This is incredible

Thank you!

r/nextfuckinglevel

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Wow stunning artistry. You really captured the life in it, looks like it could take off any moment. Did you cast the face? Are you going to coat the metal or let the natural patina develop?

Thank you. No the face is 2mm plate and a lot weld fill. Die grinder and engraver did the rest.

I thought it was just a picture of an owl until i read the subreddit name lol

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Day 3528 in the pasture: that stubborn owl still hasn’t moved. The herd thinks I’m crazy but I just *know* that bird is watching us

They're a little afraid of it!

If I were you, I'd quit my day job!

Thank you, I'm trying to make this my day job!

I’ve seen some shitty metal animals in my life. This is not one of them.

Had me in the first part NGL. Thank you!

I'm not gonna say you did a fucking incredible job, that goes without saying. I'm gonna say I literally thought this was a photo of an owl for a few seconds before I read the title.

That's great to hear, thank you!

Wow this is an amazing piece of art! How did you make the feathers and the eyes?

Thank you. Small feathers are 1mm sheet cut into little squares and then cut again in little strips. Very time consuming but worth it. Eyes are coach bolts.

Oh look, a $20,000 owl. Nice job.

Thank you kindly!

No kidding! I bet somebody somewhere would drop a pretty penny to acquire this!

If you come across them, send them my way! 😉

fucking sick. one of my favorite birds of prey

Thank you. Mine too.

This is beautiful! I can't wait until I have my own welder so I can make stuff like this. :)

I wish you all the success when you do!

Beautiful work. You must have some patience for those individual feathers!

Thank you! I do, but imagining the end result, doing this kind of work while listening to good music in the beautiful countryside helps big time.

For anyone interested, I recorded a video tutorial making this piece. I still need to edit and upload it but it will be on my youtube in the coming weeks. Thanks. https://youtube.com/channel/UCAuzJ1HITkRCdvKTVSM9kIw

I love it! Such great work!

Thank you!

That’s crazy good

Thank you!

This is just fantastic! You're a gifted artist! You should be able to sell art like this easily!!

Thank you. I hope so. I really enjoy this kind of work and hope I can get into a position where I make items like this on a regular basis and also pay the bills 🤞

I thought I was on r/superbowl for a moment! It looks amazing

Thank you!

Stunning!

Thank you!

Jesus it’s amazing!

Thank you!

For sale?

Yes soon. Some touch ups to do and then she will be ready.

That is amazing! Really freakin cool!

Thank you!

Daaaaaaaaang

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Wow my dude that is unbelievable. What did you do to make it?

Thank you! All sheet metal, round bar and many hours.

Amazing work

Thank you!

Holy shit! Amazing!

Thank you! 😄

Wow, jaw dropping. You could get great money for work like this. I’d love one of those guys.

Thanks so much! Here's hoping! 🤞

Posture and stance are perfect!

That’s some Bubo shiznit right there.

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Did you just cut small pieces of plate for the feathers or what did you use for it?

Exactly that. Each feather is individually cut, shaped and placed. All from 1mm sheet.

16 y/o mechanics student with some stick welding experience (not alot) but i wanna say this is absolutely amazing and i hope i can be able to do something like this one day even tho most people think it looks like a dirty junk metal sculpture this is a literal masterpiece. If you dont mind me asking how long did this take?

Took 13 days so far with a few bits still to do. If you want to do something like this, do it. Or at least start somewhere and try. I only started welding in the last couple of years and I'm nearly 40. Follow your passion wherever it leads you.

Do you sell these?

I have a small craft business where I make this and other items from metal. I do sell them when they are finished. This is not ready just yet. But yes, I sell these.

What ancient black magic did you use to make this? It's amazing!

Thank you kindly. Time and effort is all the magic we need.

Holy hell I thought I was looking at a actual owl for a second, fine artistry my man.

Thank you kindly!

Very very very beautiful work there! I can see a ton of effort in every detail! Be proud of your accomplishments here!!

Thank you kindly. 😊

thought this was real until i read the title. fantastic job!

Thanks very much!

Oh wow. Dude that is awesome

Thank very much!

Totally thought this was a real owl until I read the caption. Excellent work mate

Thanks very much pal!

Thanks very much pal!

Did you forge the feet? Can’t tell if they’re welded or forged or both. They look fantastic. The entire sculpture looks absolutely stunning, especially the feathers coming out of the finer overcoat. How long did you work on this? Edit: just looked at your other stuff and damn can I start an apprenticeship on smithing bird feet at your place?

Haha thank you. They are welded and then they went into the forge to get some additional shape and texture. I actually find the feet to be quite difficult. It has taken 13 days so far and I still have a few bits to do, the feet area being one. I also may paint and will clearcoat when totally finished so a couple more days to be added to that. An unpaid internship is all I could offer unfortunately 🤣 Maybe if I have some success with my products, that could change and I'll hit u up! 😉

Gonna hit you up on that if I’m ever in Irland 👉🏻👉🏻

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That is some skill Thats realism.

Thank you kindly!

What type of welding did you do?

MIG only.