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Goldsmith
12-09-2014, 03:26 PM
This is a 12 minute film of Ford Hallam making a Tsuba (Japanese sword hilt) it shows metal working techniques that have not changed in centuries.
http://bradshawschaffer.com/Bradshaw_Schaffer___Filmmaker___Yugen.html

James

josef1
12-09-2014, 07:40 PM
Fantastic videos,Ford had a kickstarter project to produce a series of books on the subject https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/525883510/japanese-metalwork-technique-by-ford-hallam

caroleallen
13-09-2014, 08:34 AM
That was good to watch. His attention to detail is amazing. How I wish I had the time to create beautiful things. Ah well, back to the sweatshop!

Wren
13-09-2014, 11:16 AM
Wonderful calm film - beautiful work

Jon
24-09-2014, 02:50 PM
I watch it the other day but forgot to comment. I enjoyed watching it and the guy has a great skill. Thanks for the share.