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
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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

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@BMSculptures Год назад

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

@epic_playa_k1242 Год назад

fox?

@atulnair8662 Год назад

Carve a SQUID please!!!

@bronzewing1965 Год назад

A Plymouth Roadrunner 🥰💕 BLUE.. EPOXY Please

@linno_minabile Год назад

an ara (parrot) on a branch

@mrsmaryblond Год назад

CAT please!!!

@RayElberg Год назад

Incredibly expensive, incredible consumption of patience and energy, incredibly beautiful. Almost everyone I know would give up halfway through. And that's what makes your videos irresistible. Bring the result to a perfect end. One of the things I admire about you is that you show people the mistakes in your work. Your videos are truly unique, Blake.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Thank you so much Ray. I'm not going to lie, I thought about giving up many times on this sculpture haha. Thank you for the compliments 🙌🙌

@mikewedgwood697 Год назад

Sounds like you need new friends my brotha

@mikewedgwood697 Год назад

He actually threw the first one out and gave it to someone on Instagram so it's not like he saw everything all the way through but still immensely talented and now we all know what mistakes not to make.

@user-pt1cz4ot1e Год назад

Pretty, but all I see is plastic waste. More tiny particles to eventually end up inside all of us. So many mediums to use and everyone and their brother has to jump on the plastic bandwagon.

@Glitch-Gremlin Год назад

VERY TRUE! Far too many artists want to appear as if they are above mistakes, inhuman Gods of their crafts. It not only makes the videos boring, but discouraging if you use them for inspiration. You feel like, ill never be that good. Even if i practice a 100 years. But if you see mistakes AND it turns out fantastic, it makes you feel like, shit...maybe i CAN over come my mistakes and win if i keep trying!

@DiscipleGames 22 дня назад

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

@GitaraMaker Год назад

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 Год назад

Thanks Gitara!

@andychapin5979 18 дней назад

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!

@cmdrmagno Год назад

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 Год назад

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!

@amym4624 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@tamibell4325 3 месяца назад

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!💥❤🙏

@thunderbasilisk1352 Год назад

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 Год назад

I think it would be really cool to try a gator

@jkoblivion4175 Год назад

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.

@cptairwolf Год назад

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 Год назад

Thank you so much!

@user-fr8ly9bj6e 9 месяцев назад

Молодец мастер, прекрасная работа. Браво!

@d4mdcykey Год назад

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 Год назад

Same! Love buckeye burl

@pjstraw Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@SoloXXAB Год назад

Talking is great with this TORTUGA!!!! MAJESTIC AGAIN!! Much better than CNN! BRAVO......

@denisenoble4010 2 месяца назад

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

@DDTC73 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@LyndenMcClean Год назад

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 👍

@LollyDavey 10 месяцев назад

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

@andrewh3730 Год назад

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

@marcelwinkelman47 Год назад

That would be cool

@parkswhakatutu5576 Год назад

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.

@iexistapparently7862 4 месяца назад

I’ve never seen a person so dedicated to their work like you!!! The turtle looks wonderful and I hope one day you’ll make fantasy creatures like a dragon or a mermaid I’m sure they’ll look amazing carved by you!!! ♥︎♥︎♥︎

@daisymay4183 4 месяца назад

A long hard road in the beginning but this is absolutely spectacular!!! How the resin and the wood flow together. An Amazing Sculpture of A Sea Turtle 🐢

@simeon7450 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Aerztefreak132 Год назад

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

@co6343 Год назад

You do great work!!! I would like to see you do a wild turkey and I think this would be a test of your amazing skills. thanks Bill

@BMSculptures Год назад

hmmmm I like wild turkey. Good whiskey

@tylerthornton3107 8 месяцев назад

FANFUCHINGTASTIC! You’re a gifted young man.. a tortured artist! FANTASTICO!

@lindalopresti389 Год назад

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.

@AdirondackRuby Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@l0lbr03kl0lbr03k Год назад

Yesterday i watched a video from Smarter Every Day, and i learned something. If you screw up, do not discart the piece you are working on, but screw it up all the way till the end of the project you are working on. You can learn a lot about it!

@praeliora Год назад

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..

@TheCornDavis 10 месяцев назад

That turtle has been through so much 😔🥲

@HollyRose1529 10 месяцев назад

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

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne 8 месяцев назад

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

@minervatales4258 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@randallperkinsky Год назад

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

@itsnotrightyouknow Год назад

I have seen many of these epoxy and wood items made, and never seen one that has ever done justice to a majestic price of wood.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Thank you so much!

@sheenamoore3938 Месяц назад

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

@michellesutton202 Год назад

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

@mdnahidhasan1369 Год назад

How much dedication you give. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😱

@JolienBrebels Год назад

Oh man you are incredible, I love the end result! I would love to see you carve an African animal! I love them so much!

@maryannmcginnes9103 7 месяцев назад

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! 🫶🏼

@dianejohanson98 Год назад

Great job! The clear really makes this turtle pop! Can you make a life size horse’s head with neck and partial chest? Would love to see that.

@WerWolfEee 8 месяцев назад

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

@dr.s.p. 11 месяцев назад

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!

@gslink Год назад

Another great video and a lesson for everyone on patience and also a healthy stubbornness. I was thinking a walrus might be a fun and somewhat whimsical carving.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Walrus would be really cool. i did a woodcarving of one in the past that I really liked.

@hunterperkinson5813 4 месяца назад

Love your work! I have checked out 3 of your video's T-rex head, rainbow trout, and this one, the turtle. The last two need eyes. Eyes are the portals to the soul. It gives them life. They almost go unnoticed in the clear epoxy. I am a metal artist and look at other mediums for ideas and techniques. You are very informative! great work!

@natebyford6296 Год назад

My 5 year old daughter and I watch all your videos as they come! Love the work and amazing job on the turtle! She votes “Unicorn!” as a request for future project!

@BMSculptures Год назад

That is awesome and just makes my day. Thanks Nate! tell her I will try to squeeze in a unicorn at some point!

@spacedimands8670 Год назад

Idk about all this epoxy work. I’ve only done little pieces were it takes almost nothing to fill in a hole or crevice. This is awesome. You really have it down. Awesome 👏🏽

@daisyiamacow 4 месяца назад

Absolutely beautiful, what an amazing talent you have x

@FR-sr9sy 5 месяцев назад

I’m way late to this video and all of yours really but Blake, what an amazing job you do. My favorite might be the bear… I’m not sure they are all incredible. No, wait, maybe the swan. That one was super cool looking. Again, idk, they are all so majestic. 👏 great job. I know it’s a pain to film these, but I’m sure appreciative!

@nitroxylictv 9 месяцев назад

The bubbles and cracks from it curing are because you are pouring the whole mold all at once and its a fairly large ammount of epoxy. You have to do it in layers.

@-dystopic- 4 месяца назад

Just absolutely beautiful!

@Greentrianglegallery Год назад

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 ❤️

@marvinstimmel6337 Год назад

Elk is my favorite North American big game animal. With your skills & attention to detail you can do an amazing trophy bull in a fluid pose. It would be nice to see a typical & non-typical antlers.

@justice8563 Год назад

Unbelievable! 👏🏼 you could call this piece Persistence. It’s really an amazing piece of art. I would like to see you do a male lion’s head. They are a symbol of strength and that’s something this country needs.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Thank you! I think a lions head could be really cool!

@julia-mi8ct Год назад

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

@shawnschimming4107 Год назад

That turtle sculpture is BAD @$$! Your work is awesome. I have enjoyed watching several of your videos. Can't wait to see what the next sculptures will be.

@belovedstc1116 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for doing a turtle! Its beautiful ❤ hopefully one day i can afford to get a couple of these from you 🙏

@bentleygt3716 Год назад

i can not imaging the frustrations, the sleepless nights, the heart & head aches you went through to get this right.. but in the end. it is extremely rewarding .KUDOS. my goodness. another lovely sculpture. love the base too.. i looks gorgeous, i can't say this is my favorite, as all of your Pieces are SO BEAUTIFUL.. the only tiny thing i would do " if it were mine of course " i would use a coat of Varnish (the wood looks kinda dull), so both material would have the same surface luster. if that makes sense... thank you for sharing. another master piece.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Thank you! Yes I could have used a glossy finish. I change up the finishing from sculpture to sculpture

@SpoonMe Год назад

Thanks for your perseverance!

@Vsmehdi Год назад

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.

@VhondaRose Год назад

Hi from the UK… just want to say, you are a brilliant artist… the pieces you have made are masterpieces… idea for the sculpture maybe a mummy dolphin and her baby just a thought. Good luck with your new home xx

@mistijohnson2121 10 месяцев назад

Love this but you should do one of those tortusies with tree on its back❤

@MyScreenNameIsTroubledOne 8 месяцев назад

Watched this video twice now. Love the turtle. Amazing work. I think all that sanding and polishing is just as much an art form as the carving. Lol… 💪💪👍

@henningherringe9125 11 месяцев назад

Your Turtle built was just Awesome. I am a retired Modelmaker...I really appreciated your video🦘..great stuff. Henning Herringe (Australia)

@RackCrossStudio 5 месяцев назад

I recommend cigar tubes the for off cuts and on deck could be a Penguin sculpture! Glad to see the finger heal nicely - may need you in the bullpen ⚾ BM Sculptures

@twinflowerfioretta Год назад

Sublime work with some obstacles, - but the Turtel is so graceful and i can feel her old age and many experiences down in the ocen ! Congrats and my greatest respect for xyour Art work !

@FrozenKnight21 Год назад

I know this is an out there question. But have you considered, using either vaccume or pressure to adjust the temp while curing. I know you use a freezer to cool it, but. If you were to pressurize the freezer (may require a custom build freezer. You should be able to use a normal freezer coils and pump. Then place it into a sealed box.) Then either pressurize or pull a vaccume to test the cure processes. I think pressure may help more at this stage. The advantages will be that you can fill gaps easier when pouring, and if it gets too hot you can release some pressure to bleed off heat. You could also use a fan inside the freezer to equalize the temp and reduce hot spots. (A similar concept to a convection oven.) I really like your sculptures, and would love to see more successes.

@scorpionmafia1017 Год назад

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

@lynnecrawford2925 Год назад

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

@ChyeallaMcBride Год назад

I like when you are able to include the installation of your pieces, for those that end up in public places.

@BMSculptures Год назад

Indeed!

@immagical7036 6 месяцев назад

Damn!! Well done for not letting the problems that kept occurring get you down but oh my god the money you had to go through to get the success

@scottthomas5999 Год назад

Another outstanding artistic accomplishment.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻thanks for sharing.

@DieFarbeLila88 11 месяцев назад

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 Год назад

beautiful work! BRAVO

@eduardolloreda841 Год назад

El regalo perfecto para una boda gitana !!!! Nunca van a ver piezas como éstas en un Chateau francés..... Son hechas especialmente para el gusto kitsch de los norteamericanos, a quienes les sobra dinero y les falta refinamiento...... Desde Argentina un saludo de Eduardo Lloreda......

@Finny_finn_finn Год назад

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

@c.a.chambers68 2 месяца назад

Blown away by this beauty

@luisxvgenovese1736 Год назад

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.

@tammyshirey3041 Год назад

Absolutely stunning!

@jacquelinelowe4439 Год назад

Amazing, beautiful,stunning! Please can you do an Orca Mum & baby?🤗🤗

@lindahauser1388 5 месяцев назад

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!!

@fredd4785 Год назад

My daughter and I loved watching you make this turtle. She really wants to see you make a unicorn!

@BMSculptures Год назад

That is awesome. So glad you guys watch this together! Tell her I hope to do a unicorn one day

@fredd4785 Год назад

@@BMSculptures I will! She will be so happy to see your reply.

@Maisie9798 Год назад

I am so impressed by your tenacity in making this sculpture exactly how you wanted. It is beautiful! Why not try an ostrich or flamingo???????

@Maisie9798 Год назад

@@BM_Sculptures hi. This is Maisie9798. Did you want me to contact you?

@gabemorse8848 Год назад

Honestly I could see the bubbles just fitting with the ocean theme for the second one

@msullivan2669 Год назад

A giant pacific octopus would be an AWESOME carving!!

@kimkimba1131 Год назад

I'm glad you didn't give up. This turned out beautiful

@BMSculptures Год назад

Thanks Kim

@justagirlsd3000 7 месяцев назад

I wish you were my neighbor so I could watch you in the driveway with your creations!

@nixmaphatv Год назад

Great that you never gave up. Keep creating 👊

@mr.osmium314 Год назад

Beautiful beautiful piece

@yaaaaarn Год назад

i am in love with buckeye burl! no not just because i’m from ohio, but because it’s beautiful wood

@zawal92 Год назад

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 🤩

@brigitteottle7334 9 месяцев назад

Votre travail est absolument magnifique Bravo de la France

@Easy_Going__ Год назад

This is absolutely gorgeous! Your patience is a virtue. I would love to see you carve a saltwater fish or a crocodile!

@BMSculptures Год назад

I would love to do a tuna or a swordfish. Think those could look really cool!

@telmarodrigues3651 Год назад

It's WONDERFUL!👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dalehallmark9174 Год назад

I would like to see a large colorful rooster with some small parts of the epoxy colored to make it challenging. 🙂 Thanks for your videos, I find them inspirational.

@BMSculptures Год назад

I really like that idea

@dalehallmark9174 Год назад

@@BMSculptures Also I would love to see a Walrus sculpture. I don't see that much. Would be fun even if only the head although a full body would be great.