Laurent Davidson - Mobile Lesson

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Internationally renowned Mobile artist Laurent Davidson gives a lesson in the art of mobile making.

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@alindastar 11 жыл бұрын

My art teacher wanted us to try mobile building in high school but never taught the basics I wish I had your video back then. I will enjoy trying to build a mobile. Thanks you are a wonderful teacher.

@mandast7077 4 жыл бұрын

first time in my life I have ever left a comment on a You Tube video! You are lovely and inspirational..thank you.

@rukeyser 4 жыл бұрын

”I like those paper clips.” ” If you don't have thumbtacks, go to your kitchen drawer .” I love this guy. And the ”balancing tool” just changed my world . Everything about his presentation models organic design - responding to elements as he goes. This is an invaluable notion for any Maker to understand.

@GonjaGrowinGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Very eloquently said, and I definitely concur!

@janetmartin5900 3 жыл бұрын

You are really gifted. When you freehand your shapes, it is amazing!

@nightSkyacc 4 жыл бұрын

This got me a 5 in art class thanks for the help 🙂 😃

@rosaliebarrington2184 10 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the lesson! Boring? NOOOOOO, easy to understand and follow along? YESSSSSS!!!!!

@hikerbyday 4 жыл бұрын

As a mobile artist, I appreciated your video. It was interesting to watch your thought process on subject I've explored for so long. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

@skysettermobiles 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson! I wanted to teach my art association how they could make a mobile out of two of their paintings, kind of like a moving picture. Your video just helped me explore a new technique for me and make that lesson easier to develop and teach! Thank you for giving the world this gift! Carolyn Weir - Skysetter Designs

@TheMrDan57 10 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Clear instruction and you mentioned a lot more detail than other workshops I've seen. Thank you!

@eileens8589 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic!!! Thank you! I’ve already saved the video and will start making a mobile today. I didn’t quite understand your painting advice, but I’ll watch the video again after sunrise, with a cup of coffee! That might help!

@marieprescott4655 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative..I love watching someone create something like this so simple yet multi dimensional. Thank you for posting !

@bonniecreatesit 9 жыл бұрын

you make it seems so effortless. I can hardly wait to start creating!

@marypead4260 Ай бұрын

This video gives the very best explanation on how to balance mobiles. I never would have thought of the "tack hack"😂!! I have watched many videos on these Calder/balancing mobiles, his is the very best, thank you!😊

@delilahrevels4328 9 жыл бұрын

great tutorial! I could watch this all day!

@jas8815 4 жыл бұрын

Explained so clearly that even I could understand! I've watched other videos, but this one is much more detailed and easy to follow. The idea of the "balancing tool" is genius. Thanks!!!

@themovingdance2744 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is what I was trying to work out. I wrecked up a few pieces of card. I love it. So beautiful for balance.

@mtm00 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this lesson -- I am inspired and eager.

@barbshofner1685 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your talent! It was a beautiful lesson. One I will not forget.

@tillystrauss8782 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this. My students will love this as well. I wish I had seen this helpful video years ago. Thank you! (Love your colors too)

@Lint_Julep 2 ай бұрын

Oh my. This helps immensely! I have wanted to make some mobiles and had some issues with the balance and where to start etc. And this is just perfect. Thanks for posting this!

@villiasimpkins4820 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Your explanation was very clear. I had struggled with balancing the pieces , your balancing tool was so genius and the placement of each piece balanced perfectly. I wish I had seen your video......look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@corinnabrannon5694 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic lesson! Thank you for sharing!

@srujanadadi9205 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Makes it sooo exciting!

@lakika8052 8 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your video! My husband and I are admirers of Calder (and Miro...) Some of my favorite birthday presents are mobiles that I've have hanging in our home (no jewels for me, thank you). So I was looking for instructions on how to make one and luckily, came across your ingenious tutorial... Not only was it insightful, it was clever and funny too! Not at all boring by the way. I loved your reference to music and flower arrangements... What an absolutely wonderful creature you are Laurent Davidson. If I wasn't happily married (for the most part of the last 32 years!-), or if I was a weirdo, I'd stalk you. Seriously, I was just looking to make a mobile as a present for a newborn... But now, heck! The sky (or the ceilings!!!) is the limit!!! Thanks very much! And best regards!! - Irma. ps: I have a nephew studying civil engineering at FSU and this Christmas his getting, a big cardboard box with more card board, lots of paper clips, wire, etc... 🎼

@helloitsheena Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful and helpful video. The person teaching has good methodology.

@tasneemlohani3754 8 жыл бұрын

That's an amazing tutorial! Thanks for sharing ! :)

@donnaer 2 жыл бұрын

This tutorial really helped me seethe principals involved. I wish he had done the rods as well!

@starboard7308 6 жыл бұрын

What fun...thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@macinteriordesign 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent information! I will share this with my students.

@o.l.e.1486 5 жыл бұрын

I thought you were very clear, and entertaining, I see so many possibilities, always nice to integrate ideas. I like your correlations I also noticed what a nice belt you had on now I want one . LoL! Thanks again, I subscribed..

@safaap2212 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect tutorial!!!!! Thank you very much. Not boring at all. 👍🏻❤️

@laurab9867 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Truly inspiring... now, I need to make it - I feel like a kid. Thank you!

@Fiddlebuckers 10 жыл бұрын

Great lesson for a beginner like myself. I'm excited to try this out. Thank you! PS Way to reinforce paper - use a spray adhesive to laminate paper to both sides of a piece of poster board. For even more structure, laminate two pieces of poster board together first.

@isamik07 12 жыл бұрын

Lorsque maths & poésie se rencontrent, c'est toujours un nouveau monde qui se révèle et donne l'envie de s'y engouffrer... Superbe contribution souriante, qui donne envie de tout lâcher et de s'y mettre tout de suite... D'ailleurs, c'est ce que je vais faire ;-) jouer avec la brise qui semble nous inspirer tous et toutes... Merci Laurent, où que tu sois... isami des Cévennes amies...

@rimonagale1625 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent lesson!

@afire345 8 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to share your techniques. Thanks so much.

@carolsloanes4938 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you, I really enjoyed learning how to make a mobile from you. I was wondering would the additional weight of paint or holographic paper knock out the pre determined balance ?

@rangiyoung7520 5 жыл бұрын

Kool,THANKS for your instructions so clear to undèrstand.

@yeungso1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson!

@damianloboda2187 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, greetings from Poland

@Drsocha1 7 жыл бұрын

thank you! that was a very helpful and pleasant tutorial!

@SH-lk8rh 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial. Thank you.

@sebasfanclub 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, do you give workshops, where? where do you have more videos? I enjoyed very much your class. Thank you.

@theinfamousdracule3325 4 жыл бұрын

On his channel duhhh

@tomworden7778 6 жыл бұрын

Cool. I'm really new at this. Your video is extremely helpful.

@ilunddesignllc5141 10 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have all my supplies and I'm ready to go.

@superbear617 Жыл бұрын

excellent, thank you.

@manuelzaparaviafara2137 5 жыл бұрын

Alucinante.!!!

@chantalmei8620 6 жыл бұрын

Merci ! j'aime beaucoup .

@hollyvijayamma255 6 жыл бұрын

Very good instruction.

@charliemacklin5194 6 жыл бұрын

What are the principle laws of physics that cause it to move with the wind? Why does having the stangered balance/imbalance cause it to be "mobile"?

@AmericasComic 7 жыл бұрын

this guy has that Bob Ross charm.

@Glassology Жыл бұрын

Is there another video showing how to make the other mobile?

@colourheists5587 8 жыл бұрын

stunning

@germaine5644 12 жыл бұрын

bravo tu es un super prof.je pense à toi béatrice

@mwj5368 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice of you to make a video. What kind of wire do you use, and where can you buy it?

@latidomobilist 3 жыл бұрын

For this project I used regular steel wire that is quite pliable and readily available at hardware stores. For my Mobiles I use music wire (also called piano wire) which is spring wire that I purchase online since it not carried by hardware stores nowadays.

@mwj5368 3 жыл бұрын

@@latidomobilist Thanks Laurent for doing good things for humanity, for art, for the natural sake of it.

@Verklunkenzwiebel 2 жыл бұрын

when he's talking about music and numbers, he seems to refer to Fibonacci numbers, or the golden ratio. And yes, that makes sense to use shape sizes like 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89. Notice the third number (13) is the previous two added (5+8), the fourth is 5+13 and so on.. There you go.. the golden ratio. As you move forward you'll see that it quickly becomes too big. So look for shapes that fit in between. Usually having 3 to 5 "layers" should be enough.

@izdusummedya4373 10 жыл бұрын

thanks...

@suettheartistickamillion9996 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@AmigoGabe 7 ай бұрын

Maybe a silly question, but if you want to use a different media for the blades. Can you trace the cardboard and use the same balance point? Or would it vary with material?

@marypead4260 2 ай бұрын

You are totally right, there are always thumb tacks in the junk drawer😂

@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481 Жыл бұрын

Hello there.. Amazing and very interesting project Super like 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing Do keep posting new ideas 💡💡💡 Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎🧑‍🏭

@tiemzet6322 2 жыл бұрын

Good Tutorial..

@kimvannote5024 6 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@nickedwards212 Жыл бұрын

I make this sort of thing out of old cereal boxes. I cut the boxes and put one piece of card one on top of another with glue. Then I put them under a 2 tone press and leave them there for about 24 hours then take them out and cut out the shapes.

@ilanwolberger1056 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever work with Taskboard?

@latidomobilist 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning this product that I have never heard of before. It looks interesting for some projects.

@neoritagwen7627 3 жыл бұрын

This was 11 years ago!?

@augurkaas2085 4 жыл бұрын

Kut opdracht hoezo moet ik dit maken voor school

@thedeadlyune 6 жыл бұрын

The Nintendo Labo is looking great.

@delilahrevels4328 9 жыл бұрын

make the complainers build their mobile from the top lol

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like I've seen this guy on a watch list somewhere...

@bendame4989 6 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!!!!

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

TOP 10 ANIME MOST WANTED

@bendame4989 6 жыл бұрын

your so right my brohemion rhapsody

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

You are more right my bruddah

@bendame4989 6 жыл бұрын

the man looks like he could be a nippless nicholas honestly

@louis-philipx378 5 жыл бұрын

does someone has 'the list'? :)

@latidomobilist 4 жыл бұрын

A- MATERIALS: 1- All manner of sizes of relatively pristine card board the thinner the better... single ply and corrugated...paintable... think recycled “Priority Mail “ boxes, strong construction paper and the like. B- TOOLS: 1- Sharp cutting instruments: - utility knife, single edge razor blades, scissors... Sharp tools will be the best way to insure that the shapes produced will be the best looking 2- If students use knifes and blades ( all single edges) they will need - cutting mat or - piece of press board to position and cut their shapes. - metal straight edge and a spot to hang the work in progress 3- Steel wire (~19 -20 gauge) cutting pliers and needle nose pliers If these are not available one can use paper clips, fish line, thin string 4- 2 thumb tacks 5- Adhesive tape, masking tape, glue, as an extended construction and repair aid 6- Paints (fast drying or acrylic preferred) and brushes paper towels or color papers that may be collaged with paste or spray glue

@bicyclejoelofisoundandvisi523 4 жыл бұрын

Laurent Davidson thanks

@EDGARBERNALPELUQUERO 5 жыл бұрын

wonderfull ring to me for next please.

@theinfamousdracule3325 4 жыл бұрын

I am comment number 100

@Darlene-zw2ki 5 ай бұрын

Start from the top 😅😅😅😅

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

LONGEST 16 MINUTES OF MY LIFE

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

16 MINUTES DOWN THE FREAKING DRAIN

@bendame4989 6 жыл бұрын

golly gee this video is stupid

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

Words of wisdom munson

@bendame4989 6 жыл бұрын

boy yuh awaken

@michaelfeller1558 6 жыл бұрын

hagar hagar hagar

@KWwest 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Fantastic Genius - What are you doing now? Love your video and know your talent is extraordinary - please share:) Thank you!

@latidomobilist 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the undeserved inference! Checkout my show at the Carmel Art Association, up until October 4th...

@KWwest 2 жыл бұрын

@@latidomobilist Hi - just looked at the website - they look wonderful! I live close by so will check them out in person before the show ends - thanks so much for your reply and so happy to see your work!