Laurent Davidson - Mobile Lesson

[@alindastar]

My art teacher wanted us to try mobile building in high school but never taught the basics I wish I had your video back then. I will enjoy trying to build a mobile. Thanks you are a wonderful teacher.

[@mandast7077]

first time in my life I have ever left a comment on a You Tube video! You are lovely and inspirational..thank you.

[@rukeyser]

”I like those paper clips.” ” If you don't have thumbtacks, go to your kitchen drawer .” I love this guy. And the ”balancing tool” just changed my world . Everything about his presentation models organic design - responding to elements as he goes. This is an invaluable notion for any Maker to understand.

[@GonjaGrowinGirl]

Very eloquently said, and I definitely concur!

[@janetmartin5900]

You are really gifted. When you freehand your shapes, it is amazing!

[@jas8815]

Explained so clearly that even I could understand! I've watched other videos, but this one is much more detailed and easy to follow. The idea of the "balancing tool" is genius. Thanks!!!

[@milesodonnol4456]

Excellent! Still in service 14 yrs later. Thank you!

[@helloitsheena]

What a beautiful and helpful video. The person teaching has good methodology.

[@hikerbyday]

As a mobile artist, I appreciated your video. It was interesting to watch your thought process on subject I've explored for so long. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

[@marypead4260]

This video gives the very best explanation on how to balance mobiles. I never would have thought of the "tack hack"😂!! I have watched many videos on these Calder/balancing mobiles, his is the very best, thank you!😊

[@nightSkyacc]

This got me a 5 in art class thanks for the help 🙂 😃

[@skysettermobiles]

Thank you so much for this lesson! I wanted to teach my art association how they could make a mobile out of two of their paintings, kind of like a moving picture. Your video just helped me explore a new technique for me and make that lesson easier to develop and teach! Thank you for giving the world this gift! Carolyn Weir - Skysetter Designs

[@lakika8052]

So glad I found your video! My husband and I are admirers of Calder (and Miro...) Some of my favorite birthday presents are mobiles that I've have hanging in our home (no jewels for me, thank you). So I was looking for instructions on how to make one and luckily, came across your ingenious tutorial... Not only was it insightful, it was clever and funny too! Not at all boring by the way. I loved your reference to music and flower arrangements... What an absolutely wonderful creature you are Laurent Davidson. If I wasn't happily married (for the most part of the last 32 years!-), or if I was a weirdo, I'd stalk you. Seriously, I was just looking to make a mobile as a present for a newborn... But now, heck! The sky (or the ceilings!!!) is the limit!!! Thanks very much! And best regards!! - Irma. ps: I have a nephew studying civil engineering at FSU and this Christmas his getting, a big cardboard box with more card board, lots of paper clips, wire, etc... 🎼

[@eileens8589]

That was fantastic!!! Thank you! I’ve already saved the video and will start making a mobile today. I didn’t quite understand your painting advice, but I’ll watch the video again after sunrise, with a cup of coffee! That might help!

[@delilahrevels4328]

great tutorial! I could watch this all day!

[@Lint_Julep]

Oh my. This helps immensely! I have wanted to make some mobiles and had some issues with the balance and where to start etc. And this is just perfect. Thanks for posting this!

[@marieprescott4655]

Very informative..I love watching someone create something like this so simple yet multi dimensional. Thank you for posting !

[@rosaliebarrington2184]

Thank You for the lesson! Boring? NOOOOOO, easy to understand and follow along? YESSSSSS!!!!!

[@TheMrDan57]

Nice job! Clear instruction and you mentioned a lot more detail than other workshops I've seen. Thank you!

[@villiasimpkins4820]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your explanation was very clear. I had struggled with balancing the pieces , your balancing tool was so genius and the placement of each piece balanced perfectly. I wish I had seen your video......look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@themovingdance2744]

Wow, this is what I was trying to work out. I wrecked up a few pieces of card. I love it. So beautiful for balance.

[@tillystrauss8782]

I LOVE this. My students will love this as well. I wish I had seen this helpful video years ago. Thank you! (Love your colors too)

[@barbshofner1685]

Thank you for sharing your talent! It was a beautiful lesson. One I will not forget.

[@donnaer]

This tutorial really helped me seethe principals involved. I wish he had done the rods as well!

[@corinnabrannon5694]

This is a fantastic lesson! Thank you for sharing!

[@isamik07]

Lorsque maths & poésie se rencontrent, c'est toujours un nouveau monde qui se révèle et donne l'envie de s'y engouffrer... Superbe contribution souriante, qui donne envie de tout lâcher et de s'y mettre tout de suite... D'ailleurs, c'est ce que je vais faire ;-) jouer avec la brise qui semble nous inspirer tous et toutes... Merci Laurent, où que tu sois... isami des Cévennes amies...

[@mtm00]

Thank you so much for this lesson -- I am inspired and eager.

[@safaap2212]

Perfect tutorial!!!!! Thank you very much. Not boring at all. 👍🏻❤️

[@bonniecreatesit]

you make it seems so effortless. I can hardly wait to start creating!

[@rimonagale1625]

Thank you for this excellent lesson!

[@starboard7308]

What fun...thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@carolsloanes4938]

Yes thank you, I really enjoyed learning how to make a mobile from you. I was wondering would the additional weight of paint or holographic paper knock out the pre determined balance ?

[@damianloboda2187]

Thank you very much, greetings from Poland

[@afire345]

Very kind of you to share your techniques. Thanks so much.

[@laurab9867]

Wonderful video! Truly inspiring... now, I need to make it - I feel like a kid. Thank you!

[@tasneemlohani3754]

That's an amazing tutorial! Thanks for sharing ! :)

[@srujanadadi9205]

Awesome video!! Makes it sooo exciting!

[@Fiddlebuckers]

Great lesson for a beginner like myself. I'm excited to try this out. Thank you! PS Way to reinforce paper - use a spray adhesive to laminate paper to both sides of a piece of poster board. For even more structure, laminate two pieces of poster board together first.

[@macinteriordesign]

Excellent information! I will share this with my students.

[@rangiyoung7520]

Kool,THANKS for your instructions so clear to undèrstand.

[@o.l.e.1486]

I thought you were very clear, and entertaining, I see so many possibilities, always nice to integrate ideas. I like your correlations I also noticed what a nice belt you had on now I want one . LoL! Thanks again, I subscribed..

[@superbear617]

excellent, thank you.

[@SH-lk8rh]

Brilliant tutorial. Thank you.

[@Drsocha1]

thank you! that was a very helpful and pleasant tutorial!

[@ilunddesignllc5141]

Great video. I have all my supplies and I'm ready to go.

[@yeungso1]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@tomworden7778]

Cool. I'm really new at this. Your video is extremely helpful.

[@Verklunkenzwiebel]

when he's talking about music and numbers, he seems to refer to Fibonacci numbers, or the golden ratio. And yes, that makes sense to use shape sizes like 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89. Notice the third number (13) is the previous two added (5+8), the fourth is 5+13 and so on.. There you go.. the golden ratio. As you move forward you'll see that it quickly becomes too big. So look for shapes that fit in between. Usually having 3 to 5 "layers" should be enough.

[@AmigoGabe]

Maybe a silly question, but if you want to use a different media for the blades. Can you trace the cardboard and use the same balance point? Or would it vary with material?

[@mwj5368]

Very nice of you to make a video. What kind of wire do you use, and where can you buy it?

[@latidomobilist]

For this project I used regular steel wire that is quite pliable and readily available at hardware stores. For my Mobiles I use music wire (also called piano wire) which is spring wire that I purchase online since it not carried by hardware stores nowadays.

[@mwj5368]

@@latidomobilist Thanks Laurent for doing good things for humanity, for art, for the natural sake of it.

[@sebasfanclub]

Wonderful, do you give workshops, where? where do you have more videos? I enjoyed very much your class. Thank you.

[@theinfamousdracule3325]

On his channel duhhh

[@Glassology]

Is there another video showing how to make the other mobile?

[@hollyvijayamma255]

Very good instruction.

[@AmericasComic]

this guy has that Bob Ross charm.

[@marypead4260]

You are totally right, there are always thumb tacks in the junk drawer😂

[@manuelzaparaviafara2137]

Alucinante.!!!

[@germaine5644]

bravo tu es un super prof.je pense à toi béatrice

[@chantalmei8620]

Merci ! j'aime beaucoup .

[@charliemacklin5194]

What are the principle laws of physics that cause it to move with the wind? Why does having the stangered balance/imbalance cause it to be "mobile"?

[@ilanwolberger1056]

Did you ever work with Taskboard?

[@latidomobilist]

Thank you for mentioning this product that I have never heard of before. It looks interesting for some projects.

[@suettheartistickamillion9996]

Thanks for sharing

[@augurkaas2085]

Kut opdracht hoezo moet ik dit maken voor school

[@nickedwards212]

I make this sort of thing out of old cereal boxes. I cut the boxes and put one piece of card one on top of another with glue. Then I put them under a 2 tone press and leave them there for about 24 hours then take them out and cut out the shapes.

[@tiemzet6322]

Good Tutorial..

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Hello there.. Amazing and very interesting project Super like 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing Do keep posting new ideas 💡💡💡 Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎🧑‍🏭

[@delilahrevels4328]

make the complainers build their mobile from the top lol

[@PASSENGERSOUL]

thanks...

[@colourheists5587]

stunning

[@Gwen_RC]

This was 11 years ago!?

[@Sillie_R0se]

The Nintendo Labo is looking great.

[@michaelfeller1558]

I feel like I've seen this guy on a watch list somewhere...

[@bendame4989]

RIGHT!!!!

[@michaelfeller1558]

TOP 10 ANIME MOST WANTED

[@bendame4989]

your so right my brohemion rhapsody

[@michaelfeller1558]

You are more right my bruddah

[@bendame4989]

the man looks like he could be a nippless nicholas honestly

[@louis-philipx378]

does someone has 'the list'? :)

[@latidomobilist]

A- MATERIALS: 1- All manner of sizes of relatively pristine card board the thinner the better... single ply and corrugated...paintable... think recycled “Priority Mail “ boxes, strong construction paper and the like. B- TOOLS: 1- Sharp cutting instruments: - utility knife, single edge razor blades, scissors... Sharp tools will be the best way to insure that the shapes produced will be the best looking 2- If students use knifes and blades ( all single edges) they will need - cutting mat or - piece of press board to position and cut their shapes. - metal straight edge and a spot to hang the work in progress 3- Steel wire (~19 -20 gauge) cutting pliers and needle nose pliers If these are not available one can use paper clips, fish line, thin string 4- 2 thumb tacks 5- Adhesive tape, masking tape, glue, as an extended construction and repair aid 6- Paints (fast drying or acrylic preferred) and brushes paper towels or color papers that may be collaged with paste or spray glue

[@bicyclejoelofisoundandvisi523]

Laurent Davidson thanks

[@kimvannote5024]

Cool!

[@theinfamousdracule3325]

I am comment number 100

[@Darlene-zw2ki]

Start from the top 😅😅😅😅

[@EDGARBERNALPELUQUERO]

wonderfull ring to me for next please.

[@KWwest]

Hello Fantastic Genius - What are you doing now? Love your video and know your talent is extraordinary - please share:) Thank you!

[@latidomobilist]

Thank you for the undeserved inference! Checkout my show at the Carmel Art Association, up until October 4th...

[@KWwest]

@@latidomobilist Hi - just looked at the website - they look wonderful! I live close by so will check them out in person before the show ends - thanks so much for your reply and so happy to see your work!

[@michaelfeller1558]

LONGEST 16 MINUTES OF MY LIFE

[@michaelfeller1558]

16 MINUTES DOWN THE FREAKING DRAIN

[@bendame4989]

golly gee this video is stupid

[@michaelfeller1558]

Words of wisdom munson

[@bendame4989]

boy yuh awaken

[@michaelfeller1558]

hagar hagar hagar

[@florenciapascuale4198]

creo que soy el unico de Argentina xdxd

[@jamesanonymous2343]

this is a bad start for trying to do mobiles. balancing tool >>>>>>nonsense !

[@destinydavis9538]

LONG

[@michaelfeller1558]

INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED???? 5 bucks he has no friends!

[@bendame4989]

ill bet all the money my grandparents saved up for me to get a great education that this guy is wanted for something criminal in the world

[@michaelfeller1558]

Most criminals are friendless. I can see it in this sick man's eyes

[@bendame4989]

his appearance makes me cringe, and not the good kind

[@michaelfeller1558]

His hair and face remind me of my own birth. It was not pretty.

[@bendame4989]

oh i know i was there, you was ugly ah (as heck)

[@zip7806]

Busted> Using free Cardboard Boxes from the Post Office for other than shipping is a Felony.

[@MaryJoMoran]

Not a good demo

[@adimadmanz]

booooooooring thumbs up if you are here because youre teacher made you :DDDD

[@tiemzet6322]

Good Tutorial..