How I Draw on Steel with Salt | Japanese Dragon Knife
Mihail Kupec
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How do I draw on metal using salt? I show the full process of creating a Japanese dragon on a knife.
In this video, I'll show the entire process of working on a knife. From preparing the metal and sketching to the finished design. To create the image, I use artistic electrochemical etching. I use salt, water, and electricity. With this method, I gradually create the design on the metal surface.
For this project, I decided to make a Japanese dragon. I work on every detail by hand and gradually build up the depth and volume of the design. It's a long and complex process. There's no laser or ready-made templates here. All the work is done by hand. In the video, you'll see the entire journey of creating the piece — from the first sketch to the final finishing and polishing of the knife.
If you enjoy handcrafted work, engraving, and unusual methods of metalworking, I hope you'll find this process interesting to watch.
Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss new videos about working with metal.
And write in the comments what design you'd like to see on a knife next time.
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In the closed format, there will be photos of my sketches, photos of working moments in the workshop, photos from life... Plans for like-minded supporters include: I'll be filming videos from the workshop, creating tools for creativity, small projects within the framework of my channel, and life outside of work. Thank you so much!
❗ Dear friends, if you decide to replicate my work, don't forget to follow safety precautions. Gloves, mask, goggles, good ventilation, etc. Even a small amount of electricity requires proper handling. Any chemical reactions — even salt with electricity — require precautions. Every metal has its own distinct properties and reactions to chemical processes — this must be understood and taken into account. It's important not to forget about safety precautions when working. Study and follow safety rules. Take care of yourself. What you see is just a flight of creative imagination, my hobby — not a guide to action. Thank you!
Music Credits:
1. Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
2. TrackTribe - Peony Morning
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How I Draw on Steel with Salt | Japanese Dragon Knife
Mihail Kupec
2,761 views
How do I draw on metal using salt? I show the full process of creating a Japanese dragon on a knife.
In this video, I'll show the entire process of working on a knife. From preparing the metal and sketching to the finished design. To create the image, I use artistic electrochemical etching. I use salt, water, and electricity. With this method, I gradually create the design on the metal surface.
For this project, I decided to make a Japanese dragon. I work on every detail by hand and gradually build up the depth and volume of the design. It's a long and complex process. There's no laser or ready-made templates here. All the work is done by hand. In the video, you'll see the entire journey of creating the piece — from the first sketch to the final finishing and polishing of the knife.
If you enjoy handcrafted work, engraving, and unusual methods of metalworking, I hope you'll find this process interesting to watch.
Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss new videos about working with metal.
And write in the comments what design you'd like to see on a knife next time.
👋 You can message me:
🤝 Instagram: mihailkupec
🤝 https://vk.com/mihailkupec
🙂 For collaboration, email me at mihailkupec@yandex.ru 🤝
SUPPORT THE AUTHOR: Friends! You can support my channel by becoming a sponsor and like-minded supporter. This will help us implement more complex projects that require a lot of effort and time. More details: https://boosty.to/mihailkupec/donate
In the closed format, there will be photos of my sketches, photos of working moments in the workshop, photos from life... Plans for like-minded supporters include: I'll be filming videos from the workshop, creating tools for creativity, small projects within the framework of my channel, and life outside of work. Thank you so much!
❗ Dear friends, if you decide to replicate my work, don't forget to follow safety precautions. Gloves, mask, goggles, good ventilation, etc. Even a small amount of electricity requires proper handling. Any chemical reactions — even salt with electricity — require precautions. Every metal has its own distinct properties and reactions to chemical processes — this must be understood and taken into account. It's important not to forget about safety precautions when working. Study and follow safety rules. Take care of yourself. What you see is just a flight of creative imagination, my hobby — not a guide to action. Thank you!
Music Credits:
1. Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
2. TrackTribe - Peony Morning
To create the image, I use artistic electrochemical etching: salt, water, and electricity. With this method, I gradually create the design on the metal surface. For this project, I decided to make a Japanese dragon. I work on every detail by hand and gradually build up the depth and volume of the design. It's a long and complex process — there's no laser or ready-made templates here. Everything is done by hand.
In the video, you'll see the whole journey of creating the piece: from the first sketch to the final finishing and polishing of the knife.
If you enjoy handcrafted work, engraving, and unusual methods of metalworking — I hope you'll find this process interesting to watch.
If you'd like to stick around — subscribe to the channel so you don't miss new videos about working with metal. I'd be glad to have your company 🙂
And write in the comments what design you'd like to see on a knife next time.
🤝 Друзья, в этом видео я показываю весь процесс работы над ножом — от подготовки металла и эскиза до готового рисунка.
Для создания изображения я использую художественное электрохимическое травление: соль, воду и электричество. С помощью этого метода я постепенно создаю рисунок на поверхности металла. В этом проекте я решил сделать японского дракона. Работаю с каждой деталью вручную и постепенно создаю глубину и объём рисунка. Это долгий и сложный процесс — здесь нет лазера и готовых шаблонов. Всё делается руками.
В видео вы увидите весь путь создания работы: от первого эскиза до финальной обработки и полировки ножа.
Если вам нравится ручная работа, гравировка и необычные способы обработки металла — надеюсь, вам будет интересно посмотреть этот процесс.
Если захотите остаться — подписывайтесь на канал, чтобы не пропустить новые видео о работе с металлом. Буду рад компании 🙂
И напишите в комментариях, какой рисунок вы хотели бы увидеть на ноже в следующий раз.