I would screw up so hard trying any of this work. I think I am most impressed by how in #9 the artist is able to get different textures on the face, the eyes, the hat, etc by changing how he's arranged the strings from pin to pin. That's some next level big brain art.
Question: How do they stick the tiny diamonds to the jewellery? Anybody know? Are they just punched in? Glued? I understand they use metal claws on big rocks, as is shown in the video.. And I know expensive rings with big rocks must be maintained regularly by a jeweller. But the small ones I don’t understand..
Yup. Similarly, I liked the gorilla way more before the apoxy/resin/whatever was added; it looked like an awesome 3D computer model, and the reflectiveness ruined that.
#1 many of these techniques are quite old school. Now days we have laser welders that we use to tack pieces together. The anguish of something slightly moving while soldering is quite soul destroying and infuriating especially after spending hours assembling it
While it looks cool I feel like the circle nail design things are more patience than craftsmanship, everything else on here takes a ton of time and dedication to learn how to do.
Yeah, I've made a few-string art pieces and it's definitely not the highest form of craftsmanship I know. But it is hella time-consuming. You need to be precise and do all the preparations correct, getting the nails right is a nightmare, same hight, not crocked, often 500+of them at one piece. The amount of times I've hit my own fingers are waaay to many. Usually I make geometric figures, so once I start with the thread I can get into a rhythm, but you can't look away or zone out while you work.
It takes a bit of planning and precision, but yeah, very methodical. Super easy to get wrong though. Reminds me of knitting, where someone realizes they made a mistake and has to unravel half a sweater to fix it.
For sure, I just think the skills on display are on different levels. A jeweler and a sculptor with the level of skill on display here takes an insane amount of time and dedication to their craft to get to this level.
pitfallgalagatf2
Yeah whatever. I made a string art for the Dade County Youth Fair in 6th grade and won a prize motherfuckers!
Wapusk
#10 I thought this one was perfect and ready for polishing right before they made it gaudy with a bajillion stones. Bleah.
Cosmicfisherman
I want the looney tunes song playing while making the orange and yellow string at.
Iblamemyparentstoo
Honestly I liked the gorilla without the shiny top coat, but I have discovered that being creative is time consuming and these were all amazing.
Copperbrat
#1 Gorgeous. But for anyone with long hair, it would be a royal pain in the ass.
OriginalAndWitty
Or wears clothes, or has a bag, or doesn't want to scratch the fuck out of anything all day. But yeah, pretty.
philsnow
or who wants to keep it clean
hemakesupforit
#1 never would have considered lego wrenches for a jewelry setting...but wow!
Cristallier
I need sources on those jewelry making videos, please.
Luthasox
Me too also. What's the craftspersons name?
TheFastpaws
Not my thing but neat they can do it.
BenderRodriguz1010
#1
AnonOmis1000
Clock makers and jewelers are just so above and beyond any level of precision I will ever obtain.
Vebrandsson
I would screw up so hard trying any of this work. I think I am most impressed by how in #9 the artist is able to get different textures on the face, the eyes, the hat, etc by changing how he's arranged the strings from pin to pin. That's some next level big brain art.
SharlayTheBarbarian
The craftsmanship of the Rings is impressive, but damn are they uhlyt
DeadyBearr
#1 I love to smack this on every doorframe forever
somethingnotyettaken
As cool as these look...
IlluminaBlade
#1 I though it was a bonfire for a miniature set.
Uffameg
Question: How do they stick the tiny diamonds to the jewellery? Anybody know? Are they just punched in? Glued? I understand they use metal claws on big rocks, as is shown in the video.. And I know expensive rings with big rocks must be maintained regularly by a jeweller. But the small ones I don’t understand..
aurifex
It is called setting. You literally bed the stone and lay a little blanket of metal over it. There are many techniques that have a different look.
Uffameg
Thanks, that make sense :)
RuffyRuffHausen
#6 that hair was cooler as rope
Juni0220
Omg it migu
ThisIsWhyIDontTrustPeople
The final product could have been created much easier without all the rope. It makes me sad that he just covered it up like that.
SnoopyDancing
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somethingnotyettaken
Yup. Similarly, I liked the gorilla way more before the apoxy/resin/whatever was added; it looked like an awesome 3D computer model, and the reflectiveness ruined that.
KittyKlimt6
100%.
I mean he could have altered it, but all that work to make it one plump clay piece again? Nah...
pupquine
Thought it were LAN cables at a first sight
7heng
yeah missed opportunity if you ask me
pupquine
+100500 fans missed
aurifex
#1 many of these techniques are quite old school. Now days we have laser welders that we use to tack pieces together. The anguish of something slightly moving while soldering is quite soul destroying and infuriating especially after spending hours assembling it
wildebeestsarepeopletoo
Sure, they seem created and talented, but I can usually tie my shoes in the morning.
camn333
#7 that one is pretty cool.
vilikke
Way too gaudy for me, but taste is subjective
camn333
I didn't care much about all the bling, but the mechanism is pretty cool. Like having a fidget toy on your finger, for whenever you're bored.
nerdyvet
They make such things for cheap ^_^ I mean, they're cheap, but that keeps them approachable as a fidget toy, not "a Ring that Happens to fidget"
Scar1203
While it looks cool I feel like the circle nail design things are more patience than craftsmanship, everything else on here takes a ton of time and dedication to learn how to do.
jappie348
cap
effinamazing
Yeah, I've made a few-string art pieces and it's definitely not the highest form of craftsmanship I know. But it is hella time-consuming. You need to be precise and do all the preparations correct, getting the nails right is a nightmare, same hight, not crocked, often 500+of them at one piece. The amount of times I've hit my own fingers are waaay to many. Usually I make geometric figures, so once I start with the thread I can get into a rhythm, but you can't look away or zone out while you work.
ShiftingPattern
Not to mention, have fun dusting those things.
Azalin99
That was my first though, too. First thing I'd do is put it in an acrylic case.
sirdeadlock2
It takes a bit of planning and precision, but yeah, very methodical. Super easy to get wrong though. Reminds me of knitting, where someone realizes they made a mistake and has to unravel half a sweater to fix it.
Scar1203
For sure, I just think the skills on display are on different levels. A jeweler and a sculptor with the level of skill on display here takes an insane amount of time and dedication to their craft to get to this level.
rkingesd365
I crochet, but I can understand. Sometimes it's easier to accept the mistake and pretend it was an intentional choice though...yeah, intentional...
sirdeadlock2
Happy little accidents. Features, if you will.