Holding History | Mammoth Tusk Sculptural Display

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

In this video I take you through my process of creating a sculptural display for an absolutely amazing piece of history. Not many folks can say they've touched a 20,00 + year old Mammoth Tusk, let alone been able to help in the fabrication of an artistic mount. Between the engineering, and the execution, I'm very proud of how this turned out. Thank you all for watching.
A special thank you to John G. for the amazing opportunities.
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  • @lagartijoazul75
    @lagartijoazul752 ай бұрын

    We missed you much, Captain.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers brother

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar2 ай бұрын

    That belongs in a museum!

  • @sgsax
    @sgsax2 ай бұрын

    The way you coax those smooth flowing shapes from steel is simply delightful. It's a beautiful piece of art. It honors the fossil as the centerpiece but still had a beauty of its own. The coloration of the metal is something I haven't seen before, it really adds a nice dimension to the material. The look and sound of this video was mesmerizing. Gave me a peaceful feeling watching it. Good to see the inside of the Ship Shop again. Hope you and the crew are doing well. Thanks for sharing!

  • @CrudeButEfficient
    @CrudeButEfficient2 ай бұрын

    Those are some of the most beautifully organic shapes in metal I've seen!

  • @ambivalentambition9540
    @ambivalentambition95402 ай бұрын

    It is a good day when you post. Welcome back 🙂

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! 😊

  • @edciasiii3308
    @edciasiii33082 ай бұрын

    Once again, your cinematography in telling the story, is as beautiful as the finished project. Nice work!

  • @TheHelmarocKing1
    @TheHelmarocKing12 ай бұрын

    EVERYBODY GET IN HERE!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    No YOU

  • @JTWoodworks
    @JTWoodworks2 ай бұрын

    You did a great job accentuating this tusk and I think this looks a lot better than when they're displayed alone in a blank, sterile scene. Good stuff! Also love all the different techniques you used throughout the project.

  • @axelisis
    @axelisis2 ай бұрын

    Hi from Australia, I've been following along with your work for years now, and I have to say that I really don't understand how you don't have 1M+ subscribers on here. Your work is amazing and you have a great fun way of story telling, keep up the awesome work. 😊

  • @TheMessyStudio
    @TheMessyStudio2 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back at it, Brett! You did that tusk proud, sir. Very nice build!

  • @KevinMoulart
    @KevinMoulart2 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous work ! A truly deserving shrine for a magnificent piece of history !

  • @melgillham462
    @melgillham4622 ай бұрын

    Labor of love. Amazing artistic development and a fossil to die for. I don't think I've seen one as complete as that. Absolutely stunning sir. 🙌🤝

  • @SeanFoushee
    @SeanFoushee2 ай бұрын

    It was amazing to see how you manipulated the forms to bring the story to life. I've been learning about metal patinas and have been working with various sculpt nouveau products with my copper work lately but your technique and skill brought the various pieces together perfectly. The broken ice visual is stunning.

  • @CraftsWithEllen
    @CraftsWithEllen2 ай бұрын

    I've loved watching you make this over time on your Instagram, and it's so good to see it all together like this! The organic shapes on this are so amazingly good. And that little windchime sound when you picked up the plant was delightful ❤

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    D’awwww. Thank you ms Ellen. I love the very small kinetic aspects

  • @Arkaitse
    @Arkaitse2 ай бұрын

    Wow Cap'n!!! That's a beautiful piece of natural history supporting the tusk. Amazing work as usual.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much sylvie!

  • @eubie67
    @eubie672 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning! The artistry in your work is incredible - always stoked to see a new vid from the Desert Cap'n.

  • @unrepentantgeek
    @unrepentantgeek2 ай бұрын

    What an amazing piece and an equally amazing mount. It was very cool to see how it all came together. I've been looking forward to this since you first mentioned it.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @TLPLC
    @TLPLC2 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video for two main reasons : - I like your style of filming and editing and missed your videos - I really enjoyed seeing the process that transformed regular materials into a beautiful piece. The paint at the end really magnified the whole piece. And also, now, I want to buy one of those sculpting disks for my grinder. It looks very useful to carve organic forms in wood.

  • @Smajtastic
    @Smajtastic2 ай бұрын

    CAPTAIN! So happy to see a new video from you, and what a mammoth of a video it is too!!!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @dwwoodbuilds
    @dwwoodbuilds2 ай бұрын

    Excellent job! Really enjoyed you taking us along on the creation of this piece! The final piece is simple, yet elegant. Bravo!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you dw!

  • @gayle525
    @gayle5252 ай бұрын

    Brett that looks so cool. I kept looking for a trunk to come up into the whole thing. You truly did this tusk justice. You rock.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    No YOU

  • @tamurlane6
    @tamurlane62 ай бұрын

    Good to see you back man! I keep checking your channel every once in awhile Glad to see you to see throw out a new video. I've tried to kick some people your way as well. Haven't finished the video yet, but that looks like an amazing piece to work with.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🖤

  • @michaelmadison1806
    @michaelmadison1806Ай бұрын

    Hi Brett. I went to Mongolia. I like the way you put the glue on the wood. It's the same way I put mustard on a hamburger bun.

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable2 ай бұрын

    Always Great to see a new video from you Brett! Lovely job!! 🔥 👍 😊

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye

  • @DustyKorpse
    @DustyKorpse2 ай бұрын

    Give it 20 years and we’ll see these walking around again (Colossal Biosciences 🦣). Beautiful Display 👍🏻☠️🏴‍☠️🛠

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always

  • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
    @MtPhillipMetalWorks2 ай бұрын

    Looking good!!! Love it!!!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers brother

  • @projectdave7132
    @projectdave71322 ай бұрын

    Proper epic piece displayed in epic manner. Loved seeing the process on this, taking mundane materials and transforming them! Really enjoyed the edit on this too. Thanks for sharing!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always Dave!

  • @jimsammons5721
    @jimsammons57212 ай бұрын

    I greatly miss your videos! Hoping this is the beginning of more.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always Jim

  • @jonwills1957
    @jonwills19572 ай бұрын

    I wish I was able to afford this piece of history. I greatly appreciate how much thought you put into the base! I also enjoyed seeing you flexing your artistic abilities!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much Jon 🖤

  • @RobWalsh
    @RobWalsh2 ай бұрын

    Holy sh!t dude... again your craftsmanship and eye for creating art blow me away. Thanks for sharing!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rob!

  • @walkerlenon9811
    @walkerlenon98112 ай бұрын

    🔥 He’s cooking again 🔥

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Let him cook

  • @Sanosuke30001
    @Sanosuke300012 ай бұрын

    He’s alive!!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Undead

  • @Sanosuke30001

    @Sanosuke30001

    2 ай бұрын

    @@skullandspade Amazing work as always.

  • @tomim7187
    @tomim71872 ай бұрын

    Brett, what a project to comeback to! Fantastic!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @mortenhenningsen940
    @mortenhenningsen9402 ай бұрын

    So glad to have you back. I miss youre work. This piece of art looks so amazing. .top score of 100 blacksmith points. 100 pounts for bringing the pasta into the future!!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Woohoo! More points!

  • @mortenhenningsen940

    @mortenhenningsen940

    2 ай бұрын

    One can newer have to many points

  • @wasikoki
    @wasikoki2 ай бұрын

    That came out amazing. Thanks for sharing, Brett.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo.2 ай бұрын

    Glad you’re back. Congratulations. Forge On. Keep forge lit. Keep Making. God bless.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers brother

  • @nikond90ful1
    @nikond90ful12 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video Brett. Good to see you back. Great work again. Keep safe and stay well.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davebauerart
    @davebauerart2 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work! Seriously nailed it with all the varied textures and the colored stains are perfect!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dave. Gotta thank Ms Aripotch for that

  • @MurrayBarton
    @MurrayBarton2 ай бұрын

    It's a thing of beauty. Great work Brett.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Murray!

  • @dereksstuff8395
    @dereksstuff83952 ай бұрын

    Brett! Beautiful display and really great delivery/editing. Always looking forward to your videos. Again, great job.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @Khancain
    @Khancain2 ай бұрын

    He’s back baby!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Hullo there

  • @whazee
    @whazee2 ай бұрын

    What an amazing video Brett! 30 hours of footage? I'm sweating trying to imagine it! 😂 I wish more artist smiths made videos like this, its a very pleasant change. 😊

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always for the kind words brother

  • @TrevorHigginsDustysqueak
    @TrevorHigginsDustysqueak2 ай бұрын

    Epic project! Stunning build and a great video. Well done my friend.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers brother

  • @johnjohnson487
    @johnjohnson4872 ай бұрын

    Exciting to see a new work from you. Gorgeous.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re gorgeous

  • @AaronSchmidt52
    @AaronSchmidt522 ай бұрын

    Woo Hoo new video from Brett, welcome back! As always excellent video, excellent work, and I hope there are more to come in the near future.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    More to come!

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre2 ай бұрын

    Amazing job on this mammoth undertaking! 😉👍🏼👊🏼

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    I see what you did there

  • @damienbrand9422
    @damienbrand94222 ай бұрын

    Such an amazing build for an amazing piece!! Well done as ever - on executing this! Inspirational!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks as always Damien

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan2 ай бұрын

    Great film, Brett. Interesting story about the creative process. Super gorgeous display stand. Mahalo for sharing! ❤

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU brother

  • @dragonstonegemironworkscra4740
    @dragonstonegemironworkscra47402 ай бұрын

    What an amazing journey. Thank you for bringing us along. It's a beautiful art piece. Best of luck my friend and blessings Sir. . Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏻‍♂️

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks as always Crawford

  • @PhilWaud
    @PhilWaud2 ай бұрын

    Love this Brett, its great to see how your artistic skill are developing. Keep at it and keep sharing! x

  • @jp-makes
    @jp-makes2 ай бұрын

    Indeed, making a base for a mammoth tusk with a shape in the 3D direction is going to be a very difficult process!📡🩻 It was a project that tested the skills of the maker, wasn't it? Well done!! I look forward to the next project! And I'm glad your eye appears to be fully healed and I'm glad to see that you're doing so well!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much JP! I hope your are doing well! 🖤

  • @nigelhirth2181
    @nigelhirth21812 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye

  • @C3DPropShop
    @C3DPropShop2 ай бұрын

    Aye, Capn'. It be good to see ye. Now to set sail for the vidya.

  • @zolcik
    @zolcik2 ай бұрын

    Awesome display, man, cheers!

  • @nigelhirth2181
    @nigelhirth21812 ай бұрын

    I have been following you for a minute here on youtube. The earliest I remember was a violin case vampire slayer thing you did way back with Jimmy Diresta. It has been fantastic watching you really pushing your boundaries, and seeing your art mature over time. You've shown us several sides; your inspirations, your processes, your whimsy. I just wanted to sincerely thank you for letting us all tag along with you through this. It's been a fascinating ride so far.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Oof. My heart 🖤

  • @bernardleighan3218
    @bernardleighan32182 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful my friend. That is awesome. Thanks for sharing. God bless brother.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @sheep1ewe
    @sheep1ewe2 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I hawe a Pre historic Rino bone, it just blow my mind each time i think about the time aspect and how much the climate and nautre has changed since the ice age!

  • @sheep1ewe

    @sheep1ewe

    2 ай бұрын

    I realy love that alien looking landscape with the plants!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    It’s crazy to think about

  • @JohnDHarvey
    @JohnDHarvey2 ай бұрын

    What an amazing process! Well done.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always John

  • @RedSmith
    @RedSmith2 ай бұрын

    Nice video and very cool project. Well done Sir!

  • @ironhead65
    @ironhead652 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! That was a really interesting video. I love the blend of different disciplines to put the vision together!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye!

  • @ASCarvings
    @ASCarvings2 ай бұрын

    Welcome back. Amazing work.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye!

  • @BulatsSchmiede
    @BulatsSchmiede2 ай бұрын

    OMG it is so amazing work !Thank you for showing .Greeting Bulats forge from germany 😊🤙

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Danke bulats!

  • @ThePaulus2010
    @ThePaulus20102 ай бұрын

    Dewd so good to see some of your content again!! hope you are well!! all the best and looking forward to see the next vid whenever you feel like it!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers Paulus

  • @MtPhillipMetalWorks
    @MtPhillipMetalWorks2 ай бұрын

    Music is awesome!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Genuinely hoped YOU specifically would dig it

  • @papi1111000
    @papi1111000Ай бұрын

    Beautiful and inspiring

  • @charickter
    @charickter2 ай бұрын

    Yooh! 😮 Good to see you!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye

  • @MadeByMarylou
    @MadeByMarylou2 ай бұрын

    That was so cool to watch. I always learn so much from your videos 😍

  • @LXWiseman
    @LXWiseman2 ай бұрын

    A masterful way to display such a beautiful piece. It is as though it crashed into the tundra and froze in time, and you evoked that perfectly.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Well thank you. The piece is titled Frozen in Time…. Nailed it

  • @CK-TD
    @CK-TD2 ай бұрын

    Welcome back!! Missed you!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Missed YOU

  • @MarcsYoutube
    @MarcsYoutube2 ай бұрын

    What a masterpiece! I love it.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @05chrisan
    @05chrisan2 ай бұрын

    Que maravillosa obra Brett, todo un artista. Belísimo trabajo. Saludos y me alegra mucho verte de nuevo por acá.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Grazi

  • @GrahamDallas
    @GrahamDallas2 ай бұрын

    Stunning barely covers it, what a piece. Thanks for sharing the story, not just the project.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU as always brother

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty42342 ай бұрын

    Never doubted you for a moment, Cap’n Wishing the rest of the crew good travels and soft pillows…!💪🏼🙏🏻❤️

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you as always shindog

  • @lauig
    @lauig2 ай бұрын

    Woolly shit, that's amazing ! Loved it all, really cool touch these inner stems moving with the breeze.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Really enjoy those too

  • @dimitrisstefanis398
    @dimitrisstefanis3982 ай бұрын

    Choice of materials and craftsmanship...top notch as usual. Glad to have you back!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @SanTM
    @SanTM2 ай бұрын

    Ayyy Brett's back! Love your work

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks San

  • @alterbratzi5037
    @alterbratzi50372 ай бұрын

    Very Nice and Beautiful. 🤗👌😊

  • @MrViewtubing
    @MrViewtubing2 ай бұрын

    Great craftsmanship and design. 🐞

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful work

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank ye

  • @greatevil-one-too
    @greatevil-one-too2 ай бұрын

    just wow

  • @OlaKarlsson-01
    @OlaKarlsson-012 ай бұрын

    That piece is just purely gorgeous 😍 such a great example of engineering married to style and beauty. Particularly like the colours and the brackets to hold the tusk.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much my friend

  • @joebuck49
    @joebuck492 ай бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    You are

  • @danielgillan1607
    @danielgillan16072 ай бұрын

    Very cool

  • @robshamel3210
    @robshamel32102 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching

  • @DaveGDesigns
    @DaveGDesigns2 ай бұрын

    WOW I've got nothing else just WOW

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Well thanks for that

  • @markweber8532
    @markweber85322 ай бұрын

    Nice !!!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks mark

  • @NikolayShorygin
    @NikolayShorygin2 ай бұрын

    shibari on 14:25 😁 adult content 😁 We missed you Cap!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    OF coming soon?

  • @cathiehaggerty3407
    @cathiehaggerty34072 ай бұрын

    Holy crap! I've missed ur videos!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Missed you too

  • @jonandersen3347
    @jonandersen33472 ай бұрын

    Hello Captain, How's Skully doing? Hope to see you around more often.

  • @SkillTree
    @SkillTree2 ай бұрын

    Hey!!!! I LOVE your vids. Super cool as always!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you SkillTree! That’s damn high praise coming from your awesome channel! 🖤

  • @SkillTree

    @SkillTree

    2 ай бұрын

    @@skullandspade and THAT'S high praise coming from yours. Your channel has been a big inspiration for me. You are an artist.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Oof. My heart. 🖤

  • @SleekredruM61
    @SleekredruM612 ай бұрын

    Welcome back 🇦🇺👍

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Les

  • @tammastrongbear
    @tammastrongbear2 ай бұрын

    that is a beautiful piece

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks brother bear

  • @sharkattack1979
    @sharkattack19792 ай бұрын

    Wow unreal bro 👏👏👏👏

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Cheers Sharky

  • @Makebuildmodify
    @Makebuildmodify2 ай бұрын

    Excellent, creative and beautiful. I would have been terrified to weld next to the tusk like you did.

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Stressful to say the least. Thanks as always brother

  • @Christophersanchez1326
    @Christophersanchez13262 ай бұрын

    Oh my😮

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Indeed

  • @Saskajohn
    @Saskajohn2 ай бұрын

    Captain!!

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Sir!

  • @jbfh387
    @jbfh3872 ай бұрын

    Really liked the ambient music! Did you make it as well?

  • @lenux21
    @lenux212 ай бұрын

    Hey welcome back been wondering how u been

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Still alive 🖤

  • @KrakenCasting
    @KrakenCasting2 ай бұрын

    Captain! Another impeccable piece, as always. It seems like there isn't some artist medium you haven't dabbled in. Is there something you haven't had the time or resources to try?

  • @skullandspade

    @skullandspade

    2 ай бұрын

    Stone carving. For sure

  • @mendozakenneth247
    @mendozakenneth2472 ай бұрын

    😎🤠☠

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