Who knew folks could be captivated by a guy whacking slate with a hammer! But I am one of them!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks Scott... I think 😉😂

@scottblair8625

4 жыл бұрын

It was a compliment it didn't sound like one cuz I'm a weirdo but it was a compliment

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottblair8625 😂😉I know it was! Just kidding. Thank you!

No way!!! I love watching the hoof g.p! Yeah man!!👍 Good to see you cutting your slates from the back. Always cut from the back.

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaz!

Thank you for sharing the details of your work. It's obvious you've mastered your craft. For some reason it's really relaxing to watch you chip slate in real time and the sounds the slate makes are almost musical.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Delighted you enjoyed it.

You and your brother are so talented! I honestly didn't even know you two were brothers till you mentioned it, but that's super cool

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You found us individually? That's interesting. I know a huge number of people have found me through my brother and quite a few of my Instagram followers now folliw @thehoofgp fantastic channel! Small world!

There's nothing like having the right tool for the job.

I'm so happy your brother sent me here last week😁🤗 your work is beautiful! You are a true artisan💗

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great to have you onboard.

James your family is killing my Netflix viewing!!! I’ve come over from your brothers channel & I’m finding your slate cutting as mesmerising as watching cows and bull’s having their hooves done! What a talented family BIG thumbs up from Surrey 👌🏼

Stating the obvious but the hammer looks to have a better weight and balance. Cannot wait to see the pear done so I can show my brother, he saw the apple and little pear in your vid and was in awe, he can turn wood, treen, and can appreciate how beautiful your pieces are. X

@hollys89

4 жыл бұрын

I mean the talent he has is amazing right??

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon! Turning wood, another beautifully cathartic process.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Holly!

Yes... the hammer works better for what your doing .... excellent work over there James 😏👊👌 can’t wait to see the finished pear 🍐

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelly!

Awesome video James. Im glad Graeme sent us to your page. I will be a permanent member, can't wait to see what you do next. ❤🙂

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shirley. Really appreciate the support.

I’ve never seen anything like this. It is amazing. Thank you.

@jamesparkersculpture

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow! Beautiful! I carve and repurpose slate tiles and create personalized house signs. But this is REAL art!🙏🏻💕

@jamesparkersculpture

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's kind of you.

WOW.. again James. This is why you have the fans and the following you do. This is shear talent!! It's absolutely fascinating to watch you be able to chisle and hammer away at each of the pieces of slate molding them into fine lines and circles! OMG I would give anything to have an 1/8 of the talent you have in your little finger! To me it almost seems like a hammer would be more comfortable? The slate knife looks like it kind of bounces back (like a kick back for lack of better terms) on the wrist? I'm probably wrong I'm certainly no artist. How long is it for 2000 pieces? Wow? It all comes back to WOW! Is this pear going to Chelsea I wonder??

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Holly, kind words. It'll take about 60 hours to shape the stone then longer to make adjustments and build the sculpture. The stone always needs adjusted to fit. Chelsea's been cancelled this year sadly. This piece is for a client.

@hollys89

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparkersculpture I'm sorry to hear about Chelsea. Certainly will be a beautiful piece in anyone's home or collection! Man, 60 hour's... amazing! Thank you

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The hammer is the one .quicker straighter and a better finish great video James well done mate.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Garry

Thank you for your art but also for being a patient teacher. 👌

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Abuelita!

thank you again for all the behind the scenes reasons why and how you do you art!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Tamie. Thanks for watching!

Amazing as always James. You make it look so easy and as we all know its certainly anything but it. You have an amazing talent. Can't wait to see your Pear Sculpture, it sounds massive.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carol. Been a busy few days chipping away!

@bentleeissac9557

2 жыл бұрын

You all prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me!

@fletcherpeyton1963

2 жыл бұрын

@Bentlee Issac instablaster :)

@bentleeissac9557

2 жыл бұрын

@Fletcher Peyton Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@bentleeissac9557

2 жыл бұрын

@Fletcher Peyton it worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account :D

Thanks James. Your workshop looks so cozy with the fire going.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

I do like the stove. It's a nice kind of heat it gives off.

Fascinating! Lovely video! What great a great tool. We don’t have many slate roofs here in Midwestern USA. I wonder how it would handle hail and our extreme temperatures. It would certainly be more beautiful than regular shingles. It’s interesting to think of how, millions of years ago a volcano erupted, spewing ash, gradually morphing into slate, and now it’s being transformed into one of you phenomenal sculptures!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vanessa, I have work in Chicago, the Swiss Alps and Canada and those have never had any issues with the temperature.

I’m saving this video for the reclaimed slates I rescued from a shed roof. Now I have you to show me how to shape them. Thank you.

That Pear Sculpture will be amazing! Can't wait to see the process of you making it. The weight of that sculpture will be humongous. 😱 Hope to see the process video's arriving soon here on KZread. Until then: wishing you all the best and a lot of creativity making that huge pear!🍐

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ilona. Look forward to showing you when complete!

Loved the video. Thanks for sharing on the difference of the slate and the tools on shaping it. I am so glad that Graham told me about your channel.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

Can't wait to see the finished product. I see how you control the way the slate reacts to the hammer by the way you strike it. By using the hammer head at a slight angle it cuts\breaks the slate and by using the hammer head in a straight flat position it cleans up the tiny loose ends and blunts the edge.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Crystal. Yes - the hammer creates a smoother curve.

Amazing Your years of experience reflects in this video.

@jamesparkersculpture

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Yay!!! My favorite KZreadr! :)

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😉

It's amazing to me that you can see and shape the piece your working on without a designated reference, I guess that's skill leading to your vision, which is amazing art. Really cool stuff

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I was trying to figure out what the heck a "zax" is and know I'm learning all about slate sculptures lol. Cool stuff!

@jamesparkersculpture

7 ай бұрын

🤣 The joy of the youtube algorithm!

In the US we had slate cutters for roofing. They looked like big ol paper cutters, curved blade attached to base, would cut and dress the edges(chip). The best tool is the one that works. Vermont has many colors, the red is cool for a Big Heart!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Sounds interesting!

I'm truly astonished at how you are so detailed with that hammer. I can't even cut a straight line in a piece of paper and a very sharp pair of scissors!! 😄 Thank you for sharing. 💜💛💜

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

😂 My pleasure! Lots of practice 😉

I love your sculptures! 🥰 They are beyond beautiful! 💞

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Toni!

It is so fascinating to watch you work. Just how strong are your hands and arms? I know when I milked cows by hand, I could lift 100# sacks of grain. I was feeling pretty good about myself until our horse got out and found the grain sacks and he picked them up with his teeth and just shook them like they were rags. I didn't feel too strong after that.😂 I don't know why, but when I watch your videos, memories of growing up on the farm just start flowing. Can't wait to see another sculpture from you! Keep well, the Governor of our state (Minesota) is finally starting to let some businesses open. I hope Scotland will do the same.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, they're about as strong as they are sore 😉 Here we are permitted to work if you cannot work from home so I've continued to do so.

Thank you James, Great technique! The hammer is you tool of choice. The slaters knife seems to slow you down. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌻💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷 Graeme told me about you. Your amazing talent, made me stay.🤗

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan. A hammer is second nature - still feel the after effects each norning when I wake up. But then I know I've done a days work.

That is simply fascinating to watch. Thank you for the tutorial!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you!

thank you!!!! just what i needed to see before starting my bonsai pot project brilliant Mats H

Thanks James! I always learn something new. 😊 I can tell you're more comfortable with the hammer, and it seems to be faster as well. The pear will be beautiful!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jen. Definitely feels like second nature. I hope so! It's under way now. A long way to go though.

Unreal. Wonderful control. Incredibly impressive.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brendan

I really like that you have your own talent. Very satisfying channel.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Davey

I no have words.... Grat! Thanks!

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

With every video I learn more about your work and appreciate your artistry even more. I especially liked the focus today on the tools.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephanie. Delighted you enjoyed it and thanks for your support!

Lovely video! Thanks for sharing! KANSAS USA!

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. Delighted you enjoyed it.

Came across your video by accident But absolutely brilliant Credit were credits due 👍

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, really appreciated!

Very enjoyable. Glad I subscribed. All the best.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erica, great to have you onboard!

I found you myself, but the funny thing is I'm also subscribed to the hoof GP. But I'm into art way more than cows. Very cool, thanks for sharing. You got my subscription without Graham.

Wonderful video James, thank you. I don’t think there is any need to speed up the video of the process. There is something very lovely about watching an artist about their work. Or maybe one video of just time lapse to one of real-time, so subscribers can chose? Anyway I love watching your channel. Graeme sent me, I’m subscribed and staying!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's a tricky balance. I start with around 40 hours of video footage and clearly can't show that. So I can either speed it all up and show the whole process or cut small sections out and show those in realtime. Of course I'd love it if people wanted to watch for as long as possible but don't want to tune the risk of turning people off! Not sure how long people want to watch for?

@nigelwylie01

4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, thanks for your reply. I see. Of course you would start with masses of hours, and have to make editing choices; I hadn’t really thought of that. If you are concerned about putting people off, how about trailing a longer real-time video, in the two or 3 preceding videos, then really going for a long real-time one, clearly labelled? Then nobody will be surprised. Those who want to watch can, and those who don’t can wait till the next one. For the longer real-time video you could experiment with no speech, and let the slate and tools do the talking? Just a thought. Some of the best craft videos I’ve watched were like that. Anyway, just a suggestion. I like all your content. Thank you.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've made quite a few with no speech. Have you seen them?

@nigelwylie01

4 жыл бұрын

No James, I’ll take a look! Thanks for the heads-up

@nigelwylie01

4 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to collect them together into a playlist? I can’t tell from the titles which they are, can I?

Very nice video 👍

@jamesparkersculpture

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great work mate. Slater to trade here, get yourself a decent slate knife like a braids or similar make. That one you used looks like one of the cheap silverline numbers. Get a decent one, wieghted so much better instead of that anchor your using. Keep up the good work 👍

@jamesparkersculpture

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I was mainly pointing out why I don't use one. I prefer a hammee 🔨 😉

🤗 stay safe

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

You too Marie! Thank you

VERY interesting video, you answered questions I didn't even know I had. Overall weight, differences in thickness & twisting, other cutting/shaping tools, etc. One question, using the slaters knife, did it leave the same edging (the underside edge we didn't see) as your hammer? ie: the flaked layered look?

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lesley, yes the same 'hand dressed' edging is created with the knife.

I have used hundreds of pieces of roof slate and I think slate is SO beautiful. I am looking for ideas.

Hey James. We had a electric slate cutter that did very well with radius and strait cuts and really sped up production. I do like the hands on approach though so it may not be for you.

@jamesparkersculpture

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Caleb

Oh, you make that look so easy but, I'm sure it's not. What do you use to bond the slate pieces together? How did you start sculpting?

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. A fee things I prefer to remain a mystery. I began sculpting when someone was throwing some slates away. Although I'd been creative as a dry stone waller from a young age. I began helping my Dad walling in the farm at about 4 or 5 years old. Checkout the Scotland's dry stone walls video!

👋

Who forgot to hit that 👍 ???

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

😉 Thanks

How is it that your hands aren’t bruised and bleeding with smashed fingernails? 😹. You are amazing.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is funny. I've had people at exhibitions suggesting that 'those hands didn't make these sculptures' 😂😂😂 It's quite amusing. ⚒

When you cut with the slate knive wrap your thumb on the step out part of the blade you will find it much easier and get a straighter cut

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. I'm grateful for the advice.

Thanks for the technique vid, James. I'm curious, have you ever used shale instead of slate? (Another channel I watch is a geology professor in the Pacific NW US who was just talking last week about how mud turns into shale, which transforms into slate with heat/pressure. Immediately thought of you and what the difference would be using it instead.)

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I've not used shale for a sculpture. It wouldn't be as strong and I imagine not as regular.

About how many hours do you think it will take you to make this new sculpture? Cant wait to see it......

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandi. Thanks. Over 200 hours plus installation.

Amazing 😉 was wondering what’s that round ur waist

@crystallewis3849

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's part of his respiratory equipment, i.e. filters for his mask

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's the fans which are attached to air hoses providing clean air.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Crystal. Spot on 😉

LOL...silly me thought you were going to use the pointing part, sticking up out of the slate knife, like a glass cutter. I'm guessing the hammer causes less wrist pain than the slate knife. All the impact going directing into the wrist must hurt quick a bit after a while. Question: Do you find your left wrist is a slightly larger than your right? I ask as my dad always said his left wrist was slightly larger due to holding things static and the right wrist did all the work of cutting, hammering, etc. Great vid! 👍

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My right wrist, hand and each of my fingers are quite a lot bigger than my left in actual fact. The pointed part of the knife is for making holes for nails when used in the roofing industry.

@indie825

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparkersculpture Ahh...so that's how slate roofs are secured in place. It never occurred to me.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

They used to use oak dowels but now they use nails instead.

Do you have to move your sculptures inside in winter? The slate I have, is not weatherproof and brittles.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Imca, no they are okay outside. The slate I use is all of a good standard, similar to those slates used on roofs.

@imcavdb5465

4 жыл бұрын

James Parker Sculpture : I do have a niece who is master roofmaker, also with slate. She's an artist at great hights 🌸

That was fascinating. When you marked the curve on the slate, was that with chalk or does it cut a very fine groove into the slate that snaps when you hit with the hammer ? I think that the hammer is more versatile for doing the curves and you do a lot of curves 🌞 The satisfaction when seeing the subject come to fruition must be amazing. Thanks for this video and I look forward to seeing the next part. Take care and Stay safe 🌳🌹🌳

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anne. It's just a scratch rather than adding anything to the surface. The white appearance is just the dust.

@annebell7274

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparkersculpture 🌿🌹🌿

What do you do with the bits of slate that are left over? Also, are the sculptures held together just from their weight? How are you able to ship them? I really enjoy bother yours and your brother's Channels!!!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peggy. Thank you. We both appreciate your support! I did a Q and A a while ago which covers quite a bit of this.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6Cdy7aegNPZp7A.html This will answer your questions and more. I use all sorts of methods to secure the slate. Most are built dry and fixed later.

What does the material waste get used for after a sculpture has been completed? **edit** Woop... found the answer in another video. =D kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6Cdy7aegNPZp7A.html

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love this edit! Thanks for watching 😉

Ok question what do you do with the waste material from your sculptures?

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

I recycle it. Give it to local landscaping companies.

Hi James , I would love to ask you some questions about you work. But I dont want to leave them on here.

@hollys89

4 жыл бұрын

Rita try going to Instagram he's probably gotta page? Good luck

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rita, I think you found me on instagram! Thanks!

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Holly. Quite right... Rita found me. Thanks for pointing her in the right direction.

Use the slate knife and iron like scissors

How do you move the sculpture off the pallet?

@jamesparkersculpture

Жыл бұрын

I rebuilt it bonding each piece as I went.

So if there is a way that I can talk to you

Witchcraft! 👍

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

What size are the slate

@jamesparkersculpture

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. They're all different sizes.

Ohh...now. you're as bad as your brother. Although you're wearing respiratory protection what have you done with your safety glasses? I know I've seen you wear them before. As I said to Graeme you only get two eyes. The stupidest little thing can send a chip in your direction. Now that I've chastised you, I really enjoyed this video. It shows that there are several ways of accomplishing something but it always goes better when you have a technique you are comfortable with. Looking forward to your next video.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Etta, I do wear them when necessary. Particularly when I'm using power tools. Will try harder!

Is this a commissioned piece? If so, where will it be installed?

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes it is a commissioned piece. It will be installed in England in a private garden. I'm afraid I can't say exactly where.

@petdetail

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesparkersculpture That's one very fortunate person.

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't do what I love without my clients support...symbiosis!

Wow. A circle without marking g it. I can't cut one out of paper without marking.

@jamesparkersculpture

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

try using a German hammer, it does it much faster.

Dang iam sorry but I do this everyday and he's sucks I use my slate hammer and quick clean and easy I can tell this guy only do videos the way someone uses his tools demonstrates the real skill 😉😜😄 I love slate

@jamesparkersculpture

3 жыл бұрын

🙄😂😂😂

A cow for your brother

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

😂 just one or an entire herd?

Wear eye protection please. 🤓

@jamesparkersculpture

4 жыл бұрын

😉