I wish you offered on line classes, i learned so much from this one video. Thank you so much.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

I've had a lot of requests for this so will look into the logistics of it. Thanks for asking 👍

@steveguerrero9707

2 жыл бұрын

You could just use the full radius edge of the offside IMO easier and faster than than adding extra steps Mark Aspery does a good video and also has three books that are well worth the cost, cheers

@warrengatwood6316

Жыл бұрын

Wow I’ve struggled so much with this . I’ve watched so many talented artists in videos demonstrating this and this by far is this first one that makes it so simple. Can’t wait to try this again the weekend.

There aren't enough blacksmith videos that show how to fix mistakes. Thank you for this.

@workingwithiron

28 күн бұрын

You're very welcome 👍

When I was starting out I watched dozens of videos of forging leaves. This is by far the most in depth and up close I've seen. Excellent educational. Very well done with your breakdowns, step by step, tight/clear shots, and what not to do.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 👍. I'm just playing around with filming at the moment so it should get even better the more videos I can produce. Cheers 👊

@ryanhosenfeld677

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! I was thinking the same thing when I was watching it. So many other smiths show you, but don't actually show you.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I make these videos, I watch other videos and get frustrated that they don't show the actual visual you need to see to understand the process and reason. It takes so much more time to get the right angles with moving the camera and editing but it's worth the effort when it's appreciated, so thank you 👍

He's the Bob Ross of forging. Subscribed.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

That means a lot, thank you and welcome to the community 👍

A beautiful leaf but better still was your teaching. Watching & learning is good, but your instruction was worth so much more. Thank you.

I am a starter blacksmith, thank you for such a master piece of teaching. Now I have a strong base to create leafs and decorate my projects! Greetings from somewhere in the mountains of Costa Rica.

Folks- pay attention to his LEFT HAND as well- close to the hip- wrist move only (no arm) and relaxed, not extended elbow- Excellent video Bravo! Im trying to clean up my stance and this really stood out to me- Thank you for this vid- Subscribed!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new sub, and welcome 👍 you will enjoy a future video I'm going to do on my style of forging, will explain the how's and the why's.

The hammer blows and positions are carefully demonstrated so your forging will evidence this foundational level of seeing. Masterful instruction.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind words 👍

@wilhelmvonbergen2675

11 ай бұрын

and ill say he does not have worthless music playing and he explaining what he doing rather than just doing it

Thanks mate this is the best video I have seen on how to and how not to. I learnt more watching this video than any class I have taken . Thank you . :)

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Ah man that's much appreciated. very Kind words. Plenty more like this coming up. I myself have taken a lot of classes and I see what works and what doesn't but I can bring you in right into the action and explain What's happening. Rather than having everyone sit around watching from a distance where nobody can see anything. Thanks for participating 👍 it's much appreciated

@douglasfathers4848

3 жыл бұрын

@@workingwithiron Looking forward to seeing them . Cheers.

This was slow enough for a beginner like me to really comprehend, not just memorize motions, but get the why of it. Thank you!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Ah man, no worries at all. Just passing on what I've learned over the years. Very welcome 👍

You have the best macro description of leaf making. Absolutely a master leaf maker . I like the technique, also the trying to hit the floor analogy

I normally turn off the voice as it usually drives me barmy. But I found your voice instructions extremely easy to listen to. Thanks for a fantastic video.

@workingwithiron

Жыл бұрын

Wow I appreciate that Ian, I can narrate a bed time story for you if you want 😂

@ianmcgougan1173

Жыл бұрын

@@workingwithiron 🤣🤣

This has to be the best leaf forging video I've seen.

New to the trade. Lesson very well explained in an easy way. Spot on.

imho the best informative how to and how not to do it ive seen yet. it well filmed also

What an amazing tutorial, from the great close-ups, to the oversized piece, to the clear explanations, everything about this was just perfect, well done!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pjamestx, they are getting better the more we do. Thanks for the compliments 🙂

Well executed the explanations along with the chalk references were spot on I take my hat of to you. Tony Artistic Blacksmith South Australia

One word.... Outstanding!!!

What a great video!! Never thought I'd understand so much of what I've been doing wrong on a leaf video. The attention to detail and thoughtful camera positioning are really really outstanding! Thank you for making this!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Your more than welcome. If I can teach one thing then it makes it all worthwhile 👍

Outstanding! Thanks! This has so many other applications for arrowhead making, spear making and so on. Thanks again!

Nice tutorial, thanks for the close up detail!

I don't know how much you could earn on giving an online class on YT but i would appreciate it! You have a nice calm attitude and explain it very well. I tried your explanations and guess what... it worked :D I would realy like to see some basic technics in forging with no powerhammer or other expensive equipment.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback, I'm so glad it's worked out for you. I've been asked a lot about teaching. If I were to do online classes it would be so much more in depth than these videos especially if people are paying for it as I would know they wouldn't just skip through the process and video. I will see what I can come up with in the near future. As someone who would benefit from this, what would you like to see? From absolute scratch or a bit more advanced?

@gelanghaarteweile3048

3 жыл бұрын

@@workingwithiron Hm... Your question is quiet difficult to answer... i am not a professional smith and i will never be because i am just too old :). I have my own little forge and no powertools like a powerhammer or a bandsaw at all. It is just a hobby for me and a bit of experimenting to see where all comes from and if i can make it and if i can wrap my head around some production processes. Some kind of physical and mentaltraining :) BUT: if i would start an apprenticeship basics would be nice because i hate to invent the wheel over and over again! :P Something like: basic stand in front of the anvil, hammer handling and some exercises to train it! Basic safty and personal protection gear. After ensuring that the people won't kill/hurt themself it would be nice if you can show how to make some basic tools to start forging or what tools are basic stuff from/with which you can make all/most other. (tong-making, drift-making, nail-making, hammer-making [dif. forms of hammers...] ...) plenty of stuff to show just to cover the basic tooling :) And than there is YT: most people think: monkey see, monkey do! And than they find out that they are lacking eye-hand-coordination in a craft that they literally never performed before... and patient! Patient is a virtue! There is no fast forward in drawing out a lumb of steel! :)

Wow, what a fantastic tutorial! Very clearly filmed and an excellent explanation of each step! I've snapped so many leaves in the past this is brilliant! Thanks Nathan 😁👍

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, just passing the information on that I have learned. Thank you for watching 👍

That was excellent. You deserve many, many, many more subscribers.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words Matt. KZread doesn't show my content to many folk unfortunately but working on pleasing the algorithm. Just a steep learning curve is all.

Seen lots of KZread but only a few that master the hammer as yourself and your videos are great great great for anyone who wants to listen and constraint for learning. Hopefully the word gets around and I'll share a few. Thanks

VERY informative, I always feel rushed between heats and you took it nice and slow.

Exemplary demonstration! You are gifted and it is obvious that you make every effort to share your superlative skills! This is great and much appreciated!

Had this very issue today. Awesome to find this video. Thanks

I have never been happy with my leaves and you have just shown me why. Top of the class. Thank you.

Really enjoyed this, very clear instructions! I will have a go and feel well prepared!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Ah that's great to hear. Let us all know how you get on if there is anything you would do different etc.

i have seen alot of leaf forged but i have learned more from this one than all of them

I’ve watched this video at least a dozen times over the course of the last year, and ever time I do I learn something new. Excellent technique and video. Would love to see more.

@workingwithiron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you jack, that really means a lot that im managing to help out. There is a lot of info in it so definately worth watching more than once. for example looking at the material move, then looking at the heat at certain processes, then hammer position and position of work n anvil etc. I incorporate all of this in to the videos for people just like yourself that re watch them as they are intended. happy new year sir!

Well done video. Helped to understand what is actually happening.

This is an underrated video - excellent tutorial - wished you had also made the veins tho

Excellent video!

Thank you for the video. I appreciate the cut showing the crack. Very good 👍

Best forging instruction I've found on KZread, thank you it is much appreciated.

Beware the Kraken! Nice demo and video work. I do similar on the far side by lifting my hand in the set.

Thank you for making this video. I have a devil of a time with the simple projects like this.

Hi Nathan, can't add much to the other comments except that this is a great reminder to me that as well as the hammer and anvil, the third tool I need to remember to use more often is my brain. I kind of knew most of what you said, but hadn't been able to put it into use when I need to. I really liked how this video help bridge the gap between theory and it's application. I'm looking forward to more like this!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Rolfe, I think this is the direction of the future videos, bridging that gap. Be good to see you again in future videos. Have a great day!

Im watching a master at work here. never seen anyone hit this accurately and hard ! superbly demonstrated. i now know ive got to try harder. lol.

Hi, I allways learn something from your videos, as a hobbyist I've learned SO much on YT ! Thanks for sharing and passing your knowledge !!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

thats great to hear, you are welcome!

Thank you very much for your concise teaching

This was brilliant..Excellent teacher.

Very good educational video. Thank you very much.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by 👍

This is probably one of the best if not the best instruction video I have ever seen. I'm just starting out and keep rewatching it. Every leave I made so far was better then the last one thanks to your help!

Massive thanks for this tutorial!!! I'm about to start (out of necessity) and hope you have more of these. This is my first time viewing your channel. Plus you sound European! A land much closer.

Excellent tutorial, the best I have seen on youtube. Your calm, relaxed no nonsense delivery added to the experience. Thank you.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Chris. I hope this is thee Mr blythman that taught me at college?? Am I right?

@chrisblythman7692

3 жыл бұрын

@@workingwithiron it is.😀

Thank you taking the time explaining so well Sir. You're a great teacher.

I have now made a few leafs this way and now I won’t go back.. the sharp triangle tapper works up so much cleaner and the drawing out of the stem is much much cleaner. Nice video, now just need to perfect my details.

Excellent tutorial, you should teach this mate !

Excellent and detailed. Thanks buddy!

Great video, thank you!

Nice!

love the detailed explanations! thanks!

That was the best instructional video I have ever watched. Thank you very much. Be Safe Theron

This is great.

Very good. Thank you

Great job with leaf.

Beautiful work !

Great Tip's Thanks

I've been annoyed by these cracks without understanding why... Now I know, thank you !

Thank you for sharing Sir

Awesome teaching vid. Thank you sir.

Great video

Very nice job.

Great explanation, thank you!

Thanks for the awesome leaf 🍃 video.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome my friend 👍

Carving and painting skills also teaching skills at work. I'm watching hard trying to absorb part of your work Thanks

thank you so much for the video ! great job

This was very helpful. Thanks!

Great Video .. Thanks for creating this. ; )

Thank you for the excellent video very informative and helpful.Missed your videos glad your back your better than ever keep up the good work again thanks

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, it's great to be back, hopefully for good this time 👍

This video gives me hope! 😅 thank you!

Excellent, I learnt a lot.

Best leaves teaching, Sir Simply well taught 😮😊

Once again very good improvement on technique. A simple change with dramatic results. Nice work.

Thank you

Great job with instructions,

This is easily the best leaf video I've ever watched. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

Great video - and nice to see you back! Thanx

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, it's great to be back!

best in depth tutorial i've seen

I initially watched this video quite some time ago. I've started teaching this method in my forged leaves class and the students have a much better experience. Thank you for providing this information.

Brilliant teaching here! I remember waaaaaaay back in 2014 when I discovered your channel with your exquisitely soothing video on forging a fire poker - thus was I introduced to blacksmithing - been at it since Autumn of that same year...just worked on forging a long stirring spoon this evening for a friend of mine for her French Press coffee preparation...until I ran out of propane...Cheers man! Glad to see your back at it!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Ah man that's awesome to hear, so glad I can inspire. That is one of my favourite videos the fire poker. Has it really been that long??? 🤯 I will have to re visit the pokers as they have so much potential and are great sellers. Glad to be back and have you back. Thank you 👍

Thanks for this comprehensive, understandable contribution to the art.

Well done! looking forward to the next..

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

thanks jonathan.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your great smithing skills are surpassed by your great teaching skills.

You have given an astounding amount of thought to this shape and equaled that effort with this video. By far the best on KZread and you’ve made me think about the right way to use shoulders. My anvil’s horn is about to get a lot more use.

Thank you so much..👍

I learned soooo much!! Thank you!! I love how you take your time and went so in depth.

thanks mate that gave me alot of notes '

Right advice at exactly the right time...

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

You been making leaves? Hope you can take something from the video

Well done! Excellent explanations! Thank you.

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

no worries at all, hopefully i can teach something doing it this way.

Brilliant! Like watching the new Bob Ross. Well explained and a joy to watch. Thanx for creating this video and keep up the good work!

magnifico

Great video and a great teacher looking forward to more

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Pete, they're coming for sure 👍

Awesome! Very nice video, so clear! Really an eye opener for me, thanks!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the tutorial, thanks for the feedback 👍 I really appreciate it

Amazing video. I appreciated the explanations and close shots. Thank you, I have learned a lot from this.

I am just getting started and made my first leaf a few days ago. I wish I had seen this so I would have started off with this knowledge. I’ll definitely put it into practice from here on out. Thanks.

thanks for this video very educational!! nice to see you back in business!!

@workingwithiron

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roland, very much appreciated 👌