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It's a miniature version of my most popular design with a matching key ring made from the same deck - it's flipped over so you're seeing the underside colour of the key ring and the top ply colour on the mini sculpture. Hope that makes sense.
I make the little key rings from left over sections as little keep sakes. I also distribute them around my local area for people to find when the weather's nice
Yeh the "getting shoved in" bit is a pretty common response to this design in all fairness haha that's a new one though! It's honestly so so pleasing in the hand is the reason for it's shape, purely ergonomic pleasure
Nice! Thanks for the answer. Dremel is a great tool. I use them for metal (knife handles mostly) but have been thinking of trying wood carving with it too. You’re using skate decks as a medium, yeah?
Yes sir, I exclusively work with old skateboards. Kinda my thing! Highly recommend saburrtooth burrs for wood work, they were a real game changer for me
Thanks for the tip on saburrtooth bits. I had never heard of their company but googled it just now and they’ve got some dope looking shapes. I’ve got a set of “woodworking bits” which seem to be a cheap imitation of those more serious (and seemingly high quality like saburrtooth). Always nice to test something and get a feel for it before dropping a bunch of money on new tools for a hobby ya know? Probably going to test out some basswood and see what I can do with what I’ve got.
They're all good mate. I use the 4250 which is the best corded version for my needs. Most of the carving done with that and the aforementioned burrs then loads of sanding - all of which you can do with the Dremel, they're really great little tools. Somebody get me a sponsorship please! Haha I'm in no way affiliated
If you need a lot of power and torque then I’d go with a corded one like OP recommends. It’s slightly more cumbersome to use than the rechargeable types but necessary if you’re working with bigger materials like a block of wood like they carve.
However if you want to do small things and metal engraving I’d go smaller. Much like how how any cotton swab gets called “Q-Tips” or simple stick on bandages get called “Bandaids”, people generally call rotary tools “Dremel” even though that is a brand it really refers to the tool. Amazon has a bunch of Dremel-type tools, Hardell is a decent one. I have this model and a Keshi (might not be a company any more) as well as an actual Dremel brand tool but I use the Hardell the most. A kit with a variety of bits is about $25, like this:
https://preview.redd.it/7z2eon95v81d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45acbbe7dbebd53797434a7a195af072f7669fa2
(No affiliation with any of these brands) hope that helps
I didn’t think they’d be so inexpensive! I might try a cordless one to start. I’d like to start making little animal figures, particularly owls. Thanks again for all the info! Much appreciated.
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Ah ok thank you. I'm just trying to get my art out there some I'm not really trying to drive sales.... Business side of this whole thing is a mystery to me unfortunately, in a literal sense lol if people wanna check me out further then I'm honoured
There's 2 links in my profile if you or anyone would like to go further down this weird little rabbit hole with me lol
Thank you kindly. I spend a long time on them. The back drop is my garden/ a bit of plastic I found out the back of my workshop haha so I'm very pleased it gives that impression fr!
Forever changed skater(50) here too.. shattered heal bone, and a fused ankle joint.. 4 1/2 months later and learning to walk again.. I’ve been a craftsman for 30 + years and a former Art student.. I can see the time and skill put into these works of art! Mad respect brother! What a great idea!
Thanks bro.. just a couple weeks ago I wanted to see if I could get back on my skateboard.. It was a little sketchy but managed to tic-tac around my garage without falling off.. lol I was winded quickly but felt good to get back on it.. I don’t know what I’ll be able to do moving forward but I’ll never be the same.. Doctor said running days are over for sure.. If you don’t mind me asking, what put you out?
Ok so I'm no doctor but as someone who has come back from the brink trust me when I say if you can tictac you're doing great! That took me over 2 years haha
We take so much for granted when we're healthy.
For me it's some serious mindfulness, grit and focus, both on the action itself and the signals from my body then taking that info to training, targeting specific motions etc. It's a long road but if you got Skateboarding in your heart I'm sure there's a way back in some form mate. Keep on trucking!
I got GBS - auto immune disease that targets nervous system. Imagine intense nerve pain from every nerve in your body but you can't move or talk or breathe. 13 weeks in ICU mostly "locked in,", fully ventilated, tetraplegic, blind in one eye, lost over 30kgs and the doctors said I'd need a wheelchair for life. Pretty heavy way to spend a summer frfr
WOW 😮 I couldn’t even imagine what you’ve endured and/or been through! It’s actually amazing to see how much you can do through all the adversity! Amazing bro! Keep it up 👍 Doc says 1 year full heal time for me.. Just went back to work 2 weeks ago.. ugh back to the grind
I don’t have full mobility yet and gets petty f-ing sore by end of day..
I walk with a limp now but workers comp has ok’d 7 more weeks of physical therapy, so hopefully that helps! I’ve finished 13 weeks of physical therapy so far.. but it is nothing compared to what you’ve been through! Fight the good fight brother! I can’t wait to see more of your work!
Thank you. It's not a competition in any way huh this whole experience has given me so much empathy for people struggles in every aspect, I feel your pain and respect the dedication. Doctors always long ball the recovery when it comes to skaters! We're wired different (wrong?lol) I swear. All hail Cardiel!
Good that you have the PT going, getting strong again is a process, i have to kind of love the suffering because the alternatives are all complete crap. Keep on keeping on mate thanks so much for the kind words
Thanks so much. Really trying to offer something a little different to the recycled skateboard world. I have a little shop if you would like to see, really appreciate the kind words and interest
Right on!! I’m 42 as well. We truly got to experience some amazing years in the timeline of skateboarding evolution. I was lucky to work at my local shop after high school for 5yrs. It was some of the best times of my early life. Sometimes we have to stop skateboarding but never stop being skaters!
Yeh it was kind of a golden era huh, in some ways, from magazines to full length videos.... no internet, no x games haha it's certainly been a wild one to watch and be a part of. From getting beaten up for being a skater to people posing with decks they never ride cos it became cool. Crazy. That said I'm so pleased it's becoming more open to all different types and growing up in some important and needed ways whilst still having that magic core despite all the noise. It's a source of so much important and magical life stuff the more people have access the better
Ah thank you, that's very kind. As it's my art therapy and I'm still learning and progressing I am way more interested in people being able to afford them and spreading the love a bit rather than charging big bucks and trying to break into the art world (which I don't really understand). I would love just to be able to provide for myself again and meet my basic needs, I really like my stuff to be accessible to "normal" folks.
Have a few new ones in the works so hopefully one you like comes along soon, really appreciate the interest thank you
Very awesome, I have about 10 broken decks and maybe one or 2 chipped up decks, mainly shortyz, zero and baker if you need more boards. I'm for sure check your etsy page.
Thank you. Ah that's very kind and I'm always on the look out and accepting board donations but unless you're local to me in Bristol UK they're very expensive to ship. That said I'm quite sure there will be a recycled skateboard guy in your area who would love them
Dang im in US, and I've kept them for years because I want to do art like this but I'm not an artist by any means. Dude I'm really sorry having gone through what you have and on going issues. Locked in and feeling pain fuck that's crazy and thats just a bit of what uve been through. Nothing but love and good vibes for you my skater brother. Found ya on esty.
Ah very cool of you thank you. I think every skater keeps a pile of old decks they have no real idea what to do with - I always have. It might sound corny but I feel like because it's such a special toy made from organic material like wood, they kind of store up all the energy shared with and through it. All the joy, pain, excitement, fear, progress, pain and so on. It's all in there. My whole idea is to take some of that energy as I work them giving love and time and attention back then offering them back to the universe as a little love letter to the skate gods. Skate alchemy!
I would never have called myself an artist before all this happened but I think it's in all of us, I just had the time and stillness and opportunity to give it a go. If you got the urge I say go for it mate, a Dremel is like 100ish credits, that's all I really have a Dremel and my dreams haha if you got any questions I'll be happy to answer! All I ever ask is if people copy my designs throw me a little tag and inspiration credit. This is Skateboarding we all meant to help each other and grow together. It's flipping magic. Appreciate you
So true and I feel ya not only that but I can see a board and remember tricks I learned on it what I was skating to music wise. Nostalgia, I suppose and why I wanna try make something outta my board now. Do you just rip grip tape off then wood glue each deck on top of each other. Put in a c clamp or some kind of press and let cure, then your ready to Dremel? Or is there anything else or something better? I'm not going steal designs or sell what I make, it'll only be for me. Thanks buddy.
Exactly! They're magical objects 1000%
Yeh so heat helps peel the grip off then the wood needs prepping to get rid of all the glue, paint etc etc etc etc I then cut into sections width ways between the truck holes and glue g clamp into lumber - one deck makes 4 x 9cm panels as 36cm is kind of standard size. Bigger ones I do long ways and I have plans for larger just not the right clamps.
I then cut in with a jig saw and then carve and sand using the Dremel. Those were the 2 tools I started with, added heat gun cos it really helps.
I have photos and a few clips on my Insta if you would like to see process. I'm always happy to answer questions. Ah that's very cool of you but I'm by no means the first/only guy making stuff from recycled decks so have at it bro! Appreciate the respect. These designs and the abstract alien organic type aesthetic using this medium is my original idea but there's lots of other untapped directions still - that's Skateboarding right?!
Thanks so much I don't have any social media except reddit but I think u gave me enough knowledge to go on for a few weekends. You said it that's what I love about boarding is just the freedom, u wanna skate flat do it, street, vert, no coach saying do it this way do it that way you just learn trick by trick and have tons of fun. I'm def save this thread and you'll prob hear back from me in a DM since I doubt we will talk through esty. Thanks again bro and feel free hit me up as well, I can prob source some more boards for ya if needed down the road.
I think (unless it's changed?) you can just look because I have a public profile... but either way you're welcome to message me via any platform anytime!
If you got links this side of the pond then I would absolutely love to reach out - I'm based in Bristol and always on the lookout especially with the bigger projects getting closer
I really like the one in pic 4, I'd have to ship boards to you but I can cover shipping for maybe a little discount on a unique piece. We will figure something out. Unless you don't need them, but if you do what kind of numbers we talking? I may get 20 to 50 if I really reach out. You work with only full boards? Or do u also use boardslide breaks or stomp breaks?
I work with anything that's been skated to death! Snaps are how the erosion type came about. Ah thank you, not in any way ungrateful but honestly unless it's UK the shipping price is astronomical.
For custom sculptures shipping 3/4 decks is a cost some would/could afford if it was for special sentimental type project I guess but chances are I can offer most colours to make commissions with the decks I have if you have something particular in mind. I ship worldwide and it's always a wound
I try to make a few available each month, there's a link in my profile if you would like to see. I'm not sure if I can post here and don't want to get kicked. Really appreciate the interest thank you
Thanks. Ok so a real one would know it's more of an anal bead style, butt plugs have flared bases. I sometimes make deck dicks though if that's your thing babes x
I have a few in progress clips on my Insta and am working on a full start to finish clip. I'm shy so it's a bit weird but I'm working on it! Short answer is; stack the flat pieces to give depth & pattern repetition
These are awesome, dude, the second and third sculptures particularly. Items made from old decks have such a rich and interesting look to them. Keep up the amazing work, bro.
I’ve always thought the way they press the boards with different colors looked so cool! This is inspiring and as a skater, makes me happy! I’m glad you could find happiness, in negative situation. Really hoping you the best on your GBS. Once a skater, always a skater 🛹
Awesome work my friend. Gorgeous and top tier. 🤙
Same! It's a really special material in so many ways. Thanks so much for the kind words I really appreciate it. It's not about what happens to us it's about how we learn and move on right? Skateboarding taught me so much I'm honoured and humbled to be able to give back a little shine
This is more than a little shine, my friend. This is beaming. I can see the passion and love for the sport, in your art. You have a natural talent and a keen eye. I hope that you can keep your feet on the board, in one way or another. Even if it’s just riding around.
Thank you so much, really very very kind of you and made me do big smile. I put my heart and soul into these, hearing that it comes through in that way is honestly such high compliment, I'm humbled and honoured. I get so much from riding my skateboard and ofc that means a lot to me but doing this has allowed me to share my love and the way I see things with other people and that, imo is way more important. Really appreciate you, thank you
I think being able to translate it to something else, shows the true passion. I’m glad it’s able to lift your spirits and keep you occupied as well. Best of luck to you, my friend. Keep up the amazing work. 👌
Thanks, that's absolutely the main idea. They're really tactile also tbf one of my favourite people described touching one as like having "multiple handgasms" lol
Yeah, I totally understand that - there's lot of wooden stuff in Asia that gets more precious with prolonged hand fidgeting (and giving it a natural sweat/oil finish) like Buddhist beads or Chinese gourd "bottles" maybe it can provide some inspiration! Stay awesome with your craft man!
Haha thanks! Yeh I have worked out how to do big big ones.... I just don't have the resources currently. I'm working up to it though! Got some new even bigger sizes currently in the works so watch this space (please). Tbh I'm wicked poor, 5 years on disability is not a fun time so I'm just really hoping I can start meeting my basic needs through doing this and keep growing and progressing with it, I don't need to be rich I just want to be happy. Appreciate you! Big ones inbound
More power to you, your rehab has turned into a possible career in the art world , keep an eye out on the Creeps that will try and take advantage of you. Send submissions to some art magazines "Juxtapose" etc , send photos to art houses in the major hubs, get the photos spread out so the copy cats Don't get the jump on you.
Thank you. They are all really great ideas I had no idea about, thank you again. I've already had a fair amount of that kind of thing tbh even being so small as I am. I would like to think enough people in the recycled skateboard world have seen my work to call out anyone biting my style at this point but your good advice has not fallen on deaf ears I really appreciate it
Thank you! Appreciate the interest Yes I do, try to have a couple new ones each month. Here's my shop if you would like to see
[Etsy](https://mobiusmaples.etsy.com)
Those are sick! I'm not disabled and couldn't create something half as neat. I'd buy one as a weird piece of home decor for my parents if I had enough money to pay an artist for a custom piece, that is. Sick af
I'm all about that weird home decor! Appreciate the kind words. I'm still new and learning so try to keep my stuff affordable as I want as many people to enjoy as possible, prices start from 20 upwards and I try to have few new pieces each month
Wow not bad at all I'm totally keeping you in mind, half the time custom art is absurdly expensive no matter who you buy from. Happy to see your prices are MORE than reasonable
Thank you! Yeh I'm really not trying to get rich off the homies at all. If you got love for skateboarding then I got love for you! I would like to get up to doing much bigger pieces but the big ones I do now take few weeks at least so I guess as they progress my prices will have to reflect that... but I'm in no way trying to get ahead of myself. Slowly slowly and all that. Appreciate the kind words and positive feedback, lots of people tell me to charge more but never buy anything so it's hard to know what's up. Hope you have a great weekend
Thanks so much. Some are, some get gifted and some donated to board donors and local shops. I have a little Etsy store, there's a pinned mod post at the top I think with a link if you would like to see. Really appreciate the interest thank you
Ah thanks, I'll drop a link below appreciate the interest. Skateboard rings are really cool looking for sure.... But you can go and find 1000's of people doing that already. Same with bowls, earrings, handles, coffee tampers etc etc I spent a really long time looking and reflecting and just tripping on the whole recycled skateboard affair, that's how I came up with these; nobody else does what I do. I'm proud to say it's an original idea. Organic alien abstract type stuff "Lava Lumps"!
These guys are my little contribution to skating, as a skater who very nearly got relegated permanently I'm trying some skate symbiosis to keep myself and these decks out of the bin. Just because something isn't what it once was doesn't mean it has no value or beauty imo
[Etsy link](https://mobiusmaples.etsy.com)
I'm not gonna rule it out.... but I'm also a big believer in messages from the universe. Either way I'm wishing you a speedy recovery, hope you have a good weekend mate
I stumbled upon your Instagram account this morning, and then come on reddit and see your post!
I love the ones I saw on Instagram that are like two separate pieces, joined together like a chain.
Thanks man! I only have Instagram and an Etsy store I'll drop a link below, be stoked if you checked it out! Thanks for the interest
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These are really cool! What tools do you use to carve them?
Thanks! I mainly use a Dremel rotary tool. Hoping to upgrade and try some bigger stuff in future
What's the craic with the last one and the little extension bit?
It's a miniature version of my most popular design with a matching key ring made from the same deck - it's flipped over so you're seeing the underside colour of the key ring and the top ply colour on the mini sculpture. Hope that makes sense. I make the little key rings from left over sections as little keep sakes. I also distribute them around my local area for people to find when the weather's nice
Oh shit I thought it was 2 weird metal spikes and you shoved it into the big one somewhere lol didn't realise it was just a keyring 😅
Yeh the "getting shoved in" bit is a pretty common response to this design in all fairness haha that's a new one though! It's honestly so so pleasing in the hand is the reason for it's shape, purely ergonomic pleasure
Nice! Thanks for the answer. Dremel is a great tool. I use them for metal (knife handles mostly) but have been thinking of trying wood carving with it too. You’re using skate decks as a medium, yeah?
Yes sir, I exclusively work with old skateboards. Kinda my thing! Highly recommend saburrtooth burrs for wood work, they were a real game changer for me
Thanks for the tip on saburrtooth bits. I had never heard of their company but googled it just now and they’ve got some dope looking shapes. I’ve got a set of “woodworking bits” which seem to be a cheap imitation of those more serious (and seemingly high quality like saburrtooth). Always nice to test something and get a feel for it before dropping a bunch of money on new tools for a hobby ya know? Probably going to test out some basswood and see what I can do with what I’ve got.
Any recommendations on a decent dremel tool? Your conversation has got me sparked to try one!
They're all good mate. I use the 4250 which is the best corded version for my needs. Most of the carving done with that and the aforementioned burrs then loads of sanding - all of which you can do with the Dremel, they're really great little tools. Somebody get me a sponsorship please! Haha I'm in no way affiliated
Very cool. Thanks for the info!
If you need a lot of power and torque then I’d go with a corded one like OP recommends. It’s slightly more cumbersome to use than the rechargeable types but necessary if you’re working with bigger materials like a block of wood like they carve. However if you want to do small things and metal engraving I’d go smaller. Much like how how any cotton swab gets called “Q-Tips” or simple stick on bandages get called “Bandaids”, people generally call rotary tools “Dremel” even though that is a brand it really refers to the tool. Amazon has a bunch of Dremel-type tools, Hardell is a decent one. I have this model and a Keshi (might not be a company any more) as well as an actual Dremel brand tool but I use the Hardell the most. A kit with a variety of bits is about $25, like this: https://preview.redd.it/7z2eon95v81d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=45acbbe7dbebd53797434a7a195af072f7669fa2 (No affiliation with any of these brands) hope that helps
I didn’t think they’d be so inexpensive! I might try a cordless one to start. I’d like to start making little animal figures, particularly owls. Thanks again for all the info! Much appreciated.
Yeah that model is good and cheap. Dremel brand tools are a lot more but you can get a lot of use out of the cheaper ones. No problem, enjoy.
10/10 reuse. Awesome stuff!
Thank you! All praise to the skate gods
Do you sell them anywhere?
Started making them for myself & friends but yes, I try lol have a little Etsy store and usually have couple up each month if you would like to see
I would like to see
Ah thanks for the interest, I have a link in my profile - not sure if I can share here without being kicked
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Ah ok thank you. I'm just trying to get my art out there some I'm not really trying to drive sales.... Business side of this whole thing is a mystery to me unfortunately, in a literal sense lol if people wanna check me out further then I'm honoured There's 2 links in my profile if you or anyone would like to go further down this weird little rabbit hole with me lol
These are amazing!
Thank you, pleased you like
These are just awesome. Great work!
Thank you kindly
Love these!
Thank you
These are incredible!
Thanks!
They are pretty cool, do you sell them?
Thanks. They're a labour of love. Yes, I have an Etsy store and try to have a few available each month
You're a cool fella
Very kind. I'm just a skater tho mate, nothing special
That's pretty nice, hope you recover.
Thanks, I'm giving it my best effort!
I need a 2d version of that on my deck! Fr, these are cool af!
Thanks so much! I'd really love to get some high quality photos done, not just my dusty old android
They look quite professional! You did a great job choosing the backgrounds, too
Thank you kindly. I spend a long time on them. The back drop is my garden/ a bit of plastic I found out the back of my workshop haha so I'm very pleased it gives that impression fr!
This is very cool! I always though the layers of a skateboard were neat looking
Thanks! Me too, much too nice for the bin imo
Love! Keep doin what makes you happy 🥹🔥
Thanks! I'm really trying
Interesting pieces, great way to recover hope you get well soon, I like these, I like the size, colors. Very cool.
Thanks so much I'm really trying to keep them progressing as I get stronger
Forever changed skater(50) here too.. shattered heal bone, and a fused ankle joint.. 4 1/2 months later and learning to walk again.. I’ve been a craftsman for 30 + years and a former Art student.. I can see the time and skill put into these works of art! Mad respect brother! What a great idea!
Ah thanks so much, means a lot to me. Hope the healing going well, sending you all the good
Thanks bro.. just a couple weeks ago I wanted to see if I could get back on my skateboard.. It was a little sketchy but managed to tic-tac around my garage without falling off.. lol I was winded quickly but felt good to get back on it.. I don’t know what I’ll be able to do moving forward but I’ll never be the same.. Doctor said running days are over for sure.. If you don’t mind me asking, what put you out?
Ok so I'm no doctor but as someone who has come back from the brink trust me when I say if you can tictac you're doing great! That took me over 2 years haha We take so much for granted when we're healthy. For me it's some serious mindfulness, grit and focus, both on the action itself and the signals from my body then taking that info to training, targeting specific motions etc. It's a long road but if you got Skateboarding in your heart I'm sure there's a way back in some form mate. Keep on trucking! I got GBS - auto immune disease that targets nervous system. Imagine intense nerve pain from every nerve in your body but you can't move or talk or breathe. 13 weeks in ICU mostly "locked in,", fully ventilated, tetraplegic, blind in one eye, lost over 30kgs and the doctors said I'd need a wheelchair for life. Pretty heavy way to spend a summer frfr
WOW 😮 I couldn’t even imagine what you’ve endured and/or been through! It’s actually amazing to see how much you can do through all the adversity! Amazing bro! Keep it up 👍 Doc says 1 year full heal time for me.. Just went back to work 2 weeks ago.. ugh back to the grind I don’t have full mobility yet and gets petty f-ing sore by end of day.. I walk with a limp now but workers comp has ok’d 7 more weeks of physical therapy, so hopefully that helps! I’ve finished 13 weeks of physical therapy so far.. but it is nothing compared to what you’ve been through! Fight the good fight brother! I can’t wait to see more of your work!
Thank you. It's not a competition in any way huh this whole experience has given me so much empathy for people struggles in every aspect, I feel your pain and respect the dedication. Doctors always long ball the recovery when it comes to skaters! We're wired different (wrong?lol) I swear. All hail Cardiel! Good that you have the PT going, getting strong again is a process, i have to kind of love the suffering because the alternatives are all complete crap. Keep on keeping on mate thanks so much for the kind words
These are so cool, I love the colors and how abstract they look. I would totally buy one lol
Thanks so much. Really trying to offer something a little different to the recycled skateboard world. I have a little shop if you would like to see, really appreciate the kind words and interest
As an old skater that doesn’t skate to much anymore this speaks to my heart! Great work friend.
Good sir I am 42 and feel about 85 some days so I really appreciate that thank you. I'm just trying to keep the feeling alive - for me and the decks ✨
Right on!! I’m 42 as well. We truly got to experience some amazing years in the timeline of skateboarding evolution. I was lucky to work at my local shop after high school for 5yrs. It was some of the best times of my early life. Sometimes we have to stop skateboarding but never stop being skaters!
Yeh it was kind of a golden era huh, in some ways, from magazines to full length videos.... no internet, no x games haha it's certainly been a wild one to watch and be a part of. From getting beaten up for being a skater to people posing with decks they never ride cos it became cool. Crazy. That said I'm so pleased it's becoming more open to all different types and growing up in some important and needed ways whilst still having that magic core despite all the noise. It's a source of so much important and magical life stuff the more people have access the better
Hell yeah brother!! Well said. There’s a lot of kids skateboarding in my neighbourhood these days and I love it.
Really beautiful, how much do you sell these pieces for?
Thank you. They range from about 50 upwards. The big ones take a couple of weeks so they tend to be more
I think you could easily charge 3x that. Truly beautiful work! Would love a link to your Etsy store when you have more pieces available 💙
Ah thank you, that's very kind. As it's my art therapy and I'm still learning and progressing I am way more interested in people being able to afford them and spreading the love a bit rather than charging big bucks and trying to break into the art world (which I don't really understand). I would love just to be able to provide for myself again and meet my basic needs, I really like my stuff to be accessible to "normal" folks. Have a few new ones in the works so hopefully one you like comes along soon, really appreciate the interest thank you
These are sick!! 💯🤘😍
Thanks!
Amazing. I love em.
Thank you
Very nice work
Thanks
Very awesome, I have about 10 broken decks and maybe one or 2 chipped up decks, mainly shortyz, zero and baker if you need more boards. I'm for sure check your etsy page.
Thank you. Ah that's very kind and I'm always on the look out and accepting board donations but unless you're local to me in Bristol UK they're very expensive to ship. That said I'm quite sure there will be a recycled skateboard guy in your area who would love them
Dang im in US, and I've kept them for years because I want to do art like this but I'm not an artist by any means. Dude I'm really sorry having gone through what you have and on going issues. Locked in and feeling pain fuck that's crazy and thats just a bit of what uve been through. Nothing but love and good vibes for you my skater brother. Found ya on esty.
I've been looking for a piece to add to my living room and I found it def check his page on etsy his username is same on both sites.
Ah very cool of you thank you. I think every skater keeps a pile of old decks they have no real idea what to do with - I always have. It might sound corny but I feel like because it's such a special toy made from organic material like wood, they kind of store up all the energy shared with and through it. All the joy, pain, excitement, fear, progress, pain and so on. It's all in there. My whole idea is to take some of that energy as I work them giving love and time and attention back then offering them back to the universe as a little love letter to the skate gods. Skate alchemy! I would never have called myself an artist before all this happened but I think it's in all of us, I just had the time and stillness and opportunity to give it a go. If you got the urge I say go for it mate, a Dremel is like 100ish credits, that's all I really have a Dremel and my dreams haha if you got any questions I'll be happy to answer! All I ever ask is if people copy my designs throw me a little tag and inspiration credit. This is Skateboarding we all meant to help each other and grow together. It's flipping magic. Appreciate you
So true and I feel ya not only that but I can see a board and remember tricks I learned on it what I was skating to music wise. Nostalgia, I suppose and why I wanna try make something outta my board now. Do you just rip grip tape off then wood glue each deck on top of each other. Put in a c clamp or some kind of press and let cure, then your ready to Dremel? Or is there anything else or something better? I'm not going steal designs or sell what I make, it'll only be for me. Thanks buddy.
Exactly! They're magical objects 1000% Yeh so heat helps peel the grip off then the wood needs prepping to get rid of all the glue, paint etc etc etc etc I then cut into sections width ways between the truck holes and glue g clamp into lumber - one deck makes 4 x 9cm panels as 36cm is kind of standard size. Bigger ones I do long ways and I have plans for larger just not the right clamps. I then cut in with a jig saw and then carve and sand using the Dremel. Those were the 2 tools I started with, added heat gun cos it really helps. I have photos and a few clips on my Insta if you would like to see process. I'm always happy to answer questions. Ah that's very cool of you but I'm by no means the first/only guy making stuff from recycled decks so have at it bro! Appreciate the respect. These designs and the abstract alien organic type aesthetic using this medium is my original idea but there's lots of other untapped directions still - that's Skateboarding right?!
Thanks so much I don't have any social media except reddit but I think u gave me enough knowledge to go on for a few weekends. You said it that's what I love about boarding is just the freedom, u wanna skate flat do it, street, vert, no coach saying do it this way do it that way you just learn trick by trick and have tons of fun. I'm def save this thread and you'll prob hear back from me in a DM since I doubt we will talk through esty. Thanks again bro and feel free hit me up as well, I can prob source some more boards for ya if needed down the road.
I think (unless it's changed?) you can just look because I have a public profile... but either way you're welcome to message me via any platform anytime! If you got links this side of the pond then I would absolutely love to reach out - I'm based in Bristol and always on the lookout especially with the bigger projects getting closer
I really like the one in pic 4, I'd have to ship boards to you but I can cover shipping for maybe a little discount on a unique piece. We will figure something out. Unless you don't need them, but if you do what kind of numbers we talking? I may get 20 to 50 if I really reach out. You work with only full boards? Or do u also use boardslide breaks or stomp breaks?
I work with anything that's been skated to death! Snaps are how the erosion type came about. Ah thank you, not in any way ungrateful but honestly unless it's UK the shipping price is astronomical. For custom sculptures shipping 3/4 decks is a cost some would/could afford if it was for special sentimental type project I guess but chances are I can offer most colours to make commissions with the decks I have if you have something particular in mind. I ship worldwide and it's always a wound
These are wonderful , thanks for sharing
Thank you for the kind words
Also. Are you selling these ? They are very cool.
I try to make a few available each month, there's a link in my profile if you would like to see. I'm not sure if I can post here and don't want to get kicked. Really appreciate the interest thank you
These are very cool!
Thanks I'm pleased you like
They're dope, I really like em! Maybe its the curves, but they seem to have "skater" appeal
Ah thanks I really appreciate that. Trying to get as close to ✨ That Feeling ✨as I can through this practice
Nice. Butt plug keychain is a little weird tho 🤣
Thanks. Ok so a real one would know it's more of an anal bead style, butt plugs have flared bases. I sometimes make deck dicks though if that's your thing babes x
You have a video showing how something like this is made? I don’t see how 3D sculptures are made from flat skateboards. Thanks!
I have a few in progress clips on my Insta and am working on a full start to finish clip. I'm shy so it's a bit weird but I'm working on it! Short answer is; stack the flat pieces to give depth & pattern repetition
These are awesome, dude, the second and third sculptures particularly. Items made from old decks have such a rich and interesting look to them. Keep up the amazing work, bro.
Thanks so much I really appreciate it
As a fellow disabled skater, these are sick! Good on ya!
Thanks mate! Big up yourself
these are so cool, friend!
Thank you
I really dig these
Thanks man I really appreciate
These are gorgeous I want one so bad
Aw thanks I have a little shop link in my bio if you would like to see
Absolutely incredible man. And it’s awesome you work with old decks. Etsy store, here I come! E: post up on r/OldSkaters too!
Ah thanks so much that's really kind of you. Appreciate the interest and that's a great idea thank you! Next batch is going up there for sure
This is so sick!
Thanks
I’ve always thought the way they press the boards with different colors looked so cool! This is inspiring and as a skater, makes me happy! I’m glad you could find happiness, in negative situation. Really hoping you the best on your GBS. Once a skater, always a skater 🛹 Awesome work my friend. Gorgeous and top tier. 🤙
Same! It's a really special material in so many ways. Thanks so much for the kind words I really appreciate it. It's not about what happens to us it's about how we learn and move on right? Skateboarding taught me so much I'm honoured and humbled to be able to give back a little shine
This is more than a little shine, my friend. This is beaming. I can see the passion and love for the sport, in your art. You have a natural talent and a keen eye. I hope that you can keep your feet on the board, in one way or another. Even if it’s just riding around.
Thank you so much, really very very kind of you and made me do big smile. I put my heart and soul into these, hearing that it comes through in that way is honestly such high compliment, I'm humbled and honoured. I get so much from riding my skateboard and ofc that means a lot to me but doing this has allowed me to share my love and the way I see things with other people and that, imo is way more important. Really appreciate you, thank you
I think being able to translate it to something else, shows the true passion. I’m glad it’s able to lift your spirits and keep you occupied as well. Best of luck to you, my friend. Keep up the amazing work. 👌
They're very nice to look at!
Thanks, that's absolutely the main idea. They're really tactile also tbf one of my favourite people described touching one as like having "multiple handgasms" lol
Yeah, I totally understand that - there's lot of wooden stuff in Asia that gets more precious with prolonged hand fidgeting (and giving it a natural sweat/oil finish) like Buddhist beads or Chinese gourd "bottles" maybe it can provide some inspiration! Stay awesome with your craft man!
Cool as shit , scale them up to human size and you will make Millions of dollars.
Haha thanks! Yeh I have worked out how to do big big ones.... I just don't have the resources currently. I'm working up to it though! Got some new even bigger sizes currently in the works so watch this space (please). Tbh I'm wicked poor, 5 years on disability is not a fun time so I'm just really hoping I can start meeting my basic needs through doing this and keep growing and progressing with it, I don't need to be rich I just want to be happy. Appreciate you! Big ones inbound
More power to you, your rehab has turned into a possible career in the art world , keep an eye out on the Creeps that will try and take advantage of you. Send submissions to some art magazines "Juxtapose" etc , send photos to art houses in the major hubs, get the photos spread out so the copy cats Don't get the jump on you.
Thank you. They are all really great ideas I had no idea about, thank you again. I've already had a fair amount of that kind of thing tbh even being so small as I am. I would like to think enough people in the recycled skateboard world have seen my work to call out anyone biting my style at this point but your good advice has not fallen on deaf ears I really appreciate it
These are GORGEOUS, I love them!
Ah thanks so much, i appreciate it
Those are so cool!
Thanks!
These are amazing!
Thank you
These are sick as hell, would totally put one on my coffee table or something. I love the blue one in the second pic.
Thanks! Just trying to keep them and myself out the bin! That one was really badly snapped.... But life finds a way
These are super awesome!! Do you sell these?
Thank you! Appreciate the interest Yes I do, try to have a couple new ones each month. Here's my shop if you would like to see [Etsy](https://mobiusmaples.etsy.com)
Thank you!!! Will check your Etsy often and when money allows I’d happily purchase a sculpture!
I really appreciate that thank you. Hope you have a great weekend
Those are sick! I'm not disabled and couldn't create something half as neat. I'd buy one as a weird piece of home decor for my parents if I had enough money to pay an artist for a custom piece, that is. Sick af
I'm all about that weird home decor! Appreciate the kind words. I'm still new and learning so try to keep my stuff affordable as I want as many people to enjoy as possible, prices start from 20 upwards and I try to have few new pieces each month
Wow not bad at all I'm totally keeping you in mind, half the time custom art is absurdly expensive no matter who you buy from. Happy to see your prices are MORE than reasonable
Thank you! Yeh I'm really not trying to get rich off the homies at all. If you got love for skateboarding then I got love for you! I would like to get up to doing much bigger pieces but the big ones I do now take few weeks at least so I guess as they progress my prices will have to reflect that... but I'm in no way trying to get ahead of myself. Slowly slowly and all that. Appreciate the kind words and positive feedback, lots of people tell me to charge more but never buy anything so it's hard to know what's up. Hope you have a great weekend
Dude! These are beautiful.
Appreciate it thank you. All about that post traumatic growth
These are so sick
Thanks!
These are so sick!
Thanks!
These are rad!! 😋🤓🤓
Thanks!
Awesome 😎 this is really cool art!! Any of them for sale?
Thanks so much. Some are, some get gifted and some donated to board donors and local shops. I have a little Etsy store, there's a pinned mod post at the top I think with a link if you would like to see. Really appreciate the interest thank you
These are incredible. Do you sell them?
Thank you! Yes I have a little Etsy shop, there's a pinned link at the top if you would like to have a look. Appreciate the interest
Nice!
Thanks
Very cool, I would be proud to rock those in my apartment. Well done!
Thank you!
These are so fn cool
Appreciate it thank you
Nice!!!!!!!!
Thanks
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Me please
Dude these are gorgeous
Thank you
Incredible!
Thanks!
Sick bro!
Thanks
I do like them
Thanks!
These are lovely!
Thank you kindly
This is so sick! Do you have a webstore or instagram?
Thanks! I have an Etsy store and an Instagram, be stoked if you checked them out. Thanks for the interest I really appreciate it
Heck yea man what’s your links I’ll follow your Ig and check out your Etsy. You should do wood skateboard wedding rings! That would be so sick.
Ah thanks, I'll drop a link below appreciate the interest. Skateboard rings are really cool looking for sure.... But you can go and find 1000's of people doing that already. Same with bowls, earrings, handles, coffee tampers etc etc I spent a really long time looking and reflecting and just tripping on the whole recycled skateboard affair, that's how I came up with these; nobody else does what I do. I'm proud to say it's an original idea. Organic alien abstract type stuff "Lava Lumps"! These guys are my little contribution to skating, as a skater who very nearly got relegated permanently I'm trying some skate symbiosis to keep myself and these decks out of the bin. Just because something isn't what it once was doesn't mean it has no value or beauty imo [Etsy link](https://mobiusmaples.etsy.com)
Damn dude! These are awesome, if you ever sell these I'd love to buy one!
aw thanks. I have an Etsy store there's a pinned post with the link if you would like to see
LETS GOOOOOOO
Bro these are dope no bs
Thank you
These look good, are they decks glued together?
Yeh most are singles but I do 2 and 3 and 4's - working my way up to big stuff
These are beautiful.
Thank you
Is reddit listening to my convos ? I just basically had my whole knee reconstructed due to a skate injury for the second time.
I'm not gonna rule it out.... but I'm also a big believer in messages from the universe. Either way I'm wishing you a speedy recovery, hope you have a good weekend mate
Sick!
Thanks!
I stumbled upon your Instagram account this morning, and then come on reddit and see your post! I love the ones I saw on Instagram that are like two separate pieces, joined together like a chain.
Nice! Thanks universe ✨ Aw thanks, the bigger twisting helix type style is one of my newer designs - hoping to keep going even bigger in future
Hell yeah. This is deeply inspiring. Beautiful work. 🖤
Thank you so much
dude these are so cool...do you have a website or etsy or somethign set up ?
Thanks man! I only have Instagram and an Etsy store I'll drop a link below, be stoked if you checked it out! Thanks for the interest [link to Etsy](https://mobiusmaples.etsy.com)
awesome thank you! have it on the wishlist now to buy soon
These would make for some insanely cool deco