I Made Ron Swanson Sconce Rings from Parks & Rec

Is it possible to make the rings from a sconce following Rons exact instructions?
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I've wanted to make this video for over five years. Ever since I saw this scene with Ron Swanson I've been wanting to give it a try. There were plenty of roadblocks, most notably trying to figure out what the metal type the sconce was, but I persevered!

[@moderngoldsmith]

New tongue twister: "A ladle for ladling the liquified metal"

[@silentracer911]

I think they probably used lead, so much easier to shape but hey, A++ for effort bro

[@ghostskull6368]

@@silentracer911 A ladle for ladling the liquefied lead

[@DKM977]

Making a sconce just so you can melt it to make the rings is such a herculean level of effort for something so silly. Bravo sir.

[@Emnms68]

I am exactly the kind of person who would do something like this. “Hmmm I could buy lace for the dress that I’m making, sure, or I could learn three different methods of lacemaking, not be satisfied with any of the results, finally break down and buy some lace. Yup, that’s definitely the better option.” “Hmm I could just measure from the edge to make my hem, or I could sit here meticulously following one like of thread across the 60ish inches of fabric just to make sure it’s perfectly along the grainline, since I already made sure the pattern was on grain in the first place.” “Sure, I could roughly pin together these two fabric pieces together, align the notches, and sew, or I can measure along the entire edge what the seam allowance will be on both pieces, sew thread marking lines, line up the seam lines precisely, pin it once every centimeter, and stitch it with the walking foot to make sure the fabric doesn’t shift as I sew it.” I tend to make things way harder for myself than they need to be.

[@addambelmont3050]

It wasn't really a sconce...

[@irishartn]

I love how you just skimmed over the actual making of the rings, which would hands down be the hardest part lol

[@moderngoldsmith]

After the hassle with the sconce, the rings part actually did seem easier! I also wanted to keep it close to real-time of Rons instructions.

[@SuperNovaJinckUFO]

Tin is also a quite malleable metal

[@Hana1LuLu]

​@@moderngoldsmith about how long did the ring part take you? Say, from melting down the sconce?

[@punklover99]

All you need is a crucible, acetylene torch and a cast iron waffle maker

[@advisingbob]

This video wasn't recommended to me, I looked for a video like this because I was curious. You sir went above and beyond.

[@WelziFC7]

This man not just understood the assignment but he shaved his beard, made his own sconce, and dressed up like the man. Give this man an award.

[@jackie8357]

Little Sebastian is smiling down on you

[@missblee1]

This made me LOL.

[@bradenlee2376]

Thank you for bringing Ron Swanson into this, I wish I could like this 100 times

[@reginabedgood1799]

This is the content we all want but don’t deserve

[@alyssamartin5931]

Best part " so I finally have a sconce that will work for this project", only to re-melt it 😆

[@chrissinclair7197]

I'm here because of Ron and the fact that he actually tweeted you, that's so amazing. Great work bud oh and a great video, this deserves more attention.

[@adriennetaylor871]

Exceeds Expectations. 12/10 would recommend. 👏🏼

[@Victoria-dh9vb]

Our guy over here made a whole ass sconce, just so he could melt down a sconce. I respect the level of commitment to the joke 👌👏💯

[@leahgroess5361]

When you talked about embodying Ron Swanson I thought you were going to have a massive breakfast or a glass of Lagavulin (not recommended to mix alcohol and smithing for anyone who is not literally Ron Swanson).

[@dianeschmidt17]

The effort that went into this video!!!!!

[@CarolineElizabethMartin]

Ok this video is amazing, the ingenuity..

[@rosegoldhalo]

This is insane. You're a champion.

[@RosyRosie42]

The only thing missing from this video was a pound of bacon 🥓 10/10 This is perfect! 😂

[@carminamaeespeleta539]

The mustache was a nice touch. Ron would be proud.

[@elhawkins4609]

10/10 video!!!

[@wwaxwork]

Well I am going to need to buy one of those rings now.

[@khataegis]

I love how you recreated down the scene word for word, pause for pause, and mannerism for mannerism

[@lolbutt124]

Let's get this video more views. It deserves it!

[@emperormegaman3856]

I think Ron would aprove of the fact that when you couldn't find the scone you needed, you made it yourself.

[@olivethunderbird]

Epic

[@bethiebooya]

Solid gold, baby or should I say TIN!!! Absolutely incredible. Didn't disappoint!

[@jaderene]

Ohhh wow that was really enjoyable!!!! Wow amazing work🤯❤️🤍

[@courtneyroskelley2707]

I’ve been waiting years for this video! So good!!!

[@jaren4096]

Dedication! With this, you've earned my first ever KZbin comment. If you didn't have the title 'Master' before, you have it now!

[@moderngoldsmith]

Is this finally the moment? I think you’re right. Now I just need to find someone to pay in vegetables and the cycle will be completed

[@vanessadalpiaz6423]

The level of commitment to the bit was truly 🤌🏼

[@marymik7372]

this was ART

[@HolyShrimp101]

severely underrated, love this, your talent/comedy/efforts are appreciated!!

[@0302mustang]

Ron Swanson salutes you.

[@KasaiRayquaza]

Man, I'm glad I found this. I was trying to make a circlet for a costume that was too thick for wire. I made it out of EVA foam, but after trying it on a few times, it was already falling apart; it was evident I'd need a studier option. I was wondering what I could do to fix this. I was a little nervous to try metal snips for a design like what I was going for. I kept thinking about this scene from Parks and Rec and thinking "I wonder if this is real," and "If it IS real, I wonder how hard it would be to make a custom mold, rather than a waffle iron." I came here just to see if melting metal was as easy as Ron made it seem in this clip (I've used most of the shaping tools for other projects, but I didn't know about the whole "melting into a mold thing). If it was, I was going to look into the logistics of making a mold that wasn't a waffle iron. But in your endeavors to make a sconce, you actually answered BOTH of my questions, and specified what metal would be best. Thank you so much!

[@thegoodfella11]

one of the best things I have ever seen on youtube.Thanks so much!

[@reginabedgood1799]

THE MUSTACHE. I can’t describe how much I loved this video

[@FirstNameLastName-gz1sw]

I love the Internet. I just looked up “making a ring like Ron Swanson” and sure enough there’s a video for the very random and specific thing I wanted to see

[@moderngoldsmith]

Yes! Hahaha so happy you found it

[@rachel_aLOiVEr]

I wish this had more views. I really appreciate this video! Thanks for all your content!

[@ithappensometimes]

Thank you for the time and effort that went into this! Such a joy to watch. :)

[@CN345456]

Amazing

[@jenenemortimer3570]

Awesome video!! I love watching all your videos! You have such an amazing talent!!!

[@juliecole9646]

You are simply incredible, good sir! Parks and Rec is my very favorite TV series, and combined with my favorite goldsmith?! Perfection! Thanks for all the hard work (& silliness) you put into your craft and channel!

[@leanneh7734]

This was such a well made video lol!

[@colinclardy6229]

Bruh, fuckn EPIC. The commitment, when you got out the clippers...bravo!

[@tippytappy]

you can't imagine just HOW happy this video made me!!

[@marianneruiz2275]

The dedication, I love it 😂🤍

[@missblee1]

Still my favorite video.

[@bradenlee2376]

Love your videos!!!

[@brittanyhebert639]

My fiancé and I just watched that Parks & Rec episode again and were curious about this🤣 well done, and thank you!!

[@mathildebernard6494]

I loved the video the first time but actually loved it even more now 😊

[@johannaverplank4858]

I love that you actually shaved your beard!

[@tanayshac7322]

this makes me so happy

[@stephanieschultz1361]

This video made me genuinely smile. Bravo my dude 👏👏👏👏

[@lostcontrol1981]

Looking at Ron’s video, I would have guessed the sconce was made of pewter - which also has quite a low melting point. But either pewter or tin - making your own sconce is pretty badass! You really are the man!!! Ron would be proud.

[@missblee1]

Ron would be proud.

[@eijazamily6460]

This video is pure GOLD!!!

[@karichaney5934]

All your hard work is appreciated

[@emcarlisle6578]

My new fav YT channel hands down

[@loriegabidel]

After that, you deserve a nice dinner at Mulligan's or at the very least the finest steak Food & Stuff has to offer.

[@JoeyXanaxed]

it would be awesome if nick offerman sees this!

[@kristibunny1620]

This is a level of extra that my extra heart is still impressed by! Great work(s…all 3 of them)

[@rapacou]

It’s really awesome! 😃 I am always amazed by your ingenuity!

[@koyzumie]

I had hoped someone made this video, and I’m glad you did🎉🎉

[@jacopgame3068]

This is my favorite video of yours.

[@ChasedRabbit]

This is such a good video, I love the backstory and tenacity! And it’s such a cool process

[@jimenat357]

The dedication omg wow

[@lucillebluth1737]

Love it, thank you for your work!

[@heidil.4651]

The time and effort put into this is FREAKIN AMAZING!!!! This was awesome man!!

[@megalopolis2015]

I can't believe what you endured to make this awesome video. A++

[@kristat1989]

These are my go to videos when I'm anxious as most content makes it worse. You are so talented 1st of all and these are so satisfying to see. Thanks for sharing with us 🥰🥰

[@jinnij.caiman]

Amazing effort!! Wow bravo

[@maryellenpierson7268]

You are hysterical! Goldsmith 💍 genius !

[@dudamartins6732]

This is incredible! I love your videos

[@ruthmccormick9390]

This is so great! Please make more of these!😂

[@prasijamenon4958]

The time and effort put into this for us.. Man you are awesome!! ! Here is your crown sir 👑

[@carolinabock2453]

This was so cool! And so much hard work omg!

[@samsokach582]

Loved this video! Great content! I got a question for you... My wedding band is tungsten carbide with an epoxy inlay. The clear epoxy is yellowing. Would a decent jeweler be able to clear out the yellowed inlay and replace it with something more lasting?

[@kristibunny1620]

I lived in IN 🖤 i love this so freaking much lol

[@basko88]

You sir have yourself a subscriber! Good job! And as Swanson would say - " dont half ass two jobs - whole ass one job"

[@Twiggyshayz]

How does this not have more views??

[@jessicapatterson3566]

Lovely! Such a fun video

[@sheilagardiner7302]

Amazing!! Those rings would be a hot auction item!!

[@vaughanjones5933]

Massive respect goes out to Aluminium Oxide. Thank you for your versatility, resilience and cost efficiency 👍😁👍

[@azerlynno]

You had me at Ron Swanson 😂

[@lalab4328]

I LOVE THIS!

[@simonvidajewelry]

Awesome just awesome. Really love the Story 🥸, Brilliant 👏

[@JSA683]

This was great!

[@Ginevra345]

Wow this video is amazing 🤩

[@undefined40]

Well played Sir, well played indeed!

[@Trapezius8oblique]

You also polished up very nicely..........keep the mo!

[@emmamacgregor731]

Well done!!!

[@xninjaxcorex]

Amazing 🤩

[@mpycherek]

You should TOTALLY sell these on your site!

[@moderngoldsmith]

Haha not a bad idea!

[@Fridgeeninja13]

I found you and saw all of the beautiful rings and was already mesmerised but now with the Ron Swansoning on top of it. I want to be friends 😂

[@vikkidoodle8121]

This was so much fun to watch!!! Wish I could do something like this but I'm way too accident prone ^

[@briannahancock4722]

You have the best content

[@diegogiovannimusic]

This is such a good idea 😂😂😂

[@allisonliddle43]

a perfect video idea

[@ReturningGods]

Amazing Video man.

[@n0denz]

Absolute legend.

[@temujinching1613]

That was amazing