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