How To Make Your First Ball

[@allisondiaz280]

thank you ball man

[@GOTlilthings]

💯

[@akaaru5581]

@@GOTlilthings Unironically I became the 100th like to the OG comment

[@jerryjb]

I literally searched football maker guy to find him lol. I've been enjoying his shorts for a while and was in the mood for a full video

[@JosephHerzog]

Jon Paul could be selfish and keep this knowledge and these tools and practices and designs to himself but he chooses to share with us. Pure class.

[@rafaelharris2228]

I thought about this yesterday, what a gentleman he is.

[@d_konja]

Last year i was trying to make one as a present for my brother and was going crazy trying to find a bladder till i gave up. I feel so much better hearing your part on that.

[@seanobriendesigns]

I love this Jon!!! You inspired me almost two years back to make my first ball, and then 5 more. I love watching your creations come to life and am so excited to see your kit come to life! Absolutely wonderful video my friend ❤

[@philhoeck557]

He never comments on what thickness leather he uses. Any suggestions on that or any other leather related specifics?

[@nijm2]

@@philhoeck557 he did, all of his patters are created for panels with a thickness of 1,2-1,5mm (it's at 4:20 in the video (btw I'am not trolling))

[@explodingpancakeofawesomen8594]

​@@philhoeck557 4:21 he says the recipes are made with 1.2-1.5 mm thickness though I may have misunderstood

[@winterwatson6437]

he actually mentions it in the video 😘

[@raefoolnah]

Damn your so serious at making balls

[@A2ne]

While I haven't actually made a ball, your videos did help me get into leather working, and I have a nice bag and a cool suitcase now

[@mrbennettJSY]

Handy tip that I've found when making seams like this on hats. If you're using the recommended thickness or leather, you'll want about 3.5* the length of the seam you're stitching, plus a bit extra for tails and needle length.

[@JosephHerzog]

I’m 3 balls in thanks to your original how to make a ball video. I’ve been pouring over your shorts admiring the intricate designs but never knew how to translate those to the laser cutter. Thank you so much for sharing those templates on Ballmakers Guild. I will definitely be checking that out!!

[@philhoeck557]

What thickness are you using for the leather? Just the leather or do you have a backing material?

[@Levisicool]

Let’s goooooo. You finally plaster in here again. Already bought it. It will be my 3rd ball!!!!!

[@kcrcks]

Hey Jon , I just wanted to say that you are my favourite channel on the internet right now. Thank you and keep making these amazing balls 🫂

[@brichankajendran]

Ive NEEDED this video

[@mackygoat7286]

same

[@Starkesea]

How is this comment 11 days old but he uploaded it 9 hours ago according to my phone?

[@mackygoat7286]

@@Starkesea yeah wtf

[@elijahpollard6828]

@@Starkeseaprobably gives early access to members on his website

[@AJBehnke-kb8cx]

As an American football player I would love to see you make an American football. I am a St. Louis soccer fan

[@keithsogge]

Made two so far. The first one had a problem with the bladder getting glued correctly. When i pumped it up, the vavle stem dissappered. I guess the glue migrated off of the pael where i had put the hole for the vavle stem. When i made my second ball, i glued the the bladded to the panel before starting any stiching. (Blue painters tape protected the edges of the panel and careful stiching worked) my second ball turned out wonderful.

[@Cajerunner]

Wonderful video! Thank you! ⚽️

[@TheAdventureZombie]

Thanks, Jon. This is a great video tutorial for ball making, and has a lot more info than the previous one. I've just ordered the dies and a press, so I'll be making balls on the regular. Just snagged one of your Make A Ball kits too since I'll be waiting on the dies to arrive, lol!

[@nirodha7028]

Question: in another great video by you I’ve seen your attempt at a ‘single panel’ ball. And you mentioned it is one of those holy grail things that nobody managed yet. Can you elaborate a little? Why is it such a challenge? If the panel doesn’t have to be economically viable then it somehow seems it shouldn’t be too hard to achieve (famous last words). Please enlighten me a little bit. Great content! Love the artistry and vibe of all of these videos.

[@NomadbemoZ]

Can you try to make a Quaffle from Harry Potter? Would love to see how you work that out!

[@PandaKnight52]

Same

[@PandaKnight52]

My thinking is some thick foam to create the dimples in the side.

[@mikalkeuning100]

You inspired me to start a hobby.

[@EngineeredOutdoorsInc]

I'm so excited for my kit to come in!

[@ELSKEETO]

Have you started? I need the foam, but I think I’m gonna go at it without.

[@cammW]

I really want to do this now. I live in the same city as you as well. I’d be interested to see how you go about making the custom design balls in person if you ever feel like showing someone! I’ll be ordering one of your kits in the near future. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@sweatyhands9992]

I’ve wanted this video since you first started and even better, you have a kit now!!

[@brianjones697]

Awesome video! What a top bloke giving away the secrets of his trade.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

How about making a Dodecahedron Ball. I have a CAD model if you need a pattern.

[@nollienick1121]

I love legos and building stuff. Haven’t done much stitching but this looks like it could be a fun weekend.

[@kovvi-]

Looking forward to getting started once my kit comes in

[@BrokawTom]

I’m gonna try this next weekend, thank you so much!

[@jaypeekay07]

You sir are a true craftsman - what an excellent skill to have!

[@abakir]

This is so cool and such a unique craft to be doing !!!!

[@JV-vo6mi]

Ayeee, kits finally came in!

[@bennyfink6833]

Thank you for making this video and a kit I love watching your videos on making all kinds of cool patterned balls and I’ve wanted to try but never thought I could but thanks to you I might do so

[@Wafflecat09]

I got 2 of them! They came standard equipment too!

[@cosmicbrambleclawv2]

It only took 3 weeks for youtube to show me that you dropped a new vid (my notifications got changed from "all" to normal?) But thank goodness it showed ❤ your videos are so relaxing and now that Ive a bit more time off work I might finally start sitting down and making some balls ❤

[@CaseCreates]

Can you make a short on how to properly go about laser cutting the leather panels?? And configuring all that? I just bought your ball bladders!

[@itgetsbettereverytime]

thank you

[@atrociousnonsense]

Dude, I dunno Why I think this . but you speak the most elegant English. Like what hack , it's so wholesome yet professional. 😆But I like it.

[@Resonait]

Thanks for making this.

[@erasmus-anders]

I would love to see a Volleyball (just one time(Please)) 🥺

[@almostkinda]

I just finished my first flower. Only a million more panels to go haha.

[@takeotenn]

Thanks for sharing!

[@llllMills]

Damn dude. Crushing it as always!

[@umtaldetales]

I will never forget the day i subscribed to sir jon pauls balls

[@F1faPlay3r]

this would be fun to try

[@keithbromley6070]

I’m saving this for a future project! Thanks. Btw, I think a Jack Skellington head ball would a fun Halloween ball to see!

[@zabir_mahmud]

a legend. a legend.

[@glant5876]

So is this an updated version of your previous how to make a ball video? I just watched that one the other day so this is some amusing deja vu haha

[@raphieterminal9841]

I need a tough ball to play with

[@البومالصور-ن5ج]

أنا لا أصنع كرات لاكن استمتعت بفيديو

[@lpm4994]

I’m super excited to try this at some point

[@LittleBallCreations]

Did you stop melting the ends of the thread?, what's the reason?

[@Jammrafi]

Nice balls bro

[@Bushydem0n]

Amazing

[@KieranShort]

I'd love to make my own basketballs.

[@SG-pr1bk]

I want to do this but where can l find Ur website and what's the best material for a ball that is cheap?

[@christophercarrera2005]

This KZbinr is so passionate about handmade soccer balls, he should go to Sialkot, 🇵🇰Pakistan one day to make a KZbin documentary for everyone.

[@maitesantos1702]

What software do you use to make the patterns?

[@Robert_McGarry_Poems]

Great video

[@adamwohlin8339]

I was so excited to get my kit but it's straight up impossible to stitch without the thread falling off the needle

[@LightPink]

What's a good material that I could use instead of leather?

[@Parker-wq7kn]

i love your videos just started watching your videos i saw one on a short and loved it I was wishing you had a shop were you sell your balls

[@spod823]

I challenge you to make a Hilbert Curve ball!!! @jonpaulsballs

[@JordynKJones]

Well-I’ll need at least two first to even try but… I appreciate the tutorial.

[@DefinitelyRealShrek]

Imagine as you were pumping it up at the end it just exploded 💀

[@WABBIT_YT]

Could you make a tutorial for a 12 panel ball

[@peterduguay5770]

He said the same principles would apply if you go on the ball makers guild it has the patterns for a 12 panel ball

[@WABBIT_YT]

@ oh ok thanks 🙏

[@m.ibrahim-vh6jf]

you should make the kicker ball

[@persondude27]

When taking the length for thread, is there a specific length or do you just eyeball it? I have my kit right next to me!

[@tyrotopundit]

do you think i could make a volleyball using this type of ball construction?

[@DementedDuskull]

Balls... I suppose there really IS a channel for everything.

[@kazned3786]

Hey man great business proposal. You should sell the kits to do this like the crochet kits "Woobles" but for soccer balls like these and do drop like for the watermelon one and all the other ones. and then just add a QR code for this video

[@belonpvp5921]

does putting foam on the ball make it better?

[@EGGYNOODLESOUP]

Is there are program to use to make more complex ball pattern, or is it mostly just a good knowledge of geometry?

[@johnwayne6654]

HES BAAAAAAAACK

[@lemondealc]

I build geodesic domes and covering them is a pain in the neck. Any advice on covering large domes with 2D materials?

[@thebuildaboatmaster1449]

IK what i want for xmas now

[@thebuildaboatmaster1449]

ty

[@njdevinney]

How do you get your different leather dies for your different projects?

[@Void-vv7mk]

The great ball man

[@jtamlin984]

Damn, imagine that flex on your friends when they ask you where did you get that ball

[@safaaboeisha-d7x]

اريد مقاس الشكل الخماسي ومقاس الشكل السداسي

[@EverythingFootbag]

I make 32 panel footbags. Just like a small soccer ball made from fabric. I should really do a video of me trying to make one of yours.

[@EverythingFootbag]

OR maybe you should try making a footbag?

[@a.lollipop]

I'd love to see both of these :3

[@EverythingFootbag]

@@a.lollipop I’m down to trade kits

[@fros-t1435]

I was very excited to do this as a personal project, only to find out your kit is sold out but is also £240, which seems overpriced, despite the quality of materials. I think it would be great if you could talk about different materials that would make a good ball in detail in a separate video. Anyways, I love your content, I really love the creativity you can impart on a football, keep up the great work

[@raphieterminal9841]

Can you stitch 6 footballs for me?,I live in jamaica.

[@alissaaagard9999]

What is the 3rd white layer on the panels? Did I miss something?

[@fishbwoi3681]

Just finished making my 30th volleyball

[@PhantomTemple]

Will your 1 panel ball join the ballmakersguild at some point? :)

[@brittanyking3524]

Why not try to make a constellation ball? Like the panels could be black and then idk how you would put the starts on it. Simple design then just add the stars

[@cjwill9920]

When was the last time a standard 32 panel ball was used in a professional match

[@philhoeck557]

@jonpaulsballs my only question: what thickness leather do you use and why the backing material for the leather as well instead of just the leather?

[@Piano650]

I just had a crazy idea. A ball made of panels shaped like leaves in fall colors

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

The ball at 2:32 really caught my eye, whats the story on that ball…thanks for reading.

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

3:32

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

Dam it… 3:42

[@delphineoliver633]

just a question how do u make them so light because when i made one it was quite heavy

[@Dhruv-x1c]

What website can I get leather from

[@j0rbo]

Thanks man my mate Adolf would have loved this info after the incident

[@eidkkwnw]

Make some footballs to F2 freestylers

[@bennyfink6833]

What is the white on the back of the leather and what is the black in between them 9:34

[@TheAdventureZombie]

After purchasing this kit I see it's a nylon backing that feels a little spongy, so I'm guessing there is foam between. I will say this is giving me super clean stitch lines.

[@YK-wb1cr]

Hello there At 03:30, is this a Grimsmo Rask in the top left?

[@0brokeJaw]

Can you make the final boss of Face Raiders from the 3DS

[@Realjigmaker]

You should make a American football

[@markw5805]

There was supposed to be a link to the foam…did I overlook it

[@peterduguay5770]

It is on the ball makers guild under tools

[@andrewparamonoff]

It's just regular 2mm EVA foam.

[@andx-l3h]

@@andrewparamonoff and what's the white stuff inside, the third layer? I don't think it's mentioned in the video

[@TheShanks1337]

"How to make a Ball": get some Needles, buy a ball... wait a sec.. how was the first ball ever made then?! 😂

[@peterduguay5770]

Buy a ball blatter

[@smugcatproductions4178]

Can you make a basketball football

[@KekoaMedina-e5n]

Ball idea: Use a peeled potato, kinda like the orange

[@peterduguay5770]

Does anybody know how to make custom leather cutting dies? I’ve been wondering. There so much money and I would like to make my own.