I'm consistently blown away by how MANY disciplines Martina's crafts cover. Bookbinding, embossed leather working, silver casting, electronics, design, you could take an entire college course on just ONE of those. And she does an amazing job on each one.
*Martina:* "I'm so lazy." *Also Martina:* _designs and handcrafts an elaborate cover design involving stained and embossed leather, LEDs and handmade silver ornaments_ Honestly, with the amount of care, time and effort you guys put into each video, the 1 million subscribers are more than warranted. Your content is beyond inspirational; it can make people believe that anything is possible. I hope that one day, that ad sense can buy you all the silver in Norway ❤️
@@danielstrange9794 And they just wait until Christopher Tolkien died to release that horrible show. Sick people. We need to boycott Rings of Power forever.
As a librarian: i wish all book recoveries were like that. Ok, not with the lights and such, but everything else. It would be so so so beautiful. AAAAND, changing the original book covering of a book isn't blasphemy at all. Destroy one for no reason, yeah, but making art of it? Never!! Your job is AMAZING!
I got into bookbinding and have a perfect track record from my customers and it is all thanks to Martina for inspiring me with her amazing bookbinding videos:)
@@romainvicta3076 The most important thing of a book is the content and not the cover. And the only case that changing the original cover is wrong is if the book is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If not, the owner can do whatever he wants with the cover of book, after all, was he that acquired, it's his book and doesn't belong to anyone else. In fact, the most sensible thing to do with a very old book is to change the old cover for a new one before the sheets paper coming loose and getting lost.
I feel like if tolkien saw this, saw how much effort went into making such an incredible cover done with such obvious love, he'd be above himself with gratitude and pride that his work made people so happy that it moved them to do things like this. This isn't blasphemy, this is love.
@@benirodriguez9516 That would be amazing, kind of spiritual but haunting at the same time. I think the best they could do at this point would be to get a grandson to sign it.
I thought the book was pretty good when the painting was on, and then came the silver leaf... and then came the kiln and crucible... and I'm sitting here, like, this is a neverending feast!
I know something that would be a greater respect actually learning the handwriting of bilbo baggins and frodo baggins then buying a giant book like seen in the movies and hand writing it with quill and ink over in that book
but they failed ... even at the end of LOTR they say it is called the red book and after samwise goes to the undying lands the book ends up at Michael delving ... with the mail and sting .... their book is Blue ... thats a MAJOR FAIL ... they did a good job on it but still FAILED
My English husband suggested: Send the link to the video to Stephen Colbert. He's one of the biggest LOTR/Tolkien fans there are and he had a cameo in the Hobbit. He may put you on his show just for this book. People with twitter: Tweet him!
Wow, that's such a great idea! I really hope he sees this and what a masterpiece they've created here!! I'm a huuuge LOTR fan myself and I'm over the moon right now. I can imagine his reaction when he sees this 😆
When you can cut corners and save time and effort for yourself on a project as extensive and detailed as that I'd do the same thing if I had all those tools lol
There’s something so potent about the iconography of the Lord Of The Rings color-scheme being completely reserved for the symbol in the center. This book belongs to our modern era where all the magic of old has dwindled and only a small glimmer of potent light remains. It’s a gorgeous creation.
Tell me about it. There's something sacred about that edition. I remember when I was 8-9 and I got it from my uncle. It felt so different from my cheap fantasy paperbacks. Watching her turn it into a twitch streamer version of it hurt. Not going to lie.
Ok, so .... you realize you took something worth hundreds of dollars .... and destroyed it .... ... and ended up with something priceless. Need a wheelbarrow for my jaw; this came out beyond amazing.
As a librarian I wish I could do what you just did to every book in my small library, I absolutely loved it, thank you for such respect and a beautiful work, it was magical.
Yes. I was envisioning a deep red, both for The Red Book and for Mordor. To be fair, though, you could make almost any colour work symbolically: gold for the Ring, black for the shadow of evil, brown in praise of humility. It's a bit tenuous, but blue could be for the hope of transcendent beauty in the light of the stars, which is such an important theme in the story.
She: rips LOTR book apart. Me: *yells in Gollum* noooo! Me at the end: ooh, I want one of those. uhm... by the way, smelter? please don't make any rings
As the world comes unglued in 2022, maybe Martina can make a ring(s) that will keep the various idiot politicians from being TOO stupid. WE could always hope.
Using a ladder-back chair as a sewing frame is high level ingenuity. I'm now searching for a ladder-back chair to repurpose. I hope the paper in this book is high quality (acid free or 'archival') so that this rebinding will survive for decades.
After you've poured the molten metal into the mold, don't put it in water. That makes it more brittle, easy to break, and corrodes easier, and doesn't last as long. Let it cool down very very slowly. The slower it cools the better the metal will be when it finally sets and is totally cools. The molecules set much better, and much stronger, when its the slowest possible time to cool.
@@ifyouseekay594 yes. You quench steel in between heating and shaping. But that’s the point. With steel, you are intentionally trying to harden it, which does make it more brittle. But once you have it shaped, you put it in the oven or anneal it in order to cool it down slower. It’s a balance of hardness and softness with steel, because it’s a tool. With decorative metals, slower is better.
@@ifyouseekay594 Better to quench in oil instead of water as water runs the risk shattering the metal. Generally for decorative metals you don't need to temper but it cannot hurt. Note: quenching properly will not make it brittle if the metal is forged properly, but quenching a molten cast is always a bad idea.
A million nerdfordge Fans see a book cover that is not only a book cover, it’s art and craftsmanship on the highest level I ever see. Tolkien would love it!
Mr. Tolkien himself would be so proud that a fan with a passion for his creation would be inspired to cover his book so artfully! Your attention to detail and elegance you added here is beautiful and brings joy to my soul as a fellow fan of his work. Keep on doing what you're doing!
@@livingreflection5 Writing is an art. Bookbinding is also an art. Both with very long and rich histories, both requiring highly specialized skills. The text of LOTR is a work of art, and so is this binding in and of itself. Nobody claimed she wrote the text, but this book, the physical edition, is absolutely her masterpiece.
You know, I am about 99% convinced that Martina and Hansi are Elves that went to a Dwarven school. They are both so beautiful and delicate looking and can build the absolute hell out of anything! Love these guys and legitimately get excited every time they publish a new video.
At first I got chest pains when I saw you rip that vintage leather book cover but a couple of minutes into the video, I was like “forget that old piece of crap!!” This is my favourite thing you have ever made, and I love LOTR so I got kind of emotional, that’s how touching your art is 🥺 I can see why you now have a million subscribers. I have been watching you guys since your channel was small and I am so proud to be OG gang, here’s to millions more ❤️❤️🥳🥳🎊🎉
Searched the Tube for tutorials on diorama techniques, acrylic painting and weathering of plastic models, but got stuck in this magic world of daring craft projects. Great channel and you really deserve to turn this hobby into a profession!
I know its an ultimately small and optional detail but I love how the silver clasp came out to close the book, you two did some seriously impressive work!
I have the entire Chronicles of Narnia series bound in a custom leather book. My parents gifted it to me for Christmas-it’s beautiful. There are people on Etsy who will do this and they’re very good too. Some already do Chronicles of Narnia now without having to ask for it custom made. I think the custom book rebinding people must have gotten requests like this several times because originally when my parents requested it there weren’t any. But now I’ve seen several sellers who feature a book in their shop for Narnia series. I think the design my dad custom requested is one of them they sell in one of the stores now. 😆 But yeah, I’m a big fan of Narnia.
Wow!!! I am completely blown away by the talent you two possess and pour in into everything you do!! This rebinding of such a beloved classic, is absolutely beautiful. All classic books should be rebound with the same love and devotion you have. Thank you both,once again to continue to be inspirations to us all.
Yes! I read it one summer, at around ten years old, I think the movies were being released at that point. I remember kinda suffering in the beginning as the shire part seemed way too long, but eventually, the pacing picked up, I got to meet Tom Bombadil, saw all the differences between the book and the movies. What a time! All children should read it at some point when they are old enough to understand.
Really? I go "...i don´t got no time to play around, what is this?! Must be a circus in town, let´s shut that shit down on these clowns. Can i get a witness?"
Looks like that was nabbed from Rivendell. With all the appreciation for artistic craftsmanship across the series, I think Tolkien would have loved this
Was my thoughts exactly. I would not be surprised to see this in the Tolkien family estate library as a gift from a fan-made back in the days of old. Without a doubt, it is of a quality deserving exhibit.
Omg yes! I’m amazed and very jealous! I love custom book covers, Ive been thinking of doing my own but no where near this level of talent! They give me many ideas for future projects! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Ikr... I wouldn't be shocked of Tolkien family had it in a exhibition or held in special plastic cage set in the library. I'm so flabbergasted at such an amazing piece of art.
Me, at the start of the video: YOU DID WHAT????? Me, at the end of the video: omg you did that????? This is such a wonderful tribute to LOTR. This is full of the respect it deserves.
Thats just turned an over the counter edition of The Lord of the Rings into a collectors item it's now a one off original hand crafted leather bound copy.
IDK, if I would call it "over the counter." ...I'm no experienced collector at all so by all means correct me, but I was just in the market for a copy of LOTR, and I was considering a vintage purchase. So I can tell you that this was an Alan Lee illustrated single volume hardback edition from Houghton Mifflin Company... If it's a first edition and in decent condition, it might be worth something (I've seen 35-50 online, but that might increase over time). But I do agree, this is much cooler.
JRR proud no ... he would have reminded them ... it is called the RED BOOK ... not the blue book ... they failed to follow JRR's cannon and make the book red
@@0623kaboom Well, I mentioned this to you in another comment already, but as I can see you're intent on banging on at it and "correcting" others, I'll also point out... it is CANON. Not "cannon". A minor point, perhaps, but one worth keeping in mind when going on about small details of taste. :)
@@0623kaboom on top of that, tolkin would have absloutly loved this, he was a wonderfull man and loved his fans, he would apreciate it for what it is (also a majority of LotR's books are GREEN anyways so your point is invalid, you can see evidence of this by the fact that the original cover was GREEN)
I've been binge watching all your videos because OH MY GOSH THEY ARE THE COOLEST THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN. So glad I found your channel thanks to Evan and Katelyn
@@L3X369 in all the videos of electroplating they’ve always used a 50 dollar gold bit and it usually doesn’t cover all that much (probably right about as much as this project) but that could also just be TH-cam theatrics.
Eh, with how many videos there are on how to do it... watching some vids and just a little practice with either Aluminium or Bronze (easiest thing to cast), you eventually get pretty good, only one I would be nervous about would be Gold, since it's expensive, and when you have to like cut and grind bits off, you gotta collect all that gold dust or you losing a lot of money.
My daughter introduced me to your videos today, it was the one where you created armor for your pup Nori, outstanding talent. Then she told me about the Harry Potter book series. As a junk journal enthusiast i take old books that are beyond help, mostly discarded and return them something useful again. I did take book binding classes and your ideas have sparked some ideas of my own. Thank you so much. BTW I remember you from the tenhundred artist collaboration from 2021. You have gained another follower.
That is absolutely amazing. The lights especially are a fantastic idea, and I hope to see more of that in the future. For a larger book like this, maybe you could even partner with a more technical channel to even make a device that causes the cover to change what is lit up depending on which part of the book you're reading at the time, based on where the bookmark is. (In this case, for instance, it could light up an image of the Shire early on, then the 2 towers later on, and finally light up Mt. Doom close to the end.)
I see what your saying. However, replace Mount Doom with Minas Tirith where Aragorn is crowned King. The last book is called "Return of the King" after all.
I love the Nerdforge vibe of adding lights to everything. I wonder if they have a list of mundane house hold items that don't light up and they're slowly working through it?
Aww! My two favorite hobby channels😍😍 If you haven’t already, you should totally collaborate! You both have such inspiring talent and entertaining content! I love watching your creations come to life❤️
Don't worry, Hansi. Baby powder is called baby powder in the US, too! You two are awesome! This is somehow even more amazing than everything else you guys have made!
Can you imagine Tolkien seeing someone putting so much love, care and ART into binding his book? He would be humbled and ecstatic. Watching a series of Nerdforge videos before trying my first few artistic attempts... she is both inspirering and lovable... and totally intimadating! I have one back room and a "Dremel" (not a dremel). Start small.... build... thats what I'm going for. If I end up 10% of her - I'll be happy.
As a fan of this series, the rush of emotions I felt watching this... bruh I almost cried (like you witness something that beautiful lol). You guys are just on another level of talented and creative.
I aint gonna lie. In the first few seconds or so i was like : I hope Witch-King of Angmar will find you in your sleep, but then i was like, okay girl may Galadriel bless your soul
What I love about you guys is that you don’t half-ass anything. I’ve loved every tome you’ve made, and this? You’ve topped yourself. It’s stunning. Utterly stunning.
What a way to celebrate 1Mil subscribers, with a tribute to the grandaddy of modern fantasy. Absolutely gorgeous tribute to The Lord of the Rings. You two are the coolest.
You guys rule. I’m so happy to support a channel that consistently has top content. This project is after my own heart. One of my favorite story series of all time - getting the love it deserves. Beautiful work as always! Congratulations on the 1M !!! Keep them coming ! 🧡
congratulations on the 1 million!!! that's so exciting!! what a great way to celebrate, this book was so amazing my jaw was on the floor the entire time!
You've inspired me to made my own sketchbook from scratch. I've spent several weeks gathering all the supplies. Can't wait to get started! OK, now I must have a smelter.
That's one hell of a project! The integration of light in the book is genius (maybe you two will find some even techier things to do with books). And the metal casting came out of nowhere! I'm really looking forward to more metal casting projects! Btw congrats on the 1 million subs count. I remember as if it was yesterday you two were under 20k. Keep on making!
Sauron convinced the elves to create the rings of power and you've convinced your patreon supporters to provide you with a forge...I'm not sure I like where this is going.
"i'm lazy"
ORDERS A SMELTER TO MAKE HER OWN SILVER CLASPS FOR A BOOK SHE REBINDS HERSELF WITH AN ALREADY FANTASTIC COVER OKAY MARTINA 😭
the cover she made is far better
Work better, not harder
@@chrishill6729 that's what i meant, it was already fantastic without the silver clasps but she always goes above and beyond to make them gorgeous
LOL!!
XD
One book to rule them all and in the basement bind them!
Yep got to love the holy Bible its better than this lotr stuff.
@Dancing on the moon because thats the only book you can commit blasphemy on
@@UltraMaga45 Okay...
You had to make it kinky
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤓
I'm consistently blown away by how MANY disciplines Martina's crafts cover. Bookbinding, embossed leather working, silver casting, electronics, design, you could take an entire college course on just ONE of those. And she does an amazing job on each one.
YES ME TOO! I'm like 10 years older than her and constantly thinking "i wish i'll have all those skills when i grow up" (◡_◡)
and also their channel keep making me trying to challenge myself in arts. they're so creative
I was about to write the same exact thing. I am amazed by how many skills she has.
She's a true artist! I said wow like 5 times watching this video.
She do not need college for it. She have the talent and passion it is enough with it.
As a jeweler, it was great to see you explore metal casting, and you did it SO WELL! Amazing art, congratulations!
The Nerdforge has become an actual forge. I'm here for this
never a truer word was spoken. I'm so exited to see them with an actual forge.
It’s really cool too watch the complexity and quality of the projects improve and to see them learning from past projects =)
homeforged logos when?
Same Af☝️
*Martina:* "I'm so lazy."
*Also Martina:* _designs and handcrafts an elaborate cover design involving stained and embossed leather, LEDs and handmade silver ornaments_
Honestly, with the amount of care, time and effort you guys put into each video, the 1 million subscribers are more than warranted. Your content is beyond inspirational; it can make people believe that anything is possible.
I hope that one day, that ad sense can buy you all the silver in Norway ❤️
I agree. You have guys have inspired me to do things I never thought I could do. ❤️
Me: looking at them melting metal for the LOTR book.
My brain: It began with the forging of the great rings...
Lol I was immediately reminded of that narration 😂
I was looking for this comment 😂😂
Celebrimbor is proud
@@gabitheancient7664 Sauron: trick timeeee
IKKKKK OML ✨😂
I think Tolkien would be proud and honoured to see the amount of care and love put into one of his books. Awesome as always.
More than he would be for the monstrosity that is "Rings of Power"
@@danielstrange9794 And they just wait until Christopher Tolkien died to release that horrible show. Sick people. We need to boycott Rings of Power forever.
That is genuinely the most beautiful Lord of the rings I have ever seen and I’ve seen every edition of Lord of the rings
I agree! Love your channel, by the way.
Daniel and I watched this video at very similar times, I feel like we have a connection
Approved by the expert himself
I’m your 666th like
Hey Daniel, ditto honestly
I repair old and damaged books as a hobby, so my sister sent me this video, and this is the most amazing Re-Binding I've ever seen. New Fan!
lol
@@Astrochronic why lol?
As a librarian: i wish all book recoveries were like that. Ok, not with the lights and such, but everything else. It would be so so so beautiful.
AAAAND, changing the original book covering of a book isn't blasphemy at all. Destroy one for no reason, yeah, but making art of it? Never!! Your job is AMAZING!
I got into bookbinding and have a perfect track record from my customers and it is all thanks to Martina for inspiring me with her amazing bookbinding videos:)
Yes absolutely to both things 😁
@@wovenscrolls oh what's the link to your store (or something like that xD) I would like to check it out as I love cool looking books and book binding
well - If the book is from 1800 taking away the original cover would be completely wrong .
@@romainvicta3076 The most important thing of a book is the content and not the cover. And the only case that changing the original cover is wrong is if the book is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If not, the owner can do whatever he wants with the cover of book, after all, was he that acquired, it's his book and doesn't belong to anyone else. In fact, the most sensible thing to do with a very old book is to change the old cover for a new one before the sheets paper coming loose and getting lost.
I feel like if tolkien saw this, saw how much effort went into making such an incredible cover done with such obvious love, he'd be above himself with gratitude and pride that his work made people so happy that it moved them to do things like this. This isn't blasphemy, this is love.
IKR. I actually cried when I saw the finished product. This couple is so talented.
Send it to him, and he will probably sign it and send it back... or keep it! XD
@@benirodriguez9516 That would be amazing, kind of spiritual but haunting at the same time. I think the best they could do at this point would be to get a grandson to sign it.
@@benirodriguez9516 you're kidding, right ?
@@benirodriguez9516 I’m not sure if you’re joking or not.
I thought the book was pretty good when the painting was on, and then came the silver leaf... and then came the kiln and crucible... and I'm sitting here, like, this is a neverending feast!
Blasphemy? Nah this is the greatest respect for LOTR I've ever seen
I was getting ready to post the exact same sentiment!
@@wagoneer81 Me to 😂
I know something that would be a greater respect actually learning the handwriting of bilbo baggins and frodo baggins then buying a giant book like seen in the movies and hand writing it with quill and ink over in that book
but they failed ... even at the end of LOTR they say it is called the red book and after samwise goes to the undying lands the book ends up at Michael delving ... with the mail and sting .... their book is Blue ... thats a MAJOR FAIL ... they did a good job on it but still FAILED
@@0623kaboom Then do it yourself if you're so talented
Came for the Lord of Rings ... stayed for these two lovely charming people
My English husband suggested: Send the link to the video to Stephen Colbert. He's one of the biggest LOTR/Tolkien fans there are and he had a cameo in the Hobbit. He may put you on his show just for this book. People with twitter: Tweet him!
YES, if she went on his show and then got more subscribers and more money, we could get even MORE AWESOME videos!!!
Wow, that's such a great idea! I really hope he sees this and what a masterpiece they've created here!! I'm a huuuge LOTR fan myself and I'm over the moon right now. I can imagine his reaction when he sees this 😆
Oh yes! He adores LOTR, he can quote in Elvish 😀
Or send a link to Weta Workshop's twitter.
They people who made all the props for LOTR and The Hobbit movies.
They both would look great acting in one of Jackson's movies.
"I'm lazy!" Says the woman who is rebinding a book for fun.
"I'm lazy"
*casts real silver decor*
*puts leds that light themselves*
I'm the same when it comes to crafting.
When you can cut corners and save time and effort for yourself on a project as extensive and detailed as that I'd do the same thing if I had all those tools lol
Did she paste the cords to the spine or sewed them?
I was exactly thinking the same thing on that
There’s something so potent about the iconography of the Lord Of The Rings color-scheme being completely reserved for the symbol in the center. This book belongs to our modern era where all the magic of old has dwindled and only a small glimmer of potent light remains. It’s a gorgeous creation.
Tell me about it. There's something sacred about that edition. I remember when I was 8-9 and I got it from my uncle. It felt so different from my cheap fantasy paperbacks. Watching her turn it into a twitch streamer version of it hurt. Not going to lie.
@@ignazioacerenza9881 twitch streamer?? it looks amazing
@@serene3175 Yeah it was rude of me. I take it back.
At the beginning I was like "oh, this is nice...", and then it just kept getting better by the second! Truly awesome work.
Ok, so .... you realize you took something worth hundreds of dollars .... and destroyed it .... ... and ended up with something priceless. Need a wheelbarrow for my jaw; this came out beyond amazing.
I agree!
This edition is worth hundreds of dollars? (pre relooking I mean)
you had me in the first half not gonna lie
@@anaiscardot6674 Most likely 30$ :D
@@Nerdforge In this "edition" it should bring you at least 4 figures!
As a book lover I wanted to cry when i saw how lovely it turned out. You can see the love you guys have for books with how you restored that one.
As a librarian I wish I could do what you just did to every book in my small library, I absolutely loved it, thank you for such respect and a beautiful work, it was magical.
I would have made the blue leather a deep green instead to reflect the Shire, but the blue looks amazing too! Great work!
My thought exactly and probably brown instead of black
Oooh green's my favorite
Yes. I was envisioning a deep red, both for The Red Book and for Mordor. To be fair, though, you could make almost any colour work symbolically: gold for the Ring, black for the shadow of evil, brown in praise of humility. It's a bit tenuous, but blue could be for the hope of transcendent beauty in the light of the stars, which is such an important theme in the story.
@@claytonbarnes6644yes!!
I wasn't sure about that blue until she added silver and silver metal casting. It's works so well.
Me: *is repulsed by her cutting the cover off a book*
Her: *does this*
Me: *in awe*
I'm sure J.R.R.Tolkien would cry with happiness if he saw the work of his life getting such respect.
The result is truly mindblowing.
If that's how he reacts when his books get respect he probably cried a lot when watching the movies
@@eliashriki2775 If he saw the movies, he would have sued.
Oh here we go again
She: rips LOTR book apart.
Me: *yells in Gollum* noooo!
Me at the end: ooh, I want one of those.
uhm... by the way, smelter? please don't make any rings
Specially a golden one with dark elfic inscriptions that can only be showed when you put it at fire.
she is definitely gonna make a ring
I was hoping for a ring...
Who are we kidding, they probably already have.
🤣😂🥰
As the world comes unglued in 2022, maybe Martina can make a ring(s) that will keep the various idiot politicians from being TOO stupid. WE could always hope.
Using a ladder-back chair as a sewing frame is high level ingenuity. I'm now searching for a ladder-back chair to repurpose. I hope the paper in this book is high quality (acid free or 'archival') so that this rebinding will survive for decades.
No lie, every time someone says "Let's get down to business..." my head automatically finishes in song, "...And defeat the Huns..."
I applaude you Sir and/or Madam for your great taste.
Did tHey seNd mE dAughtErS
@@Sovereign_Toadstool when I asked for sons
@@michaelscarn3053 You’re the saddest bunch I’ve ever met and you can bet before we’re through
@@HisRoyalMajestyKingofWeedshire Mr, I'll make a man out of you.
"I committed blasphemy on a Lord of the Rings book" Also she: *proceeds to create the most awesome and beautiful edition of lotr ever".
I came to see a LotR book being massacred and I ended up learning about leather binding, ornamental electronics and silver casting. Wtf… Thanks!
I was expecting the eye of Sauron on the cover - nice swerve with the design instead. This is crazy good stuff.
Whatever blasphemy you committed by removing it was more than atoned for with its new shell.
Absolutely beautiful results.
After you've poured the molten metal into the mold, don't put it in water. That makes it more brittle, easy to break, and corrodes easier, and doesn't last as long. Let it cool down very very slowly. The slower it cools the better the metal will be when it finally sets and is totally cools. The molecules set much better, and much stronger, when its the slowest possible time to cool.
or you could just anneal it later. but same difference in time required so yeah, natural cooldown.
Sorry, isn’t it the exact opposite? That’s what quenching is.
@@ifyouseekay594 yes. You quench steel in between heating and shaping. But that’s the point. With steel, you are intentionally trying to harden it, which does make it more brittle. But once you have it shaped, you put it in the oven or anneal it in order to cool it down slower. It’s a balance of hardness and softness with steel, because it’s a tool. With decorative metals, slower is better.
@@ifyouseekay594 Better to quench in oil instead of water as water runs the risk shattering the metal. Generally for decorative metals you don't need to temper but it cannot hurt.
Note: quenching properly will not make it brittle if the metal is forged properly, but quenching a molten cast is always a bad idea.
A million nerdfordge Fans see a book cover that is not only a book cover, it’s art and craftsmanship on the highest level I ever see. Tolkien would love it!
Martina, your videos are simultaneously relaxing and exciting. I'm not sure how that's possible, but it is.
Congrats on 1m subs!
Mr. Tolkien himself would be so proud that a fan with a passion for his creation would be inspired to cover his book so artfully! Your attention to detail and elegance you added here is beautiful and brings joy to my soul as a fellow fan of his work. Keep on doing what you're doing!
I just picture a hundred years from now your book in some person’s collection and it’s priceless.
Nay, in an art gallery or a museum preserved for all people to enjoy for centuries to come!
Not her book. Novel's are written by writers. Having a very expensive machine to cut out a new cover does not make it "her book".
@@livingreflection5 Writing is an art. Bookbinding is also an art. Both with very long and rich histories, both requiring highly specialized skills. The text of LOTR is a work of art, and so is this binding in and of itself. Nobody claimed she wrote the text, but this book, the physical edition, is absolutely her masterpiece.
You know, I am about 99% convinced that Martina and Hansi are Elves that went to a Dwarven school.
They are both so beautiful and delicate looking and can build the absolute hell out of anything!
Love these guys and legitimately get excited every time they publish a new video.
I don’t think Tolkien would even mind that you ‘Took’ his book apart to create this masterpiece!
I'm convinced this woman is magical, like seriously!!!! The craftsmanship is stunning, Tolkien would be so proud!
At first I got chest pains when I saw you rip that vintage leather book cover but a couple of minutes into the video, I was like “forget that old piece of crap!!” This is my favourite thing you have ever made, and I love LOTR so I got kind of emotional, that’s how touching your art is 🥺 I can see why you now have a million subscribers. I have been watching you guys since your channel was small and I am so proud to be OG gang, here’s to millions more ❤️❤️🥳🥳🎊🎉
Searched the Tube for tutorials on diorama techniques, acrylic painting and weathering of plastic models, but got stuck in this magic world of daring craft projects. Great channel and you really deserve to turn this hobby into a profession!
I know its an ultimately small and optional detail but I love how the silver clasp came out to close the book, you two did some seriously impressive work!
Baby powder:
a) powder made of babies;
b) a very young powder.
Make sure it is made of fresh babies! Best is to grind the babies yourself!
@@macdieter23558 It's what you do after you've gotten all the oil out of them.
We call it baby powder in the US as well lol it is just cornstarch or talc. Bad to breathe but ok for the skin.
Make sure you use only 100% organic babies.
In America, we alternately use "baby powder" and "talcum powder", although I am not sure if talc is used in it as much these days
I bet a Chronicles of Narnia book would look beautiful after being refurbished by you. TLotR is fabulous, awesome job
that is a great idea i hope they see this
Oh that is a shout
I have the entire Chronicles of Narnia series bound in a custom leather book. My parents gifted it to me for Christmas-it’s beautiful. There are people on Etsy who will do this and they’re very good too. Some already do Chronicles of Narnia now without having to ask for it custom made. I think the custom book rebinding people must have gotten requests like this several times because originally when my parents requested it there weren’t any. But now I’ve seen several sellers who feature a book in their shop for Narnia series. I think the design my dad custom requested is one of them they sell in one of the stores now. 😆 But yeah, I’m a big fan of Narnia.
An epic hommage to JRR Tolkien. About time we saw some molten metal in the FORGE, Lol. All the best.
Wow!!! I am completely blown away by the talent you two possess and pour in into everything you do!! This rebinding of such a beloved classic, is absolutely beautiful. All classic books should be rebound with the same love and devotion you have. Thank you both,once again to continue to be inspirations to us all.
"Now, our light source is this little thing right here." ...Glow spaghetti? "LED filament." Oh.
It shall henceforth be know to me as "Glow spaghetti".
@@BoomerKeith1 Ditto.. maybe "Magical Glow Spaghetti"...
Drama noodle
I like glow spaghetti more
Lol ms tryingnto pay led filament im looking for glow spaghetti
Clerk at store...huh?
This book looks like how reading the lord of the rings as a kid felt.
Yes!
I read it one summer, at around ten years old, I think the movies were being released at that point. I remember kinda suffering in the beginning as the shire part seemed way too long, but eventually, the pacing picked up, I got to meet Tom Bombadil, saw all the differences between the book and the movies. What a time!
All children should read it at some point when they are old enough to understand.
"Some cake later" needs to be a phrase more common in my life.
This is a gem of a channel I just found type guys and I’m just so so happy to watch thank you!!
Me at the start: you have commited a sin wich is unforgivable
Me at the end : my precious
Every time you say “let’s get down to business” I immediately sing in my head “to defeat, the Huns!” 😂😂💀
Really?
I go "...i don´t got no time to play around, what is this?!
Must be a circus in town, let´s shut that shit down on these clowns. Can i get a witness?"
Yas Mulan!!!
Me too! 😂
@@ametrine7839 hi army 🤩💜
Same
CHRONICLES OF NARNIA has to be the sequel to this! Unbelievable work!!!!
I agreeee
One day the title should be "I commited blasphemy on the book of bible" One day...
This is amazing!!! I would also make sure you add this, the sewing, and book band tutorials to your book binding playlist.
Looks like that was nabbed from Rivendell. With all the appreciation for artistic craftsmanship across the series, I think Tolkien would have loved this
I feel like you have made a book that Tolkien himself would've been proud to own.
Was my thoughts exactly. I would not be surprised to see this in the Tolkien family estate library as a gift from a fan-made back in the days of old. Without a doubt, it is of a quality deserving exhibit.
AGREED
Omg yes! I’m amazed and very jealous! I love custom book covers, Ive been thinking of doing my own but no where near this level of talent! They give me many ideas for future projects! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Ikr... I wouldn't be shocked of Tolkien family had it in a exhibition or held in special plastic cage set in the library. I'm so flabbergasted at such an amazing piece of art.
Me, at the start of the video: YOU DID WHAT?????
Me, at the end of the video: omg you did that?????
This is such a wonderful tribute to LOTR. This is full of the respect it deserves.
I only found your channel a few days ago but I am now obsessed with your content! Keep up the great work. You are such an inspiration! Thank you!
Thats just turned an over the counter edition of The Lord of the Rings into a collectors item it's now a one off original hand crafted leather bound copy.
IDK, if I would call it "over the counter." ...I'm no experienced collector at all so by all means correct me, but I was just in the market for a copy of LOTR, and I was considering a vintage purchase. So I can tell you that this was an Alan Lee illustrated single volume hardback edition from Houghton Mifflin Company... If it's a first edition and in decent condition, it might be worth something (I've seen 35-50 online, but that might increase over time). But I do agree, this is much cooler.
Yep ooak copy and a beautiful one at that!
The One Book to Rule Them All!
Tolkien would have been proud...
Imagine basking those pages in tea and rearanging them back in order?
Congrats on One Million subs too 😁
JRR proud no ... he would have reminded them ... it is called the RED BOOK ... not the blue book ... they failed to follow JRR's cannon and make the book red
@@0623kaboom Well, I mentioned this to you in another comment already, but as I can see you're intent on banging on at it and "correcting" others, I'll also point out... it is CANON. Not "cannon". A minor point, perhaps, but one worth keeping in mind when going on about small details of taste. :)
@@0623kaboom WE GET IT okay? You don't have to write this ten times, you're so annoying!
@@0623kaboom on top of that, tolkin would have absloutly loved this, he was a wonderfull man and loved his fans, he would apreciate it for what it is (also a majority of LotR's books are GREEN anyways so your point is invalid, you can see evidence of this by the fact that the original cover was GREEN)
I was expecting more of a Fëanorian red than Nolofinwëan blue but it's still MAGNIFICENT
Well, Fingolfin made Morgoth scream in pain so I guess he deserves the respect B)
@@padroelhijodemorzat112 Oh 100%. Feanor is a whiny baby, I stand by that.
I've been binge watching all your videos because OH MY GOSH THEY ARE THE COOLEST THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN. So glad I found your channel thanks to Evan and Katelyn
i love both of them too! lol
This is my new favorite channel ❤
My teacher Hubby taught LOTR for 33 years-he did all the voices -everyone loved it. He approves of this very much & says it’s absolutely BEAUTIFUL.
Yes, we did. Me especially. Loved Mr. Banaszak. He got me hooked on Fantasy
Love that instead of going with the gold, like the one ring, you went with the silver, like Mitril, and the elves jewelry. Also, the leaves of lorien.
Probably also for the cost
@@nathanides7584yeah lol. Even gold plating woulda been iffy and def wouldn’t have much durability
@@PerfidiousGoober You can electroplate even 3D printed parts in silver and gold and is not that expensive.
@@L3X369 in all the videos of electroplating they’ve always used a 50 dollar gold bit and it usually doesn’t cover all that much (probably right about as much as this project) but that could also just be TH-cam theatrics.
The fact that you’ve never cast metal before and it came out so beautiful is amazing on it’s own. That book looks phenomenal.
Eh, with how many videos there are on how to do it... watching some vids and just a little practice with either Aluminium or Bronze (easiest thing to cast), you eventually get pretty good, only one I would be nervous about would be Gold, since it's expensive, and when you have to like cut and grind bits off, you gotta collect all that gold dust or you losing a lot of money.
When you have a laser cutter, every problem looks like a problem that can be solved by a laser cutter.
I have a 3d printer and can relate to this.. alot xD
Every problem CAN be solved by a laser cutter 🙂
Huimmm that’s a lot of dirty dishes... laser cutter!!
Now I have mosaic pieces instead
@@arriannaniv dirty mosaic pieces xD
@@sanschmidt5457 I think you mean "distressed" or "patina". :)
My daughter introduced me to your videos today, it was the one where you created armor for your pup Nori, outstanding talent. Then she told me about the Harry Potter book series. As a junk journal enthusiast i take old books that are beyond help, mostly discarded and return them something useful again. I did take book binding classes and your ideas have sparked some ideas of my own. Thank you so much. BTW I remember you from the tenhundred artist collaboration from 2021. You have gained another follower.
Wow!!! If Tolkien could have seen this, I'm sure he would have felt very proud and deeply honoured! 👏👏👏
Random object : Just existing.
Martina : Should i add some lights ? Definitly.
"Don't judge a book by its cover..."
"Except for this one..."
If you see a cover as epic is that I'm pretty sure anyone would get it in a heartbeat
That is absolutely amazing.
The lights especially are a fantastic idea, and I hope to see more of that in the future.
For a larger book like this, maybe you could even partner with a more technical channel to even make a device that causes the cover to change what is lit up depending on which part of the book you're reading at the time, based on where the bookmark is.
(In this case, for instance, it could light up an image of the Shire early on, then the 2 towers later on, and finally light up Mt. Doom close to the end.)
I see what your saying. However, replace Mount Doom with Minas Tirith where Aragorn is crowned King. The last book is called "Return of the King" after all.
I love the Nerdforge vibe of adding lights to everything. I wonder if they have a list of mundane house hold items that don't light up and they're slowly working through it?
Absolutely love this, can only imagine if you did a Hobbit version with a bronze/gold and green vibe could be cool
Okay, but: red
For the Red Book of Westmarch
There is no Tolkien fan who would be upset with this. Not one.
I'm upset.
@@alexapulliam2971 unless you’re upset that book isn’t on your shelf, you shouldn’t be...
well im a little cause the book isn't red, like it was the book of bilbo
@@tauruscast2531 Which would be a nice detail, but isn't legitimate grounds for being upset either.
This is definitely the best edition that has ever been made. The cover you created is insanely beautiful. *wishing I could have one*
Amazing work on the book! =)
Stunning work you guys. Beautiful. And yeah those LED filaments are incredible hey?🥰 I used them recently in a cyberpunk dio. So good!
NEIL!!! Pleasure seeing you here :)
Where do you find them?
Aww! My two favorite hobby channels😍😍
If you haven’t already, you should totally collaborate!
You both have such inspiring talent and entertaining content!
I love watching your creations come to life❤️
We're can I find those LED filaments? I keep getting lightbulbs when I search for them.
Don't worry, Hansi. Baby powder is called baby powder in the US, too!
You two are awesome! This is somehow even more amazing than everything else you guys have made!
In German it's Babypuder :D
In french the baby powder is called "talc pour bébé" 😅
Can you imagine Tolkien seeing someone putting so much love, care and ART into binding his book? He would be humbled and ecstatic. Watching a series of Nerdforge videos before trying my first few artistic attempts... she is both inspirering and lovable... and totally intimadating! I have one back room and a "Dremel" (not a dremel). Start small.... build... thats what I'm going for. If I end up 10% of her - I'll be happy.
I feel like the dwarfs from Middle Earth would heartily approve of your metalworking. Amazing work!
As a fan of this series, the rush of emotions I felt watching this... bruh I almost cried (like you witness something that beautiful lol). You guys are just on another level of talented and creative.
I cried at the book destruction. Then I cried again at the completion.. And again at the 1M announcement. 😭
i cried at the completion they missed ONE important fact ... it's called the red book ... there's is blue ...
@@0623kaboom Only a portion of this book would have been bound in red. Not the entire thing. Get your facts straight.
I would sell my soul for this book. 😭 such talent!
I aint gonna lie. In the first few seconds or so i was like : I hope Witch-King of Angmar will find you in your sleep, but then i was like, okay girl may Galadriel bless your soul
What I love about you guys is that you don’t half-ass anything. I’ve loved every tome you’ve made, and this? You’ve topped yourself. It’s stunning. Utterly stunning.
This book went from
Book of epic saga +5 charisma
To epic tomb of epic saga +5 charisma, +10 intelligence
Schaut wirklich verdammt gut aus! Respekt! Bei so einem Cover bekommt man wirklich Lust zu lesen!
Me at the beginning : Bad lady hurt book. Me at the End: OoOoOoO Pretty.
The algorithm did good by me today.
10/10 I will now be binging this channel's content.
Requesting for them to rebind Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" to see what they come up with!
When I am very stressed out, i just watch you making stuff.
What a way to celebrate 1Mil subscribers, with a tribute to the grandaddy of modern fantasy. Absolutely gorgeous tribute to The Lord of the Rings. You two are the coolest.
You guys rule. I’m so happy to support a channel that consistently has top content. This project is after my own heart. One of my favorite story series of all time - getting the love it deserves. Beautiful work as always! Congratulations on the 1M !!! Keep them coming ! 🧡
congratulations on the 1 million!!! that's so exciting!! what a great way to celebrate, this book was so amazing my jaw was on the floor the entire time!
You've inspired me to made my own sketchbook from scratch. I've spent several weeks gathering all the supplies. Can't wait to get started! OK, now I must have a smelter.
That's one hell of a project! The integration of light in the book is genius (maybe you two will find some even techier things to do with books). And the metal casting came out of nowhere! I'm really looking forward to more metal casting projects!
Btw congrats on the 1 million subs count. I remember as if it was yesterday you two were under 20k. Keep on making!
Sauron convinced the elves to create the rings of power and you've convinced your patreon supporters to provide you with a forge...I'm not sure I like where this is going.
One book to BIND them all...
Nerdforge: I committed blasphemy on a Lord of the Rings book
any ordinary person: as if you could do better
me: it's because she can do better
Holy cow this is an exceptional binding. Looks positively stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.