Hell yeah! People need to take responsibility for their own hearing and not complain to the creators that are making the videos that you want to watch. It's like watching How Ridiculous and expecting asmr, you knew what you were getting into before the video started
Your narration is welcome, Nolan. Natural sounds are preferred, not music. Glad you put this casting back together, it's beautiful. Hope you get a good price for it.
I have to say, I'm a huge fan of Ants Canada and was somewhat horrified when this video came up on my recommended list. HOWEVER, watching the video i see you're attacking invasive species only, so on that i take my hat off to you. Kudos.
I had no interest in this type of video until the TH-cam algorithms suggested it. Now I'm here and a whole new world of sculpture has been introduced to me. Thanks TH-cam!
I think you're an excellent, interesting, effective explainer who adds much value to your fascinating videos. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for the fine offerings.
The narration is perfect. I'm happy to see you brazed the 2 pieces together to complete the cast. Beautiful work. I could recommend narrating more on the melting. We can all learn safer techniques this way. Great job!!!
Yep, made the mistake of going into my vegetable garden barefoot a few summers back; went in to hoe a bit. Was attacked by a colony of some kind of ant. Stinging sensations and swollen feet afterwards!
Keep the commentary! There are great insights that help visualize what's going on. When you mentioned that it was likely not smoke coming from the ant hill, it was likely steam, that helps us visualize what's happening as the aluminum makes its way through the wet soil tunnels. Great vid, keep it up!
Having lived in both Florida and Texas, both with fire ants.......... I applaud you. We moved out of the "glorious south" but still have scars on our feet, ankles and legs from fire ants. We gave them the boiling water treatment after we grew tired of spending 50.00 per month on poison. And boiling water is better for the environment.
Once, I accidentally stood on a fire ant hill while waiting on the school bus and I didn't notice anything until I looked down before I got on the bus and notice I was standing in the ant hill. I looked at my shoes and at my pants and I didn't see any ants at all so I thought oh I must be lucky. Man was I wrong those things were literally in my pants leg and in my shoe biting me up I had blisters all over my ankles and feet for days. I was smacking my legs and looking super crazy, until I pulled up my pants leg and showed the bus driver.
I’m from California but I had cousins who lived in Texas I suggest using gunpowder to blow their hiding holes up for some twisted reason but it worked ... especially solving the Hornet Nest Issues
Count me as another one that likes the narration. The only problem is the background sound covers your voice. A wireless mic should be your very next gear acquisition. It's not that hard to edit sound, depending on your software. And it will make it so we can hear what you're saying. And Merry Christmas!
My dog once found an anthill nest he didn’t know what it was and laid down sniffing the ants he didn’t mean any harm but a couple ants bit him on the stomach and he jumped up he began sniffing it again and an ant crawled up his nose and bit him he ran around the yard like a maniac until he shoved his face in the lake in our backyard thank you for getting revenge for him
Unfortunately, gamers having easy access to real smelters would just lead to "Pouring smelted metal on my head Challenge" or "Drink smelted metal Challenge"
I'm a biology nerd, artist, metal sculptor, welder, and all around metal worker, and I am in absolute awe of this hive! Ive seen this kind of thing done with other materials in huge hives on bbc docs, but this blew my mind today. Thanks!
yes, please explain even MORE of what you're doing. your voice and manners are not bothersome or distracting at all. like me when i am working the commentary helps me to think about what i am doing been as a writer and critical thinker. your work is very good and informative. thanks, arthur (Ngai)
Always always explain as if this is the first time you are doing this and it’s the first time someone is seeing something like this, because it might be :)
i love hearing you explain what you are doing. thats so cool and i love the casts when they are finished. i wish it was possible to see inside the ant hill as the cast sets. that would be awesome too
Might I add, making a sort of mini series where you fix broken casts could breathe some extra life into the channel, and, perhaps make your casting channel a bit unique from others.
Very interesting vid man. I'd never thought about anything like this. Very unique & I like the narrating for those of us who don't have any idea what you're working on. Keep up the great work!
I like the narration. There may be viewers, such as myself, who have little to no experience with smelting. I enjoy the little step by step narration, it adds context to the actions.
I love the commentary, definitely keep it. My only suggestions would be to include some form of scale when showing the final piece. It would help us understand the size of the anthill if you included something most people know, like money, fruit, soda cans or bottles, things like that. As well as improving sound quality as other viewers have suggested, but that's not something I know much about so I can't be picky lol
You could probably fast forward speed some of your digging around the cast or the pours but overall great job with not too much talk. Where did you get the idea to do this and what do they sell for typically?
Just found your channel and I appreciate your dedication. I would recommend keeping up with the comments, but please adjust the volume of the ambient noises like the hose at full throttle. Very distracting. Other than that, great job and I appreciate you taking care of the fire ants. Hugs from Esquimalt
There are lots of these videos, but I think yours was the first I came across with commentary. So, I ken this is six months after you asked (the blessed algorithm brought me), but i think the commentary works for you. Amazing work as well by the way. These casted ant colonies are gorgeous.
I wonder what a termite mound would look like, and boy I'd love to do this to the white ants in Brisbane, I'm convinced that the hills of Brisbane are really just massive ant hills
Wow you are a amazing artist. The process from start to finish is mesmerizing. The finished product is absolutely beautiful. Do you sale your designs, if so do you have an online store Gotta say your information as you go along is great
I happened to stumble onto your channel a few hours ago. I think I have overdosed on your art tonight! I never heard of anthill casting, and I knew nothing about nasty fire ants. This is awesome and I’m looking forward to many evenings with your craft. Of course, I subscribed. I’m learning sooo much.
I really enjoy the narrative ...there's nothing like watching, and listening, to another person work. It reminds me of a lazy Sunday afternoon in the 70s, listening to my parents moving rocks around in the garden ...peaceful, constructive problem solving.
Great video!!! Do you ever have a nest that doesn’t completely die i.e like a section that got blocked off and they come after you when your digging it up?
Would you be so kind as to tell us what number crucible you used in this video? I'd also be appreciative if you'd share with me what tongs you are using (I saw three I think). I am getting started, and I have a #6 crucible. I've done some looking online and have seen tongs for a #4, but not much for #6 crucibles. I really like the idea of a separate set of tongs for lifting verses pouring, and I also like your small set for handling ingots and de-slagging. Thanks for whatever information you'd be willing to share. Also.. great informative video. I didn't know multiple melts/pours would work... I thought maybe the first pour would sort of "block off" the tunnels and keep the second pour from being effective. Good stuff!
I have a #8 crucible but every manufacturer makes their crucibles a bit different so my number 8 is about the same size as a number six actually. The lifting and pouring tong I fabricated myself using flat bar steel and then had a friend weld it for me but you can make a version of it without welds using nuts and bolts. I copied bigstackd design from this video th-cam.com/video/nyp0GiE5FTQ/w-d-xo.html . The other small tong I use is a steel tong I got off Amazon. Yeah I didn’t think multi pours would work either they only completely work like 75% of the time I’ve found though. Thank you for watching and enjoy the hobby!
I really like you explaining what you’re doing. This is pretty far from my life that I love to learn about what you are doing. And the castings are beautiful. Thanks!
I am so glad you decided to put it back together. Don't get me wrong, either way it looks good but as one larger piece, it looks amazing! MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 🎅
Good vid, the narration is spot-on. I'm curious about the dynamics of the 2nd pour. Does the first pour go as deep as possible, then subsequent pours pile on top of what's at the bottom? Or does the first pour solidify part way down, and the 2nd pour can re-liquify it & completely fill it down to the bottom AND flatten off the top/base?
So the first pour goes down to the bottom and solidifies, leaving thin hollow aluminum tunnels above it. The second pour goes all the way down filling the hollow parts and hopefully fusing with the first pour. It almost always fuses but where it fuses is the weak point which is why this casting broke in half there.
Keep the oratory. If someone wants a "quiet" video they can turn the volume down. I like to hear what you have to say.
That's what I was going to say. 😂
Same here but ya beat me to it. 😄
Absolutely, narrate, narrate, narrate 😀
What was that?
Hell yeah! People need to take responsibility for their own hearing and not complain to the creators that are making the videos that you want to watch. It's like watching How Ridiculous and expecting asmr, you knew what you were getting into before the video started
Ants: This looks like an amazing place to live. Let's do this!
Nolan: So you have chosen death.
Lol
It never ceases to amaze me how complex these anthills can get. Nature rules!
When you ask the kid who burns ants with a magnifying glass what he wants to be when he grows up.
Is that how you categories people, no wonder "Silent Kids that bring guns to school" is a trending category today🙄
Found em!
Lol
nono. this is the kid who puts the ant in a small bit of gunpowder before using the magnifying glass.
@@OP-1505 can't you take a joke, lady? Ugh, people these days.
Your narration is welcome, Nolan. Natural sounds are preferred, not music. Glad you put this casting back together, it's beautiful. Hope you get a good price for it.
I have to say, I'm a huge fan of Ants Canada and was somewhat horrified when this video came up on my recommended list. HOWEVER, watching the video i see you're attacking invasive species only, so on that i take my hat off to you. Kudos.
agree 1000%
Same my dude.
not to under estimate the harmless small black ants if you do they will get inside you and will eat your organs
And I just thought how sad AntsCanada would be if he ever happens to see it.
Please don't tell him about this video)
@@alexbeck204 I'm pretty sure Mikey already knows about it.
I had no interest in this type of video until the TH-cam algorithms suggested it. Now I'm here and a whole new world of sculpture has been introduced to me. Thanks TH-cam!
I had interest when i first saw an ant casting.
I think you're an excellent, interesting, effective explainer who adds much value to your fascinating videos. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for the fine offerings.
Worker ant : gotta go home and show this cookie crumb to queen ant
*finds out what happend*
Ant : yo wt-
Ant: I'm rich!!
I like how u explain everything that u r doing
Keep on doing what you do I like it
He failed to explain why exactly!
Funny profile picture LOL
The narration is perfect. I'm happy to see you brazed the 2 pieces together to complete the cast. Beautiful work. I could recommend narrating more on the melting. We can all learn safer techniques this way. Great job!!!
After suffering an attack of my feet years ago by these little bastards I see this as a fitting revenge. well done!
I hear ya!
Yep, made the mistake of going into my vegetable garden barefoot a few summers back; went in to hoe a bit. Was attacked by a colony of some kind of ant. Stinging sensations and swollen feet afterwards!
Right there with you ! Had them in Florida and Texas. Now living in the Rocky mountains. Had enough of insects and floods.
Same here mate, ants killed my pet crabs, I will never trust them again
Ants ate my pet bird and my pet lizards hate those little devils
I have no idea how I found this channel. I'm disturbed by how interesting I find the whole process and by his beautiful the castings are.
Keep the commentary! There are great insights that help visualize what's going on. When you mentioned that it was likely not smoke coming from the ant hill, it was likely steam, that helps us visualize what's happening as the aluminum makes its way through the wet soil tunnels.
Great vid, keep it up!
Ants: Why my home become a Christmas Tree?
Yes xD
I look
LOL
Having lived in both Florida and Texas, both with fire ants.......... I applaud you. We moved out of the "glorious south" but still have scars on our feet, ankles and legs from fire ants. We gave them the boiling water treatment after we grew tired of spending 50.00 per month on poison. And boiling water is better for the environment.
Once, I accidentally stood on a fire ant hill while waiting on the school bus and I didn't notice anything until I looked down before I got on the bus and notice I was standing in the ant hill. I looked at my shoes and at my pants and I didn't see any ants at all so I thought oh I must be lucky. Man was I wrong those things were literally in my pants leg and in my shoe biting me up I had blisters all over my ankles and feet for days. I was smacking my legs and looking super crazy, until I pulled up my pants leg and showed the bus driver.
I’m from California but I had cousins who lived in Texas I suggest using gunpowder to blow their hiding holes up for some twisted reason but it worked ... especially solving the Hornet Nest Issues
I like the narration. I also would have liked to see how you connected the two pieces to make it whole again. Great work!
Count me as another one that likes the narration. The only problem is the background sound covers your voice. A wireless mic should be your very next gear acquisition. It's not that hard to edit sound, depending on your software. And it will make it so we can hear what you're saying.
And Merry Christmas!
My dog once found an anthill nest he didn’t know what it was and laid down sniffing the ants he didn’t mean any harm but a couple ants bit him on the stomach and he jumped up he began sniffing it again and an ant crawled up his nose and bit him he ran around the yard like a maniac until he shoved his face in the lake in our backyard thank you for getting revenge for him
If the last line wasn't savage I don't know even what is😂
A dutchie! I love D.A.D’s !! Your’s is very bright and colourful!
@@redarrowish6567 Awww thx ☺️
Poor dog. He ok?
@@Jenna2k yea that was a few years ago he still doesn’t like ants tho
Many ants were harmed in the filming. And that's the point of this exciting ant removal / natural work of art creation system.
Where's PETA on this?... I guess they only care about four legged animals🤔
@@billthecat129 They also end up killing most of the animals they "save"
@Eileen Ramirez its called satire....i guess too satirical
@@billthecat129 PETA is a joke, they are too busy claiming that using words like "pet" is demeaning to your animals.
It looks easier and quicker in Minecraft to smelt lmao
Yes
Unfortunately, gamers having easy access to real smelters would just lead to "Pouring smelted metal on my head Challenge" or "Drink smelted metal Challenge"
Well since you need to exterminate them for being invasive, you might as well get something cool looking.
have them attack you or a loved one. You enjoy this video.
I’m glad you reconnected the two pieces back together. I enjoy the work you are doing.
No music, only the sounds of work being done and excellent narration. Thank you.
Another successful cast, it turned out really good.
Thank you!
@@NolansAnthillCastings do you have a shop?
@@NolansAnthillCastings please let me know you are selling these castings...
Selling them locally in central Florida
I'm a biology nerd, artist, metal sculptor, welder, and all around metal worker, and I am in absolute awe of this hive! Ive seen this kind of thing done with other materials in huge hives on bbc docs, but this blew my mind today. Thanks!
You're the first Anthill "caster" I've heard explain things. Thanks! 👍💌 Must be nice to have sandy soil! Ours is clay. Love the finished product! 👏👏
Dude, that looks awesome, and yes, commentary is a necessity.... keep up the good work, cheers from New Zealand.
yes, please explain even MORE of what you're doing. your voice and manners are not bothersome or distracting at all. like me when i am working the commentary helps me to think about what i am doing been as a writer and critical thinker. your work is very good and informative. thanks, arthur (Ngai)
JUST A THOUGHT: Imagine relaxing at home and scorching hot metal begins to pour in your home to be casted!
Anywho it’s beautiful art to say the least!
Imagining that made me smile. I think I need help...
I find it intriguing with all the different steps. I never thought it would look like that and enjoy you explaining everything.
Always always explain as if this is the first time you are doing this and it’s the first time someone is seeing something like this, because it might be :)
... because this afternoon is the first time I've ever seen this done. Thank for the video!
It is mine
i love hearing you explain what you are doing. thats so cool and i love the casts when they are finished. i wish it was possible to see inside the ant hill as the cast sets. that would be awesome too
The finished casting looked AMAZING!!!
When the ants hear boss music
Might I add, making a sort of mini series where you fix broken casts could breathe some extra life into the channel, and, perhaps make your casting channel a bit unique from others.
I LOVE the narrating, learned so much from this video. as a beginner in casting, this really helps!
I’m glad to hear that!
I’m sure I’m not the first to say how Game of Thrones this looks. Or Lord of the Rings. I love this!!
Yes keep narrating your videos. First time viewer and that was too cool. Subscribed today.
Wow! It is always amazing to see how intricate and how far the nest goes underground. The surface only gives a small clue, very cool.
I Always admired this type of creative art work ALOHA 🤙🏽🌺🍍🌴
This is absolutely fascinating, it's my first time seeing this and your explanations made it all the better...Thank You!
I have never seen anyone melting metal before let alone casting anthills! Please continue explaining what you're doing and why. It's fascinating! 👍
Very interesting vid man. I'd never thought about anything like this. Very unique & I like the narrating for those of us who don't have any idea what you're working on. Keep up the great work!
The dislikes are from the ant souls
😂😂😂
But do ants have souls!???
I appreciate your narrative. It saved me asking about what you were skimming off the molten aluminum.
I prefer narration of what is taking place, I am not always sure and my questions are answered. Awesome video! Thx!!
I like hearing commentary because I learn more and become more interested.
I like the narration. There may be viewers, such as myself, who have little to no experience with smelting. I enjoy the little step by step narration, it adds context to the actions.
Well, that was worth the wait.. I am gonna have to check out a few more of your videos! Well done!
I like the narration. This should be done at schools to teach kids about art, physics, and chemistry.
I need to do this in my yard. Every summer and spring the kitchen is taken over by ants!
Lol
It's a perfect mix of hearing what your doing and your narrative insights.
Please continue to explain and commentate, cuz you teach us that way.
I love the commentary, definitely keep it.
My only suggestions would be to include some form of scale when showing the final piece. It would help us understand the size of the anthill if you included something most people know, like money, fruit, soda cans or bottles, things like that.
As well as improving sound quality as other viewers have suggested, but that's not something I know much about so I can't be picky lol
I like the explanation of what you’re doing.
Your narrations are great. Just right without all the blah, blah, blah. Perfect.
Dude took any bully to the next level 😂😂
You could probably fast forward speed some of your digging around the cast or the pours but overall great job with not too much talk. Where did you get the idea to do this and what do they sell for typically?
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
I think having the commentary is good. Hearing the explanation of the steps is helpful and interesting.
I liked the part when he poured molten aluminium down the ant hill.
Definitely the right decision to braze them back together! Such an incredible piece!
Frist time seeing this And I llike it when u explain what Your doing
I appreciate the commentary while you're working, keep it up!
Have you thought of casting other underground nests? Perhaps wasps or hornets, safely of course.
I gotta say, the explanations and narrations are a nice addition to the video and I like them.
What a cool modern art sculpture.
Just found your channel and I appreciate your dedication. I would recommend keeping up with the comments, but please adjust the volume of the ambient noises like the hose at full throttle. Very distracting. Other than that, great job and I appreciate you taking care of the fire ants. Hugs from Esquimalt
watching someone trying to scoop things from a liquid with a tool that has about as much scooping ability as a fork is strangely frustrating
There are lots of these videos, but I think yours was the first I came across with commentary. So, I ken this is six months after you asked (the blessed algorithm brought me), but i think the commentary works for you.
Amazing work as well by the way. These casted ant colonies are gorgeous.
the narrating is pretty nice, you might want to consider doing narrations during editing to reduce the background noise
I like hearing you explaining your process. Knowing what you're doing and why really gives it an edutainment feel.
All the way from Africa. Only change i could advise is the length. Your commentary is on point. Keep it up bro
Absolutely keep the commentary. I love to hear how its done from your point of view. If someone wants "quiet", they can mute their pc.
I wonder what a termite mound would look like, and boy I'd love to do this to the white ants in Brisbane, I'm convinced that the hills of Brisbane are really just massive ant hills
There's a TH-cam video were they do this with a termite mound and it's giant
💖 Oh, please continue the commentary when you want to. I enjoy video's more when I know what's going on. Thanks for sharing...💯
If you listen closely you can hear their tiny little screams ! Nice casting !
Wow you are a amazing artist. The process from start to finish is mesmerizing. The finished product is absolutely beautiful. Do you sale your designs, if so do you have an online store
Gotta say your information as you go along is great
Wow, thank you! Unfortunately I only sell locally in central Florida.
@@NolansAnthillCastings you are welcome and thank you so much
I Enjoy your videos
I happened to stumble onto your channel a few hours ago. I think I have overdosed on your art tonight! I never heard of anthill casting, and I knew nothing about nasty fire ants. This is awesome and I’m looking forward to many evenings with your craft. Of course, I subscribed. I’m learning sooo much.
I really enjoy the narrative ...there's nothing like watching, and listening, to another person work. It reminds me of a lazy Sunday afternoon in the 70s, listening to my parents moving rocks around in the garden ...peaceful, constructive problem solving.
Unbelievable how deep the fire ants build their colony. I appreciate your hard work.
Great video!!! Do you ever have a nest that doesn’t completely die i.e like a section that got blocked off and they come after you when your digging it up?
Always keep being you! That’s why we like the videos! No need to be quiet. I enjoy
Ants : Do you hear that?
Come sweet death "playing in the background".
Shinji would've been proud
Would you be so kind as to tell us what number crucible you used in this video? I'd also be appreciative if you'd share with me what tongs you are using (I saw three I think). I am getting started, and I have a #6 crucible. I've done some looking online and have seen tongs for a #4, but not much for #6 crucibles. I really like the idea of a separate set of tongs for lifting verses pouring, and I also like your small set for handling ingots and de-slagging. Thanks for whatever information you'd be willing to share. Also.. great informative video. I didn't know multiple melts/pours would work... I thought maybe the first pour would sort of "block off" the tunnels and keep the second pour from being effective. Good stuff!
I have a #8 crucible but every manufacturer makes their crucibles a bit different so my number 8 is about the same size as a number six actually. The lifting and pouring tong I fabricated myself using flat bar steel and then had a friend weld it for me but you can make a version of it without welds using nuts and bolts. I copied bigstackd design from this video th-cam.com/video/nyp0GiE5FTQ/w-d-xo.html . The other small tong I use is a steel tong I got off Amazon. Yeah I didn’t think multi pours would work either they only completely work like 75% of the time I’ve found though. Thank you for watching and enjoy the hobby!
Always explain as the entire process is fascinating.
Commentary is good, puts us in your frame of mind as you do the melting and casting.
Explanation is good and informative.
I really like you explaining what you’re doing. This is pretty far from my life that I love to learn about what you are doing. And the castings are beautiful. Thanks!
I am so glad you decided to put it back together. Don't get me wrong, either way it looks good but as one larger piece, it looks amazing! MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. 🎅
Since you asked. I prefer the commentary to explain what you’re doing. Thank you for not playing annoying music.
Not sure how I got here, but that was cool!!!
The narration was great and very educational!
Badass man. Keep the narrations.
Good vid, the narration is spot-on. I'm curious about the dynamics of the 2nd pour. Does the first pour go as deep as possible, then subsequent pours pile on top of what's at the bottom? Or does the first pour solidify part way down, and the 2nd pour can re-liquify it & completely fill it down to the bottom AND flatten off the top/base?
So the first pour goes down to the bottom and solidifies, leaving thin hollow aluminum tunnels above it. The second pour goes all the way down filling the hollow parts and hopefully fusing with the first pour. It almost always fuses but where it fuses is the weak point which is why this casting broke in half there.
Ants: “RRRRRUUUUUUNNNNN!!!!
Love the explaining it really helps us understand what is going on.
Glad you were able to make it whole again
I like the narration & the explanations.
Way more informative & educational.