How to Make a Leaf Hook

Learn to craft a decorative leaf hook in this 30-minute tutorial from the Toledo Museum of Art. Master techniques including flattening, hot cutting, and bending steel as you create the leaf, stem, and hook components. Explore various shaping methods such as twisting, hammering, and chiseling to add intricate details and texture. Gain insights into achieving proper straightness and tapered designs for a polished final product.

Intro
Flattening
Making the leaf
Bending the steel
Hot cutting
Making the stem
Round stem
Twist
Hammer
Chisel Taper
Making the Hook
Straightness