SCULPTING a SLATE CONE from START to FINISH | Time-lapse | James Parker Sculpture

[@TheHoofGP]

brilliant first video! Can't wait to see more!! Keep em comin'

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Graeme, that means a lot! Inspiring to see your channel grow.

[@StephenMortimer]

So amusing to see"little brother" the tradesman lead the artsy older into video creation !! Now if the both of you will now consider that most of your viewers will be NATIVE ENGLISH speakers .. with the internet the distances are so narrow but your SCOT'S BROGUE is so BROAD !!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Stephen. Really inspired by Graeme's success and grateful for his generous advice. It is a little unnerving to hear myself on video... I always thought I spoke the Queen's English 😉😄

[@StephenMortimer]

@@jamesparkersculpture Maybe you do... but MARY has been dead for CENTURIES !!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@StephenMortimer very quick! 😂 Merry Christmas! And a happy Hogmanay when it comes!

[@kathywilliams2949]

Hoof GP put me in touch with your channel. I'm so glad he did .

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Kathy! Delighted to have you onboard!

[@marymonson2187]

Your art will surely bring you much more success in the future. Glad that your brother is being a great little brother by having you on his video!💖

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@marymonson2187 he certainly is - Thank you.

[@geertvaneyken9537]

two brothers sculpting away, one on live material, one on slate. Both equally talented.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Geert!

[@patshhi4620]

I’m so glad your brother suggested we check you out. Your work is wonderful.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much! That's very kind of you.

[@garrybeard2031]

The hoof GP mention you on his channel.wow so glad I took a look at your channel fantastic works of art well done I’m hooked keep them coming.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

[@sharonclifford7539]

Stunning greenish apple to your left in your into, slate is so beautiful. X

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Sharon! This Apple is in fact bronze, although it was coloured to look similar to the slate original.

[@sharonclifford7539]

The colour, although bronze, reminded me of the slate that I saw as a child in the far south of Ireland, such beautiful things stay in your memories.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

It is a beautiful colour. Nice memories to have.

[@Alice-jt1cd]

Your work is astoundingly beautiful, uncomplicated and peaceful BUT I'll still follow your little brother!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Sherry, I'd hope for no less!

[@robyn9059]

I'm from your brothers channel. Looks like artistry is in the family. Beautiful stunning work. USA

[@harrypetrebvjb4896]

can you share the link to his brothers page?

[@feathermtn1490]

Hoof GP put out the word about your channel! Love your artistic vision and amazing sculptures. Great video. USA

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Elizabeth! Just getting started on KZbin. Lots more on the way.

[@QuimBeeLivingstone]

Is your whole clan insanely gifted like you and Graeme? Are you in a bunker? The ladder has me so perplexed about your workshop lol

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi! Thanks for subscribing. New video on the way soon - It'll be an improvement on the first hopefully! That's very kind of you - I guess the gene pool in the South West of Scotland is pretty small!! HA. My older brother is a talented writer and used to be on the comedy circuit too. It's funny to think that we'd all have been farmers had things turned out differently!

[@susansollee1839]

You are amazing! Very labor-intensive work! Graeme sent me. 👍🏻🤗🌻💕

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Susan! Graeme is being so generous with his support too!

[@Graeme408]

Hello (again) James. Have you thought about making a jig to hold your slate upright? I would use construction lumber, screws and glue. I used to do hard granite work and was constantly looking for ways to make my early stage roughing a bit easier.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi John, I do actually have something I use but as those pieces were so small I didn't bother. Probably should have!! Thanks for the suggestion though!

[@beccaduncan8714]

Great to see how your slate sculptures are made. Thanks for sharing James.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Becca! Really appreciated. Hopefully my videography skills have improved since this post! Best wishes and Happy New Year.

[@dibell3662]

Came over from the hoof HP enjoying your work

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Di! Really appreciate it!

[@delwynhallett565]

Outstanding.... Absolutely beautiful.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Delwyn!

[@delwynhallett565]

Never knew you were out there till your brother mentioned you on his video. Your mum must be so proud...

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks

[@liamredmill9293]

Interesting to see your craft, I did roofing for a while, and still find it amazing how you can put a copper nail, through a wafer thin slate, without cracking it, my brothers school friend, split sandstone like that, I'm a natural flint napper, all it requires, is the control of force, which you eventually get a feel for. Good video, and narration, thanks, liam

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks for the feedback Liam! I'm looking forward to getting more posts out there. Best wishes, James

[@xxsenseixx2917]

Respect.

[@cindydavis597]

And I thought your glass egg was amazing (I still think it is). But this in slate... It looks like you had a tall solid block and took a hot knife and sliced down through it to create the shape. It’s when you realize that it is made of a ton of pieces individually shaped and fitted together that it takes your breath away. AND when you realize that you have the vision, and talent, to trim each piece to make the whole sculpture. Wow. I will never be able to look at one of your “pieces” again and not think of what went into making it. Just wow. Thank you.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Cindy - great to see you checking out one of my earlier videos. Most of my work is created like this. Thanks for your kind words!

[@dianahamilton6652]

Your work is amazing. I’ve never seen anything like it.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Diana!

[@susanbell2771]

James can you give us a little background on how you've managed to get were you are now, what other jobs you've done, did you go to art college, or perhaps you were apprenticed in the slate industry and why you've chosen slate as your medium.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Of course Susan, I'll put something together in the near future. There is a little info on my website too if you're interested www.jamesparkersculpture.co.uk as well as many images in instagram james_parker_sculpture but I will include more info in a video soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@curlybibliophagist2]

Love the flower sculpture!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! One if my favourites too. It's funny how the simplest forms sometimes have the greatest effect!

[@sunnywieler9994]

Nice one James. A tool talk video where you talk about each of your tools would also be very interesting. I like your splitting chisel. Keep up the great work. PS. While the music is nice while you are working, I did sometimes find it hard to hear you over the music. But on the other hand I am also pretty deaf, I have the same problem when having a chat in the pub with music in the background :)

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Sunny! Thanks very much for subscribing! I appreciate the advice too and will definitely take both things onboard. I hope you continue to enjoy future posts..... and don't be afraid to shout about the channel from the rooftops!! Best wishes, James

[@frankjones3792]

@@jamesparkersculpture a video of the bonding techniques please?

[@fairwitness7473]

I see the family resemblance ;-) love your work. Would like to see more of it. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to your next piece!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! I know we both think I'm better looking but let's not share that with Graeme ;-) My next post is getting there! I'm working on something a lot bigger than the last piece. Thanks for subscribing! Best wishes, James

[@jennifermurray6238]

From your brothers channel! You’re very talented

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@johnnimmo656]

Excellent first video. Keep them coming. Even more work goes into your sculptures than I had imagined.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks John, means a lot!

[@dakotablue52]

Nice to see some pieces sitting in the workshop/studio. Although I draw, it is the same- it’s the drawing of the line and their intricate parts that are satisfying. It’s all in the details. Thanks for taking us thru your process.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Couldn't agree more Thank you. It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@corinnebrooks2418]

Found your videos through your brother's channel. On a trip to Scotland, got to see a dry stack wall being rebuilt. Was fascinated by the skill and talent that it takes to do your sculptures.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Corinne, Graeme has been very kind mentioning and linking to my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@drusabs]

I am watching from the beginning OCD lol the splitting of the slate was amazing then the shaping

[@tamiesmith3303]

your brother Graeme sent me to see your work. I am so glad he did. I have subscribed and rung the bell , looking forward to more of your beautiful work!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Tamie! That's great news. Thank you for subscribing. Graeme "The Hoof GP" is doing fantastic - great to see!

[@jodifinnegan4453]

I keep looking at the sculptures in the background and I just want to touch them.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Jodi. Delighted you like them!

[@KellyAshcraft-ww6ls]

Ok, so your brother told me to follow you .... hoof trimmer I’m hooked 😏☝️

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Kelly! My brother, Graeme, is doing so well with his channel - it's very inspiring. Delighted to have you onboard here too! Best wishes, James

[@carolnicholl3328]

Great first video thanks for sharing. Heard about through your brother's channel. You have an amazing talent, beautiful work. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you

[@jannerkev]

Wicked first video creation.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Kev! Really appreciated!

[@vickiwebber3486]

How do you adhear it all together? I imagine that your work is several hundred pounds, how do you move it? Your very talented, your work is different , well done. I love it

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Vicki. This piece is about 500 pounds in weight. Something like the apple in the next video is 2200 pounds and I make them a lot bigger. See some of the pieces on my Instagram james_parker_sculpture I use several methods... I build them onsite where just gravity holds them together, or I bond them together using all sorts of techniques.

[@frankjones3792]

@@jamesparkersculpture so can you be more specific? The tilted sphere is not dry stack is it? And how do you bond it together? Whatever are these “techniques” you are referring to. Are they natural or chemical bonding material?

[@TheDriftdog]

Came here from your brother’s channel and only a few minutes in and I’m hooked! Sculptures ✔️ slate ✔️✔️ I’m sure I’ve seen your work somewhere in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, maybe I’ll be reminded by your videos

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Pleased to hear it! Great to have you onboard.

[@karenfelton8553]

Brilliant

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! Really delighted you think so!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Love your art work! Especially the lotus flower and the water sculpture you showed on your Instagram account. I'm very curious what your next project will be. I was quite surprised to read in your comments that most of the time you don't glue the slates together. Thought the entire piece would tumble during shipping, or if there was a huge storm or something like that. By the way: isn't the sound of all that hammering bad for your ears? Can imagine that you use some kind of ear protection while you're working.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Ilona, working on it now! Best wishes James

[@michellesaldivar3398]

Wow James once again I really enjoyed your video as I've mentioned before I'm a new subscriber so I have a lot of contented to catch up on thank you so much and keep the videos coming

[@landscapearchitecture_design]

It’s awesome sculpture!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

That's really kind Andrei! Thank you!

[@georgegunn6664]

Nice vid, James !

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks George, that's kind of you. I'm already working in the next installment. Best wishes, James

[@sueplummer6669]

Well, I thought I did a comment but now I can't find it. So here it goes again. Your brother suggested your channel and I spent my evenings searching for interesting videos. I look forward to more videos from you. Good luck on the new channel. Sue from Maryland, USA.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Sue! Thank you for subscribing. The Hoof GP is fantastic and even as Graeme's brother I'm hooked and so proud. As you can see I've just started and look forward to posting more videos. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks again!

[@scray00]

Shipped to Australia 😮 can’t get imagine the cost on that 😂. Must be wonderful to think of little pieces of you all over the world. That pear behind you is giant!! Such a lovely finished product!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. I do feel very lucky.

[@sparklepurple24]

I found you from The Hoof GP! I have been a fan of Graeme's from the start. I love learning about all sorts of things. I know I will never trim a hoof or sculpt anything from stone but I love to see the process. (I am a crochet artist myself.) I love seeing the process of other crafts. I also love to hear the voices of the artists behind the masterpieces! Especially when there is an accent involved! The Scottish accent intrigues me. I am a new subscriber... and I look forward to watching as your channel grows!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you very much. Great to have you watching and thanks for commenting.

[@100nanay]

Wow! You are such a master craftsman!! Hello from Iowa, USA!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Vanessa! Great to have you seeing my work all the way from the USA! Thanks for subscribing. I've installed work next door in Chicago, Illinois and several other States. Such a great experience!

[@cruzdirector8637]

Absolutely beautiful artwork! Lovely of you to share your work, thank you! Best wishes from Ohio. ( I used to live in Melbourne, would have been nice to see this. Do you have any in Ohio or Kentucky?)

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi, thank you very much! I do have work in the USA, in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia. I also have work in Canada. Most of my work is for private clients.

[@cruzdirector8637]

James Parker Sculpture That was my next question, if it was accessible to the public. I’ll keep watching for new pieces on your channel -keep ‘em coming. 🙂👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! Will do!

[@KellyAshcraft-ww6ls]

Very beautiful design .... look forward to see what you share next 👍

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you Kelly.... already working on it ;-)

[@boots73ca]

Brillliant! Well done James! Can we call you Jamie? Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. I prefer James! But you may call me whatever you like!😂

[@boots73ca]

James Parker Sculpture lovely! I was going to call my firstborn James. If you prefer James I am happy to defer to that most of the time. Today I will call you talented darling! So patient! Any time I have tried anything with slate, I had a shatter. Just be the many hundreds of hours. Happy Christmas! Your accent makes me miss my Grandad something awful, you and Graeme both. If you have a few seconds to say hello (and call me Kimmi, please don’t laugh!) you would really make my Christmas so much better, or maybe if you are too shy, make your brother do it lol. Anyway, I adore your work. If you are ever commissioned in Ontario Canada, in the south or in the USA near the border, I would love to meet you and see your work! 🎄❤️🇨🇦& 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@maryemartin457]

Heard about you from Hoof GP. Watching you shape the slate and make the sculptures is fascinating. Do you use any fixative/glue to keep the pieces in place? Or is it just how they fit, and gravity that keeps them together?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Mary! Great - thanks for subscribing. I used to build them all drystone. Now I often build them dry and then restack bonding them together as I ship them all over the world. Sometimes I do still build them drystone. Merry Christmas!

[@trudy__taylorandjorjamummy]

Graeme sent me. Great video, have subscribed and bell is on!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! Will post again soon! Just getting started. Thanks for your support!

[@trudy__taylorandjorjamummy]

@@jamesparkersculpture Might sound strange but, I love watching The Hoof GP! I really enjoyed watching this video, seeing it all come together, I cant wait for the next one, but dont rush just to please followers/subscribers!! 🙂🙂

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@trudy__taylorandjorjamummy Thank you. The Hoof GP is something special. You are quite right..... I couldn't rush if I wanted to ;-) I'm working on a bigger piece just now. Can't wait to see the reaction - but I'm not in a rush. Thanks

[@lindseywhite3371]

Graeme sent me :) Beautiful work James.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you! Great to have you on board Beth! As you can see I've just started on KZbin. I'm looking forward to sharing my work with everyone. Thanks for subscribing!

[@lindseywhite3371]

@@jamesparkersculpture Glad to be here, but I'm Lindsey, not Beth, lol. I just have one suggestion. Maybe turn the sound down for the hammering and cutting the slate sections, it's very loud.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I'm so sorry Lindsey! How embarassing! Thanks for the advice. Appreciated and I shall take it gladly.

[@lindseywhite3371]

@@jamesparkersculpture It's OK, Beth March is one of my favourite characters from literature, so I'll take it as a compliment :)

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I'm mortified! How to make friends and influence people....

[@barbarajohnson6874]

Your skill is amazing!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks again!

[@janetmackinnon3411]

So interesting.

[@imcavdb5465]

Beautifull!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you!

[@zoer144]

Hi from Aberdeen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Subscribed through your bro’s recommendation.. so glad I have.. it’s fascinating to see what you do, I love anything artistic & your creations are stunning 👌🏻 There must be a strong creative gene in your family. Your sculptures must be so heavy, how do you deliver them abroad?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Zoe, thanks so much for subscribing from the Granite City. As you can see - I'm new to this but Graeme's encouragement has got me started. My older brother is a writer too, so it's funny to think we may have all become farmers had things turned out differently. Yes - my work is very heavy. I often install abroad - either building from scratch onsite or bonding them together and shipping. Sometimes a logistical challenge, but always worth the effort! Thanks again.... more posts coming soon. Best wishes, James

[@zoer144]

James Parker Sculpture You’re off to a flying start with the channel & I’m sure Graeme will have lots of advice to share with you.. his channel is exploding! I think it’s inspiring that despite adversity you all have found your talents & are making a success of what you do. How lucky are you that you get to travel the world doing what you love.. that’s awesome! Looking forward to following you & seeing more of what you do. 😊

[@mark9765]

Very enjoyable video. I have never seen sculpting with slate. Do use any kind of adhesive to keep the slates from moving?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. I can build them drystone but do sometimes bond them together too.

[@grannyjann]

Got here from Graeme 's suggestion. Beautiful work!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you. Glad you like my work.

[@sue_mcdaniel_kelley]

Graeme sent me...love your channel.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks for taking his advice Sue 😉 Glad you like it.

[@AnotherAvaibleName]

Really interested in how you'd do limestone

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I may give it a bash some time - pardon the pun. I think it would be tricky - more unpredictable.

[@monabale8263]

your little brother brought me here. now for another covid binge...

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hope you enjoy my channel Mona!

[@miket4317]

Good video fella, I'm guessing you don't 'glue' the pieces in place, just let gravity hold it together. what do you do with all the little off cuts n chippings?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Mike, good question.... I can and often do build sculptures completely dry. Of course it is sometimes necessary to bond the stone together. The piece would generally stand up with gravity alone, as it would if it were dry. Sometimes practicality dictates that I bond the stone together. This piece is heading to Australia, so I did in fact restack it, bonding each piece in place. The small pieces go in the centre, much like a drystone wall.

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Your video with your little brother sent me over. Good first video!! Never knew slate would split like that. Is that true with all slate? Music wasn't loud, but couldn't hear you talk over it. Try it without background once. You should be the focus when you're talking. Again great job!!!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks Thomas. Most slate splits like this if it doesn't it's not technically a slate, although the grain is fine in some slate than others meaning it splits more easily.

[@puncherdavis9727]

You have some great things to say. I would consider investing in a lapel or collar microphone we I can hear ya more clearly. Also you are playing music which alot of people do on youtube. As a person who has watched 1000's of hours of videos I encourage you to remember that more often then not people enjoy hearing the craftsmen s work. The slight nicking of the stone or thumping of the stone on the table are the symphony of sound a lot of people seek. Also if you don't mind an idea to consider. You are having to brush stone off after every cut into a separate trash can. Perhaps where your carving block is put slats in the table so it can all fall through into a trash can. It is a small thing but may save your back and time in the long run. Very much enjoyed your hard work and your hoof carving brothers:) God bless you and yours.

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thanks for your comments. I'm grateful. I'd never made a video until 8 weeks ago. I didn't have a camera, laptop or software. So it may take some time to get them just right. Hopefully I'm heading in the right direction. I appreciate everyone's support.

[@puncherdavis9727]

@@jamesparkersculpture Well as your channel grows so will come the growing pains. Editing the videos is the Job that is in the Job of recording it all. Some people do live streaming to bypass editing out the bits and pieces. Other people like to just limit it to 10 minutes. I would encourage you to look into getting paid by the advertising KZbin does. Look at AD sense and find out what all is involved. Some people also do collaborations with other people or artists or charities. The world is waiting and watching just don't throw it all away for fame and glory but enjoy the work and the people God sends your way.

[@iloveyou2274]

Slate is cool,lol

[@pro-wall5005]

How dose that get moved.Will it not fall part on route.Do you not build this stuff on site.or just in the work shop.If their is no cement why will it not fall part. When the truck goes over a pot holes .I can see it’s on a pallet and easy to move. But taking it of the pallet different story or do you reassemble it on site

[@jamesparkersculpture]

I rebuilt this piece fixing each slate in place so that it can be shipped. It was headed to Australia.

[@pro-wall5005]

James Parker Sculpture what with. Do you build Them on site

[@jamesparkersculpture]

@@pro-wall5005 Sometimes I build them on site completely dry. Other times, like in the case of the slate cone in the first video I built dry, then dismantled and fixed together. I use all sorts of methods of methods of fixing which have taken many years to figure out so I'm afraid somethings, like those precise methods, I prefer to keep a mystery. A lot of my portfolio is built dry and you can see more on Instagram. james_parker_sculpture

[@frankjones3792]

@@jamesparkersculpture not sharing information is a bit of an archaic attitude. But totally your prerogative. We can’t expect a stone sculptor not to be archaic😃.

[@kilt2024]

How does it stay together for shipping

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Hi Sheila, I did a FAQ video last week, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53MmoebhdWmra8 Hope this helps.

[@melaniewolfgang604]

What made you choose the slate as your medium for your sculptures? Do you have to deal your pieces?

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Slate was readily available when I was already working with stone around where I grew up. The layers fit my eye too.... organising the thin neat layers is my therapy!

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Do you mean 'deal with the waste'? I send it to the nearest quarry where it gets recycled.

[@melaniewolfgang604]

@@jamesparkersculpture No sorry, I didn't mean deal. I meant seal. Lol

[@АркадийОградовский]

Яйцо феберже

[@Jotto999]

Too much music / voice too quiet

[@jamesparkersculpture]

Thank you.