Creating Something That Leaves My Friends Speechless
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 Lumber Selection
01:40 The Mold
03:22 Hand Casting
06:29 Gold Leaf
07:03 De-molding
07:30 Lathe
08:11 Prior Incidents
09:12 My first time Turning
10:07 The Real Deal
11:11 This is Scary
14:14 Deploy the laser
14:41 Carving Seams
15:45 Help me!
16:53 Pedestal
17:14 Installing Hand
17:58 Applying Finish
18:08 Who's Sean?
18:50 Finished Trophy
19:24 Reveal for Friends
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LOG OR SLAB for the GREAT WHITE SHARK!??
Log please!
I'd like to see both. Split the log and insert one slab layer.
LOG!!
Log!
Log babyyyyy
Honestly, the variety of sculptures is one of the reasons I keep watching your videos! Keep them coming!
Absolutely!! When I first subscribed I was worried it was all going to be wood/resin carvings of animals. And don't get me wrong I still watched them all, and.i will continue to, but as an artist myself, I love the use of new mediums in forms they normally don't take. Mainly the tire sculptures! I love multimedium art, and one of my favorite pieces I've done is actually a very large American flag I made from shiny new and old oxidized US pennies. Because how often do you see pennies framed on a wall?
I’m glad you do both, I enjoy the variety
Agreed. The variety is key for me, but I’ll watch every video you put up, so I’d say do what you enjoy and we’ll watch along
that is awesome! thank you for the insights!
Glad you like them! More to come- especially this next one!
I love how the fact that you have footage of you holding the sign means you decided in the end to do both options
i didn't even know they MADE maid costumes in his size!
@@danielkim9453 what do you mean?
@@EpicMuttonChops they maid it special
That's comittming to the joke. Just brilliant, and hilarious. Well done.
Nope, that was just AI generated for the joke. Like he said, he would never do that. Yup, AI generated joke, he didn't do that in public.
Plaster ,tiers ,foam, epoxy, wood ,your sculpture and ideas are amazing
Mix everything ❤
Thank you!
Agree with previous comment. I would never tell an artist what to make! Love it all. What’s most interesting is to see how, when your materials “fail” you, how you adjust the process. As artists, we all know what those challenges are like and we all solve them in clever and surprising ways.
Thanks so much!
So awesome you still wore the maid outfit lol. The trophy came out great!
I personally like the epoxy and wood sculptures a bit more just because it adds so much more depth and options with mixing wood types and cuts.
Sharks are my favorite animals too, so definitely can't wait to see what you do!
A shark with slightly Black toned epoxy would Look amazing. But no matter what You do it will Look amazing !!!!
1. I love both types of sculptures.
2. For the shark, I like the idea of using the single piece.
3. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.
He said great white shark, are you good? 😂
I agree on all points!
100%
@@hunterlord37 Because a great white shark isn't a shark?...
@SomeDudeOnline she said whale, and changed it after my comment 😂
Spend all that time making it just so in the end his friends would be like "That's cool and all, but wearing the maid outfit is better."
One log shark! I enjoy all types of your work. The variety makes your work and skills so much fun to watch.
Glad you like them! Already started on the log!
I'd just like to say the addition of the leather seams in the football took it from a football shaped carving to a carving of a football! That small detail really brought it to life, and grounded it in reality.
Totally agree! Thanks Blake
Your friend must be over the moon, not only because of the trophy but also because you did both options 😂😂😂
2:32 tbh I like all wood more
I spoil them...
Lol he definitely did
I appreciate how you are not afraid to fail along the way, treating every part of the process as learning!
0:43 the fact someone actually called out “you suck” tho XD
A couple of things that would help tremendously with the vibration on the lathe: having it on a more substantial base the fact that there's an open space under the table allows the amount of vibration to increase over time. But the main issue is it doesn't have a speed control! That would scare the crap out of me! Reducing or increasing the speed can have a huge effect on the amount of vibration.
Agreed. If I intend to do. more of this I think I will invest in a proper setup and tool.
@@BMSculptures That lathe _does_ have some (rudmentary) speed control. @7:35 we can see a stepped pulley set up. If you change the pulley that the belt is on, then it will change the speed that the spindle turns at. That one looks like it has only 4 settings, and such systems are a pain to actually change, but it does have some degree of adjustment. The setting it's on at that timestamp is '3 of 4' - I'm not sure if that's the second fastest or second slowest, but unless you changed that, then there potentially was either one or two steps slower that that lathe could have gone.
You may well have used that (and it didn't make the edit; which would make sense, it's not a lathe how to after all!), but thought I add that for others that might be in a similar situation.
You have such great tools. Fix that, or replace it. That lathe is a time bomb.
I wouldn’t put a project on it, until that is worked out. Your product is only as good as your tools.
@@BMSculptures Check out Artisan Makes: he recently did this to his (metal) lathe and it improved things considerably!
Honestly the blank may have been off centered a bit too. Which isn’t a huge problem if it’s in the chuck correctly and you work it down quickly. But if he was going to do a lot of projects on the lathe. Too many off centered projects can put stress on the chuck which is no bueno.
The trick to molding the hand is to put part of a full size nerf ball in the bottom of the bucket and pour a thin layer of alginate. When it sets you can perfectly place your hand around it.
Smart!
Honestly, no preference. I like watching both all wood and wood/epoxy builds.
Hey man, i have been watching your videos for a few years and only recently subscribed, I like watching all your epoxy and wood sculptures, in my opinion if you are enjoying the work then that's what i will enjoy most, nothing worse than a forced "fun" video. keep up the good work
Definitely wood and epoxy video's but i like seeing all ur videos they are all very entertaining ❤
Glad you like them!
My comment isn’t gonna help you much…I love them all. I really enjoy watching you craft…so impressive!!! Just keep doing you!
Thank you so much! All the comments help me!
I found your videos the other day. I cant stop watching. Your work is outstanding. I love the pace of your videos too.
I’ll be honest dude, everything I’ve seen you make has been incredible. Do what you feel like that’s my suggestion 👍
I love that you use both types of sculptures not just one, thats what I love most about your channel. The varitey is beyond awesome 😊
Love the trophy very much. Great job.
Thanks Jenny!
Shark from log sounds incredibly cool 🦈
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I loved the beginning. "I would never humiliate myself like that." After shooting the dream sequence. 🤣
That alone had me watching until the end. Nicely done and well presented!
I like both wood and wood/epoxy, but I love the combination of wood and epoxy. They have almost an otherworldly dimension.
Thank you! I also prefer epoxy/wood
Well done big man! I admire how you didn't give up on that shaky lathe and eventually conquered it. Oh yeah, definitely go with the solid log for your great white shark. Can't wait to see it.
I don't even like sports but think this trophy is gorgeous. You did a superb job. I love the gold leafing.. a perfect touch.
I like both. I love the originality and it inspires me to try sculpting things for myself.
I’m sure everyone would agree, it doesn’t matter what you use! Your work is amazing and each piece has its own special qualities!!! I guarantee that no fan of your channel is scrolling past a video because you aren’t using epoxy or just wood. Keep um coming and we’ll keep watching 😉 👍🏻
I love your sculptures, they are always so creative!
For the shark idea, i prefer the slab stone walnut, and it would be cool if you use the irregular side for the shape of the tail!
Resin is bad for the environment, and that wood deserves better, sick people
BOTH! Don't limit yourself! Everything you create is amazing!
Thank you so much!
It would be interesting if you made two great white shark sculptures using the different processes to see how they compare @@BMSculptures
To me, you're one of the few people who can make resin projects not boring, because they're on the same level as classic sculptures, but I know that the t-rex was one of your proudest achievements. Do whatever, they're both great.
thank you so much!
OMG, what a talent. Really enjoyed the video and LMAO at the end. Great Job, my only regret is that I do not have friends like you guys. Really cool all around. Thank you.
Dude, everything you do is dope, I'm here for the art. I love your creativity and versatility.., the medium is not important.... . You got a great imagination, for the viewer its rewarding enough to watch each piece evolve from scraps and transform into something beautiful that everyone can relate to.
Its not to often you get to see someone take a rubber tire and bring it to life, that's impressive right there. I'll make it easy for you..., go with whatever speaks to you.
Thank you so much! Glad you are sticking around and enjoying me experiment with new things. Much appreciated!
Great Looking Trophy!!! (And nice legs in the Maid Outfit)
For your next project (the SHARK), I suggest using the slabs, but layer a lighter or dark wood between the slabs.
I personally love the wood and epoxy sculptures!
You just do Amazing work on it all!!! Thank You
For showing us all of your cool work. What A Talent!!
Love the sculpture. The attention to detail is amazing. For the others -
1) I love the epoxy wood combinations.
2) It is a great white shark so size matters. They normally have scars so a couple of lines is not really going to matter.
thanks for the amazing builds.
Thank you for the insight! Started carving the log already!
I love both wood and resin and just wood sculptures. Keep up the great work
I like you making it out of wood fully!
As us Aussies would say. "Your as mad as a cut snake", and the frock looked good on you.
Definitely prefer the wood only, but still very happy to watch wood & epoxy! Great job, looks beautiful!
Нравится мне упёртость этого парня.👍👍👍Удачи. 👍👍👍
Varity is the spice of life. Do both!
that said the T-Rex was pretty awesome!
It’s your inspiration and creativity along with your verbal input keeps me coming back.
The T-Rex and the Bull were both INCREDIBLE. But I got into your channel because of the epoxy/wood, which I think are just remarkably unique. So I prefer those ones
thanks for the insights!
This one-of-a-kind trophy is something every guy's club needs. My father played pool with his mates every week ("The Boys' Night Out" eh, it stuck). Their trophy was an autographed framed photo of Minnesota Fats, and on the back the victor put their name and the year they won the tournament (in light pencil), and got to hang it up in their 'mancave' so long as they kept winning. The day I played pool well-enough to compete with them, my father got me my own pool cue as a sign of recognition and it's my most prized possession. The photograph was buried with my father as it was his originally.
I like all the different videos but if pressed I’m most enamoured by your wood sculptures. I really loved the dinosaur but I also loved your female form and the wolf.
Well...RUclips is an amazing thing. I stumbled upon you yesterday and thought, "Wow! What a person! What talent!" and then today, the day after I discovered your art on RUclips, I discover that you were a pro ball player.....I'm such a doofus. :) Anyway. You have a new fan! I can't wait to see more!!!!
I have been watching your videos for a while now and I love your talent. As someone who has run a lathe for several years, I want to offer you and anyone reading this a bit of safety advice. Never sand from the lathe with the tool rest still in place. If something catches, you won't be able to react fast enough to save your digits! Remove the tool rest before sanding, please. Keep up the great work!
ohhhhhh I didnt even think about it! I can definitely see that being a huge safety issue. Thanks Teddy!
absolutely beautiful, amazing work
That came out awesome! Thanks for taking us along.
I like the mix of what you show us. I love power carving of wood but enjoy the other creations of yours. The problem solving and the humour.
I would like to see the shark come out of the log. Definitely log!
Popcorn machine is perfect in any workshop for a healthy fibrous snack mid creation👌
Thank you, Already started on the log!
Variety is definitely why I keep returning - that and some brutal honesty with a sense of humour
hahaha glad you stick around.
So an interesting thing about plaster is that if there is that it sets up very quickly if it’s on already set plaster since the set plaster works as a crystallization point. For future reference, if you want to use plaster again, you could have just reattached the finger with plaster by itself and it would have worked because of this.
Also with plaster, the water you use to mix it can either speed up or slow down the casting and working time. If you want to do repairs, mixing it with hot water will make the plaster set faster than with cold water.
Also, for the shark, I think you should try something that uses both the slabs and the log. Not sure what, but having both would add variety to the sculpture.
That is very interesting, and a great thing to know for future projects. Thank you!
Epoxy and wood are amazing , I’ll just stumbled onto your channel and I’ve lost half the morning watching your videos, a true artist 👍
Glad you found it, Thanks Gary!
I actually like both techniques and I believe the knowledge we get from watching is priceless, please keep up varieties.😊
Please keep doing both. You are so talented and sculptures are so beautiful.
You guys are crazy! Living life and loving it! 😁🙏✨️🙌
Words can't explain the talent you have!!! I'm blown away!! Great job man!!
Thanks Chris!
I absolutely love the wood/epoxy sculptures, so that would be my preference, but I will not shy away from pure wood sculptures either.
Gorgeous! love the concept especially now being passed around & shared with friends.
I was amazed how well it turned out. I had my doubts, but you disproved them all. Nice work!
Amazing piece of craftsman ship. I love it and they way the purple heart and canary wood look absolutely breathtaking.
For the question of wood vs wood&epoxy sculptures: I watch Makers and good editing, not materials. You're a great maker, a great artist, and the videos are a vibe, so i watch. The suspence of not knowing which materials you'll use is part of the fun
I appreciate that very much. Thank you!
Please do not limit yourself or us. I love both styles. I think the project determines if you should add epoxy or not. Thank you for all the beautiful scupltures.
Thank you Casey!
I originally watched your videos because of the epoxy, but I love your wood sculptures too. If I had to choose, I would pick the epoxy sculptures are my favorite.
Thank you!
I love watching the variety of sculptures that you do! It keeps it interesting! ❤
I love both options of wood and resin and pure wood as each have their own fun mix to what they can make. I also remember making a hand for a project out of plaster before, though I've made one out of ceramic as well (though a bit bigger than a real one)
I personally love both your works. Wood/Epoxy and 100% wood. I think you're doing a wonderfull job, its a calming exeperience to watch your work grow. Keep both things coming.
I like all of your sculptures! Wood and epoxy can be combined in so many different ways!!!!
That is so awesome. You’re a good friend.
Anything and everything you make is a pleasure to watch and marvel at!!! You seem to be able to master any medium you choose to work on!!!
I’m gonna go slab for the great white shark, I don’t think you’ll be as limited on size. The trophy turned out beautiful dude! Great job as always. Can’t wait until your next video. Hope all is well with you and your family. God Bless.
RUclips suggested this video and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful work!
Awesome! Thank you!
Fantastic - Quality - and a great bunch of friends to share it with.
I expected to pretty much jump to the end and see the finished product, but I never found a dull spot to skip! This turned out awesome, and I love the pace of the video.
I understand your fears when it comes to lath work.
Back in the 60s a highschool student had glued up some wood to turn into a bowl.
He too had misgivings and had put on a motorcycle helmet.
But to no avail, the pieces of wood he'd glued together came apart at one point.
Part of this came apart and sliced through the helmet and the top of his skull. It was said that the teacher lost it and tried scooping up the boy's brains and tried to put them back in.
It affected him so bad, he ceased teaching woodshop and as far as I know never went into that area of the school ever again.
So you're standing back and watching it vibrate is very understandable.
that is a terrible story. Wow. crazy
That is just beautiful 🎉
Thanks Laura!
Personally I prefer your just wooden ones because I like woodworking as a hobby myself but I love all the different sculptures you make !
I genuinely like and enjoy all of your videos. I don't know that I can choose. I learn from all of them and enjoy watching your creative process no matter what you're doing. Also, I think carve it out of the log. Sharks have such a natural fluidity to their movements, I think the log would lend itself to that really well.
Wow, thank you! Already started on the Log!
2:33 I like both tbh but if I had to choose one I’d go complete wood 😂❤keep up the amazing work love watching you’re videos as soon as possible ❤
Wow, I absolutely love watching your epoxy/wood sculptures come to life! They're definitely my favorite, but honestly, all of your videos are so mesmerizing to watch. It's incredible to see the process and the stunning finishes of all your art pieces. Keep up the amazing work!
Wow, thank you!
My preference is give us both types of sculptures! …and don’t forget to keep the foam/fiberglass/tire sculptures, as well. I love watching all the techniques.
Thank you so much!
i think a mix of just wood and a wood epoxy combo is good and can appeal to different audiences, as well as give variety to returning viewers
When shaping plaster sculpts, use a Stanley Sure Form blade, they are the best. The holes allow the soft plaster not to build up in the tool.
BM, it doesn't matter what way you make your sculpture' s theire all fantastic, i love watching all your methods
Glad you like them!
I have to say, its incredibly inspiring that YOU dont know how to use a lathe. You make such great things and a lot of makers feel like they need all of this fancy equipment
Thank you! Much apprecaited Austin!
Honestly any of your mixed media sculptures are more entertaining to watch. Not just the resin and the wood sculpture but also your Good Year mascots you do are really fun to watch. When its just wood sculptures its more impressive than anything.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
I like things how they are. It doesn't matter what video you decide to put out. Please take care of yourself and your family. And thank you for sharing this video with us
Thank you!
for the shark, split the log lengthways glue it on either side of one of the slabs then you have more room for all the fins as they follow the lateral line, all you have left is the dorsal fin and cordial fin ( big one at the back depending on species)
Slabs for the shark. Epoxy and wood is my choice. Your creativity and expertise with detail is the key. Thanks
I appreciate that!
I love watching both epoxy and wood sculptures
Honestly it may not be helpful, but I love all your sculptures. I have a soft spot for resin, but the wood or even tire ones are masterpieces. I love watching any video you make!
Thank you so much!
Use the log for the shark. It has a natural curve that mimics the shark swimming. I can’t wait to see the finished sculpture.😃
Already started!
I personally honestly love them both a mix between both of them I really like that 😊
Yay! Thank you!
I genuinely don't mind what you sculpt, or what you sculpt with in truth, I just love seeing you sculpt! Loved the final trophy! Really, really cool! God bless you. Have a great week!
Thank you so much 😀
I made something in my friends backyard that left the entire party speechless, now that i think about it, I've not heard from them in a while.... ingrats
I honestly like seeing you do both kinds of sculptures. They always look amazing
Thanks Eric
Great Trophy. Just a little advice when turning, In general always turn uphill not down as your friend advised. Where possible you should always turn in the direction of supported grain.
Wow! Now that is beautiful!
I hate to criticize - It's such a beautiful piece of art. But... I spent my career carving and modifying plaster and even once did a plaster hand. I predict that the first time (unless you're lucky) that hand falls over, one or more of the fingers will break off. Over time, the plaster will dry out more and make it even more brittle. What I don't know is if the gold leaf and the finish you put on it will strengthen it enough. A better solution to making the ball fit would have been to shave the thumb and finger pads until it fit. One protection for the fingers and thumbe would have been bend up a metal rod system that would hang into the hand mold as you poured the plaster. That would significantly strengthen the fingers and where they attach to the hand. It's not too late to do that by making a mold of your finished hand sculpture and refilling it with plaster or, perhaps something a bit stronger than plaster. If you do that, make sure to use a strong, flexible molding agent with a good parting agent to prevent the tearing which will be much worse with the rigid sculpture. There are molding agents that are designed for that (with limitations).