Nice work fella .👍👌✌🖖🤘

[@skullandspade]

Good deal

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Timeless piece holding a timeless piece. Beautiful work and the video is reflective of that!

[@skullandspade]

How meta. I love it.

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Very innovative design . Stand look awesome👍👍👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Gurvinder!

[@jaredpaddick5879]

That’s a beautiful stand! Very clever design too. I really enjoyed the video.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Jared!

[@ap45sontoolworks11]

Simply elegant

[@skullandspade]

You sure are

[@alanscannell]

Now that's something special. Absolutely stunning mate 👍 music so sooth 😁

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother. Hope you enjoyed

[@alanscannell]

@@skullandspade I did I actually watched again today 😁

[@davebauerart]

Beautiful. Like the texture on the base, reminiscent of fossil tracks. I have had an ammonite on my desk for years, no matter what other crap is on there I get to just look at it! Now I realize I need to make a stand for it. Thanks for sharing your wonderful journey.

[@skullandspade]

Mission accomplished then, get to it.

[@brianewhiteguy]

This video was an absolute delight! Outstanding job, as always. Thanks for sharing!!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Brian!

[@Harko-]

Excellent design, great result!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Harko

[@thelonemoomin]

Now that looks awesome dude. What a great project. 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Thomas!

[@raynoladominguez4730]

I love this! What a work of art. Watching the process was fascinating, great video. I had to watch it twice.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much Raynola

[@ryanlavalley8656]

Great video and awesome piece. I love the organic forms in metal. But I've never seen or realized that a handled top swage could just be used in the hardy hole, that blew my mind.

[@skullandspade]

I've never seen it either...but I tend to do what makes sense to me

[@Dfrantz87]

Nice use of the fern die...😉👌🏼

[@skullandspade]

There was a die?

[@molegrip3860]

OUTSTANDING! Cheers, Brett - thanks gor sharing another awesome video

[@skullandspade]

Thank YOU as always!

[@Zthreve]

I love this. I just had the idea to use a fossil as the counterweight for a gimbal candle holder or table.

[@skullandspade]

DO IT

[@projectdave7132]

Utterly captivating video, really enjoyed the process of the work. The exterior timelapse shot was proper cool! The finished piece was just perfect, complimented the fossil really well.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Dave!

[@eviltwinx]

A really spectacular video, creativity, and fabrication skills! Just....awesome!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother!

[@RasmusLoen]

Absolutely stellar work mate! This is giving me a whole lot of ideas!

[@skullandspade]

Well that makes me happy!

[@ericpedersen2760]

Beautiful job and great videography 👍

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Eric!

[@walbergforged9044]

That turned out beautiful!

[@skullandspade]

Thank you brother! Was a hell of a lot easier with that guillotine!

[@MaltandMake]

Looking forward to seeing more videos like this!

[@skullandspade]

Well, I've sure got you covered.

[@jgclark45]

beautiful work Brett! I enjoy watching you work

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always JG. I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@EdwardIglesias]

Awesome build and video! This may be my favorite thing I've seen you make.

[@skullandspade]

Well that's high praise! Thank you Edward!

[@robshamel3210]

I'd really like to know what the 3 people didn't like about this....amazing work!

[@skullandspade]

Hah, thank you Rob!

[@badbrotherz]

this is just jawdroppingly awesome!!!!

[@skullandspade]

Well good

[@LiamJPenn]

That is so rad!

[@skullandspade]

Cheers young blood. Keep up the good work

[@randyrodriguez4643]

Simply stunning.

[@skullandspade]

Cheers brother

[@user-kalnikoff]

SUPER!🤩🤩🤩

[@skullandspade]

🖤🖤🖤

[@oojagapivy]

Absolute work of art. Well done.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@alexnosheds]

Yes, yes, yes

[@skullandspade]

No, YOU

[@AndyCPugh]

Stunning! And a worthy mount for such a beauty of a fossil.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Andy!

[@nikearth]

most excellent, sir! 🏴‍☠️🐚

[@skullandspade]

Party on

[@tomcarlson3244]

Beautiful, I really enjoyed the music. Very nice video.

[@skullandspade]

Good deal!

[@gayle525]

Just beautiful, it is just so cool. It sets it off just right. Great job.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much!

[@wayneshirey6999]

Beautifully done. Art subsumed craft.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you as always Wayne

[@rustedfriend]

As always, nice work. It reminds my of little shop of horrors.

[@skullandspade]

Perfect

[@HouseofChop]

Damn Brett that’s awesome 🔥👍🏼🔥

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!!!

[@whazee]

Return to the sea. I really love the thought you put into this Brett; the design of the leaves (kelp?) and how you textured the base. (reminded me of leather tooling!) I really prefer to watch this kind of blacksmithing / metal-sculpture. This piece has a purpose and it's beautiful.

[@skullandspade]

Thank you very much for that Billiam. I tend to lean towards this approach for smithing videos...at least, going forward. It's a lot more calm than we usually see, but who needs to be yelled at visually all the time?

[@whazee]

@@skullandspade I totally agree! Can't wait to see more. 😊👍

[@heyimamaker]

Cool! Ammolite is the official gemstone of Alberta Canada where I live. It's similar to Opal 💎

[@skullandspade]

Poifect!

[@nobelhobel]

wonderful job...love it

[@skullandspade]

Thank you!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Awesome build and vid, Brett! And a really cool display piece for such a fossil. Billy

[@skullandspade]

Cheers as always Billy

[@steveyopp5794]

This was a stunning video

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Steve

[@1averageamerican]

Another beautiful video. 100 thumbs up. Thanks for sharing.

[@skullandspade]

How did you get so many thumbs!?!?

[@1averageamerican]

Magic.

[@dylanklemm5534]

Killed it brother

[@skullandspade]

Cheers Man

[@nibber2752]

Fantastic. Ive got an ammonite kicking about somewhere, think that's the inspiration to make it a little more than a door stop!

[@skullandspade]

I would suggest getting right on that.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Beautiful 👍 👍

[@skullandspade]

You are

[@JCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJCJC]

Beautiful

[@skullandspade]

Thank you JC

[@cassiacries]

this is f'ing awesome! 🔥

[@skullandspade]

Thank you Cassia!