This is such an informative video on the basic use of point chisels and have learnt a lot from the video .Looking forward to more videos on stone carving .Thank you
The most detail I have seen on the point chisel's form and use. And no one else has shown bruising inside the stone. Thank you for this, looking forward to Chapter 2.
I use this channel to learn carving techniques for masonry projects that I work on. The simplicity and directness of your presentations are next to none. Keep up the good work.
Athar you are not just an artist but a teacher. Ive said this before on some of your other videos but your descriptions and step by step lessons are so great. I look forward to watching and learning much more over this new path in my life. You inspire me on each and every video ive watched. Its as if you are in my room speaking directly to me. I have no doubt that the way you teach is because of you love and desire to see that this ancient art form is not lost to laser cutting and AI artist who duplicate the works of great artiest like your self and Michelangelo in minutes and produce hundreds of these sculptures daily. But they will never have the love and passion that is seen in great works in history. I apologize for my ramblings I feel that AI and technology is going to destroy us. By simply desensitizing our desire to create and think for ourselves. But that will just be a first step for them.
Thanks for the kind words Patrick. I do not necessarily think that AI and CNC cutters are so bad. If used with the right consciousness and in combination with a solid knowledge of tradition, they could aid us in creating beautiful things.
Wow, this is so helpful. I am wanting to learn stone sculpture when I retire this summer and just found your channel. I will be watching a lot as I try to figure this out. Thank you!
Thank you for commenting on mushrooming chisel heads! I still get leg cramps from a piece mushroomed steel flying into my inner thigh forty years ago. It had to be surgically removed and still hurts.
I offer online stone carving courses. you can find more details here: www.atharjaber.com/education/stone-carving-masterclasses/ Where do you live exactly? Maybe I can address you to a stone tool supplier near you. In any case, if you are just starting I would not use granite as it's very hard to work with. Let me know if you need any further help.
@@shenlun I don't know any stone tool supplier myself in Australia, but I am sure there are some as some of my online students are in Australia as well. If you want, I can put you in touch with a supplier in Europe that ships to Australia too.
@@shenlun there are many suppliers in Europe, especially in Italy. But since I live in the Benelux, I know quite well the guys at “De Beeldhouwwinkel”. This is their link: www.beeldhouwwinkel.nl/en/ If you order anything with them, mention the code ATHAR2021 in the remarks before checkout and you will get a 5% refund. Let me know if you need anything else.
I have done a video explaining what carbide is but not one yet specifically about carbide chisels as their sharpening is relatively similar to sharpening the normal steel ones. Only carbide must not be cooled down in water during the sharpening process. I briefly talked about that in the video where I explain how to sharpen the point chisel.
Check out this list of stone carving tools and stone suppliers all around the globe, they might be able to help you: www.sculpturechannel.com/tools-suppliers/
Thank you for asking. But there are many variables here that need to be specified. It depends on what kind of stone, how big is the point chisel and what kind of engraving you are talking about. Unfortunately I cannot give a clear answer without knowing those details.
@@AtharJaber well, you see, I have tons of flat river rocks and I think that if I get some good tools and ideas, I can engrave a symbol with some designs around it
I buy them at a stone carving tools supplier in the Netherlands. This one: www.beeldhouwwinkel.nl/en/ But there are many others depending on where you are. Let me know if you need any address in specific.
This is such an informative video on the basic use of point chisels and have learnt a lot from the video .Looking forward to more videos on stone carving .Thank you
Thank you Paul, I really appreciate your comment. It keeps me motivated to make more of these videos. Another one is coming up soon!
The most detail I have seen on the point chisel's form and use. And no one else has shown bruising inside the stone. Thank you for this, looking forward to Chapter 2.
Thank you David, this means a lot. I've got a whole series coming up. Cheers!
I use this channel to learn carving techniques for masonry projects that I work on. The simplicity and directness of your presentations are next to none. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your feedback means a lot.
Athar you are not just an artist but a teacher. Ive said this before on some of your other videos but your descriptions and step by step lessons are so great. I look forward to watching and learning much more over this new path in my life.
You inspire me on each and every video ive watched. Its as if you are in my room speaking directly to me.
I have no doubt that the way you teach is because of you love and desire to see that this ancient art form is not lost to laser cutting and AI artist who duplicate the works of great artiest like your self and Michelangelo in minutes and produce hundreds of these sculptures daily. But they will never have the love and passion that is seen in great works in history.
I apologize for my ramblings I feel that AI and technology is going to destroy us. By simply desensitizing our desire to create and think for ourselves. But that will just be a first step for them.
Thanks for the kind words Patrick. I do not necessarily think that AI and CNC cutters are so bad. If used with the right consciousness and in combination with a solid knowledge of tradition, they could aid us in creating beautiful things.
Wow, this is so helpful. I am wanting to learn stone sculpture when I retire this summer and just found your channel. I will be watching a lot as I try to figure this out. Thank you!
Great to hear that! Let me know if you need any help.
These videos are hugely helpful and inspiring, thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch.
Thank you for commenting on mushrooming chisel heads! I still get leg cramps from a piece mushroomed steel flying into my inner thigh forty years ago. It had to be surgically removed and still hurts.
Can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge and skills Athar, your videos are invaluable to a self taught beginner like myself
Thank you Jaye. I really appreciate you taking the time to watch them.
Top video! Ik begin beitels te verzamelen zodra de rommelmarkten terug opstarten!
Ik ben benieuwd!
Very good information. But, in another video you talked about eye and hearing protection.
Your English is fantastic!
I highly doubt that, bu thanks!
I am wanting to learn stone carving, where can I
A)learn online?
B) Purchase tools online
I live in an area with lots of granite
I offer online stone carving courses. you can find more details here: www.atharjaber.com/education/stone-carving-masterclasses/
Where do you live exactly? Maybe I can address you to a stone tool supplier near you. In any case, if you are just starting I would not use granite as it's very hard to work with. Let me know if you need any further help.
@@AtharJaber Queensland Australia
@@shenlun I don't know any stone tool supplier myself in Australia, but I am sure there are some as some of my online students are in Australia as well. If you want, I can put you in touch with a supplier in Europe that ships to Australia too.
@@AtharJaber yes please
@@shenlun there are many suppliers in Europe, especially in Italy. But since I live in the Benelux, I know quite well the guys at “De Beeldhouwwinkel”. This is their link: www.beeldhouwwinkel.nl/en/
If you order anything with them, mention the code ATHAR2021 in the remarks before checkout and you will get a 5% refund.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Nice, but no eyewear?
Lol, sometimes I forget to put them on. I guess I'm not giving the right example here. thanks for noticing. One should ALWAYS wear eye protection.
love watching and you mentioned safety but for your eyes sake always model your safety goggles. Thanks for all your experience. djb
Thank you! : )
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Thank you
My pleasure
Should I use safety glasses or is that a waste of money and insurance?
Have you done a video about carbide point chisels yet? I can’t find one.
I have done a video explaining what carbide is but not one yet specifically about carbide chisels as their sharpening is relatively similar to sharpening the normal steel ones. Only carbide must not be cooled down in water during the sharpening process. I briefly talked about that in the video where I explain how to sharpen the point chisel.
Thanks brother
My pleasure!
Where would I be able to acquire marble for carving? Can’t find any resources for this info
Check out this list of stone carving tools and stone suppliers all around the globe, they might be able to help you: www.sculpturechannel.com/tools-suppliers/
@@AtharJaber thank you I really appreciate it
why not harden both sides
One side needs to be soft to absorb the impact of the hammer. Otherwise the chisel would break.
Can the point chisel be used to engrave stones
Thank you for asking. But there are many variables here that need to be specified. It depends on what kind of stone, how big is the point chisel and what kind of engraving you are talking about. Unfortunately I cannot give a clear answer without knowing those details.
@@AtharJaber the chisel is medium sized and the stone is flat, say 5 to 7 cm in length
Aayush Ranjan ok. And what exactly do you want to do?
@@AtharJaber well, you see, I have tons of flat river rocks and I think that if I get some good tools and ideas, I can engrave a symbol with some designs around it
Aayush Ranjan I see, you will probably need some flat carbide chisels. It’s very difficult to carve fine details with a point chisel
Where do you purchase your chisels?
I buy them at a stone carving tools supplier in the Netherlands. This one: www.beeldhouwwinkel.nl/en/
But there are many others depending on where you are. Let me know if you need any address in specific.
@@AtharJaberdo you know any good suppliers for the United States?
@@OrangeColt Yes, check out this list of stone and stone carving tools suppliers that I've compiled: academy.atharjaber.com/tools-suppliers/
i would be worried about getting chips in my eye without glasses on.
Yes, you should always wear eye protection. I wasn't giving the good example here.
My bad as I see others also emphasized safety. oh well
Very useful advices. Thank you!!!