Awesome STYROFOAM Packaging & Epoxy Vase Creation !

[@nickzammeti]

Thanks for checking out this crazy STYROFOAM creation folks. If you did like this video, I would be so grateful if you could share this one for me. It really does help the video reach more peps, which would be so helpful. Thank you so much & love to you all🙏xx

[@jebowlin3879]

That does generate a neat idea, place your smartphone in the pressure pot recording an inflated balloon while its pressurizing to see what happens

[@almorgan68]

Looks like sugar crystal wotsits

[@skyrere]

I would share, but I turned off my Facebook, and I don't really do other social media. The best I can do is like and comment. I love you man. :D Hug your family for me, because I love them too.

[@boulangerbenoit79]

Hello Nick, do you have try casting bread into resin ? The structure and porosity can make bread a serious project into your shop ;) great day =)

[@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts]

Great idea. Those styrofoam peanuts look like multi-colored cheese puffs. What fun and great job Nick!

[@nickzammeti]

Thanks Charlene 🥳

[@anothernate3302]

They ARE cheese puffs. Those are starch peanuts. Not styrofoam.

[@fridaynightfunkinfan5627]

I thought they looked like gummy worms with a hardened shell made of sugar and citric acid.

[@Emily-sv4bp]

I was thinking fruit loops haha

[@SeeMCW]

@@nickzammeti do something out of fake currency’s like fake dollars 💵 or fake pounds

[@CarlosFandango73]

Nick mate. When you added pressure to the pot, the air in the balloon did the same as the bubbles in the resin. It compressed to a fraction of its atmospheric size. Paint a balloon with resin and let is set (open ended). Do that a few times to make it strong then try that "resin balloon".

[@highplainsrider8734]

That is over complicating it. Seriously a plastic tube down the middle solves the issue just spray the tube with mold release problem solved the balloon is a bad plan and over complicating the whole thing. I done the plastic tube many times to cut down on material needing to be removed and to avoid the need for so much resin. Just a quick additional note here spray the tube before putting it in the bucket other wise you will get mold release on your first layer of resin and packing material causing it to possibly separate or crack.

[@RacinRitchieyt]

or just use a mixing cup

[@vernonzehr]

I slapped my head every time he put that balloon in the pressure pot expecting a different result. Considering why the pressure pot is used to begin with I would think the result with the balloon would be obvious.

[@arikbord2256]

I was just going to ask if anyone else was yelling at the screen that putting an inflated balloon in a pressure pot will effectively deflate the balloon, then it will try to reinflate as you vent the pressure.

[@fred_derf]

You beat me to it, I was going to post the same thing.

[@kimkimba1131]

I know the puffs were already big but I like how the puffs look magnified in this project. You did a wonderful job. Nice Tuesday video. Thanks

[@elisabethgarcia9946]

Lovely! Would love to see a “Frankenstein” type piece with all the leftover innards from your previous pieces-crayon wrappers, feathers, potpourri, yarn, etc. 🤩😎

[@annmcdaniel1092]

YES!! Great idea!!!😁😉

[@donnamealy4877]

My first thought was “what now?” It turned out really cool! Thanks for sticking with it.

[@Dillydoll]

LOVE the internal 3D effect of the styrofoam peanuts !! Your pieces are always SO colourful and interesting. You job always looks SO much fun. Love it Nick 💞

[@skyrere]

I love you. You are so fun to watch. Your sense of humor hits me just right, and you make me smile when I am down. Just so you don't feel burdened, I don't RELY on you for joy when I am down, but you are definitely part of the collection of things and people that give me joy. I hope you can take joy and peace from that. *hugs*

[@mc-sp8zr]

This reminds me of Peter Brown's epoxy cereal bowl made with Froot Loops. In that vid it seemed that the airy texture of the cereal made it difficult to turn against the hard resin. Glad this one worked out, it looks amazing!

[@ourparanormalworld]

YOU'RE A NATURAL ENTERTAINER AND CRAFTSMAN THAT MAKES ME LOOK FORWARD TO YOU AND CHARLIE'S VIDEO'S. I TOLD MY HUSBAND OF 22+ YEAR'S ABOUT YOUR CHANNEL'S. I WATCH OTHER CHANNEL'S, BUT THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR CHANNEL HAVING WATCHED FROM THE BEGINNING. I'M AN ARTIST, AS WELL , AND LOOK AT NEW WAY'S TO NEW PROJECT'S. I'M WORKING ON DREAMCATCHER AT THE MOMENT.

[@nickzammeti]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@JamokaJoe]

Fun project! One of them mixin' cups can be used to create the void in the middle.

[@ourparanormalworld]

BOOTIFUL IS THE OLD NORFOLK DIALECT! BEAUTIFUL.... A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER. THE VASE MAKES ME THINK OF SWEET'S LIKE JELLY BEAN'S, BUT ANOTHER FRUITY SWEET. LOVE IT!

[@Murphycats]

I absolutely LOVE how this 'turned' out!!! That would look so beautiful with some flowers in it.

[@sfcmmacro]

As a scuba diver… when air is put under pressure is compresses, or expands under a vacuum. So when you pressurize the pot the ballon shrinks dramatically. On the other hand, water does not compress. If you use a water balloon you will not get shrinkage. But the best option would be to simply use a piece of PVC pipe that has the bottom sealed and the top open. You could the just turn the PVC out… not to mention that the pipe is perfectly round so you can chuck it up to true up the cylinder and cut the base for when you flip it over.

[@lanieleigh9970]

I’m surprised the resin didn’t melt the foam. Usually that type of packing is made of cornstarch. When you were talking about the texture they reminded me of lava rocks. Wished you had left the bottom on to make it a footed vase. It had a really cool shape before you cut off the bottom and the round wood block.

[@lindyq7534]

I was loving that shape too.

[@spicydragon3881]

WOW - Such a simple product we all overlook everyday and its just BRILLIANT ! Just incredible - I am always in awe of your work and what an incredible artist you are. I would love a piece of your work one day. Look forward to your next project, keep up the great work

[@dechesino601]

You should have coated the finished item with thin layer of resin. Left wet turning slow on your laith or a turner, the resin would have filled in the holes and self leveled smooth. Can still do it!

[@julieday4895]

I love how you joke around. I can't help but laugh. The peace you made looks really cool.

[@kirstenhill9392]

Love this one! Never seen those in so many colours! It looks gorgeous!!!

[@alexandraframe6493]

This is one of my favourite project! I love the colours and how the styrofoam looks in the resin. Very cool!

[@catherinedavis1690]

You might want to try a fabric tube, it’s about 3” or so across snd 1/4” thick cardboard. I’m sure the tubes are used for other things too, being a seamstress I’ve always encountered them with fabric. Map or poster tubes? Just an idea. Really fun video! The balloon was funny!! Waffle on!

[@CMTHFAF]

Soooooo Great!!! Reminds me of a funny story. My ex husband had a habit of wandering around naked after showering. This wasn’t an issue till our daughter was about 2-1/2 yrs old. I suggested he keep his towel wrapped around him till he was ready to dress. He scoffed at my suggestion till a couple days later when our daughter walked in, pointed at his….package, and said “Balloon popped.” He started dressing right after showering.

[@craniumbear]

You know the pressure will shrink the balloon right? And then when its released it will grow again. Awesome project

[@HugoHugunin]

I would have thought that he would have heard us all screaming at him from across the globe.

[@leonstewart1739]

He's pure comedy sometimes and doesn't even know, I try not to be disrespectful to any grown man trying his best but sometimes he makes me laugh out loud literally

[@sewmeonekenobi639]

I was thinking that but didn’t know for sure.

[@blazingonyx9252]

Nice job I can also see being a lamp

[@ourparanormalworld]

EVERYTHING YOU AND CHARLIE MAKE IS PURE ART AND INSPIRING. I WILL HAVE TO SAVE UP FOR ONE OF YOUR PROJECT'S, ONCE THE GOVERNMENT STOPS CUTTING BENEFIT'S, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF US THAT ARE DISABLED.

[@nickzammeti]

thank you so much Rachel . god bless x

[@Destrcutodisc]

Have a crazy idea for you Nick for a say 2-4 part video project that will combine your woodworking skill and resin making into something one of a kind. Make a billiards table where the balls, table legs, and table top are made with resin while everything else is made with wood. Table top not including the bumper rails. Figure a colored resin table top and the different colored balls would be interesting in resin. Just a thought.

[@uniqko]

Look at this... It's so incredible....

[@rilanajansen2652]

Great look! You have done it again Nick. It is not only great in color, but also nice to put there some flowers in like a vase. 🥰🥰🥰

[@kellykinnaird3576]

Weighs almost as much as my first baby! Love this, it’s so cool. The ones that are cut through look almost like coloured stones. What if you chopped them up a bit? So less regular, that could be cool too. I do embroidery and have a bag full (think the big Doritos packet!) of old threads I won’t use, I must admit I thought about sending them to you, but there’s not enough. Unless you just made a bauble! 😆

[@annwitten4359]

Yeah, I’m a quilter and started a bag of my smaller cut off fabric pieces but I know it’d take forever to get it to a big amount for him to do anything cool with them….

[@jennyb9065]

@@annwitten4359 Lots of neat smaller projects could be done with them (think barrettes, bookmarks, a shoe horn, pencil cup, lid for something etc.). Could also be combined with other things.

[@txstevenb4332]

Dear lord ... The balloon snap/pop's to the face had me in tears! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I loved the end result, and the colorful effect that was produced. Well Done! 👍👍😎😎

[@nickzammeti]

😂😂😂🥴

[@frankierzucekjr]

I didn't know Ben did this. I've never seen it colorful before. This should look awesome if it doesn't melt lol. Yayyyy mold release haha. I know you get excited and forget almost every project hahahaha. Good on you buddy

[@MrsMedicate]

The packaging peanuts turned out almost looking like Glitter, that's so much fun

[@WarthogChief]

Why wouldn't you have sprayed mold release on the outside of one of your mixing cups then super glue it down the center to create your void? Just 🤔

[@windcancersurvivor5120]

I think you need to make a “set” with these styrofoam bits. A bowl, a tray, a table…. The possibilities are endless! Cool medium to use!

[@bwill7610]

My first thought was "cheetos!"

[@marahousley8553]

Same but I am excited to see the end result.

[@Lemminjoose]

Yeah, lol. I thought he used some weird European multicolored Cheetos!

[@marahousley8553]

@@Lemminjoose true but sometimes I wonder where dose he get these supplies for these crazy ideas and then I realize I don't really want to know or find out.

[@wiresmith2398]

Absolutely funkadelic. I'd love to see the same whatsit, but light blue resin and then paint it with clear to have a shiny surface and a contrasting base. Very cool!

[@lissanne9769]

WOW O WOW! These pretty peanuts made a spectacular bowl. Thanks for the magic Nick.

[@truijs65]

Looks awesome, just like coloured pieces of lava rock. Love the 3D effect that it gives. Maybe for next time use a balloon filled with water or sand or some other cheap filler. It will save you wood that you can use for new blanks.

[@FT4Freedom]

That feeling when Nick's mold floats right off, priceless.

[@bbryant2700]

Ok, this video had me laughing out loud. I loved it! And your project! I thought they looked like the inside of geodes. Super cool, and I love the shape as well. Always impressed with your work.

[@kimhohlmayer7018]

Beautiful result on this one. Gorgeous shape as well as bright colors.

[@joepearson9704]

Very cool project. Recycling something is always a wonderful thing. I really like the look of it as well. At first I thought was some sort of mutlicolored cheese puffs. And a Tuesday drop....always love that.

[@aiyana188]

My husband and I love watching your videos. You seem too genuinely love doing this. We thought this one was going to be a lamp. Have you ever thought of doing glass marbles ( the cats eye or galaxy ones) , that would be a cool night lamp or table lamp!

[@tomtinkersrezlife278]

Great timing not having a good day and you drop this thank you 🙏wife had neck surgery and it went wrong and she's bin in nothing but pain and I no she will laugh watching this ty again

[@kellykinnaird3576]

Hi! I suffer from chronic pain, from a couple of conditions, one from birth the other, well, one of the others, for twenty years. It’s no picnic. Whether it’s chronic or acute, pain is hellish. So I just wanted to say hello to your wife and send her my best. Hope she feels better soon. Also hope you have a better, smilier day tomorrow. Xx

[@marymistretta5008]

I hope your wife feels better.❤

[@tinachappell520]

You amuse me nick I love having a chuckle while I watch you . Love the styrofoam idea

[@anonymousone2843]

The colored Styrofoam peanuts idea would make a FANTASTIC set of different sized candy jars with lids. Reminds me of a jar of gum drop candies. Nor sure if they are called gum drops in UK or by another name. Really cool idea! God Bless 🥰

[@HAPpykiddo79]

Oh my gosh, when you said it was heavy I was like "Cue the Back to the Future clip" and you did not disappoint!

[@ADHDVLOGS]

While I was watching this I thought that Fruit Pastilles would make a cool looking project.

[@Константин-я8и2о]

Hi, Nick. This project is very cool. And all your other works. . You can do something unusual, by taking several different colored caramel candies. Only pre-coat them with varnish, so that the color does not flow. It will be similar to the table you made earlier. But you can come up with something else. Some unusual vase or something.

[@perry1559]

You can get long cardboard tubes with the right diameter (3 to 4inches) pretty easily. They’re used for shipping sheets of stuff that has to be rolled up, not that kind from paper towels, the walls should be thick enough to not collapse surrounded by resin. They use them to ship carpet for example, or rolled up vinyl flooring. You could use shorter pieces in the middle of any pot or bowl. Cut a round piece of thin plywood to fit snugly in the bottom of the container you’ll pour in, hot glue the tube to it. The cardboard will be easy to remove on the lathe. You waste a lot of material gouging out the resin or wood inside of your bowls as it is. Insert pieces like the balloon was supposed to be will save money.

[@Calciyum88]

Yeeeeaaaahhhh! When you came up with the bucket I immediately screamed "Mould release!!" - and this time you actually used it! 😅 I hardly believe my eyes 🤣

[@Janellen11]

As my grand kids say ”that’s the bomb”. It’s awesome!

[@dwlsml4118]

Awesome project as always. Love the colors. Air-bubbles in foam are a cool effect. Makes me think on multi-colored cheese puffs.

[@Quin_79]

Loved that you did a larger project, and the funky texture as well it really added extra depth to the overall piece ❤️🤗

[@TheWolfster001]

So Awesome, I can't find words to do it the justice it requires.. 10/10

[@tracymclaughlinholmes677]

Oh I just had another idea! If you were using a mixing size pot as a mould for something different and coated both the inside and outside of the mixing pot with mold release and used that as the center cavity you would basically be doing two pours & to projects at once!

[@julieh9679]

That is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are so vibrant.

[@kellyburgess671]

this project is very cool ...love how you got the texture and interest with the packing foam...

[@tracybowling97]

I really love how resin sort of freezes things in the present. It sort of saves a moment in time. I love the 🧳 (packing) 🥜!

[@mariahshe-wolf2723]

Nick what about using a plastic cup or container with something heavy in it in the center of the mould to save the amount of resin used and reduce turning time .

[@marleneannandale4157]

This is a awesome creation. After the resin settled I saw a giant lollipop. Then I saw a jar and then a mushroom. It looks like the styrofoam is floating in the pot. This is beautiful. Keep going Nick. Your projects and experiments are great.

[@dougrowe1583]

I love the shape. Before you started to hollow it out, I saw a lidded jar. Then the top became the bottom. As always with all your projects, it’s beautiful.

[@passenthrualaska3293]

Ripping up the Packing Peanuts into irregular shapes and sizes could give an even more organic look. It would be fun to play with the color pallets. Could do a pair in opposite tones, one with just the cool blues and greens and the other in warm tones. Seem like a versatile material that can be manipulated a lot of ways. What kind of texture would it have if it was shredded? Or sliced up into little donuts? Cut up lengthwise into little sticks? So many possibilities.

[@Tinatortoise]

Well that turned out better than I thought. We use something similar at school, made of maize (I think) they stick together with a little bit of water. They are made to dissolve so if a child swallows one, they won't choke. I expected a mush. I did know the balloon would pop, I was surprised it didn't the first time! Cracking job though x

[@kzookid2051]

Cool project. I was kind of hoping you'd leave the inside unpolished and put a light bulb in it. The colored styro would have looked cool, with the colors all bright against the frosted inside. AND, I love the haircut. You look great with the buzzed sides and the tousled top.

[@carltonsellers7064]

Back to the future 3 in the background. Love those movies. I always try to figure out the movies or shows in the background.

[@MrErViLi]

For the center waste block I use a PVC pipe and wrap it with wax paper and once the resin dries I can pull the PVC pipe out with little issue. For the end where the live center goes I just put on an end cap.

[@hunnibee2003]

As soon as I heard balloon and resin I was like doesn’t resin heat up? So I wasn’t surprised about the balloon popping I was more surprised it slid out the first time… definitely a cool work of art

[@tabbiesRred]

Wow that looks super cool, it reminds me of some kind of rock or stone. But my fave was your balloon blowing up-ing!

[@aliciacrowe3364]

I didn’t get a notification that this video was available, so I’m late to the party! I really love this! I love the funky crystal-like look from the packing peanuts! That’s awesome!

[@DS-ky9dl]

That is beautiful...it looks like something else but I can't think of what! Very different.

[@RogerS1978]

You could try casting a smooth silicone blank with a handle to aid removal and lead shot imbedded at the base. Bit of mould release (when you remember) and it should pop out, could also have a hole in the middle where you stuff something hard, stretching the blank out so it shrinks a little when you remove it.

[@RogerS1978]

Weights might compromise the strength though...

[@garypickrell7702]

One if your mixing cups turned upside down and centered and glued to bottom of bucket would be a good way to get the same effect as the balloon or the wood.

[@lindabrown2211]

I really like this bowl . You have such a great imagination. Great job

[@DDDDDDDFG]

It turned out really pretty, but I really liked it when it had the base and the wood on it. Keep on waffling on! I love the hair cut 😍

[@guillermodelnoche]

Have you ever considered something similar to a sneeze guard at a salad bar in front of your lathe? You could reach under it to work but deflect all the “shrapnel” away from you and your face. Fun video!

[@jodyelkins1924]

I just love how you experiment with so many different materials, your creativity is so inspiring!

[@zebrinap8056]

That turned out amazing…..way better then I anticipated. Just bloody beautiful!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Very cool. I have to admit that I was hoping for something with light inside, but this is pretty neat.

[@galogiha]

nice job as usual, nick. next time Papier-mâché the balloon so it wont matter when it deflates (or rather compress and shrink) in the pot. or you could just, you know, use a plastic cup (the red ones are great). cheers.

[@claudiaschouten7764]

Looks like very colourfull moss. Very funky!

[@digitaIgorilla]

"The one about the pressure pot and the balloon 🎈 " Cheers Nick, it turned out good in the end.

[@johnoconnor4941]

Love it. Just finished watching the vid and it made me grin like a demon. A thick wick candle inside would look spectacular lighting up the poly peanuts. Keep on Nick looking forward to the next one... Ta muchly

[@Korenscollections]

You always make me laugh.🤪 Love the Disco music in the background! 💃 You know, that would make a really funky bowling ball.

[@jodigilles9375]

I would totally use black miliput in the holes and then polish! that would be stunning

[@Mr1999buba]

First of all i love your videos. Just a lil idea : Just use a mixingcup with a bit of weight to keep it from floating so you dont have to fill the whole bucket. Please keep making these funky projects😊

[@hhairball9]

That was amazing! I am so envious of your collection of tools!

[@lisachatham8690]

Before you cut off the bottom piece it kinda looked like a really cool and pretty urn without a lid. Still cool now but I feel it was super cool as a urn.

[@leannefabro3289]

It turned out nice something different and colourful.

[@stevegriffin9552]

Hey Nick you really did a fantastic job on your project. And it looks Cool!!! Just to let you know I really do enjoy your channel, It always brings a smile to my face because of your humor and your creativity is awesome keep doing what you do so well. Stay safe and have fun thank you for sharing your video. Hello from the Texas Hill country. Steve

[@jaybee6268]

Nice one Nick! Can you make/turn a coffee mug, and maybe a banksia nut. I know they are difficult to get but I'd love to see what it turns out like. Many thanks for all your tips.

[@PiggySage]

What a beautiful vase Nick, it's so cool, I wasn't sure how the styrofoam was going to endure the pour but I'm totally glad it did.

[@sharoncaruana6178]

Your hair looks fine. It really brings out your eyes.

[@crystalfranklin2583]

The foam pieces sort of remind me of cheese puffs, but dyed all kinds of funky colors. Very interesting and cool.

[@mrglasecki]

Polished up spectacularly 🤗 btw, the trapped atmosphere in the balloon was expanding as you drew a vacuum on the vessel

[@theresacasareale8009]

Absolutely gorgeous! The styrofoam kind of looks like coral

[@williamlovett4647]

I saw the thumbnail and thought it was sour candies. I didn't even read the title, I just clicked on it. So it was a surprise to me that it was styrofoam, but I was not disappointed hahah. Beautiful piece. Keep up the awesome work!

[@rachealsmith5138]

That is pretty cool. I like the texture, that’s an unusual way and adds depth and makes it more 3D. Wow! 7 lbs…. Almost like a newborn!!! LOL!! Take care and blessings!

[@lukemichaud8616]

Spray mold release on the outside of one of your mixing cups and put it in the middle to create a void and you can take out the cup when it's set

[@banditdaggz]

You should use stabalising resin first on the chips before casting the full block. That would reduce the tearing and voids in the chips on the lathe