Carving a 🐢 out of Epoxy & Wood

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I Hand Carved 8 Gallons of #epoxy Resin and Wood into a one of a kind sculpture. I used various power tools to make this #woodcarving of a sea turtle. This was one of the most challenging sculptures to date with many setbacks. Let me know what you guys think! #resin
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3D rendering by Laura Mercadal @mercadal_laura
Products Used:
1. MAS Epoxy (Get 10% off ALL products + free shipping using code 'Blake' at checkout):
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2. 20V Chainsaw (highly recommend) - amzn.to/3hQpvD2
3. Re-usable hazmat suit- amzn.to/3sbtI9A
4. Face Shield & Respirator- amzn.to/3CbW9XT
5. Saburtooth Carving Discs & Burrs- www.saburrtooth.com/
6. Carving disc - Medium- amzn.to/38qDEVy
7. Carving disc- Aggressive- amzn.to/3ws802b
8. Carving burr- Fine- amzn.to/3yGkEgz
9. Carving Burr- Aggressive- amzn.to/3wdoAE1
10. Carving Burr 1/8" shaft- amzn.to/37Jh1LK
11. Carving Burr 1/8" shaft- amzn.to/3wrhJps
12. Arbortech Mini Carver- amzn.to/3Nx7YNB
13.Bessey Clamps- amzn.to/3IbYkxb
14. Orbital Sander- amzn.to/3CbVOEB
15. Small Orbital Air Sander (different color)- amzn.to/35T8nt1
16. Nylon wheel to clean up burl- amzn.to/3MnKM3b
17. Sawhorse (LOVE this thing)- amzn.to/39ihRQE
18. 12. Echo 18" Chainsaw- amzn.to/3PWjdjX
19. High Grit Sandpaper- amzn.to/3d9tF9k
20. Polishing Extra Fine Sandpaper- amzn.to/3daYYk3
My Camera- amzn.to/3LjOZnH
Camera Mic- amzn.to/3PjU82y
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00:00 Intro
00:16 Wood selection
01:36 Cleaning Burl
01:57 Penetrating epoxy
02:14 Epoxy Pour
03:06 LEAK!
03:24 Catastrophe
04:28 What happened?
05:54 More Problems
06:30 Fresh Start
06:50 Epoxy Pour
07:14 NOT AGAIN!
07:58 Just Look at it
08:16 Attempt #3
08:30 Working Theory
09:01 Epoxy Pour
09:17 Success
10:07 Carving
12:15 Rounding Shell
12:56 Getting Dirty
13:27 Carving Details
14:03 Turtle Face
15:04 Sanding
15:41 Filling Holes
16:35 Finishing
17:00 Pedestal
18:04 Whats next?
18:25 Welcome to the Turtle Club

Пікірлер: 2 000

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

What do you want to see me carve next???

@epic_playa_k1242 Жыл бұрын

fox?

@atulnair8662 Жыл бұрын

Carve a SQUID please!!!

@bronzewing1965 Жыл бұрын

A Plymouth Roadrunner 🥰💕 BLUE.. EPOXY Please

@linno_minabile Жыл бұрын

an ara (parrot) on a branch

@mrsmaryblond Жыл бұрын

CAT please!!!

@cmdrmagno Жыл бұрын

This is definitely one of the best I've seen you do - not just from a great pour and carve but from an artistic point of view the final sculpture is amazing!

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!

@GitaraMaker Жыл бұрын

What a journey! I feel your pain when you see those bubbles, I have so many epoxy resin mishaps myself. But the final result outweighs all the troubles, you made another masterpiece.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gitara!

@cptairwolf Жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful you allow us to share in the journey of making this art along with you. I feel like it raises the value of the pieces beyond measure.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@thunderbasilisk1352 Жыл бұрын

Seeing the struggles a carve costs makes seeing the finished piece even more rewarding. Id love to see a Alligator carve. Id say full sized but that would require like 3 or 4 separate molds and put together like a puzzle.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

I think it would be really cool to try a gator

@amym4624 Жыл бұрын

Your commentary on the frustrations of bringing your sculpture to life was entertaining! You’re immensely talented and perhaps one day I could proudly own one of your pieces. Thanks for sharing!

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊 This was one of the most frustrating ones I've ever done!

@jkoblivion4175 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing what a men can do driven by the pursuit of beauty. Also the fact that Blake turned a suffering career-ending injury into a catalyst for Art is mind blowing. You always had it there, didn't you? Best regards from Portugal.

@DiscipleGames 2 ай бұрын

It’s fun watching you experience all these problems that you’ve completely solved in subsequent videos

@dr.s.p. Жыл бұрын

Wow! The transitions of resin to wood from head to tail are phenomenal and you get even more of the true sensation of the turtle rising. Incredible work!

@d4mdcykey Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite woods for sculptures is buckeye burl, each tree can be so incredibly different that each and every piece is like a work of art in itself. Beautiful result you got here.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Same! Love buckeye burl

@pjstraw Жыл бұрын

Love your videos and I like that you talk about the costs associated with the project. From the materials to time, I think it really showcases the amount of resources needed to complete such amazing works of art.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I was actually hesitant about disclosing the costs, but felt it really showed how much went into this... literally

@parkswhakatutu5576 Жыл бұрын

Really am amazed at the amount of patience you have with your sculptures, been a fan for a while now and love watching from start to the end piece of your sculptures. Your artistry is next level. Your commentary about your neighbors thinking you might be cooking meth had me in fits too Keep up the amazing work and keep inspiring.

@randallperkinsky Жыл бұрын

I can offer $20, a free mileshake at mcdonalds, a half pack of toliet paper and a compliment for said turtle lol

@lindalopresti389 Жыл бұрын

You are, truly, a wizard! As somewhat of a sculptor myself, I am, I am awed by your talent and skills. I can so appreciate the journey of this piece, with all of the challenges. I won’t presume to even say what you should do next but I’ll be there to see it, whenever you decide the next journey.

@DDTC73 Жыл бұрын

I wondered if you were going to address the bison in the room! Related fact - here in the UK, a bison was born in the wild for the first time in 6000 years this week! Love the turtle and the amazing placement of the wood in the fins. Amazing work.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

wow thats an interesting fact! I like it, Thanks!

@tamibell4325 5 ай бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful! With each new piece I have a new favorite! Your work is so INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us! With every step I have a new appreciation for your work! I really love this!💥❤🙏

@julia-mi8ct Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thanks for sharing even the parts of your journey that aren't picture perfect!! It's truly incredible

@simeon7450 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love this one, it has a more organic look compared to the sculptures using stacked square pieces of wood. Love your content, as always! thank you.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I agree it looks more natural.

@andrewh3730 Жыл бұрын

Loving your work! Thanks for sharing!! I’d like to see a swordfish sculpture. I think that would be awesome.

@marcelwinkelman47 Жыл бұрын

That would be cool

@Greentrianglegallery Жыл бұрын

Love u showing us the mistakes and possible issues, so I’m now prepared for a lot of things, and sharing the tools list is priceless ❤️

@LyndenMcClean Жыл бұрын

I know this video is two months old, but if your still looking for recommendations of what to carve next, have you done a fox yet? I will be looking through all your videos because your content is very enjoyable. Keep up the good work 👍

@Aerztefreak132 Жыл бұрын

That you showed the failures, one have to endure along the way, is a biiiiig plus in my eyes! It shows, that everybody makes mistakes, and that you can learn from them! Thanks for this video fellow human :D

@luisxvgenovese1736 Жыл бұрын

You are so talented. You make beautiful art. Also thank you for showing us the missteps in the process. It’s encouraging to others to persevere through difficulties.

@-dystopic- 6 ай бұрын

Just absolutely beautiful!

@minervatales4258 Жыл бұрын

WOW! that's a MASTERPIECE! The hard work that you put on this one it was worth it! Plus, this video is so motivational and a life lesson! Nothing is impossible if you belive in something and you don't give up! Thank you so much for scharing! (Maybe an octupus for the next one or an owl )

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😄 I think an owl could look really cool! Dont think I would be able to do an octopus because all the fragile tentacles though.

@TheCornDavis 11 ай бұрын

That turtle has been through so much 😔🥲

@lynnecrawford2925 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning, amazing artistry! And amazing patience too. Love watching you at work. Thanks for sharing.

@denisenoble4010 4 ай бұрын

its beautiful, the depth shown when you were polishing the shell was stunning. You did it!!!! xx

@AdirondackRuby Жыл бұрын

While it was expensive and frustrating, I hope you think it was worth all the time spent. I think it came out amazingly! Carving Ideas: Giraffe, Lionfish, Planet Earth (or maybe another planet), Fox, Deer, Seal.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

I think it was well worth it and I have some great lessons learned and will hopefuly not make these mistakes in the future!

@michellesutton202 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible, the patience that you showed, thru each piece is amazing. I really love the wood you had the turtle mounted to.

@tammyshirey3041 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@watchingthewheelsgoround260 10 ай бұрын

I really like that you have shown your full process. You are an amazing artist and an inspiration for other artists. It all seems glamorous in a short video, but you showed how frustrating it can be to create art.

@praeliora Жыл бұрын

You did an absolutely amazing job, I love turtles, they are one of my favourite creatures..the only thing that could have made it pop more would have been a green tinge in the Epoxy..

@Kur0Engel 2 ай бұрын

Did you ever find out what the person did with your first chunk?

@AusMiner Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning piece of art mate. All those set-backs early in the piece would quickly have been forgotten once you started to see what this was turning into.

@lukedav Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing!!

@SpoonMe Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your perseverance!

@angeljohnson604 Жыл бұрын

Wow they look amazing!!

@mr.osmium314 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful piece

@tinamarinelli4325 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful as always

@RikaNJay4life Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous piece

@DieFarbeLila88 Жыл бұрын

I have to applaud your patience and dedication in this project! Very admirable! Personally I think that even with the bubbles, the 2nd attempt could have looked super cool! :D but man!The final sculpture really look amazing!

@arispetr Жыл бұрын

beautiful work! BRAVO

@zawal92 Жыл бұрын

Your sculptures are beautiful. I love the transparent nature of epoxy combined with the natural looking wood. Perhaps you could consider sculpturing Scottish Highland cow it would look so cool if you were able to capture how their fur is blown in a wind 🤩

@nixmaphatv Жыл бұрын

Great that you never gave up. Keep creating 👊

@nikkisnelgrove7253 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Dude I love your work.

@shannonlee3818 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing!

@debramellor8845 Жыл бұрын

I just found you & I really respect you for showing all the bloopers. It makes us understand that sometimes stuff happens. Thank you.

@scorpionmafia1017 Жыл бұрын

That is one majestic piece of art you made👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@daisyiamacow 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, what an amazing talent you have x

@sereneriver856 11 ай бұрын

Stunning!

@c.a.chambers68 4 ай бұрын

Blown away by this beauty

@genicemilliner7667 11 ай бұрын

Love your work!

@colindouglas1997 Жыл бұрын

That band of wood that runs from the body through the left fin is gorgeous.

@anthonywatkins2783 8 ай бұрын

There seems to be no end to your wonderful talent and patience, that’s yet another wonderful sculpture, keep these videos coming please. 👌👌👌

@beasty_l0806 Жыл бұрын

Imagine being this talented

@Vb-fy4sv Жыл бұрын

You are a TRULY TALENTED ARTIST ! BEAUTIFUL WORK !

@sheenamoore3938 3 ай бұрын

What a journey you had to get to the magnificent finish.

@cerisekappes580 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous sculpture!!!!

@DLlama Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just…just wow❤❤❤ The line on the turtle where the epoxy meets the wood looks like the waterline, like it’s poking its head up out of some invisible, wooden ocean. So beautiful! Your sculptures just keep getting better and better! I know it was frustrating, but just like a major boss in Dark Souls/Bloodborne/Elden Ring; it’s the hardest, most cuss-worthy thing you’ll ever try…but there’s nothing sweeter than that final victory 🎉

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

hahaha Love that. Thanks Marilyn!

@user-zw1yp7fy7v 2 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!!!

@AndrewConway Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.

@Daryldixon44910 10 ай бұрын

your work is amazing!

@lillianlau3546 Жыл бұрын

Hi there. One of your videos was recommended to me while I was on an epoxy resin pour binge and I’ve been fascinated by your work since. You have incredible devotion to your projects 👏👏 I personally thought that the second attempt you made with the coral-like wood piece could have been salvageable, even with air bubbles. Living things still create air bubbles and currents underwater, so having bubbles within the sculpture would make the coral appearance more life-like. I would love to see the finished product using the pour (be it a turtle or another water-related animal) if you still have it. I look forward to watching more of your videos 🙌

@Finny_finn_finn Жыл бұрын

This would look beautiful in my entry...I love it. 🐢

@tedmccullen7466 Жыл бұрын

Just found your program and absolutely love it thank you!

@ClassicSteelRC Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous work of art!!!

@LollyDavey Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a sculpture of 3 river otters at play!

@Anand_KL Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous. Congratulations and well done.

@HollyRose1529 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous! I’d love to see you carve an immortal jellyfish 🪼

@rolandkuhn9066 Жыл бұрын

Incredible the concept to completion, it's just beautiful. I will be sharing with friends.

@mdnahidhasan1369 Жыл бұрын

How much dedication you give. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😱

@BetweenDreams999 Жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous!!

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karen!

@VanessaNdombe Жыл бұрын

You teach us so much about resilience and excellence. And you know what? Turtles are resilient. Thanks Blake. That’s the perfect episode to celebrate the 300K🎉 Congrats !!

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Vanessa!

@LaoWucarvings 10 ай бұрын

Very cute turtle 🐢

@lindahauser1388 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning!! You asked for suggestions for your next project, I dearly love Pugs, and think their body shape and funny little faces would make a very interesting sculpture!!

@ZDvineMsCassilynn Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!

@slowfootlabeef704 6 ай бұрын

Spectacular!

@jannettemarshall 11 ай бұрын

you are one true artist

@shannonlee3818 Жыл бұрын

amazingly spectacular!!

@andychapin5979 2 ай бұрын

What I Love about this one is how the portion of the turtle that is straight epoxy. It’s almost like that portion is above the water level. So awesome. My 5 year old son and I just recently came across your channel and he’s been watching you religiously since. Each animal he tells me he wants for Christmas. Haha!! Keep the videos coming!

@tanukumanohar2621 Жыл бұрын

you are definitely a born artist.. outstanding work as usual.. Keep rocking

@telmarodrigues3651 Жыл бұрын

It's WONDERFUL!👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

@WerWolfEee 10 ай бұрын

It's unbelievable! I can't understand how is this possible!

@blancarivera2374 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!!it's beautiful 💯👍

@jbhix2691 Жыл бұрын

You are an artist.

@glsstocker Жыл бұрын

I love this And the stand it is sitting Pure genius

@maryannmcginnes9103 8 ай бұрын

This past week since I’ve found your channel I’ve been watching videos every night. It’s super satisfying to watch and you remind me a lot of my dad who passed away in 2022. You never give up even when it’s hard! Thanks for what you do! 🫶🏼

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne 10 ай бұрын

That might be the most beautiful piece of wood I’ve ever seen. 😳🤯🤯

@user-mz3dh7lv4t Жыл бұрын

one of the best channel... worth watching..

@vandita777 Жыл бұрын

Stunning piece. The stand really brings it to life.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Blueformdesign Жыл бұрын

Brilliant !

@staceyritchie7100 Жыл бұрын

I love turtles! This is beautiful!

@gigidudeck4036 Жыл бұрын

What an incredible work of art!! Beautiful😊

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@user-ci3so6vu4i 8 ай бұрын

I’m amazed at everything you do truly an artist !

@AK00777 Жыл бұрын

Holy cow! That is a stunning piece.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is a turtle though, not a cow 😉

@cmuthumal Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always.

@BMSculptures Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chanaka!

@rahulsarang6664 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful masterpiece

@josephdavis4956 Жыл бұрын

Wow great job bro! Thanks for sharing the whole journey of this project.

@Vsmehdi Жыл бұрын

A trick to keeping the fridge cool enough during the curing process is to fill the refrigerator with ice as much as possible. This will increase the thermal capacity and act as a thermal buffer. I'm not sure how much heat that epoxy produces, but I know it takes a lot of heat to melt ice.