Blacksmithing - Forging a Christmas gnome 2022

[@krzysztof9120]

I am fascinated by your ability to combine heavy blacksmithing techniques with sophisticated, even delicate design. Add to that a sense of humor and an amazing mix is created, which I look forward to every time.

[@torbjornahman]

So sweet of you, thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

For the first three minutes, I'm like "How in the hell is this going to become a gnome?"

[@iseriver3982]

I don't gnome how.

[@lumotroph]

Hahaha exactly. A gift of the silent narration

[@stumpDD978]

Gnome, gnome on the range 🎶 (sung to the tune of home on the range)

[@steventanner1428]

You actually thought the video was about making a gnome. He is a blacksmith. It was really about making the tools to make a gnome. You can’t just make tools for no reason.

[@adroaldoribeiro4529]

New around here? 🤣🤣

[@NeilEngelbrechtMechSeal]

I have not had the Christmas spirit for many years but watching you speak to the gnome and lighting the candles... Woke something up... Thank you

[@bradjohnson9671]

Torbjörn, I love how you paired the new gnome up with the votive candle holders you made some time ago (6 years ago already!). You inspire me to get off my rear and set my forge up again. There is something about making hot steel move the way you want and making what's in your minds eye come to life. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for all the fantastic content you provide to all of us out here on the interwebs...

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Brad!

[@darinwilton9122]

no matter how low you are in your life, seeing a video like this where someone actually does this, makes you smile and gives you a little hope.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Darin!

[@reeceduggan6749]

all that snow makes your garden and the surrounding areas look very nice

[@bassingman9911]

My favorite videos are the one like this where you start off by making the tools you need.

[@xOzymandiasx]

It's really comforting to watch your videos, greetings from Mexico

[@sageofsixpathspony3624]

Your land looks so peaceful and beautiful during the winter

[@MikaelKjell]

Now it finally starts...Torbjörn is making nice things for christmas😀👌 I have been waiting whole year for this😀 Please make more😊🙏 Not only forging, but also cooking, baking or whatever you want to share😊👍

[@torbjornahman]

:) Ha ha, tack Micke!

[@MikaelKjell]

@@torbjornahman Jag blir alltid glad av dina filmklipp😀 Det är mycket som måste få plats i mitt huvud i dessa dagar, så du blir som ett andningshål i isen på något vis😊🙏

[@outbackladas]

I certainly agree about the cooking, some of those Swedish meat balls would be great 👍!!

[@californiagunner7020]

@@outbackladas he makes sweedish meatball!?!?!?! Where is his recipe and video????

[@outbackladas]

A year or two ago he put out a video on making meat balls, I assumed they were Swedish meatballs, looked mighty appetising to me 🍽🥩.

[@BlackBearForge]

Wonderful, Merry Christmas

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you and Merry Christmas John!

[@fwhelan794]

I’m so pleased you decided to ask the gnome if he wanted to be painted or not! He’s so handsome ♥️

[@kimvenus9854]

From Vietnam with love. Well done !

[@andreytumnikov9967]

Fabulous, reminded of childhood. Thanks for the video. Hello from Ukraine.

[@davidgillies620]

I didn't know 1045 was sufficiently hardenable to make fullers/dies. I learn something new every time on this channel. That is an exceedingly beautiful cat.

[@torbjornahman]

It's not the best, but I think it will hold up pretty good.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Wonderful kind video, thank you! I always watch your content with great pleasure! Hello from Tbilisi! 👍

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@scottvercuski8993]

be it ever so humble there's no place like Gnome 😀 Merry Christmas to you !!!!!!

[@torbjornahman]

:)

[@120Livi]

I'm off to watch the rebar candleholder video from years ago now! Love the gnome, that's Christmas started officially!

[@465maltbie]

happy cat in the rocking chair near a warm fire, yea he got it good this year...thanks for sharing, neat little ornament. Charles

[@davidlansing1870]

As always, this is your classic video style. Wonderful Gnome. Thanks for sharing.

[@pigbenis8366]

I absolutely love watching your channel. It's so therapeutic for me.

[@TroelsLarsenator]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@johncrisman576]

Your vision and skills seem to be limitless.

[@KRGraphicsCG]

This is an absolutely beautiful masterpiece... And all from 1045 steel. And I just say, I'm gotten fond of you using the power hammer to shape and meld the most amazing shapes

[@osvaldoantunesdasilvaantun2095]

I am brazilian and Love your work very good thanks

[@GiovanniGuida-ek9dv]

Anche per questo Natale ci ai regalato una bella visione dei tuoi lavori bravo buon Natale amico.👍👋

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Wonderful, simple elegant. Another classic!

[@timocsutube]

I hope you and your family have a Beaytiful Holiday Season!

[@РустемАмантаевич]

Керемет туынды! Әрбір туындыңызды асыға күтеміз! Рахмет сізге Торьборн!!!

[@1911wood]

Ahhhhman. Got my Torbjorn blacksmithing fix today. 👍

[@bobross5580]

Torbjörn, I love your sense of humor and the perfection of it all. Thank you!

[@tomorrowlee7352]

The KZbin algorithm led me here. I've subscribed to a lot of Blacksmiths, but you're the best video in bed. Thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha, great!

[@piotrkonopka8773]

Merry Christmas!

[@JaapGrootveld]

Nice and cozy for Christmas, but also handy to throw when you have an argument.

[@FlyingHammerForge]

Very whimsical, I like it.

[@geoffcapper5025]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for another year of gifts in the form of great videos! All the best for the year ahead.

[@jbhix2691]

I love to watch you work. ❤

[@kirbydash]

just a lovely lil guy. wonderful

[@stevegurzler1081]

And Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@luispacificotittarelli5088]

You are an artist. Bellísimo el gnomo. Felices fiestas. And congratulations

[@sandysutherland2182]

“Well well, Torbjorn. A lovely piece of Pagan iconography I must say. Well done!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! :)

[@lijahfinch3949]

This dude is a legend ❤

[@Je.Suis.Flaneur]

I gotta love the power hammer background sound. Nice! And Merry Yule, Thunder-Bear.

[@jskjsk3986]

Merry Christmas to you also🎄

[@Vikingwerk]

That was a lot larger than I expected from the thumbnail! Really nice work!

[@AGermanMan]

Santa's Elves would be proud of that work !

[@colinbrewhaha]

Happy Holidays!

[@eddierodriguez419]

just waking up to get this notification.... sipping on my coffee & watching this 👍🏼👍🏼 MERRY CHRISTMAS ⛄🎄 Friend!!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Nice! Thanks Eddie!

[@rato7718]

again a work of art, thank you

[@nabwanimhana4200]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@mister-action1]

I must say, you have some great ideas 💡

[@HrLBolle]

once more darkened times wherein forges fire casts a welcome light has come

[@ruarkbothma2347]

Love to see u making nice things, love it even more when u make practical useful things.

[@rufoturulo1286]

🤣🤣🤣Thank you very much Torbjorn, wisdom and good humor, I think they are two great Christmas gifts, a hug from Spain (my cat joins...)

[@torbjornahman]

Happy holidays!

[@pjhalchemy]

Been thinking of you and your Christmas series the last few days, Torbjörn...Et voila' magic happens and a new gnome, old votives and a warm setting appear. Love the simplicity of it and how skillfully you brought the shape and texture out. Always a treat your Videograpy, particularly the music and end shots and titling bring the spirit of the season full circle. Thanks My Friend, and Happy Holidays to you and your family!!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks PJ. Happy Holidays!!

[@rottiejakeluke]

I’ve followed you for sometime and enjoyed the viewing of your posts. Not sure why though, this video was so enjoyable to me. I gained knowledge of where you live and play in your shop. Seeing how you had the foresight to vision a Gnome from a cylinder of steel was amazing. You even knew what tool you would have to build to aid in the forming process. It all was strange and unknown as to what was going to come from it, but once you added the nose it was clear. What a beautiful sculpture. If ever you get tired of it, i would like to own it. You are an amazing artist/blacksmith. Thanks.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

[@misterj1968]

Well Done Maestro....Very Well Done

[@justinemercier7832]

I love him! Fantastic work as always!

[@bentoombs]

Thank you. Merry Christmas thunder bear and the family

[@stantilton2191]

Merry Christmas Torbjorn and thank you.

[@meermensch7651]

Ui, Uhr habt Schnee. Schön. Schöne Weihnachtszeit Euch Allen!

[@LVVideoGuy]

As usual.. BEAUTIFUL work!!

[@FelixTheG]

What a wonderful piece of art! The gnome as well as the video. Thank you :)

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!!

[@nirasanghvi330]

I really like how the cone you're forging actually gets hotter because of the kinetic energy of the power hammer at around 6:48 . You probably already noticed that, but I thought I'd point it out anyway.

[@torbjornahman]

Yes, that can work to your advantage at times!

[@dergroebiertrinkendebar562]

Beautiful. You forged a smile onto my face :)

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@yeagerxp]

A Beautiful creation 👍👍👍.Thank you for sharing. Be safe🇨🇦

[@sashamirzayans8465]

Just beautiful!

[@blenderNOOb69]

Merry Christmas

[@bamereg]

Thanks for the kitty shot! And for the Christmas asmosphere this video brings. A real fun nissedesign :)

[@Einherjar_17]

Beautiful work, and also a beautiful video, as always, thank you very much for sharing them, I send you a hug from southern Argentina.

[@marcoantoniogarciamendoza2035]

Me gusta la dedicación que le pones a tus obras!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@davidgrove1480]

Merry Christmas to you and your family

[@1954JDR]

Amazing work.

[@tinkermouse-scottrussell3738]

And from mine; to yours all the best in the New Year. Thank you for taking the time to share your job at hand with us, I am looking forward to your new year's projects. Play safe from Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks, Merry Christmas!

[@digitaIgorilla]

Feeling all Christmasy all of a sudden. Cheers!

[@torbjornahman]

:) Good!

[@brucepottorff6870]

Well done sir.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

thank you for this special christmas video we loved it .

[@NSResponder]

Marvelous work as usual.

[@ericperkins3078]

I love my holidays in Sweden, even though I get no closer than this!

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

And with the notification, you KNOW before frame one, the majic has already begun!!! 🧙🏼‍♂️ Brilliant video Sir! What an awesome project come to life in practice and process I'd never considered! Hats off to the Master for yet more knowledge gained. Blessings Sir to you and your family and our heartfelt wishes for a holiday season unlike any yet Crawford out🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@torbjornahman]

:) Thanks and happy holidays!

[@paulrapp6]

And a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family 🍾. Thank you for the many enjoyable hours that I have spent watching your offerings in video. God bless, Paul

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Paul!

[@valeriprikladnoy10]

Good work. Merry Christmas!!!🎄

[@jamiehughes5573]

Nothing quite like watching steel being forged during the cold winter months

[@marykubasak]

He’s adorable!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Mary!

[@qualquer-bobagem]

Absolutely amazing work! ❤

[@jasonquinn5330]

reminds me of the game Little Nightmares cant think why. I enjoy watching metal being turned into things

[@jjppres]

Awesome work as always. Happy Holidays!

[@davidkarlsruher8033]

Wonderful! Merry Christmas!!

[@emilianopalacin986]

Muy bonito. Feliz navidad. Un saludo desde España

[@davoodalaei]

You are great, teacher

[@georgem7965]

Very cool. I may have to try this on a smaller scale since I do not have a power hammer. We'll have to see what my treadle hammer can do. My wife has gotten into all things Swedish and is studying the language. We have a Tomte and a Julbock on our mantle here in Wyoming, USA. I am half Swedish and have relatives in Sweden. We hope to visit once we feel it is covid safe to do so. God Jul, Torbjorn. And, as always, thank you.

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, that's cool! Have you seen the Swedish TV show "Allt för Sverige" ? I think you would love that one... there might be episodes on KZbin. With some smaller stock I think you will do fine on the treadle hammer! GOD JUL!

[@jonjohnson6653]

Another great show ! Thanks..........................................................USA

[@johnjude2685]

Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thanks for inspiring the best in us.

[@torbjornahman]

Merry Christmas!

[@br14nn14]

Feliz Navidad 🎁🎄🎅

[@jordandeane7624]

Absolutely adorable!

[@doug817th]

Merry Christmas Torbjorn.

[@francescospano5799]

Very very nice!! Good job 🤩

[@McHaven07]

that's one deadly ornament...

[@rosstapson]

Wonderful as always. God Jul to you and yours.

[@pablocamargo8744]

I don't know why, but I think he will make a sled in the future. 🙌🙌🙌 Great video as always🇩🇪