Carving a 🐢 out of Epoxy & Wood
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- 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
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8. Carving burr- Fine- amzn.to/3yGkEgz
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10. Carving Burr 1/8" shaft- amzn.to/37Jh1LK
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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
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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 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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What do you want to see me carve next???
fox?
Carve a SQUID please!!!
A Plymouth Roadrunner 🥰💕 BLUE.. EPOXY Please
an ara (parrot) on a branch
CAT please!!!
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.
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 🙌🙌
Sounds like you need new friends my brotha
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.
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.
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!
It’s fun watching you experience all these problems that you’ve completely solved in subsequent videos
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.
Thanks Gitara!
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.
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!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!
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!
Thanks so much 😊 This was one of the most frustrating ones I've ever done!
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.
Thank you so much!
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.
I think it would be really cool to try a gator
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.
Same! Love buckeye burl
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.
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!💥❤🙏
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!
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.
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.
Thanks Paul, I was actually hesitant about disclosing the costs, but felt it really showed how much went into this... literally
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing even the parts of your journey that aren't picture perfect!! It's truly incredible
Absolutely stunning, amazing artistry! And amazing patience too. Love watching you at work. Thanks for sharing.
Loving your work! Thanks for sharing!! I’d like to see a swordfish sculpture. I think that would be awesome.
That would be cool
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
its beautiful, the depth shown when you were polishing the shell was stunning. You did it!!!! xx
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 ❤️
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.
wow thats an interesting fact! I like it, Thanks!
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.
Thank you very much, I agree it looks more natural.
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!
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.
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 )
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.
This is incredible, the patience that you showed, thru each piece is amazing. I really love the wood you had the turtle mounted to.
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!!
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 👍
I can offer $20, a free mileshake at mcdonalds, a half pack of toliet paper and a compliment for said turtle lol
I just found you & I really respect you for showing all the bloopers. It makes us understand that sometimes stuff happens. Thank you.
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!
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..
That turtle has been through so much 😔🥲
There seems to be no end to your wonderful talent and patience, that’s yet another wonderful sculpture, keep these videos coming please. 👌👌👌
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.
I think it was well worth it and I have some great lessons learned and will hopefuly not make these mistakes in the future!
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.
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 🎉
hahaha Love that. Thanks Marilyn!
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 🤩
You are a TRULY TALENTED ARTIST ! BEAUTIFUL WORK !
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.
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 🙌
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 !!
Thank you so much Vanessa!
Absolutely beautiful! Dude I love your work.
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!
Every time I watch one of your videos I just can't believe my eyes. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you soo much Andrea!
That band of wood that runs from the body through the left fin is gorgeous.
Absolutely stunning. I stumbled on your video by chance and enjoyed every second. I have done some carving in my younger years and this has inspired me to get back and do some more. Keep the videos coming, I look forward to following your work.
you are definitely a born artist.. outstanding work as usual.. Keep rocking
Absolutely gorgeous! I’d love to see you carve an immortal jellyfish 🪼
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.
Gorgeous. Congratulations and well done.
pur passion! it would have quit after the second fail.. love that you stay calm and finish what you attempted... and it looks freaking awesome like all your sculptures! just awesome!
Wow great job bro! Thanks for sharing the whole journey of this project.
Love both types of sculptures you do. Though I am really drawn to the wood/epoxy since they have a magical quality because of how you do them. I think an Elephant would be a nice addition in either medium or both for fun! Thanks for sharing your talent gift! 👏👏👏
Absolutely beautiful piece of art. 🐢 love burl and epoxy together. I’m waiting on that Bison 🦬 video ❤🧡🤍🖤
Thanks Maddie! Bison coming soon!
Absolutely gorgeous work of art!!!
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.
Thank you! Yes I could have used a glossy finish. I change up the finishing from sculpture to sculpture
Came out amazing. Turtle's are my favorite type of animal so this was a great moment to see for the finish product. I think it would have look nice to see the metal rod hidden away by some of the cut wood glued around it.
Stunning piece. The stand really brings it to life.
Thanks!
I found your channel yesterday, I’m very impressed with your skill, but my 4yo girls are absolutely loving your videos. They did there first epoxy projects yesterday.
Thanks for your perseverance!
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
Talking is great with this TORTUGA!!!! MAJESTIC AGAIN!! Much better than CNN! BRAVO......
Thank you so much for doing a turtle! Its beautiful ❤ hopefully one day i can afford to get a couple of these from you 🙏
beautiful work! BRAVO
Absolutely beautiful, what an amazing talent you have x
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.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautiful! Great video. I don’t know how you didn’t give up on this one. But from my perspective it was worth it. Wow
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 🐢
FANFUCHINGTASTIC! You’re a gifted young man.. a tortured artist! FANTASTICO!
Just absolutely beautiful!
I’m amazed at everything you do truly an artist !
That might be the most beautiful piece of wood I’ve ever seen. 😳🤯🤯
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! 🫶🏼
Love all your carvings. Amazing as always.
Thank you so much 😀
Absolutely insanely beautiful.
Fantastic work sir 👍👍
Your craftsmanship is on a whole nother level.
WOW !!!!!
Thank you so much 😀
Hey Blake 👋🏼 I had been waiting for a project video for some time now, and I think we all appreciate this one: not only does it showcase another masterpiece, it reveals you to be an honest and transparent artist, who perseveres even in the worst f-ups 😅 Beautiful turtle in the end! 🐢 Looking forward to your next project 👏🏼👍🏼💪🏼
Great white shark maybe? 😏🦈
Thank you Andres... A GWS is on my bucket list for sure!
I can't get enough of these epoxy and wood sculptures!
Thanks Jeremy!
This has become my new go-to channel when i open TH-cam. Your sculptures are so awesome to see. I'd really like to see what you did with that piece you saved unless im just that far behind since i saw what you did with the bull.
Incredible the concept to completion, it's just beautiful. I will be sharing with friends.
I could only wish i had a neighbor like you! Another ridiculously awesome sculpture blake!
haha Thanks!
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.
Absolutely beautiful. Awesome work and talent. You are an incredible artist. Thanx for sharing.
Thank you so much 😀
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!!! ♥︎♥︎♥︎
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
hmmmm I like wild turkey. Good whiskey
I'm glad you didn't give up. This turned out beautiful
Thanks Kim
That is one majestic piece of art you made👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Gorgeous sculpture!!!!
What a journey you had to get to the magnificent finish.
It's amazing, I love your works😍
Thank you so much 😀
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 !
Absolutely stunning! Congrats!!!😊
Thank you!! 😊
This would look beautiful in my entry...I love it.
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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… 💪💪👍
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.
Walrus would be really cool. i did a woodcarving of one in the past that I really liked.
Another outstanding artistic accomplishment.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻thanks for sharing.
Just found your program and absolutely love it thank you!
greetings to you from London uk. amazing work, I thank you, I watch as many of your creations as possible.i find It very relaxing.
How much dedication you give. 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹😱