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Connor Holland
United Kingdom
Registrace 15. 10. 2011
Connor Holland is an independent designer maker who creates unique products and furniture in his contemporary studio workshop. His futuristic style takes inspiration from the optimistic, space age vision of the 21st century as seen in retro science fiction, combined with an ambitious creativity and desire to challenge convention.
Since graduating from Kingston University’s Product Design course, he has continued to follow the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’. As a result, the sculptural forms of his designs evolve through constant experimentation with materials, and by pushing the boundaries of manufacturing techniques. He is best known for his work with inflated sheet metal, and the ongoing refinement of the Hydroforming and Aeroforming processes, sharing his results with millions of viewers online.
For more projects and information visit: www.connorholland.com
Since graduating from Kingston University’s Product Design course, he has continued to follow the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’. As a result, the sculptural forms of his designs evolve through constant experimentation with materials, and by pushing the boundaries of manufacturing techniques. He is best known for his work with inflated sheet metal, and the ongoing refinement of the Hydroforming and Aeroforming processes, sharing his results with millions of viewers online.
For more projects and information visit: www.connorholland.com
Using a Laser to Make Metal Artwork
Quick tutorial on laser etching colour onto stainless steel, and making a laser cut picture frame.
Creality have just launched the Falcon2 Pro 60W Laser Cutter and Engraver:
① During 24th May to 15th June 2024 the 60W machine is offered at a 15% discount
② For the first 0-100 orders, customers will receive a gift worth $199. For orders 101-200, customers will receive a gift worth $50.
③ One lucky customer who purchases a Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W before June 14 will be selected at random for a 100% refund. Winner announcement June 18th.
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00:00 Preparing the image layers in Photoshop
00:27 Import image layers into LightBurn
00:44 Editing laser speed and power settings in LightBurn
1:30 Laser etching colours onto brushed stainless steel sheet
2:09 Laser cutting a veneer plywood picture frame
2:58 Assembling and finishing the laser cut picture frame
3:16 Finished laser etched artwork
3:34 Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W introduction
Creality have just launched the Falcon2 Pro 60W Laser Cutter and Engraver:
① During 24th May to 15th June 2024 the 60W machine is offered at a 15% discount
② For the first 0-100 orders, customers will receive a gift worth $199. For orders 101-200, customers will receive a gift worth $50.
③ One lucky customer who purchases a Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W before June 14 will be selected at random for a 100% refund. Winner announcement June 18th.
US Link: s.zbanx.com/r/b7G106ogh7Qw
UK Link: s.zbanx.com/r/zpWNIEXBcKZV
EU Link: s.zbanx.com/r/GG9P35FtsZCD
Creality store UK: store.creality.com/uk/products/creality-falcon2-pro-60w-enclosed-laser-engraver-cutter
Participate in the Creality Mom's Day Crafting Challenge with generous prizes and a chance to win K1 Pro Max printers or accessories. Click this link to participate immediately: story.php?story_fbid=293191860504747&id=100094418047088&mibextid=WC7FNe&rdid%20=NGCZHwGQXkz7r4Z4
#CrealityFalcon2Pro, #CrealityFalcon, #Falcon2Pro60W
00:00 Preparing the image layers in Photoshop
00:27 Import image layers into LightBurn
00:44 Editing laser speed and power settings in LightBurn
1:30 Laser etching colours onto brushed stainless steel sheet
2:09 Laser cutting a veneer plywood picture frame
2:58 Assembling and finishing the laser cut picture frame
3:16 Finished laser etched artwork
3:34 Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W introduction
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10 Creative Uses for a Workshop Laser - Creality Falcon2 Pro
zhlédnutí 4,8KPřed 2 měsíci
Testing the new Creality Falcon2 Pro Laser with a selection of different projects, including some that you might not have thought of before! Links to Crealityfalcon online store, discount code: FNPALL10 US Link: s.zbanx.com/r/3SB3uFZ2nWzj UK Link: s.zbanx.com/r/A7joMoegtRz4 EU Link: s.zbanx.com/r/eZD2iB0WLi3v Link to Creality Store, discount code: FALP40W UK Link: store.creality.com/uk/products...
Hydroforming UFOs - Unusually Formed Objects
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 měsíci
Inflating steel objects with pressure washer hydroforming. This project was a commission by designer Jaclyn Pappalardo, who I've previously worked with to create inflated steel stools: czcams.com/video/_rV4Jt5m-zs/video.html More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation: czcams.com/vide...
Fitting a STEEL Floor - Major Workshop Upgrade
zhlédnutí 772Před 3 měsíci
Updating my old concrete workshop floor with shiny new metal sheets. The new floor is fireproof, magnetic, cool in summer, easy to clean and brightens the space by reflecting light, plus I've always liked the idea of metal floors thanks to my lifelong interest in Science Fiction. More Projects: Inflated Metal Football: czcams.com/video/U3jeHYY6wsQ/video.html Laser Etching Stainless Steel: czcam...
Hydroforming an Inflated Metal Football
zhlédnutí 43KPřed 6 měsíci
How to make a sheet steel football with pressure washer hydroforming, also showing some of the cutting, welding and painting process. More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation: czcams.com/video/fBo7UbI6FMk/video.html Hydroforming a Futuristic Bowl and Lamp: czcams.com/video/Ytkm5k8c...
Laser Etching Colours onto Stainless Steel - AlgoLaser Delta
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 7 měsíci
Laser etching colours onto stainless steel gauntlets, testing the AlgoLaser Delta 22W Laser. Link: algolaser.com/products/algolaser-delta-22w-diode-laser-engraver 00:00 Testing the AlgoLaser Delta 22W Laser 2:58 Laser colour etching stainless steel tests 3:20 Making laser etched stainless steel gauntlets #AlgoLaserDelta, #22WLaserEngraver, #lasercutter
Mold Making and Casting with ResinCrete by JDiction
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 7 měsíci
#ResinCrete #ResinArt #JDictionCraft #ECOCrafting #ResinCreteTherapy Experimenting with ResinCrete casting, starting by making a steel master model, then using that to create a silicone mold. It is a great alternative to other casting materials: It is safer and more eco-friendly than epoxy resin, stronger than plaster and cures much faster than concrete. ResinCrete Official Website Link: shrsl....
Hydroforming Tetrahedron with a Pressure Washer
zhlédnutí 123KPřed 8 měsíci
What happens when you inflate a steel pyramid with high pressure water? Continuing my Hydroforming experiments to discover how various shapes deform during the process. More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation: czcams.com/video/fBo7UbI6FMk/video.html Hydroforming a Futuristic Bowl ...
Hydroforming Cube with a Pressure Washer
zhlédnutí 124KPřed 8 měsíci
How to use DIY Hydroforming to inflate steel cubes from flat to 3D. The first experiment attempts to mimic an expanding paper origami cube, but proved to be much trickier to achieve using sheet steel due to the large force required to unfold correctly. I may try this again, inspired by how the MythBusters managed to make an inflatable cube/balloon from sheets of lead. More projects: www.connorh...
Can Diode Lasers WELD? - Testing a Creality Falcon 2
zhlédnutí 12KPřed 9 měsíci
Setting up and testing the new 40W Creality Falcon 2 Laser Cutter & Engraver, with a selection of creative experiments to get to know the process. I work mostly with metal so naturally wanted to try cutting and etching stainless steel, and discovering that the laser can also weld was a nice bonus! Links to Amazon and Creality Store: Amazon US, Code N6UAT7WY : cutt.ly/TwgDAybt Amazon DE, Code 20...
Inflating Metal with a Bike Pump
zhlédnutí 123KPřed 11 měsíci
How to inflate strong metal parts without Hydroforming, using a simple hand powered bicycle pump. In this video I make a new dining table that features Aeroformed struts, made in stainless steel to match the mirror finish on the central sphere. More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Inflatable Steel Axe - czcams.com/video/uka5cK9laQg/video.html Inflating Steel Furniture with Compressed Air - czc...
Making an Inflated Steel Puffer Coat
zhlédnutí 10KPřed 11 měsíci
Hydroforming and inflating steel puffer coat armour, in collaboration with artist Hannah Clarkson from the Royal College of Art. It took many hours of welding and metalwork to create each segment of the coat, so this video is a collection of highlights from different stages of the project. I love armour so I had to try it on myself, with assistance from the artist and her friend, when they came...
What NOT to do when Hydroforming
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
What happens when you don't let the trapped air escape during Hydroforming. I did this deliberately as a demonstration, which may be helpful to those who want to try the process and want to avoid a 'rapid pressure release'. More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Hydroforming Experiments - Egg, Donut & Banana: czcams.com/video/VTpJkl9...
Hydroforming a YouTube Play Button
zhlédnutí 3,8KPřed rokem
Celebrating 10,000 subscribers by hydroforming my own CZcams award, and time travelling back to past projects from my channel. Thank you to each one of you for subscribing, and hope you continue to enjoy my future videos! More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Hydroforming Experiments - Egg, Donut & Banana: czcams.com/video/VTpJkl9Pk...
Hydroforming an Inflated Steel Slingshot
zhlédnutí 7KPřed rokem
Making a unique slingshot from stainless steel sheet with pressure washer hydroforming. I was curious to see if a object this small can still be inflated, and found that I will need a more powerful machine if I want to increase the amount of inflation at this small scale. More projects: www.connorholland.com/ Hydroforming Tutorial: czcams.com/video/kMz8JmDNVyw/video.html Hydroforming Experiment...
Hydroforming - Upcycling Bike Fork into Futuristic Lamp
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
Hydroforming - Upcycling Bike Fork into Futuristic Lamp
My Most Challenging Hydroforming Project
zhlédnutí 8KPřed rokem
My Most Challenging Hydroforming Project
Improving my Workshop with Hydroforming
zhlédnutí 234KPřed rokem
Improving my Workshop with Hydroforming
Making a Unique Metal Gate for my Home
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 2 lety
Making a Unique Metal Gate for my Home
How to Make a Modern Metal Sign by Hand - No CNC
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 2 lety
How to Make a Modern Metal Sign by Hand - No CNC
Inflated Steel Axe - Making and Testing
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 2 lety
Inflated Steel Axe - Making and Testing
Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation #2
zhlédnutí 29KPřed 2 lety
Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation #2
Hydroforming Sphere with a Pressure Washer
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Hydroforming Sphere with a Pressure Washer
Hydroforming Infinity Symbol in Inflated Steel
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Hydroforming Infinity Symbol in Inflated Steel
Inflating Steel Furniture with Compressed Air
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 2 lety
Inflating Steel Furniture with Compressed Air
Sci-Fi Garage Doors from a Galaxy Far Far Away
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 3 lety
Sci-Fi Garage Doors from a Galaxy Far Far Away
Making Thor's Real Functional Stormbreaker
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 3 lety
Making Thor's Real Functional Stormbreaker
Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation
zhlédnutí 2,1MPřed 3 lety
Inflating Metal - Hydroforming Experiments Compilation
Ro que é isto? Que bom metal é
0:18
Usual people: Inflating beach accessories. Some guy on the internet: Inflating steel objects. 🧐
Amazing
Amazing work! For the stainless steel coasters, is there a reason you cut them to their final size manually instead of using the laser? I have never used one of these so I'm just curious.
It is 1mm thick stainless, and unfortunately this 40W diode laser can only cut up to 0.15mm thick
Saludos amigo que material usas y cuál es el calibre adecuado muchas gracias
Greetings friend, what kind of material do you use and what caliber? thanks😊
For these I used 0.9mm thick stainless steel 304, and usually use 1mm mild steel for unpolished work
@@ConnorHolland muchas gracias por tu respuesta
Cordial saludos amigo que material usas y en qué calibre
Conner, I have a few basic questions. Do you think you could form metal 2mm with say a 4000 psi pressure washer?
Yes you should have no problem, mine is only 1305 psi. The bigger the workpiece the easier it gets too
Dumb question: if you were to build inflated wings for a plane, reinforce it with composites and fill it with a lifting gas. Will that aide in a plane’s flight?
Having helium instead of air inside the wings would reduce the plane's weight by a small amount, it could get complicated working out the benefit vs lighter materials as the size of the plane increases
Very cool axe, never seen something like that before, also the inflating process 👍
man straight up created 10 individual sellable products non chalantly amazing work, this sells harder than entire creality's marketing, subscribed
Thanks!
That's really rad! Any changes to the surface texture from the heat or still smooth?
Thanks! Still smooth, at this power level it's just affecting the colour without removing material
@@ConnorHolland that's what I figured
Creality have just launched the Falcon2 Pro 60W Laser Cutter and Engraver: ① During 24th May to 15th June 2024 the 60W machine is offered at a 15% discount ② For the first 0-100 orders, customers will receive a gift worth $199. For orders 101-200, customers will receive a gift worth $50. ③ One lucky customer who purchases a Creality Falcon2 Pro 60W before June 14 will be selected at random for a 100% refund. Winner announcement June 18th. US Link: s.zbanx.com/r/b7G106ogh7Qw UK Links: s.zbanx.com/r/zpWNIEXBcKZV EU Link: s.zbanx.com/r/GG9P35FtsZCD Creality store UK: store.creality.com/uk/products/creality-falcon2-pro-60w-enclosed-laser-engraver-cutter Participate in the Creality Mom's Day Crafting Challenge with generous prizes and a chance to win K1 Pro Max printers or accessories. Click this link to participate immediately: facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=293191860504747&id=100094418047088&mibextid=WC7FNe&rdid%20=NGCZHwGQXkz7r4Z4
bud can you supply the sizes of the patches please
The pentagons and hexagons have 48mm sides
Nice! I wanted to ask, how did the rust shield perform? Is it enough to keep the rust away in Britain? I always love the looks of the bare metal. Thanks,
Still no rust after all this time outside, it's galvanised steel and I made sure to spray the cut edges
How thick was your sheet?
1mm mild steel
What gauge?
You taught me something. Thanks.
Talented young man
Jaka jest grubość blachy ?
0.9mm
07:03. Excellent colours here while other people don’t get as good. ? To do with the metal used? Thanks. Laurie. NZ. 😊
I get better results using brushed stainless steel, which is also clean and uniform. I did lots of tests to work out the best power settings, as even a change of 1% makes a difference
@@ConnorHolland really good stuff! Nice to see a variety of projects. I just got the 22W model and just starting off with paper craft and wood. How do you get colours to etch on stainless steel?! Different power setting per layer? Cheers!
@@randomvector78 Thank you, on 1mm thick brushed stainless I use 6000mm/min speed and 46% power for a gold colour, and 58% for blue, laser module set to precise which is 22W
@@ConnorHolland thanks for the reply! Will give it try :)
@@randomvector78 I'm going to post a quick tutorial video about laser colour etching in a couple of days
Creality rep is like - "Why he no talk? We ask for honest review. He give mime show." 🤣
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Those aren't welds, you didn't use filler metal
Nice video, could you please tell the pressure produced by the pump, and tge sheet metal thickness? We would be very thankful
90 bar pressure washer and 1mm thick mild steel
What pressure (in bars or pascals) are you using here ?
90 bar pressure washer
😁👍 Linoleum! Will there be larger projects?
How many power do we need?
Hi Connor. It´s me again. Should I fill the 'pre sphere' with water before turning on the washer?
Definitely, here's what happens if there is air trapped inside: czcams.com/video/pm8gLJA20m0/video.html
give 'em the clamps!
Deeply disturbing.
How’s that
Weird comment
Damn, that turned out awsome!!! 😍
As usual, interesting to watch.
Next day in Doctor's chember 😜
Cool technique but text needs kerning.
Hi Connor, great channel and videos, your work is truly one of a kind! I stumbled across your videos and channels as I was investigating sheetmetal fabrication techniques for a particular application (multi layer insulation). Basically, I need to hermetically enclose a short stack of thin metal sheets inside of a sealed sheet metal vessel, much like the weld sealed enclosures from your demonstrations. I have a few questions if you dont mind me: - have you used a thickness less or greater than 1mm? - what technique/type of welding is applied? - which alloy have you experienced the best (or easiest) welding success? - instead of pressurize with air or water, have you tried applying vacuum in any of your experiments (i.e. the sphere or football)? If so, to what negative pressure?
Thank you for watching! I have inflated 0.15mm-2mm thick mild/stainless steel so far. TIG welding is the best option for control and ensuring no porosity. Mild steel or Stainless is the best to weld, Stainless is cleaner and mild steel is cheaper and easier to cut/grind. I haven't tried applying vacuum to any pieces yet, I'm not sure if hydroforming would create spheres that are stronger than spun or pressed ones, so data collected from those could be comparable
The balls harden!
Haha nice!
Looking like a space ship 👍
This turned out really cool. Surprisingly inexpensive for what it is too. Rad!
Thank you!
Pretty nice, hopefully you get no trubble with moisture.
Looks great! My first reaction was to say "be careful with your welding machine, not to electrocute yourself!" But I guess it would require a lot of mistakes to get there!
Yep, something to consider!
Yeah maybe weld them together and and connect them to a ground rod outside
If anyone out there is thinking of making one of these, there is nothing easier than working out the length and angles of the sheet metal needed to make any size sphere. I just did it on paper and it took me 10 minutes. Reply if your curious I'll an instruction list.
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6:45 Sir, where can i get safety boots like those?
End up with any gaps or other issues? Or did it all go as planned?
No gaps thankfully, I was very careful to line up all the corners perfectly
@@ConnorHolland Very well done! Thanks for sharing.
Thats great. How much did the sheets set you back?
£320 in total, cheaper than PVC or rubber garage floor tiles
@@ConnorHolland Not too bad! Did you consider stainless steel for the floor? I wonder how much more it would cost. It would certainly be more scratch resistant and less prone to corrosion.
Stainless from my same supplier is £125 per sheet, Galvanised sheet was £20 each
how thick is the double sided adheasive? will dents start showing up along where the tape is? Mirror finish! do itttttttttt
The tape I used was only the thickness of average sellotape/packing tape, so no chance of dents forming. That's also why I didn't use any underlay
But... Are you going to polish it?
I wouldn't want to remove the protective galvanised layer, but maybe I can add some metal polish to the mop to help shine it up
@@ConnorHolland Sorry, I assumed it is stainless steel. Maybe some wax or something would be a good idea to try prevent rusting.
Place your bets, lads. How long until Connor hydroforms his floor?