Skull Carving Technique: Fish Scales

[@usskullhunter]

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[@bartdangelo6099]

This is like the 3rd time I've watched this video! Everytime I do, I pick up something new that I missed ! Thank you Hunter for not only creating these step by step videos, but also including the extreme amount of information in your recent book. Keep the great craftsmanship sir! Bart D'Angelo

[@bracoop2]

Awesome! Much easier to understand your method than other peoples!

[@ritahanigan7896]

That skull was absolutely amazing! Great work!

[@ninaclanton6868]

It is extremely important for a 'wanna be carver' to get real time suggestions for tools and supplies and techniques to assist in getting set-up from a real time very accomplished artisan. Thanks. Muchly appreciated.

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Nina! I appreciate the support. Let me know how things go!

[@lakotalegendarytaxidermy4361]

I love this one! Outstanding craftsmanship. The true artist can see the finished product before he ever starts to apply his craft. It is evident you are an artist. Well done.

[@Highnz57]

This is bad ass! I seen lots of people's finished products but not many showing how it's done. Thanks. This is something I can get in to.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Craig! Yeah man plenty of room for another skull carver :)

[@raykemry954]

I became a full time knife carver about 6 years back. Used rotary tools about 2 years ago, did not like how it was performing. Started watching your videos and realized I was doing it wrong . Thanks for all your advice. I am having a good time carving skulls . Deer hunters like it. They are keeping me bizzy. Thanks again for sharing your work. Love the template idea for fish scales. I use it on gunstocks also. Ray

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching Ray! Glad I can be of some help. Would love to see some of your skull work!

[@whatme3473]

I'm doing dragon scales at the moment an it's actually working . Following you're tips....... well spot on thank you .

[@edwardgensheimer6640]

Awesome work u do amazing work with clear tutorials now I got to get patience and slow down so I can get half as good as u

[@usskullhunter]

Haha thanks Edward! Yes, definitely give it a go!

[@charlavanvlack5279]

This is so beautiful. Thanks so much I have skulls just waiting for me. Your work is so beautiful and very educational.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Charla! Let me know how things go!

[@charlavanvlack5279]

@@usskullhunter I will definitely let you know how it goes.

[@seanreynolds2518]

I like it, I'm working on my first skull carving, a 3rd eye on a lotus flower on an old deer skull

[@ilsepretorius4030]

Awesome....Awesome skull art From Ilse,South Africa 🇿🇦

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you Ilse!

[@jeremygrefe5320]

Thanks for this vid.,cool stuff! The snake scale video would be great!

[@IronTinesWorks]

I think you just slayed it bro. That is definitely something that I would like to try.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Eddie! Yeah man you should def give it a try!

[@mizzmoxie4387]

Hey Hunter, just found out I've been missing all your awesome skull giveaways that carved Koi cow skull would've been awesome since I'm a Pisces but congratulations to Becky now I know to check your Facebook every day and hopefully you have a couple more skulls to give away your work is really amazing and inspiring and thanks again for all your wonderful work and your baby girl is gorgeous

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Monica :) Yes, you still have a chance! I am getting towards the end of the giveaway but Still have about 3 to give away :)

[@hatedcritic8066]

Dude, that skull is sick!

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you!!

[@mariototsi5987]

Thanks for ur tutorials! Spread the Wisdom! Greetings from Greece!

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Mario thanks for watching all the way over in Greece! :)

[@garyeichelberger1228]

Awesome work, thank you for sharing the how to. I will be doing my own soon.

[@truckliteload2013]

Love your clearly explained techniques. Could you demonstrate a snake scale technique,? Thank you Dallas of AZ.

[@chompers11]

Any tips for hexagon scales? Super helpful video thanks

[@robertrandin9568]

This is the best video on KZbin for carving fish scales. Can i use the same bits for wood.thank you

[@usskullhunter]

Yes, works for wood too

[@jasonwatson3255]

Yes I would like to see you do dragon scales very cool and informational

[@usskullhunter]

Ok will do Jason!

[@jacobsanchez3855]

This was super helpful. Thank you for sharing your information with us. And keep up the fantastic art work.

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you Jacob!

[@tgoliver0285]

Very talented. Your videos are very informative. Definitely something I am going to start doing. Thank you so much for the vids.

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeet! Always room for another skull carver! If you have not already take a look at this page as it has a lot of good info on getting started www.usskullhunter.com/learn-skull-carving

[@brendanbedini5595]

Absolutely gorgeous man! Love it. I have recently acquired some tools to start carving my own skulls. Great tutorials!

[@usskullhunter]

Sweeeet! That's great to hear man! If you are not already join the Animal Skull Carvers group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/104300593415069/

[@veritas-thelaststand.8884]

Awesome work, love it!

[@jeanmyers7833]

dude you are amazing love the fish scale you have such a skill please keep p the great work

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Jean! Glad you liked it :)

[@Jax9639]

Great useful information, I have a cow skull you have inspired me to attempt carving it now thank you.

[@usskullhunter]

Sweet! Let me know if anything comes up that you need help with!

[@Gunsgame1966]

Hi love your channel ❤I’m new to carving , I’m a Chippy and at 57 looking to get out of hard labour work as my body is feeling the grind Could u please do a video on doing snake scales , very interesting vids mate cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@usskullhunter]

Being a chippy is hard work! Especially at 57 haha. Send me an email at [e-mail]. I have a video but it is not public that I think I can send to you on how to carve snake scales.

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

I dont have a word for how outstanding that looks, I would like that on a knife handle

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! Yeah for sure!

[@1beero]

very cool work sir, i am just starting out in power carving and learning so much from you. Thank you

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Ian! Thanks great! Let me know how things go :)

[@annekerr2150]

Looks great and thanks for sharing it

[@TheRedhawke]

Amazing work, you inspire me with each video.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! I appreciate the support!

[@albertreed966]

Beyond description but, I'll try...GREAT!

[@rdunnam100]

Beautiful skull, and great video as usual.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Rick!

[@Moonsovermissouri]

Great idea with the template! Brilliant!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Rhonda/Teressa !

[@robertrandin9568]

Can i also use the same technique for wood especially the hair spray

[@usskullhunter]

You sure can!

[@kennyharding511]

Cool video I am going to try this on my deer skulls thanks for the inspiration

[@usskullhunter]

Sweet! Let me know how it turns out!

[@usskullhunter]

That's great Kenny! Please do let me know how it turns out!

[@frankmormon2503]

Thanks man super helpful

[@jonpaulcrow9893]

WOW that is awesome man. Love your work.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Jon! I appreciate that :)

[@robertrandin9568]

And the skull looks awesome

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks :)

[@bonesstones6584]

Thank you for the tutorial, that was awesome! I really like your template idea, great job!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@LindaBissett]

This is fabulous. Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Linda! Thanks for watching :)

[@MightyQuinn46]

I wood love to see how u make dragon scales and snake scales let me know when u will b doing them plzzzz

[@usskullhunter]

Haha IT IS ON MY LIST! No joke, just haven't gotten to it yet lol

[@MightyQuinn46]

I wood love to make dragon scales plz let me know when or where you or when u will b showing how to plzzzzz

[@MightyQuinn46]

U.S. Skull Hunter I know how that goes I have one o those. But don’t forget meplzzzzzzz

[@MightyQuinn46]

Love your work

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@craftyasNZer]

Great tool tip

[@caiteecargal9920]

How long did it take all together?

[@guyharris9646]

You crafty bastard. Well done sir

[@usskullhunter]

Haha thanks Guy!

[@mossyhornhunter7022]

You're an amazing artist

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Mossy! I do appreciate that, and thanks for watching!

[@howardkuhn2793]

Absolutely amazing Hunter 👍

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you Sir!

[@mikemiller7510]

Hunter,,I'm a Blue Collar worker,,Live & Believe in our Rights,, Sometimes I cry at hearing our National Anthem,,This skull should be atop every Flag Pole.What a Very Awesome & touching piece of art. Thanks Hunter from a Kentucky Hunting Boy & God Bless You keep doing what you Love to Do.

[@usskullhunter]

Thank you Mike! And yes I know what you mean, I used to ride bulls (and just attend) at rodeos and when they would ride the flag around the rink and play the anthem it always just gets to you! Thanks for watching Mike and I am glad you liked it :)

[@welderforlife1081]

How do you do the coloring without making it one color

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Mayos! I do that with layers. So I will add a clear coat to the skull, then add a layer of paint or stain, then a clear coat, then stain, etc. If you want to see how I do I t I have a video course (its free) on it at this page www.usskullhunter.com/learn-skull-carving

[@StuffUCanMake]

Awesome tutorials.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks man!

[@time2cclear]

hey bro , this is so amazing ! question : where can i get the statue of liberty drawing that's on this video? i want to try and see if i can carve the head in wood . thanks for the video . Loved it and learned so much . JJ in Tn

[@rossbergerson7046]

I accidentally clicked on this- skull carving. That deer skull with the U.S. flag and Lady Liberty turned out amazing. My mind is exploding with ideas what to do...Native American Theme...but now I need a bunch of skulls. :)

[@usskullhunter]

Haha hey that's great! Welcome :) Glad to have you here.

[@netocamacho6428]

What can i do if a pice of bone brokes from the skull and i want to put it back together

[@usskullhunter]

Mmmm can you send me a pic? 540-222-2020 or on IG/Facebook @u.s.skullhunter

[@darrackmccrea9761]

Sweet video. Keep them coming.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Darrack! I got lots more in the pipeline! :)

[@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

[@williepirie5329]

Awesome job sir The fish scale technique could be used to make an epic Captain America/Avengers piece.

[@usskullhunter]

Ohhh now that is a great idea. I might have to that one another one coming up!

[@netocamacho6428]

Hey how are you im goiking againg to work on that but i want to d.f o a wins for an anguel but i not even have a vlue wild you give me a tip

[@usskullhunter]

Hey Neto! That's great! I have a tutorial on how to carve a feather which should be similar to angel wings. You can find it in this page www.usskullhunter.com/learn-skull-carving

[@adamblanchard5424]

Absolutely amazing

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Adam :)

[@jackreeves3001]

Thanks again for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS

[@neonboy22]

very nice indeed. Thanks for showing us. Did you try the turbocarver with a flame shaped bit for the step3 part ? Looking fwd to the turbocarver review.

[@usskullhunter]

Hey man! Thanks for watching :) Yeah so you certainly use that type of burr with a Turbo Carver. I use both a Dremel and the Turbo Carver but do seem to use a Dremel more. I will do the full review of the Turbo Carver soon :)

[@sweetbesurbanfarm4699]

a dragon scale video would be awesome

[@usskullhunter]

Noted, thanks!

[@bradsumner92]

That’s a nice looking skull

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Brad! And thanks for watching :)

[@bensasman9459]

That's awesome thanks for the ideas

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Ben! Thanks for watching man :) ~ Hunter

[@OsmanAli-wr8kg]

That was amazing! Thank you

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Osman!

[@heidi314]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@usskullhunter]

Sure thing Heidi! Thanks far watching :)

[@chelsealavenhar3704]

I love this skull! What kind of paint are you using and what kind of stain? Dose it matter? I have 3 pig skulls and a racoon skull I'm degreesing today and cant wait to start practsing.

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Chelsea! I used Rust-Oleum Apple red and blue and then Verathane Ebony wood stain for the wash out look.

[@jeanmyers7833]

does it matter how old or how the skull was cleaned as how easy or not possible to do tried a cow skull and jawbone had trouble with both i am sure i t is my inexperence but had to ask thanks keep making great videos

[@usskullhunter]

Yes it can makes things difficult, how would you describe the condition of the bone?

[@jeanmyers7833]

some bone are cleaned with peroxide some i found one in i have is a cow jaw bone left with skin on left out in te weather then boiled to remove skin it is very hard to work with thank you for getting back to me love your videos wirn i could be near as good as you as artist

[@usskullhunter]

You bet Jean. So different parts of the skull have different densities so yeah actually the jaw bone is actually a lot more dense than other parts of the skull. If the skull has been over boiled, bleached, or is simply just very weathered it can crumble and chip making it hard to carve. With weathered skulls you can usually just lightly sand the skull and then go from there. Brittle skulls can also be stabilized with a resin to strengthen them.

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

You are so talented it is beautiful

[@usskullhunter]

Haha thanks Coleen :)

[@usskullhunter]

Awe thanks Coleen :)

[@usskullhunter]

Aww thanks Coleen! Not sure why I am seeing your comment now but better late than never right lol Thanks for watching :)

[@dirt546]

That's really cool

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks for watching!

[@anggienath7652]

Hello, I love your videos!! Hey I have a little question what do you use on your skull for painting? Thank you!

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Angie! I use acrylic mostly and they some spray paints. I will actually spray the paint into something like a cup and then paint it on.

[@anggienath7652]

Thanks, I will make some!!! :) you are very kind!

[@jameshill1340]

Would love to see a "We The People" or "Don't Tread on Me" skull

[@dougfriesen7468]

wicked

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Doug!

[@jasonnester9514]

That’s badasssssssssssssss

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Jason!

[@evelynwebster1219]

U S A YEAH NICE

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks!

[@iancameron1662]

Bad Ass

[@usskullhunter]

Thanks Ian!

[@LightsOutAdventures]

Awesome job man! I am glad i stumbled on to your channel! I am a new subscriber for sure! Get a chance check out my channel too! I do more of the collecting of the skulls!