Wax Carving Spartan Armor

[@TheTabletime]

Beautiful work! How did it look after cast?

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, the shield was the only piece that came out in the casting. I've been thinking about making these again in 3D though.

[@stevelewis8919]

I want to do a Spartan shield out of wood. But I'm a beginner whitler and dont know where to start, I just have a knife, strop, and some wood.

[@GraceNoteForge]

Awesome! Carving one out of wood would definitely be a challenge but I'm sure it can be done with some practice. Best of luck with your project! 👍

[@Shreyansnath]

What did you use with the buds!? Any solution or liquid!?

[@GraceNoteForge]

I use odorless mineral spirits. It helps with buffing the wax and giving a nice smooth finish 👍

[@bearofwandsastrologydivina4101]

Beautiful work. What is the liquid on the Q-Tip in the drill you are using to polish?

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! That was odorless mineral spirits on the Q-tip. It works well for polishing the wax.

[@bearofwandsastrologydivina4101]

@@GraceNoteForge Appreciate the info, keep up the badassery!

[@timar5715]

Great video, what is the thing that you put on your Q-tip

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! The liquid on the Q-tip was odorless mineral spirits. Works great for polishing wax.

[@zukidesigns]

Wonderful work! Can you please tell me where you got the part that you put on the flex shaft that takes a screw? What you used to hold the flat wax that you lathed 0:40 from the beginning? Thank you

[@mitsosgr5288]

Hi! Amazing skill! Can you please mention the "shaft holder" you use? (00:30 and onwards)

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! That's a handpiece holder that I made myself but I believe Rio Grande sells something similar. Here's the link to theirs if you are interested: www.riogrande.com/product/holder-for-flex-shaft-handpiece/117263

[@abheek-portfolio]

I come here from seeing your blender vid, artist virtually artist in real life, love it!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! Lol My interests have always been all over the place. I might try 3D modeling some armor in Blender in a future video though!

[@alanlabriola3810]

What rotary tool do you use?

[@Bokan.]

Sir I like your thoughts ideas work videos your passion is my passion nice I am regularly wach your video

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@devingordon4432]

Thank yoy for sharing. The list of reasons would take far to much ink to express. Several supplies i normaly buy directly I am going to start going threw your links for.

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

[@lapidarydave]

Super cool video :) just subscribed

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you!

[@Mark-po2rt]

Did you ever cast the Spartan helmet , shield and sword? I made the same set but larger scale out of cast resin. Your finish is much better.

[@GraceNoteForge]

Unfortunately, these didn't cast well for me. I tried casting them in bronze (my first time using bronze casting grain) and I don't think I had the metal was hot enough. The shield was the only one that came out. When I get the time, I plan on giving it another try. I might 3D model/print the pieces next time so I can have multiple attempts in case it goes wrong again.

[@kimodomae7917]

I am so very amused, Relaxing music,relaxing process,and great results,you are an expert.👌good job..!!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

[@Boragoreh]

Your video really inspired me, thanks for linking everything used in your video. Very cool stuff.

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)

[@stevedavis1715]

Great video & amazing work. What is the micro iron you use to add wax?

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! That was a Max Wax brand pen 🙂

[@LightKatchurs]

What are you using to shine up wax when done! Thank💙You💜

[@GraceNoteForge]

I use mona lisa odorless mineral spirits to polish the wax. Thank you for watching!

[@Gojira2000]

It's entrancing to watch your work. I hope to be able to carve as good as you someday!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you. I appreciate it 🙏 I'm hoping to do some wax carving tutorials in the near future if I can find the time! 😁

[@ingeborgkeane641]

How did you make / where did u get your flex shaft mount? I need this in my life!

[@GraceNoteForge]

I made this one myself with a CNC machine. But I have seen similar ones online. Rio Grande has one that looks good too: www.riogrande.com/product/holder-for-flex-shaft-handpiece/117263#

[@madmax16117]

Did you ever cast these? Interested to know how they turned out.

[@GraceNoteForge]

Unfortunately, only the shield turned out on these carvings. The helmet and sword ended up breaking off of the sprue during the investment process. 😅 I've thought about trying these ones again but maybe 3D modeling them. It was a shame they didn't turn out, but that's just how it goes sometimes.

[@chakykong1621]

Thank you for sharing your work! Very inspiring and also i learned a few things. What was the song?

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you for watching! The song is called The Long Walk by Jamie Norwood :)

[@chakykong1621]

@@GraceNoteForge Thank you!

[@parvizaghayarov935]

When starts video it is means starts quality) thanks for sharing

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@furkanaktas7069]

Wow great job, how long you needed for this pieces

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! It took me a few days to finish all three pieces :)

[@farnazgbd3484]

Wow...I wish to be this skillful someday❤

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you! 😊

[@jacobwolfanger9817]

Your channel is severely underrated!

[@GraceNoteForge]

lol thank you! I appreciate that.

[@luisfrade446]

magnificent work many congratulations i also loved the music that music is a strong embrace here in portugal

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@humai2234]

Such inspiring! Thank you!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you for watching! 😁

[@rixter69]

Amazing!

[@GraceNoteForge]

Thank you!

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

I learned so much. Those flex shafts look so fun to use.