Copper Inlay Tutorial (for SKULL CARVING!)

[@usskullhunter]

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[@jacobkrogmeier4256]

What stand are you using to hold that skull?

[@usskullhunter]

@@jacobkrogmeier4256 skullmax.com/product/skullmax-original-mount-no-back-plate/

[@SKATE87410]

Amazing man! I love the idea of creating art from what is dead and gone, but keeping the animals spirit alive and honoring it

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Feeby! Yes, I totally agree :)

[@whatme3473]

Hunter inspired me. I did the same but with thick copper wire and epoxy then sanded it back flat. Just another way with another metal . grate chanel cheers!.

[@BlackBeastWorkshop]

Love watching stuff like this. I got recommened this video after watching some others on how to inlay gold wire into steel. Always interesting to see such interesting pieces of art be made.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey thanks! Glad to have you stop by for a bit :)

[@mikehubbard5493]

Beautiful work. Have you ever tried mixing the metal powder in with clear epoxy then pour into-onto the skull. Epoxy could be thinned.

[@evelynwebster1219]

LOVE IT YOU MAKE IT SO CLEAR AND EASY

[@usskullhunter]

:D

[@zatoth13]

just started with painting skulls, but am interested in skull carving. Plan to check out more of your videos!

[@usskullhunter]

Sweet! Let me know how it goes!

[@themudbugjuggler9912]

This is a fantastic channel. Excellent and well put together videos. You explain things beautifully and comprehensively. I just started bone carving and have been looking for videos like this. Subscribed, and will look for you on Instagram. Thank you for making these videos, well done sir.

[@usskullhunter]

Wow thanks man! As you can imagine it does take a lot of time to do the videos so to hear that I can be of some help is very cool. If anything comes up that you need help with just let me know!

[@usskullhunter]

sorry... thanks Amanda!

[@themudbugjuggler9912]

Lol, no worries at all! Thank you for your offer of assistance, it's nice to be able to ask someone who really knows what they're doing. Looking forward to the new stuff, and thanks for your reply.

[@jayshedd2140]

Good Job! I'm gonna try it with one of my European Mounts!

[@alittlebitsavage9783]

Love your work!! I've just requested to join the FB group and can't wait to see what everyone has to offer

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Kate! Glad you have you around :)

[@TheMaddog77777]

Thanks for the video it gives me a new perspective on a project I'm doing

[@usskullhunter]

Great to hear Jay!

[@sagebonsai]

You did this so good makes want to improve my carving skills.

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you!!

[@usskullhunter]

Want to learn skull carving? Here is a free 7 page guide to show you exactly what you need to get started usskullhunter.ck.page/bd2b65322a

[@andrewvitale7128]

Thank you so so much! I have so many ideas I can apply this to..great job!!

[@58dunc]

Looks great Hunter. Neat result. Love your work. Thanks for the video. Take it easy .

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Dennis!

[@johnbest1227]

Fantastic video, I'm going to incorporate your techniques into my own art.

[@usskullhunter]

Nice John! Thanks for watching :)

[@harleyhonk2477]

Excellent work, question would that copper technique work with wood 🤔

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! Yes, absolutely.

[@janicescragg2388]

I love this. Thanks. Can't wait to try this.

[@jimmypelletier4532]

How much would that sell for? Awesome work . I want to try this out for myself. 😅😢😂

[@jbuggy1957]

Great tutorial ❤️

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@howardkuhn2793]

You never disappoint my friend...incredible!!!!!!

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you sir :)

[@KaletheQuick]

Damn! That looks amazing! I wanna try that, but with just a black ink wash.

[@usskullhunter]

Yeah that would look great too!

[@mikehubbard5493]

That's called Scrimshawing.

[@dmhartner]

I am so excited to get started doing this! Thank you so much for the tips and the video!

[@usskullhunter]

You bet! Thanks for watching and let me know how things go!

[@rynexgade]

Could you do a video on how to get the skulls really white? Loved the video. 😊

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Saryn! Sure thing, I will try and bump it up on the my list of videos to make :)

[@hermanfabela5637]

Ingenious! How can one not like it? Awesome tutorial.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Herman :)

[@Caroline-qo3wx]

hey! I hope you or someone can respond. what are you using to mount the skull on to be able to move it around?!

[@williepirie5329]

Stunning Celtic piece beautiful job sir

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you Willie!

[@williepirie5329]

U.S. Skull Hunter a smaller version would look amazing attached to a sporran

[@usskullhunter]

Very true!

[@MHMecklin]

This idea might be a bit of a stretch but have you thought about doing fillings? As in pouring liquid aluminum into a skull, letting it harden, and then breaking the skull off to see the shape inside. I don’t know if it would work sense I’m not sure how hot skulls can stand but assuming it works, you could probably get some interesting shapes and maybe build new ideas off it. I would also get Twitter. Hope this helps!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! That is a pretty cool idea! I will have to think about and put my own twist on it :) I think for now KZbin, Instagram, Facebook, and Vero are about the only things I can keep up with right now lol

[@MHMecklin]

U.S. Skull Hunter yeah I imagine haha. Making your own channel like this is hard work. Good luck with developing things in the future. I’m interested to see how this channel will grow a few years from now.

[@kidsstorytimewithhunter]

Thanks! Me too :D

[@edmonds4816]

So I think I've watched every video you've made now and I can't wait to try my hand at this. This year my daughter shot her first doe and I want to try and carve something similar to this video with also inlaying her initial similar to another video of yours. My question is patterns. It seems every video you start with the perfectly sized and laid out patterns that you transfer. Any tips you can give a rookie on making these patterns? I have about a dozen skulls now to play with and practice to try and make her perfect. Thanks again for the great videos and turning me on to this great New way to display our trophies

[@usskullhunter]

Hey man! That's great! Sounds like you like you got your work cut out for you haha. Well, I guess after doing it a few times you get better at it but honestly the way I get it to fit right is just trial and error. Meaning, I will print the design out and see how much I am off, then try and print it off in a different setting (Like when you print you can shoose different layouts and sizes), and then if that is still not working I will open it up in Paint and resize till I get it right. That means I might print off a few different pages till the disgn fits right. Hope that somehow helps haha

[@traditionaltools5080]

Fantastic video. This is something I will definitely have to try on my knives.

[@usskullhunter]

Yeah man it would work great for a knife handle!

[@belicosesavage]

What kind of respirator do you use for bone dust? Is there a specific type of filter for it; and were did you get that cool graby claw thingy?

[@shanedorries5829]

Also interested in that question

[@eduardolloreda841]

Ese no es un trabajo de excelencia...... Es una artesanía de jubilada en el campo..... No pasa de ser un entretenimiento inofensivo...... Realmente, prefiero mirar los videos de herreros rusos, que con pocas herramientas y mucho ingenio hacen maravillas.... Desde Argentina, atentamente, e.ll.

[@samgreen2761]

Just learning, need help, on tools used

[@1beero]

I concur with Mike Hubbard, have you considered mixing the powder with a clear epoxy? and then scraping it into the void? could save yourself a whole bunch of powder and sanding too......

[@usskullhunter]

Well yes, problem with that is it's actually a lot harder to get the paste into the design and you end up wit lots of voids that you then have to repair and that takes up time. So yes you can, but you are not necessarily saving time in the end.

[@1beero]

ok, i'll take the word of experience ;-)

[@josephgirone3081]

Great video. Very informative. I am planning on inlaying cut gemstones that I have mined, cut and polished into an elk bone knife handle. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, the process you used for the copper powder; can it be used for flour gold?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Joseph! Sorry for the late reply. Yes, the CA gleu will work with any type of powder. Let me know how the knife goes!

[@offtofish]

hello what type of ca glue do you use that can be brushed on?

[@russsherwood5978]

BEAUTIFUL ! just subbed and thumbs - up,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Russ!

[@user-oh5de9sf9f]

learning lots from you . thx man . keep on the good work

[@usskullhunter]

I appreciate that man :) Thanks for watching!

[@toryrichards3348]

What tool/mount is that you are using to hold the skull? Can you tell us more about it/link it/maybe show us a video of how that works/holds the skull? Very awesome!

[@usskullhunter]

Sure thing! That is a actually a skull hanger from Skull Max skullmax.com/product/skullmax-mount-no-back-plate-one/ Thanks for watching Red!

[@rseawolf2253]

First off you ROCK! Nice work! After having my first Bore head Europeaned I saw some carved skulls done with stain on FaceBook. I wanted to do it. The design is similar to the one on this video. Where can I get that type of design in transferable stencils?

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks man :) I am working on getting some stencils available if that is something you are interested in

[@rseawolf2253]

Yes I would be very interested in some pre-made stencils. That Celtic designs look hot and so it even Native American. Please let me know how I can purchase something from you. The skull I want to work on is it Boar Head. Thanks again and keep up with awesome videos.

[@usskullhunter]

@@rseawolf2253 Ok awesome. Shoot me a text or email so I know who to contact! 540 222 2020 or [e-mail]

[@mantaship]

Hunter, first time seeing this, but wow! Great stuff. Very clear and concise. My question: Is it buff-able? Before you put on the final protective coat, can you put this under a soft cotton wheel with some rouge and get the copper to shine a bit more?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Will! Glad you "stopped by" :) The answer is yes. You can certainly use different techniques for buffing and get a similar result. Further buffing like you are describing would definitely make it shine up more. If you give it a try let me know how it goes! ~ Hunter

[@SouthGlass]

Love your channel, I think it is fantastic. I am decided to give it a go and try something similar, so thanks for the inspiration! Unfortunately Satellite City does not ship to Europe, would you be kind enough to recommmend me another brand of CA glue that I could use for this very purpose. I know I am asking a lot from you. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Luis! Sorry for the delay. Thanks for watching in Europe! So I do not know of any brands over there but I would just search for thin viscosity ca glue and see what you can find.

[@SouthGlass]

@@usskullhunter Thanks a lot! I appreciate it. Cheers from Europe.

[@TheTwilightEmporium]

Awesome! This is beautiful. Think this would work on horn?

[@usskullhunter]

I have not tried but yes, I believe it would!

[@OlcayMsrloglu]

Dear, I am power wood carver (novice) and learn a lot from you. Thank you for your efforts. I don't know if it is too late to ask, but, you brushed CA glue at the end. As far as I know it ruins the brush. The brush you use is a big one, which I believe you would not want to scrap. How do you protect the brush?

[@usskullhunter]

Hey! Thanks for watching Olcay, glad I can help. It does ruin the brush. That particular one I have gotten a lot of use from so I didnt mind using it for the project :)

[@OlcayMsrloglu]

@@usskullhunter athanks a lot

[@muddmeans5580]

I'm confused. In this video you say you engrave the image 2/16" - 3/16" deep. I can't believe you really meant this. Can you clarify this?? Thanks and really love your workmanship!!

[@usskullhunter]

Hey man! Yeah it's actually more like 1/16 or less. Bigger skulls like cows I will carve down that far but thinner skulls more in the 1/16th range.

[@Salt-Hawk-Arts]

You channel is my new fave. Really well done! I do pyrography on skulls and the hands get oh so tired. What is this brilliant stand you are using? I need one so much!!! Again, love your work!!!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Tasha! It's a SkullMax mount, here is a link skullmax.com/product/skullmax-original-mount-no-back-plate/

[@christianhuntersaustralia8768]

Great descriptive video buddy. I’m going to give skull carving a go and find your video very informative. Think I’ll start off on some doggy old ones though haha.

[@usskullhunter]

Haha that's great! Let me know how things go :)

[@nathanirby4273]

Next level shit my dude, I very much appreciate the information and inspiration!

[@sweetbesurbanfarm4699]

where would you buy this copper now? your link no longer sells it.

[@usskullhunter]

Google "copper powder for inlay" and you should get options

[@TheRedhawke]

Did you end up using the CA accelerator very much ? I was wondering if you could make it without using it.

[@usskullhunter]

Well you know I don't actually use it much. Reason being it tends to "burn" the glue and bubble up. So yeah definitely you don't need it.

[@matthowe2703]

on deer antler, what depth would you suggest carving? i am going to be making rings, pipes, wall sconces, and lamps

[@usskullhunter]

So it doesn't have to be very deep at all but for something that will get use like a knife I would say 1-2/16"

[@matthowe2703]

@@usskullhunter thank you for your replay. because of your channel im looking into interesting ways to do stuff that i had never thought of before. the metal inlay you do is amazing. im going to be producing my own video soon about how to make a mini lathe out of common materials.

[@usskullhunter]

@@matthowe2703 That's great Matt! Would love to see it when the video is done.

[@matthowe2703]

@@usskullhunter i now have all the supplies. the only thing i had to buy new was the metal rod, plywood, nuts and bolts, and JB Weld. everything else i got at goodwill or Habitat ReStore. ive spent $60 so far

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Very nice job

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Ron!

[@raphr3612]

Gonna start soon ^^ Thanks for sharing :) Where can I find nice designs to transfer to skulls ??

[@usskullhunter]

Sure thing Raph! SO the designs themselves as far as what I do are just kinda random at this point. I usually think of a theme and then just build a design around that. This particular one was a custom design by a guy who specializes in Celtic designs.

[@raphr3612]

Hey ! Thanks for your time What do you mean "build around" like photoshop then print it ?

[@usskullhunter]

Ah no I just kinda start with a main theme, so like say a fire department symbol and then add some flames where they fit on the skull and then maybe some filigree and such. Send me your email and I can send you over some stuff that I do have though. Just shoot me a message on facebook facebook.com/usskullhunter/

[@raphr3612]

Sure thing will do. Great work btw, I wish I had more animal where I live

[@samconisbee735]

I’m from England and I like doing skulls and all that. One question, if some one sent a skull to you in the post or mail and if they payed you would you carve it and send it back? or is it some thing that you do not want to do

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Sam! Yes, that is usually the case actually. Just because of the internet people who find me are not always local. Shipping is a pain and can be expensive but it's just part of what has to happen :)

[@samconisbee735]

How much deos it cost?

[@samconisbee735]

To get a skull carved

[@usskullhunter]

Depends of the design of course but usually in the $425+ range.

[@kaylabutler8191]

I love this! Your videos are amazing and super helpful! I can not wait to try all of these. Have you ever worked witb borax or alum for crystallizing??? Thanks so much for the amazing content!! :)

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Kayla! Do let me know how it goes if you give it a try! I have done crystallizing with good success but the problem is that borax breaks down over time so in the long run is not a good option. I have not done alum yet though. Thanks for watching Kayla :) Oh and check out some of the resources I have here www.usskullhunter.com/learn-skull-carving

[@matthiasmartin1975]

So, you seem to know your way around skulls and how to apply metals to them. Say, if I were a Dark Lord, who is into collecting human skulls and wanted to coat them in silver so they would serve as drinking implements - how would I go about that?

[@franciscobojorquez4429]

hermoso trabajo!!!

[@usskullhunter]

Gracias Francisco!

[@robynnehudson2145]

How do you get skulls so white? ) I've just started mucking around carving deer skulls

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Robynne! I know this reply is super late so sorry. I just use 3% hydrogen peroxide.

[@dongasior]

Where are you getting your patterns from? What are you using to attached the pattern? What is that base you used to hold the skull? Thanks

[@kidsstorytimewithhunter]

Hey! So this particular design was costum made by a guy who specializes in Celtic and Viking styles. I send him some reference photos of the skull and some measurements and he designed it around the skull. Here is how I do the design transfer usskullhunter.com/transfer-design-onto-skull/

[@kidsstorytimewithhunter]

And this is the mount I used skullmax.com/product/skullmax-mount-no-back-plate-one/

[@dongasior]

Thanks for the reply. Great way to transfer the image. I'll give it a try.

[@Bordey]

Where do you get clean, intact deer skulls? Are they usually provided by different hunters, a specific company, or do you clean them yourself? I want to get into skull/bone carving but deer skulls seem quite expensive for a student with little income.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey man! Yeah so most of the ones you see here are customer skulls that they provide to me (and agree to let me use for videos). I have had quite a few people simply give me deer skulls because they know that I like to carve them. But, take a look at this first, and then see if that helps usskullhunter.com/find-animal-skulls-locally-skull-carving-free/ if after trying these ideas nothing works let me know and we can probably brain storm some more ideas that will work :)

[@rdunnam100]

As always, enjoyed the video. Did you free hand that or do your print/transfer method? Love the design.

[@usskullhunter]

SO with this one I did the print transfer method. That doesn't always work with larger designs but it worked out pretty well for this one.

[@daleb1225]

I am sure you are asked this all the time but do you sell this stuff, the finished skull that is, you are amazing and not sure how much this is but would love to try to buy a piece for my brother, he is an avid hunter and I know he would cherish one of these in his collection. My apologies after leaving the message I looked in the description and found you on Etsy, thanks you.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Dale! As you probably saw I don't have anything like this on my Etsy, but if you wanted to I could always do a gift certificate sort of dear to carve one of your brother skulls if he had one :) Just a thought. Thanks for watching Dale!

[@howardkuhn2793]

When you put the final layer of .CA glue on,do you coat the entire skull?? Or just the inlay area??

[@usskullhunter]

I just put it on the inlay area. I use the glue for weathered skulls to add some strength so you could certainly add it beyond the inlay.

[@howardkuhn2793]

Thank you..

[@bullandtimber]

Do u think polyurethane would work as a final sealer for this application or on skulls/bone in general?

[@quinnlatios3627]

What do you use to draw on the skull before carving it?

[@usskullhunter]

Either just a pencil or I do a design transfer like I did for this video. Here is how I do that usskullhunter.com/transfer-design-onto-skull/

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Great channel man!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks guys! You do some pretty cool stuff yourself!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

U.S. Skull Hunter Thanks! Doesn’t take as much talent but we have fun.

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

What kind of clamp is the skull sitting on?

[@usskullhunter]

skullmax.com/product/skullmax-mount-no-back-plate-one/

[@tehren777]

How do you put the pattern on the skull?

[@usskullhunter]

Here is how I do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJjLiYiQbqyViqc

[@StLMikie]

How do you price your work? By the hour?

[@usskullhunter]

Yes, per hour. I charge $40 per hour right now. I usually take a deposit up front and then the rest when it's finished as each skull is different.

[@tiendaforense]

Maestro...

[@kennethbillman5701]

Phenomenal

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@blessedbthywill]

This is so wild

[@jramz7589]

This is so bad ass!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks J Bones! :)

[@shroomgoat4321]

Can you carve a kangaroo skull?

[@usskullhunter]

I would see why not :)

[@christopherch7307]

👍😎👍

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Christopher!

[@ДжорджОруэлл-ъ9ь]

Очень полезный канал для меня,но жаль,что на английском,ничего не понимаю(

[@maryrichardson8636]

Lovely job ,perhaps you are unaware that you need to credit the artist whose design that is, after of course getting their permission to use it.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Mary! Yes, very aware, this was a custom design I paid to have done. If you follow me on my IG or Facebook you will see where i link to the artist. The guy who did the design even shared the video :) I will add a link in the video though just so no one else gets confused. Thanks for watching!

[@levivanvalkenburg5709]

Dude let me buy that mask, as a Norse pagan this is exactly what I've been wanting to do for religious reasons

[@usskullhunter]

Haha I gave it away already. Sorry!