Welding - Metal Horse Head Build - Monumental sculpture in HD #1

[@tersta1]

I think that if I could weld such perfectly consistent seams, I'd be tempted to leave them! Very impressive. And the final result is beautiful.

[@alanhay756]

Enjoyed making this Joshua, . Am in awe of your ability to create these designs. Keep going!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Alan. Il do my best to create more soon. Cheers J

[@Whiskeybuisness]

Beautiful welding. Fine steady hand you have there and GREAT imagination, put together makes for REAL ART.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you very much!

[@1996abbi]

Quite likely the coolest thing I've seen in weeks. Bravo!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Shawn! I hope to make more stuff like this soon and let you guys have a chance at using the patterns and making your own.

[@jonathanlittle3012]

You do beautiful work. You have captured the elegant lines of the horse. I sure want to make something nice with my powerarc welder now. That is so nice.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Jonathan! I'm releasing the patterns to build this next along with another video. Thanks for watching. J

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

I don't need to tell you, but that is the most beautiful thing I have seen in years. I know it is an older video. I just want to encourage you to keep up the awesome work... Thank you for showing this project to us....

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Ken for your kind encouragement. I very much appreciate it. I hope to do more like this again soon. Cheers J

[@redwolf1258]

Nice sleek design and great surface finish

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@MultiChaga]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL I guess u should make a giant one also, it would be noticed from far...I wish I was your neighbor, I d be around your shop most of the time. I SIMPLY LOVE YOUR ART........

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. I would love to build a big one. Have you seen Nick Fiddian Green's horse head, worth a look. Must see the Kelpies in Scotland too, they are epic! Cheers J

[@metalartereciclado8130]

super excelente Joshua !!!!! felicitaciones desde Argentina !!! Abrazo enorme-saludos

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@tinajimenez-spalding6804]

I WOULD DIE 4 ONE OF YOUR WORKS "SCULPTURES"❣️ BUT I BET NO OTHERS COMPARE 2 U, WHICH IN TURN MEANS, YOUR ARTISTRY COSTS AN ARM & LEG ! WHICH IS GOOD 4 U ❣️ CARRY ON 2 BRING IT ON ❣️ 👍💥😁💥

[@tomvana4270]

Nice metal working skills.

[@joshuadelisle]

Tom Vana thank you!

[@jaygibbo6970]

Glad I noticed you here on youtube and subscribed. Thanks!

[@strongandable100]

Beautiful work --

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Al!

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Looks awesome

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@annea3004]

That's excellent! Love the way it's mounted on the timber. :)

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@AWoodworkersLife]

Absolutely beautiful! As for the stick, mig, tig. When you have 3 hammers and one nail, sometimes you just pick up the tool you feel like using at the time and it's fine to not have a technical justification for the one chosen over the two not. ;) When I was a professional welder (my first of 9 lives), I'd often stick weld or tig something just because I didn't feel like using the "squirt gun" on it 😎

[@myronjohnson8899]

I never thought of it that way but it does explain why I have so many everlast welders in my possession! As for this art work it is fantastic. I have seen a few different "iron horses" but this one really captures the beauty of a horse without gobs and gobs of little pieces welded together. Absolutely beautiful in its minimal number of parts.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you! ideally I would have used TIG for is tiny bead and quick cleanup but would take far longer to weld, MIG would be fast but I didn't have any gas at the time and it shows up more when ground back and galvanized. Stick produces a good weld and is very conveinient but have to do alot of clean up. All have their ups and downs, I choose what ever is right f or the job at the time.

[@kristalvideo]

brilliant stick welding my friend

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@nickwilcox8340]

Great work

[@umabari]

You asked at the end of the video what I think. I think it looks nice. Because of the simple lines, it has a contemporary art deco flavor. If I could offer a suggestion, fill in the eyes and nostrils (and neck base if it is open.) This will give the piece a more substantial feel. This gives me the impression that you are a welder that does art rather than an artist that welds.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you.Your not the first to say that about the eyes and so I will strongly considder that suggestion. I try to master the techniques I use for my Art, I did gas pipe welding for a short while, that really upt my welding skills! i'm currently welding hydroulic tanks for a company, so the welds need to be spot on. but I would defifinately say I'm creative type at heart.....

[@1995Benzo]

Great job and great awesome! Inspired! Thanks for sharing!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@DRB-Octane]

very freaking cool

[@erikasjankevicius8560]

Beautiful masterpiece! Well done! :)

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much. Cheers J

[@amyasseektruth8246]

Deserve way more views and subscribers!!!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you yes please. Cheers J

[@amyasseektruth8246]

@@joshuadelisle Besides your awesome talent... I've subscribed and liked. Could you please tell me where I can find this song Happy City Maui Ogo (it's the second song on Weld a steel Unicorn/Horse sculpture)

[@joshuadelisle]

@@amyasseektruth8246 I get my music of the KZbin music library. It's royalty free music. If you're stuck I can always send it to you. Cheers J

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you so much for encouraging me. Cheers J

[@amyasseektruth8246]

@@joshuadelisle please - the link would be great

[@ult2571]

that is truly amazing I like it a lot

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you I hope to do more soon!

[@sahelmaaani]

beautiful

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@garagezu]

I love it, it's aazing. congratulations.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you I look forward to making more!

[@leonardoportoartes]

Hi!!! What type of steel and how many millimeters thick? Thank you brother!!!

[@tallinthesaddle1727]

I dig it.

[@heardashot]

Man, I'm blown away. Absolutely amazing work. Followed Gary's video and it lead me to this man. Just sub'd. Thank you Josh. Greetings from Ireland.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you for subbing! I hope to do more videos like this in the near future. Thanks J

[@heardashot]

@@joshuadelisle You're very welcome Josh its my pleasure. Best of luck with the smith work. More power to your elbow! Happy Christmas and good luck for 19.

[@joshuadelisle]

Have a good time fabricating the horse and have a Merry Christmas! Cheers J

[@heardashot]

@@joshuadelisle Looking forward to getting stuck into this....Lets get the Christmas out of the way and I will put an order your way for this come the new year. Very excited about this. Thank you Josh and thanks to Gary for steering me in your direction. Funny how things pan out. Good night to you and thanks again. Merry Christmas..(big thumbs up!!)

[@joshuadelisle]

@@heardashot thank you! I hope to do a video on making one again too but with more detail end explanation. Probably TIG welded too... All the best. j

[@SheikYerbuty]

I prefer the hallowed nostrils, ears, and eyes. More dramatic for my taste, I love it!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you! J

[@nikynoon1988]

Love it!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Huko!

[@patanvalle9379]

Very nice.. I will try to do it in wood... greetings from Buenos Aires. Argentina

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. All the very best. Cheers J

[@groundskeeper5292]

Beautiful. Very smooth and classy. Nice welds. Top quality piece. Hope you get paid a lot for it.

[@joshuadelisle]

I've yet to sell one yet but it's in a gallery, I would love to do more if they they start selling well. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@jaybee6318]

Joshua De Lisle Marketing! There are a lot or rich horse racers, owners and breeders in California who would pay top dollar for quality art like that.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Jay! I must make more, like you say there are people who can affords this scale of work. ;)

[@SLfamily1]

I love That

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. Cheers J

[@davidrichards3605]

Obviously you are a good welder but the real craftsmanship is as a sheet metal worker, very good.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks David. I just love working with all sorts of metal working techniques especially with interesting design and efficient methods of manufacture but I tell you what, to me nothing beats forging steel!

[@davidrichards3605]

Yes I understand that, there is nothing more basic and yet so satisfying to shape and manipulate a piece of metal. Where are you based?

[@joshuadelisle]

worcestershire, UK

[@railsonbarbosa5483]

MUITO OBRIGADO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UM BELO TRABALHO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@umabari]

You might try cor-ten (corrosion resistant tensile strength) steel for outdoor sculpture. Not sure if you have heard of it, but it develops a nice rust patina over time that will not eat through the alloy. Then there is no need for rust resistant finishing.

[@joshuadelisle]

I know the one, expensive for rusty looking stuff but I know it does last. I like the blackened look and hot Galve just gives me that assurence that it will out live me.

[@mikenorth6088]

Could you see any reason why I would not be able to make your Horses Head out of Corton Steel, using an appropriate MIG welding wire?

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Mike. No you certainly could. Cheers J

[@dave1secondago]

awesome man

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Hoodie!

[@eight55workshop2]

Very cool.

[@miguelvasquez8650]

Hola. Hace unos meses compré tu patern de la cabeza del caballo en ETSY y quiero empezar a construirla. Es del mismo tamaño que la cabeza de caballo 🐴 del video? Thanks

[@selleccalove]

What is it that you are doing to it in the middle of the video, i see your spraying it with something, then heating it and then wiping it with something, can you please elaborate on the process of what you are doing? I really would appreciate your insight, i love the finished look and would love to achieve that myself.

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi. It's hot dip galvanized then I sprayed it with T-wash which reacts with the galve to give it a dark Matt grey finish then sealed it with s graphite wax of my own recipe. Cheers J

[@senatorfrank]

Joshua, great work mate. Work like that needs to be commended! I would be interested in paying for a the template - work like that doesn't come free. And, rest assured I wouldn't be mass producing this as I am a novice metal worker at best.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Luke thats much appreciated, I'll let you know when the patterns are ready. Take care. J

[@miguelvasquez8650]

Hi Joshua. I have not yet made this horse head that I bought on Etsy because I was very ill and had surgery for hernias. Now that I am recovered, I want to do it but I would like to know how I can digitize it and be able to cut it with CNC plasma. Thanks

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Miguel. I'm glad you're recovered. You should have DXF files included in your download package which you can send out or use on your own CNC table. Let know via Etsy if you don't have your files and I can find your purchase and send you a link. Cheers J

[@joansolasanchez6378]

perfec

[@joshuadelisle]

joan sola sanchez cheers!

[@miguelvasquez8650]

Amigo: Usted es un artista. Felicitaciones. Me gustaría hacer este proyecto, y apenas tenga dinero, compraré sus patterns para desarrollar este hermoso trabajo, y luego se lo regalarè a mi madre.

[@joshuadelisle]

Google: Muchas gracias, mira mi video de unicornio para ver más sobre cómo hacer uno. Cuídate y todo lo mejor. J

[@michaeltriolo7536]

badass

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Mike, I'm hopping to get time to design patterns for other people to have a go at soon.

[@miguelvasquez8650]

Hello. I bought your horse head patern from ETSY a few months ago and want to start building it. Is it the same size as the horse head 🐴 in the video? Thanks

[@joshuadelisle]

It's actually half size. So if you want full size like this video then increase to 200%. All the very best. Any problems please let me know. Cheers J

[@miguelvasquez8650]

@@joshuadelisle ❤

[@thegentlemanreturned]

Nice work. Rather objectivistic in style

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@thegentlemanreturned]

@@joshuadelisle You're very welcome. Have you seen the art of Nick Gaetano? This style is rather reminiscent of his.

[@antoniogarfias1919]

genial!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@dalvysjorge9233]

Wow

[@peterroshouse]

I like this a lot. What type of finish is on it? Will it rust in the elements or is it intended to be indoors?

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you! it was Hot dip galvanized, etched and then blackened with a special finishing compound. 50+ years of rust proof protection outside.

[@theouter_banks7260]

Did you hand plasma the parts out or cnc plasma?

[@joshuadelisle]

I had it laser cut locally. cheers J

[@djdanzy]

Hi josh just wondering what electrode rods you using and also steel plate thickness of that sheet metal? Thanks mate have a great day :)

[@joshuadelisle]

6013 on sheet steel. I used 2.5 rods on 3mm steel in this one

[@djdanzy]

@@joshuadelisle thanks mate

[@marbike21]

Ciao Amico you are "Bravissimo". One question what tipe of welding use for this work?thank you one iscrition more!!!i'm from Italy!!

[@joshuadelisle]

I used a stick welder (MMA) old Oxford machine. Cheers J

[@AmbivalentActuality]

@@joshuadelisle What kind of base material and electrodes?

[@joshuadelisle]

@@AmbivalentActuality I used 3mm mild steel and 6013 electrodes 2.5mm. cheers J

[@Al-wj4mi]

You need to sell that to Churchill Downs. Needs to be placed at the main entrace...............great job

[@joshuadelisle]

Sounds good to me, why don't you enquire for me for 20% commission!....

[@rodrigocorbo]

GOOGLE : excellent work !! I would like to know what liquid you put to give it that color

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. It's hot dip galvanized, etched and graphite wax of my own recipe. Cheers J

[@brycestewart4717]

Think the hardest part would just be the fit up and trying to line it right

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes. Once your confident in the assembly it's very easy to make another. Cheers J

[@hawkdaddy64]

Hey Joshua I purchased the pattern but not sure how to increase the size to get this much larger.

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi. Is it Ronald? You should have an option in the print menu on Adobe PDF to change the scale. It has poster mode or full size and a percentage that you can adjust. If you send me your email on Etsy messenger I can send you the DWG files for CNC cutting, you can ask your chosen profile cuttings company to increase the scale also. Cheers J

[@chikchengning1584]

Sir, what amperage and voltage are you using to weld your magnificient horse head ?It is a great job!!! Syabas to you!!!

[@joshuadelisle]

I'm doing an unboxing video of a new welder shortly. I will share settings for the sculptures in that video. Cheers J

[@despertardopotencialbrasil]

I was watching your video of Metal Horse Head Build, and I was very interested in its construction, would you be selling the measures and instructions on how to build Horse Head? Sorry for the language errors, I'm Brazilian and I'm not fluent in your language. Thank you for your attention

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Bruno yes right here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/632189904/diy-horse-head-welding-sculpture

[@despertardopotencialbrasil]

@@joshuadelisle thank you sir

[@flanster291]

Love your work man, and thanks again for your vids on showing us the tricks of the trade. I know you've put templates online for the horse head, but is deffinately smaller than this one. do you have the larger template dimensions available to purchase, I'd really like to make a stap at this size of one, also, what type of steel and thickness are you using here? Thanks again for the continued inspiration.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. It is scalable so you should be able to have it any size you would like. I made this one from 3mm mild steel and used 2.5mm 6013 electrodes. Cheers J

[@herouflouis631]

Es ce que vous pouvez me communiquer les plans des pièces ??? Do you have plans for this construction?

[@joshuadelisle]

I do for remaking more, I hope to have some new patterns made to sell soon.

[@briandamkroger3897]

Joshua De Lisle I love the sculpture and would like to try making one or two. Just checking back in to see you have plans or templates for sale? Thanks, Brian. 0h - before I forget. Do you have a similar piece on an entire horse?

[@mikemoeller660]

Is this the same horse build that gary houston posted building as well? I noticed yours does not have the eyes or nostrils in it which i like and have purchased your template. Just curious if they are identical outside of the missing eyes/nostrils?

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes its the same design but I updated it because lots of people said they didn't like the open nostril and eye. You can simply cut out the nostril and leave the eye plate off to achieve the same look. Cheers J

[@mikemoeller660]

Joshua De Lisle thank you sir. Like the without look myself!

[@joshuadelisle]

@@mikemoeller660 thank you, it will be good to hear how you get on. All the very best with it. Cheers J

[@mikemoeller660]

Joshua De Lisle I noticed on yours you built almost the entire one side of horse then moved to the other but houstons video shows him building both sides then down the middle which I think is way more difficult due to the piece running down the center. Do you recommend doing one full side, attach center piece then do other side?

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Mike. This was my first attempt at the horse and learned a lot. It was very hard getting the sides to match which is why I recommend starting in the middle first. Do look at my unicorn video on how I did it in that one. I'm cutting out the horse again to do another video to explain more in depth instruction based on everyone's feedback. All the very best. j

[@AMbrosWorkshopTips]

that is really awesome. Friend, i have a few question in my mind what is the thickness of your sheet metal used for this horse sculpture.what are your ampere setting for arc welding machine.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. its 3mm thick, I think I used 3.2 at 90-110 amps 50v

[@AMbrosWorkshopTips]

Joshua De Lisle sir, from where I can get this horse template so that I can make my own and share with you.

[@joshuadelisle]

I havent yet developt one for public use but when I do they will be available for download from my etsy shop.:D

[@pushpisekhon3976]

Wire structure horse

[@kenstokoe2090]

Is there any way of getting the templates as I would like to make one. I will raffle it for a cancer charity.

[@killerkane1957]

A bit of a Roman nose but beautiful! Outstanding work!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you! Hopefully many more new designs to come. Cheers J

[@Apeizzle]

How did you prime/paint the horse?

[@joshuadelisle]

Hi Lunaoir! it was hot dip galvanized, etched and then finish with a wax blackener of my own recipe.

[@KylesKinetics]

as a fellow metal worker/sculptor, I would love to know your recipe or any thoughts on wax blackening.. love the finish

[@walther4780]

de que grosor es el metal

[@miguelvasquez8650]

Joshua: Has intentado construir el cuerpo completo del caballo?

[@joshuadelisle]

Google: Tengo un diseño pero aún no he intentado hacerlo. gracias

[@DrLeFree]

Wahoo! Very nice, is this 3mm thick steel plate? I wonder how you form it. That finish is so nice! Do you still have the protection of the galvanisation? Does you "patina" harm the zinc or not at all?

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Geoffroy! yup thats right 3mm laser cut steel. its more a coating than a patina so won't harm the galve at all. its a bit experimental so I don't know for sure how long it will stay that colour in the open but I simply say that it will 'weather' over time.. forming it is the simple part, its the design of the paterns that was the challenge...

[@DrLeFree]

+Joshua De Lisle ok! you made one out of cardboard or paper before?

[@joshuadelisle]

No I used a thin plastic material for my first experiments but now I do most of it on CAD to get the DXF file for laser cutting..

[@tonystark7639]

Something like that would be great fun to build. At the very least it would allow me to use my powerplasma cutter and everlast welder and that is half the fun.

[@joshuadelisle]

Tony Stark soon there will be patterns available for you to do that. J

[@alfredourias31]

I’m very interested in purchasing something like this do you make for sale and how much would it cost

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. it's £2500 + shipping. Cheers J

[@robwustyle]

wonderful design do you sell plans for this sculpt....

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you, I don't at the moment but have considdered it and may do just that with another design. what design would you like to weld?

[@robwustyle]

my sister trains horses so I'd like to make the horse head just a bit smaller though...

[@joshuadelisle]

its converted to a DXF file and a PDF so it can be custom scaleable. I'll let you if I create a design to share.

[@banjosambar]

Hey Joshua, that horse head design is amazing!! I don't suppose you sell sell these beautiful sculptures?? Keep up the awesome work mate 👍🏻

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you John! yes It is current at Royal Windsor Horse show at the Collier and Dobson fine art Gallery.

[@tjn2254]

You should make two . Would look good to have one on each side of drivway for mega ranch.

[@kodiandroid8821]

i think it is full of hard lines

[@joshuadelisle]

Yes, hard edge curves are my favorite. Cheers J

[@joshuadelisle]

Cheers Kodi, all the best. J

[@kodiandroid8821]

lol i can weld myself ,mig ,tig asmie9 and all the rest but not a welder as such i just learned it and got loyds approved ,i dont mean to offend

[@Scorbes]

Awesome piece, I’m going to purchase your rams skull pattern and want to finish it like this one. What’s the galvanised graphite you used?

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you. It's my own recipe. Cheers J

[@Scorbes]

Joshua De Lisle do you sell the finish to go with the plans?

[@joshuadelisle]

@@Scorbes I don't but I have thought about it. It only works well with hot dip Galvanized pre finish so it's a very small market and can be very expensive to produce. Works well that finish is still good and has been outside the whole time. Cheers J

[@Scorbes]

Joshua De Lisle ah yes that’s way too advanced for me !! I see what you mean, I like the aged look and want the rams skull to look worn. I’ll give blacking a go and see what the results come out like. I appreciate your replies and i’ll watch out for the stag video.

[@cousineddie7898]

That is bad ass! Did you cut your pieces from a pattern? Impressive work for sure!

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Bud! I made a pattern from a 3d model and transfered it into a DXF file for a CNC laser cutter. The patterns I found can be printed on paper to scale and used to be cut by hand using a plasma or nibler device. I've considered doing a range of paterns to sell if you are interested?

[@alexandert7643]

Joshua De Lisle how much is it?

[@joshuadelisle]

A Gallery called Collier and Dobson currently showcase these pieces if you are interested in purchasing.

[@alexandert7643]

Joshua De Lisle i'm interested in purchasing of pattern

[@cousineddie7898]

I am too Joshua. Please let us know if you get your pattern business off the ground.

[@amyasseektruth8246]

Talented as fuck!!!

[@nedbell1857]

absolutely beautiful! i have a question aswell, why do you use a stick welder instead of using MIG or is it just as simple as you dont have a MIG welder?

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Ned! stick leaves much less of a mark when galvanized, this is partly because it cools less quickly and isn't as hard as mig which means that it etches differently in the acid bath. also mig has a copper coating on the wire that alloys into the weld and attracts more zinc. if done right stick is a better weld than mig which is why most pipe regulations insist that pipe work is stick welded and not mig welded,this needed lots of strength so it wouldn't split weld put in molten zinc at 650Deg C. tig would leave much less to finish but takes much longer. I have considered using mig to make this piece as it is the fastest welding technique but it would require me to normalise the ground weld after to keep it hidden after galvanizing.

[@nedbell1857]

aah, that makes alot more sense to me now! thanks!

[@joshuadelisle]

I might attempt to do one with mig and see if it makes much of a difference but I am cumfortable with stick. less spatter too!

[@nedbell1857]

+Joshua De Lisle personally i always think its a good idea to trial and experiment just to see how i can make anything easier for myself

[@joshuadelisle]

I agree, even if it doesn't work at least you know it doesn't work and your wiser for it, but I like to to think there is always a more efficient way of doing something and I find it fun to analyse and explore that route.

[@felipemuller4801]

tem o gabarito desse cavalo sou do brasil

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you!

[@davidscheidler1436]

how much is that sculpture ?

[@joshuadelisle]

I believe the gallery has priced it at £5000. but it hasn't sold yet....

[@Carprami]

Beautiful work! What program do you use to do this beautiful work !! congratulations

[@joshuadelisle]

Analogue mainly then a touch up on either solid works or SketchUp. Cheers J

[@Carprami]

@@joshuadelisle thanks god bless you

[@Carprami]

​@@joshuadelisle Look at my channel on You tube! Joshua! Look at my page in facebook: facebook.com/metalprando/ Iam work with Pipilines, welding, sculptures, bricks here in Brazil . Please, You can send the files, "Metal Horse Head Build" templates, I will try to make this sculpture. OK! Thanks!

[@manbearpig2164]

Awesome job, stick welded it too, nice , I love it , check out my last name

[@joshuadelisle]

Thank you Paul, a fan of neddies too I'm guessing? thanks for watching and your kind comment. J

[@tomthompson7400]

so simple looking ,,,, till you try and make one ,,,lol

[@joshuadelisle]

simple to make.. hard to design!...

[@tomthompson7400]

i could make you a thousand of them , easily ,,, but id trade that technical ability, to have the artistic vision to make the first one.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Tom. I hope to one day sometime soon have the time to make video on my methods of design, they help me to realise the concept idea and then develop that into a technical design that can be used to fabricate the final piece. it is true that many practical people don't necessarily have the creativity to come up with ideas/concepts but I think its mainly because those peoples brains don't see from the perspetive of a naturaly creative persons. I recon my methods or system will help non creative people generate ideas using a simple format or path/journey into coming up with creative ideas of their own. I know though that other creatives have their own routes to coming up with ideas and maybe my method is easy to me but complex to others, I'm hoping to do an artists residency in the US next year to focus on it. what do you think?

[@tomthompson7400]

if you ever release plans , let me know ,,,, thanks for showing your work.

[@joshuadelisle]

The whole peiece is laser cut with a design I have on a DXF format. I ordered enough parts to make 4 heads. I can prnt them out on paper and then cut them my self. out of interest how much is a design worth to you? my only concern is coppy right if I started doing that....

[@tomthompson7400]

how about a dog next ,,, just thinking out loud ,,,

[@joshuadelisle]

Not a bad idea. Which breed?

[@tomthompson7400]

@@joshuadelisle id been thinking about that ,,,, lab springs to mind , as a general all rounder ,, but alsatian or spaniel would be a close second and third ,,, from a sales point of view , and allowing for better sales to general customers , id go lab ,,,, easier ears too

[@joshuadelisle]

Thats a good Idea! I'll be making a rams skull and a Puma next, maybe a bull after but will give a thought to doing a Lab or springer after. cheers J

[@tomthompson7400]

bulls a good idea ,,, ram too ,,, i shall look forwards to watching them un fold.

[@joshuadelisle]

Thanks Tom!

[@jaihanumandigitalrath2348]

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