Blacksmithing - Forging a Scroll Pendant

Watch me forge a scroll pendant!
I stumbled upon a facebook post by Reinis Pētersōns, a couple of week ago where he showed something very similar. It was so nice I decided to give it a try myself.
Check him out here:
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I also feature a project book, made by my friend Oliver M. Christensen, ‪@ShapingSilver‬ . You can find it here:
The Metalsmith's Journal (Metric): a.co/d/i4e6WIs
The Metalsmith's Journal (Imperial): a.co/d/cAnZk9E
The Metalsmith's Journal (Swedish edition): amzn.eu/d/78I1faA
The Metalsmith's Journal (Danish edition): amzn.eu/d/hD0aKyw
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[@BlackBearForge]

Its amazing how much skill these "simple" projects require to come out looking this good.

[@torbjornahman]

It's still basic forging, but you need to get everything symmetrical and equal in size, and that takes time and patience :)

[@gregsullivan8956]

​@@torbjornahmanSir, I believe you are a Master of all things.

[@demonknight7965]

​@torbjornahman you sir are an artist :)

[@bjorncarlsson6295]

The devil is in the details. No matter the size!

[@bjorncarlsson6295]

Confess. You made a test throw and it successfully stuck to the wall 😆😆😆

[@colleenscorfield3505]

To be able to give a loved one something made by your own hands is more valuable than any gift bought, brilliant as ever 👏

[@geoffallert1921]

Could not have said it better myself.

[@JWhittskey]

4:25 that grumble as the brush flings the workpiece off the anvil is all too relatable. Lovely work.

[@Ophelia300]

the replay spike in the video progress bar makes me laugh. agreed - very relatable noise haha

[@DuffyHomoHabilis]

Yeah, that was great!

[@1milliondogs]

As an aspiring hobby blacksmith in the very early stages of learning, I am constantly in awe of the way you break down such complicated forms into seemingly simple steps. Thank you for being a constant source of inspration with your dedication to the craft.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks! Even the most complex shapes are made with simple steps!

[@ogi22]

@@torbjornahman This is exactly what my dad tought me. If you find a problem too complicated to solve "at one go", divide it into smaller steps untill each step will be simple enough to make it without too much effort. The most difficult part of this process (in any craft) is to learn how to divide a problem. And this is something you learn from others, on your own mistakes and with time 😊 And with time (a lot of it usually), you become a master of your craft. Thank you for sharing your beautiful craft!

[@DMK28810]

Another fine example of Mr. Åhman not only be a master craftsman, but also a family man. Gifting the completed pendant to his daughter was a lovely end to another wonderfully enjoyable and engaging video. Keep up the great work and thankyou for allowing us to see over your shoulder.

[@outbackladas]

Great comment, I agree wholeheartedly 👍.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you, it means a lot!

[@melanisticmandalorian8909]

@@torbjornahman great job, thunderbear

[@ShapingSilver]

There is nothing like seeing metal moving to your willl like that, just guided by the hammer. Beautiful work. ❤

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you! ❤

[@pivers01]

Such a beautiful pendant! I’m sure that your daughter will cherish it forever. I really love the idea of the blacksmith’s journal.

[@torbjornahman]

Great! Thanks

[@yvonnicklamiraultforgeettr3152]

J’adore tes vidéos et cette ambiance de forge tout en douceur… maintenant que je suis à la retraite, je vais essayer de forger sans penser à la rentabilité…. Ahah 😅

[@leobrent7926]

The best part is that the pendant will survive for many many years so she can gift it to her kids and her kids to their kids... and so on

[@Daniel_cheems]

WOW! Such an amazing gift from a father to his young daughter! Congratulations Torbjorn!

[@AndrewMilne2008]

I think those of us who intentively follow your channel, know we are in for a treat when when of your videos shows up your skill never ceases to amaze us, and i was sitting on the edge of my seat when you were forging the tips, and then when your started to make the scrolls, control of the heat was so masterful, this whole process, shows how efficient forging is with no wasted material it is also obvious from many of the comments, many people are inspired by your generosity in sharing these videos and recording what is required to keep these traditions going.... a job well done it was a great gift for your daughter, and seeing both your radiant smiles, brought a few tears to my eyes. I hope you and your family have a great and safe Christmas Andrew, from the UK

[@torbjornahman]

Wow, thank you Andrew. So very kind of you!

[@BG-jr1fw]

That was not only YOUR WORK OF ART but a BEAUTIFUL ENDING!

[@Madlintelf]

I watch your videos and no matter what is going on in the world, it all fades away and lets me relax. Your work is beautiful, and your skill is amazing, thanks for sharing!

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@hangtight71]

A wonderful reminder that projects don't need to be huge to be spectacular. Beautiful work as always.

[@NSResponder]

That's really cool. I'm sure your daughter's friends will all want one.

[@mannsdan]

the best part was Tor putting the pendant on his daughter's neck! So good!

[@debrabickford4619]

Watching from Maine USA. Thank you for having the original sound in your video. It’s so educational to hear the taps, the pressures you use. Your craftsmanship is astonishing. There is absolutely nothing like watching a skilled maker execute a work. The only thing better would be to actually be in the room. Beautiful.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you Deb!

[@tiagosolano9728]

You have inspired me to gift something of my own making to my daughters. Thanks a lot.

[@DadGamingLtd]

4:28 when the piece falls to the floor. I felt that grunt in my soul!

[@andynick01]

Patience and a lot of skill. You are a master of your trade. Thank you for these inspiring videos. The quality of the videos themselves is excellent too.

[@conorduggan6682]

Nicely crafted, a work of art from a small piece of flat bar. This is what I like about this channel. Everyone enjoys a good knife or axe making video, but the village blacksmiths of old made everything from practical tools to more decorative items. They were the local fabrication shop.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!! And yes, I think the local village blacksmith was part time inventor and problem solver as well.

[@lottiecirulis-tomes3767]

Love your videos, love how you don’t have any loud garish music playing over your videos, so calming. You live in a very beautiful part of the world also. 😊

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@ohhpaul7364]

Hope springs eternal. A symbol that stays with us always, whether we are allowed to say or show it or not.

[@ghoste809]

Such a beautiful symbol

[@GrainneDhub-ll6vw]

In 1960, one of the first things I ever knitted (maybe the first, I don't remember for sure as I was only 4) was a scarf for my father for Christmas. He died a year ago at age 97 and that scarf was still in his closet. The ultimately knitworthy recipient. I made him many sweaters, socks and stockings over the years but the one project he held onto until the end was that first one. A few years later, one of his first woodworking projects was to make me a bookcase. I can't imagine it anywhere but right next to my reading/crafting/computer chair, holding my current reference books, my current reading books and my current handwork projects. Somehow it is always just the right size and I will never let it go.

[@torbjornahman]

Nice!

[@GrainneDhub-ll6vw]

@@torbjornahman You're making those sorts of stories for your future adult daughter to tell about you.

[@blindedink4108]

ahahaha🤣 The moment it slipped away and made that tink-sound across the floor- you just groaned and it was so real, I felt it in my bones! Know that feeling, especially with small, fiddly things.

[@torbjornahman]

😁

[@liamobrien9451]

Man I'm used to seeing tired old wire brushes, but yours is on another level lol

[@torbjornahman]

Ha ha

[@frankvolkle870]

Selfmade - more valuable than gold! Great pendant!!! 🙂

[@bernardbazaud8294]

En fin julklapp till din dotter före Jul . Tack Pappa !🥰

[@theflyingfool]

Sweet! A lovely gift for your daughter :D

[@nicons6713]

I almost cried at the end 😢 your greatest skill is being a dad, never stop working on that

[@user-mb1ng6ps3x]

I love the Maryland flag anvil, Eastern shore Craftsman gotta represent!!! Beautiful work!!

[@tincansailor9437]

The ending was so sweet! I miss the times when my daughters were that age.

[@Acampestre]

That is so special. Thank you for sharing (once again) your skill and dedication. And also this time the moment you handed the gift over. That could become a family piece handed down over many generations.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@Jay-kk2rd]

These small projects are deceivingly difficult. What a beautiful gift for your daughter. I am sure she will cherish it.

[@farrier53]

I am going back to the anvil to forge one of these. A nice Christmas gift for my wife ! 😘

[@torbjornahman]

Have fun!

[@TitusKrakenDesigns]

You are no longer a blacksmith, but rather a metal sculptor! this is a great video too!

[@marcbossa7402]

Très belle réalisation autour d'un symbole universel qui indique le mouvement perpétuel du Principe Vivificateur. On voit que l'exécution de ce travail a été préparée méticuleusement en amont : elle est, de ce fait, très plaisante à voir par le dosage exact de chaque geste ! La consigne dans "Le Cahier du Forgeron" est vraiment une bonne idée qui s'inscrit dans la volonté ancestrale de transmission qui a toujours été l'apanage de la véritable maîtrise ! Le don final, qui en fait un objet utile, parachève l'œuvre. ⚒️

[@farrier53]

Trés éloquant ! 👍

[@slomkaadas9603]

It looks amazing ❤ I'm going to try do it too Thank you for upload. Cheers from Poland 🍻

[@romanlozenko]

Ожидание сметри подобно! Так долго не выходят Ваши превосходные видео! Надеюсь Google правильно переведёт пословицу!

[@jmorv8866]

What a sweet father. If only there were more of you in the world.

[@michaelbaker7499]

This reminds me of my time smithing, and not in a bad way. There’s something magical about working metal like this.

[@ltdees2362]

.. you caused me a very heartwarming tear at that touchingly beautiful end .. I thank you for showing that personal loving moment 💖

[@2CForge]

My son and I watched this one. I said, "I don't watch him to learn how to make stuff. I just enjoy watching an artist show off his skill sometimes."

[@user-yb8et4vm8w]

Не перестаю удивляться твоему таланту и гениальности. Шедевр. Всё гениальное - просто! Спасибо за видео! Храни Вас и вашу семью Господь.

[@TalRohan]

From scissors to pendants to little norse Gnomes you always come up with something new , great to watch and that symmetry is second to none Excellent present for your daughter, one she will cherish for a long time.

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you very much!

[@TalRohan]

@@torbjornahman Thankyou for your exceptional content and will to share..

[@johnjude2685]

Just turned it on with the highest expectations Thanks your the Master

[@OlneyaTesota]

When the Blacksmith is an Artist👍. JC🌵

[@matthewmarting3623]

It’s so simple, and beautiful, and very complex to conceive. Watching your videos stretches my blacksmithing brain.

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks Torbjorn⚒

[@johnvaluk1401]

Such a beautiful gift. She will remember it is from you and love it and you always.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

I have a 2 years old daughter and your end videos are very nice to watch and very enjoyable. The work is top notch too 😊 congrats

[@torbjornahman]

Thank you!

[@TheMaria7001]

So it is a good luck charm, made with love 🥰✨

[@MoondyneJoe]

Yet again another fine example of the Blacksmithing skills by the master Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks Tony!

[@robertfox1401]

What a cool gift.

[@davidmcgregor8304]

One miss hit with the chisel and game over, well done sir. Pleasure to watch as always.

[@shaneives6463]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now and I think that was amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks a ton!

[@pjamestx]

That's so lovely, thank you for sharing the process with us!

[@marvinkumarparboteeah7822]

Beautiful, when the blacksmith transforms into an artist. Absolutely beautiful. God bless.

[@woodrocksandplantsandstuff721]

Why do i think AI will never replicate this? The story line, skill at making a fire. Thinking of making a perfectly useless but beautiful object. The raw power of being a maker, creative and growing mind acquiring new skill’s every day. Thanks for doing this it was enlightening to watch.

[@torbjornahman]

Thanks!

[@twilek8621]

Masterfully done, as always.

[@thevillageblacksmith8550]

Awww 😊 thats probably never going to leave her jewelry box. 😊

[@RealconstructorStas]

Bra jobbat, som alltid! Jag tycker om att titta på dina videos. Tack!!!

[@jamesperkins9833]

Love these kinds of projects.

[@smartypants5036]

Beautiful. Fantastic watch.

[@kbjerke]

If you were to plate that in *pure gold* it would only serve to dull the beautiful workmanship. Awesome!

[@jackmeyers7805]

The king returns!

[@CindyWin]

Absolutely adorable!

[@petercowell2051]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Mind you seeing your daughter again made me realize how long I have been following you 😳 🙂

[@electricAB]

Magic! Thanks for sharing. Your videos are #1 reason for watching youtube!!

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Another outstanding project. Nice to see BBF watches you to. Happy Thanksgiving from the states.

[@migmagingenieria]

What a beautiful sight! Thank you so much for sharing. I can already picture myself setting up a blacksmith shop and diving into the artistry. Sending cheers from Alberta, Canada! 🍁

[@torbjornahman]

Great, thanks!!

[@zacharytaylor1453]

This man is a good man, and a good father.

[@vonHannersdorf]

Great blacksmith, artist, father. Your little princess has a gift of a lifetime from you. She will always remember you when her beautiful eyes look at it. Totally Åwesome video!

[@torbjornahman]

❤

[@tomsawyer247]

That's a beautiful gift that could be treasured for many generations.

[@tacticalferret2586]

Simply the Best Blacksmith on the Planet!

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

What a lovely thing.

[@gtbkts]

Thank you for all the awesome content and great videos!!!

[@adroaldoribeiro4529]

How lovely! Looks kinda celtic 💚

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

The real beauty here is not the forging, it’s the recipient of the gift.

[@psidvicious]

Awesome piece! Your daughter’s getting big. Those pesky boys will be coming around soon. You should tell her what I told my daughters: I don’t mind if they come by the house, where I can keep an eye on them 👀. But no car-dates until you’re 30. 😄

[@torbjornahman]

:) Right!

[@mikhailkravchenkoui2410]

Great job, it’s very nice to look at such beauty!

[@whimsiquisitive]

Love how elegant and "simple" it is. Very nice!

[@leehunter1967]

When your daughter hands that down to her grandchildren she will remember you fondly. God Bless you. 🙏🇨🇦

[@chopchopchoo1351]

Beautiful and worthy necklace for the little viking girl! 🎉

[@ahorseman4ever1]

That's beautiful! I always love how thoughtful you are!

[@nickoakley69]

That's about as good as it gets, jewellery skills, blacksmithing skills, and Dad skills

[@gennval]

the attention to detail just wondetfull and what a beatifull project! thank you for the video.

[@bigsabertoothbunny5986]

Love that pendant, I want it or one like it. Very well done.

[@RyanBarnes]

This looks like a blacksmith's fidget spinner. Very cool and precision work!!

[@scottdiller1893]

oh jeez, had me in tears the last few minutes. so Good, thank you!

[@jpallen719]

I love stickers and those are some pretty cool ones that you’ve got there! Great job on pendant👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jackdotzman2908]

Beautiful craftsmanship. No doubt you made it for your daughter. Very nice. From Missouri USA

[@y2ksw1]

Very nice. I was blacksmith for a while in my youth and was making all sorts of lamps. Now I am old and maybe one day coming back. To make all sorts of lamps again 😊

[@torbjornahman]

😊

[@andreacrashe9894]

*Now that is a gift that your daughter will cherish forever as it was made by her dad.*

[@AWD1001]

Precious 🙏 Thank you to share all of our memories ❤

[@damiondeville]

Thank you for this! I now know what gift to forge for all my friends this holiday season! great video!!!

[@torbjornahman]

Perfect!

[@richardruiz3654]

Beautiful workmanship! Thank you for sharing your amazing workmanship and your humor.

[@williamwilliams7706]

True Craftsmanship.

[@rom1detroyes143]

Nice design and nice present 🙂

[@warrenclay7460]

It is very nice and you make it look so simple.

[@Rsama60]

What a wonderful piece of art. The love is not in the material but shown with the hands that made it.

[@multicoloredwiz]

Very beautiful work!!!! When the ends get folded in .. oof, that's lovely