I Carved this Skull from Epoxy & Wood

[@BMSculptures]

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

[@anzaklaynimation]

Elephant

[@anzaklaynimation]

Or Crocodile

[@ryanwellington7493]

Homo Erectus

[@maddieadams75]

Giant hummingbird with flower. ❤

[@danielyeroshalmi7492]

kayak

[@madistanleysmith5329]

Your voiceovers is what makes your videos so intersting. Your humor and everything you talk about during the process is what makes your channel so fun to watch. Without the talking your videos kind of lack heart a little.

[@Choujifangirl]

Yeah I agree

[@mattcavanagh5701]

Same

[@GOAT-ri3sh]

Yup

[@adesoladada]

You're right

[@Cubhavoc]

i couldnt even watch it

[@sawtoothspike]

I like the Voice overs as they allow you to talk about the journey for each piece of Art. But totally get that sometimes it gonna be easier to do a simpler video without commentary

[@MrE_]

Without the voice over of the journey, I just skip to the end when it's done. With the voice over, I like to hear the journey

[@VD-cc4hx]

@@MrE_ i wanted to see his process, so i watched the whole video. its not that bad to just relax sometimes and watch a video all the way through. letting your work speak for yourself should be enough. i know the process from woodworking youtubers.

[@theunsboshoff554]

I love the no talking video. It's just something about shutting up and doing the work that is satisfying, so yes, keep on keeping on.

[@clashsensei8267]

The "skull rivers" are cranial sutures. The bones arent fully fused as a newborn baby allowing some flexibility for the head to compress when exiting the mother. This is also the reason babies have a soft spot at the top of their head. As the baby grows, the cranial bones fuse together along those sutures to form 1 solid cranium to protect your noggin

[@Feathered_Crow]

which is why you are instructed to rotate the baby as to let the skull fuse into a round cranium, instead of having a flat head

[@clashsensei8267]

​@@Feathered_Crowyep, you know it!

[@Stubborn_octopus]

Some ancient cultures bound the babies' heads so the bones would fuse in a come shape.

[@RoryRamshot]

Fascinating facts…

[@xelaander8429]

​@@Stubborn_octopus yup and then those elongated skulls were mistaken for "aliens" by early archeologists and the History channel to this day

[@khbrown69]

I prefer the voice overs. The voice overs provide what you are doing and why which is better for understanding and learning from what you are doing. As always, the quality of your work is amazing. You might have made a good dentist but the world would have lost an artist.

[@danielkim3056]

shoutout to whoever volunteered their skull for reference

[@prism9884]

Maybe a monkey? lol That gap between the nose and teeth is so far apart. Looks like a monkey. And the teeth are really small. Love this guys art work. Usually nails it. Missed the mark a bit on this one for me.

[@mimih23]

As soon as I nticed that there wasn't a voiceover, my first thought was, "he must be tired..." I feel you. If you're a real fan, give him the mental space he needs to continue to do what he does best. Editing voiceovers are a pain and also fun but he's allowed to depart from the expected.

[@NuLiForm]

Zero complaints or demands from me...i Appreciate being able to see the process! :)

[@Gusfer-ze8lw]

​​​@@NuLiFormit's not a demand or complaint, he ASKED for opinions you silly

[@donnamealy4877]

I appreciate both sides of this commentary. I prefer as well Blake’s humor and commentary, but love his videos either way. Whatever you need to do, ‘nanna dude, to keep your sanity. 😊

[@dixiewatson3305]

I watch videos like this with no sound..lol didn't realize there wasn't any until I read your comment.😂

[@andidean3098]

This was dumb, you made the sculpture just to make a mold, just buy a mold next time to not waste it. Jus sayin

[@danieldonnelly4255]

I prefer when you narrate the process, still a great video and a beautiful piece of art❤

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Daniel. More voiceovers coming

[@highlymotivated418]

I second that

[@RichWil]

@@BMSculpturesyea that’s def one of the best parts.

[@Kryahnn]

@@BMSculptures voiceovers are def the way to go, it's so nice to hearyour narration, makes it so unique!

[@woodwizard259]

@@BMSculptures Could you do a sports car carving out of epoxy or maybe a how to video on how to make these carvings and how to carve.

[@Random_Gal11]

I just love how beautiful it looks, the metallic flakes and the gold make it look like a galaxy.

[@forgetfulPyro]

Oh hey, this has probably already been commented, but here's a tip for silicone mold making! When you cut into the silicone to get the thing you're casting out, if you cut zig-zag patterns instead of just a straight line it helps the two halves go back together more easily! The zig zags help lock it in place and keep the two sides aligned more perfectly. Best of luck for the future!

[@angelicamcelroy5815]

I definitely prefer when you narrate. Also I love the metallic flakes and when you shine a light through it. It looks like rays of sunlights beaming down on the ocean.

[@MrGrimdek]

I also like watching him pick out the piece of wood and epoxy it :c

[@jennylawson1980]

I think out of all your sculptures in my opinion, this one has a unique perspective and configuration to it. As always your work gets more and more integrated and detailed each project. Awesome work, and I loved the layback feel of this video today too. I do love the mix up tho the best. I think a combo of voice over and just old school is a perfect combo 👌

[@dennism1869]

My next-door neighbor works with epoxy. He made a vibrating table out of an old hand sander. He says it helps get all the bubbles out of his projects. Just thought it might help. Your Projects look amazing.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks, that is interesting.

[@g60force]

even less work and cheaper, find a 2ndhand 'vibration-workout' machine!

[@chriswilkins1484]

The fact you still ask for pointers with your level of expertise says so much about you 👏🏼

[@taylorjones6504]

I like both with and without voice overs, this style of video was low enough stimulation that I was able to enjoy it and fall asleep, it was good for my cortisol :) definitely enjoyed

[@samanthawashburn6989]

Those are the sutures of the skull that you were asking about! They are why babies heads are "soft" because they have not fully fused yet to allow for growth. Fantastic job carving!!! You are very talented 😀

[@tada8092]

Cranium canals isn't it? 😅😂😊😂😅

[@luciano_rgarage2175]

metopic sutures

[@ryanrestle1]

Babies heads are soft and that is called a fontanelle. The sutures form when you are older.

[@Bastion85859]

I thought your teeth overlapped? But still, Amazing job!!

[@2008marin]

Sagittal sutures that are floating in the newborn and eventually fuse

[@gabemorse8848]

I prefer voiceover mostly, but a few of these sprinkled in would be nice, they have a really calm vibe

[@charlenemiller1086]

Amazing work. Your attention to detail is impressive. Your subject matter is one of my favorites. The silent video is refreshing. Thank you for not having the music obnoxious.

[@HyperVillainy]

Mold maker here with a tip for molding and casting your sculptures: next time, you should create a matrix mold (sometimes referred to as a jacket mold or mother mold)! Essential, you would brush on a thin print coat of silicone as your first layer and let it cure, then mix up another batch of silicone with thickener (Thi-Vex from Smooth-On is what I’ve used) then brush that layer on to build up the thickness of the silicone. Brush on as many thick layers until you get about a 1/4” to maybe 1/2” all around the sculpture. Do one final layer of silicone to smooth out the crags and to glue on silicone “keys” that you can mold during the first step using little plastic cups and the leftover silicone. After that, you can use fiberglass or plaster bandages and build up a “jacket” around the mold to build up a structure to hold they silicone in place. There are a lot of videos showing how to do this in detail - I highly suggest videos from Brick In The Yard and Robert Tolone!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you very much for this info, I definitely should have done this

[@apostolosroulias8]

Both channel suggestions are a goldmine when it comes to mold making!

[@VD-cc4hx]

@@BMSculptures look up slimer ghostbuster silicone casting. smooth-on did a tutorial following this very setup. very cool. it was squishy, brush on silicone.

[@billgreen4592]

I also recommend BITY. not only are his videos great, they carry better products than Smooth On at better prices.

[@darkhorse3535]

5:48 The marks are called the Coronal Suture, Sagittal Suture, and Lambdoid Suture. The Coronal goes across the top of the skull, The Sagittal is the line that intersects with the Coronal, And the Lambdoid is the upside down V shaped line close to the bottom.

[@NoirMat]

In forensic anthropology, sagittal suture is a method used to date human remains. The suture begins to close at the age of twenty-nine. At thirty-five, the suture is completely closed

[@darkhorse3535]

@@NoirMat thanks! That‘s really interesting!

[@Lazarus-aap]

I understand you might think that, but the scientific name is actually Skull Rivers

[@darkhorse3535]

@@Lazarus-aap 😂 😂

[@nilst93]

love to see you only work without talking. Had a ruff start in the day and it was my chillout moment

[@ItZzLeTsPLay]

Me and my girlfriend always watch your videos. One of the reasons why we are always excited for your videos is your funny commentary

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!

[@kirstenfleury2089]

“Skull Rivers” are called sutures! As a next instalment in your human skull series, it would be very cool to see a wood carved brain in a clear epoxy skull! Also, I’m not sure if you did it intentionally, but I do like that you gave a nod to the “foremen magnum” of the skull with the placement of your logo!

[@seancooper3174]

I enjoy seeing you work without any verbal distraction. I can simply focus on how you create and the attention to detail without the distraction of voice explanations. What you are doing is easily understood visually as you shape and mould your ideas. It is all the more calming and even meditative to simply see the creation of the art.

[@DuesenbergJ]

Loved the part with floating skull. We all make mistakes and it’s nice to know we can learn something from them.

[@deansmith6092]

I don’t believe it. I put KZbin on to look at wood carving a skull because I want to make a wood and resin sculpture of a drawing I did of a skull with a goldfish in it. I was blown away when the first thing at the top is your new video. I watched it and loved it (do like more talking) and came to the conclusion that I’m not geared up for it yet, but thanks to you buddy I didn’t dive in blind and waste a load of money and time. Absolutely love the work you do and just wish I could of got you to make it for me. Thanks for the inspiration and great entertainment.

[@BMSculptures]

haha that is awesome. Thank you so much! I think you should still give it a try. For more info on carving epoxy / wood checkout my other videos with voiceover!

[@petricethewaffle7199]

Voiceover is good because it helps me follow along with the technical process but the voiceless video is so soothing to watch right as i go to bed

[@TheJkaeser]

They are all fantastic but the wood and clear acrylic is without a doubt the most fabulous sculpture I have ever seen.

[@gslink]

full narrations for me but i love all your videos

[@tripster1516]

This video truly inspired me so much to get back into my craft. I’m 29 now. About a decade since I’ve stopped doing art projects. Thank you, sir! Beautiful work 🌅

[@SeanHolt-i1s]

Sometimes it's just nice to see a piece unfolding with chill music in the background and no talking. You can get lost in the transformation, and trying to figure out what/why you do something can be fun, especially because it usually all makes sense as the piece comes together anyway.

[@Kivaagno]

I took anatomy classes in college and I used to draw a lot of skulls for years. You need to hold an anatomy correct skull to appreciate the pointy and sharp edges of the skull that are not present in your artwork! 3D hallowed objects are the most challenging to craft from 2D Pics. Keep up the good work!

[@VD-cc4hx]

im taking sculpture art at UNT college. i have access to 20,000$ cnc machines. waterjet, laser, cnc, welding, resin, 3d print. its cool, but you need cad knowledge to use them. staff cant solve your problems. but i like the school. i got to weld.

[@g_y.rtz420]

Yeah i was thinking the same, working with just 2d prints and not having a 3d reference is too difficult and limiting. It looks passable at best if we're talking accuracy and detail. Materials used make them look very pretty tho.

[@NO1xANIMExFAN]

this skull doesn't look very real.. the zygomatic bones are too thick and pronounced, and it honestly doesn't look like a human skull. looks like the skull of somewhere half between a human skull and a skull of another primate. obviously small protrusions on the skull like the mastoid processes, styloid processes, etc, are all not present on this skull due to him creating this from a 2d image.

[@cliftonkenyon5626]

I like the voice overs because it helps me understand what is happening and it makes your videos more engaging.

[@Maazzzo]

Loving it! I would have preferred a voice over as I don't like sound, but still enjoyed the video (muted). I think the lines are called "suture lines," but I'd have to check. Thank you for posting.

[@Moistfersure]

Such an interesting human, thank you for sharing

[@TheRealComboacer]

You're exactly right, that's what they're called! They are leftover artifacts from infancy, since at the point of birth the human skull is actually too big to fit through the birth canal. So the skull plates are actually separate right after being born, and then as we grow and mature those individual plates grow together leaving only those suture lines as evidence of what happened

[@shade100]

I call them "cranial plates" bc they remind me of tectonic plates :)

[@Maazzzo]

@@TheRealComboacer I learned some of this stuff when I did archaeology years ago, but it's been a long time and my brain is full! thanks for the comment!

[@liesbeth9810]

@@TheRealComboacerand in addition to allowing the skull to be small enough for birth, it also enables the skull to expand with the rapidly growing brain. If they fuse to soon the brain can’t grow properly and the sutures will need to be opened up in surgery.

[@PhoenixSellen-jo2cm]

I love how he doesn't put the finished product in his thumbnails, it really makes have to watch the video, and it surprises you more for the outcome

[@smoothlyrough512]

I mean, not really. I just skipped to the end. Not that hard

[@PhoenixSellen-jo2cm]

@@smoothlyrough512 I know but for those who do want to watch it, it isn't spoiled

[@p3talsdotpng]

Honestly, i dont mind one of these every now and then. I love when you voice over stuff, your humor is nice, and your personality really shines through! But just listening to the art being crafted has its own feeling that i cant describe. I falla sleep to videos at night, and these sorts of videos fall in every now and then. I loved your old videos, and im so happy you do voiceovers now and give your works a bit of a voice we can hear ❤ amazing work as always, Blake!

[@anzaklaynimation]

Everybody is complaining about no voiceover. Just to be sure he does add his voice to every video then why not to make this one a bit differently. We just love that guy.

[@BMSculptures]

haha thank you.... I always like experimenting

[@godwinseverytime3725]

no one was complaining. They were asked the question and they answered respectfully. There was no hate and no whinge. They simply replied to a question.

[@anzaklaynimation]

@@godwinseverytime3725 No, actually when I wrote this comment I hadn't reached in the video where asks for voiceover. So I had no idea whether the people are complaining or answering for a question.

[@paulpietruszewski4226]

I prefer the voice over. Hearing how you overcome the challenges in the builds and I like the epoxy pour process. Like the blue man group situation you had with the skull.

[@PerJonssonson]

My daughter prefers voice overs. Thanks for Great content!

[@GitaraMaker]

No voice or with, as long as it's a BM Sculpture it's gonna be a good one. But I don't know if the people who are commenting represent real data, a non-voiceover can reach out to non-english speaking audiences you can have far reach.

[@BMSculptures]

You have absolutely nailed it. My non-voiceover videos tend to reach those non-english audiences, hence why they have preformed better in the past...

[@VD-cc4hx]

in theory it shouldnt matter if there is a voice or not. you can just turn off the audio and get the same effect right? most people think "the title is in english, so the video should be too" but i guess thats a western take on that.

[@steves9522]

I like the voiceovers, It helps me learn more :) thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Steve. More voiceovers coming dont worry!

[@Nevi_A10]

Full voice overs are what got me into your channel. I would watch the non voice overs here and there but once you went full voice overs I would be ecstatic for them. Great work like always!

[@user-nr3iv1vu4y]

Nooooo bring back the narration! Love when you explain what I'm looking at. Ps- please don't skip the the beginning when you pick the wood , cut it, and pour the epoxy

[@Flamus_12_]

Always click the second I see you upload

[@auzmocollective]

No voiceover. Less music. More natural sound. Like ASMR.

[@PTM-Models]

Thats amazing! Awesome work!

[@Chunkybannasoup.]

❤I’m gonna love this ! I’m big in to anatomy. 7:39 I like both ways but with out the voice over it feels more calm and for the voice over it does give more context on what you are doing with in the video

[@ricecake3707]

They seem for the skull

[@sarah345]

If you want, you can use the same clay you used to fill in your undercuts to create a wall that divides the sculpture in half. Then you can add keys into the clay divider and pour the silicone one half at a time. This eliminates the need to cut it open with a knife potentially damaging your sculpture, and would have allowed you to suspend the sculpture halfway in the box and keep it from floating away. I really like how my molds turn out when I do this. They line up great every time. It does make molding take longer. Awesome sculpture!!

[@Ghostfailure33object27]

I wish I had disposable income. I would commission you to make several skulls (human, animal, and maybe mythical creature). That thing is so incredibly beautiful and detailed. It would be the centerpiece of my coffee table and I would invite people over with the sole purpose of talking about it. You did an amazing job. I love when people do wood and epoxy carvings and such, but this is the coolest thing I’ve seen out of all of them.

[@Rose_A]

Was I the only one waiting for him to fix the jawbones this whole time?

[@auracruz6211]

A genius sculptor with a great sense of humor..! And a narrative very clear voice. Win - Win all around. Looking forward to your next project. 💯%👍

[@hallucinati]

Do voice overs, but then do the high-speed voiceless ones of those same videos. Win/win.

[@greenstonegecko]

The no-voice-over gave it a way more "turn off brain and watch" feeling. Very relaxing

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it! I tend to watch a lot of no voiceover videos (restorations ect...) for that same relaxation

[@pf4773]

how many of us would have the patience to do this work?! Amazing. I love the wood/epoxy sculpture.

[@justsomerandomperson6699]

2:25 I WASN'T PAYING ATTENTION, I THOUGHT THAT WAS A GLOVE

[@Humandefect]

He really should be wearing gloves with how much dust that stuck to his hands.

[@trdsport]

😂😂😂😂not laughing at your project by any means, but it actually looked like a murder scene when you said “what a disaster” I’m sure by the end you’ll have it fixed buddy. I love when we just go at it diy’rs

[@albertol9654]

You know what would have been cool.. If you turn the clear skulls into Alcohol bottles. Put whiskey on the gold one and Vodka on the clear one.

[@nordal1392]

This is the kind of artwork I would buy if I had art money. Absolutely fabulous skillset you have there. Never stop!

[@anzaklaynimation]

0:45 Thanks because I hate the wastage of material.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Juan!

[@glimamou6258]

3:44 "S...sempaï..."❤

[@LordBadenRulez]

I had to pause the video to read the comments. I prefer the voice overs. And hearing the dread in your voice when you poured the mold had way more impact than a comment would have 😊.

[@alexcollins9513]

Personally I am happy either way, vo or no vo, your sculptures are always excellent as is the video production and edit. The only thing for me is if no voice over I would prefer to hear the sound or workmanship rather than lame music. Your music choice is subdued so as not to be too intrusive but I would prefer it wasn't there at all. This is not me being negative whatsoever, just an observation and my answer to a question

[@apokalypthoapokalypsys9573]

The amount of microplastics produced during such a video is TOO DAMN HIGH!

[@Roanoak]

😑 go away.

[@ChemonV69]

The amount of likes on this comment is too damn high!

[@4_years_left]

I was thinking the same thing. We all have plastic in us now, it's undeniable. To think this is just one guy working with resins. It's no wonder the problem is everywhere. Oh well this world is almost done!

[@Edward..de..lanndo]

Truth hurts don't it?​@Roanoak

[@DropGearDisappear83]

These are the nicest Skullptures I have ever seen!

[@tripple_x_panda2906]

I've watched about six videos since this morning. I can't get enough of the amazing stuff you've created. My favorites are the Gator and Bison, probably because of the tire work. I'd really love to see a Tugboat made, probably using tires, epoxy, and wood. Either way, I wouldn't care because I know it would turn out amazing.

[@donnamealy4877]

Wow! Now we know how the famous Crystal Skulls were made. I really like all, but the wood is still my favorite-lots of texture. 😊💖

[@josephmcmillan2113]

no voice over, your craft speaks for itself. Thank you for sharing it.

[@viper22304]

Voice is better because it gives us an idea of what you're going through and the experience of making the project. Awesome video and thanks for sharing.

[@shaunehilton9617]

I am totally impressed with your sculpting abilities. The scull was so close to real, it was scary… and yet beautiful

[@GOBIAS.INDUSTRIES.]

Bro, you could've stopped anytime after 4:00 and I would've still been HELLA impressed. This is AMAZING! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AGreen-ug9oi]

This is the first time I’m watching. I sat and watched with rapt attention. No voiceover needed.

[@chevychey3248]

Your voice over is what made me start watching your funny and you tell all the hard parts mistakes fixed and the challenges overcame. I can't read very well but I love hands on projects. I enjoy the voice overs and the time you take to do them thankyou for doing this

[@insertchannel666]

This is my first video that I've seen from you, and I thought it was super cool

[@joshclement169]

Voice overs are better in my opinion..me and my wife love your videos and your sense of humor..makes them more enjoyable

[@54321Judith]

I enjoyed it without the voice this time! As very often, I turned the volume off of a lot of videos because sometimes it’s just too much. great work🥰

[@폼-x8o]

The resin looked so beautiful as well before the carving. Great carving as well.

[@garnetgarcia3287]

I just found this video so I didn’t know you do voice overs. Apparently people really like your narration, but this video had such a meditative calming vibe that I really enjoyed 🙏🏼 loved watching your process!!

[@ihavethebrainofarat2309]

5:47 If I remember, right they're called sutures. They're joints in the skull that provide room for brain growth during infancy. They're otherwise immovable. They fuse at some point (like 12 to 16 months), which is why they appear like that

[@DocStrange30]

Man, i dont know if I've ever wanted anything more than this skull. Bravo!

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

This was absolutely awesome to watch. Such beautiful work.

[@dorislyons6223]

Have to be honest. I prefer the voice overs, it makes me feel more involved in your work. Also when you started on the mould as there was no explanation so didnt know why you were making a mould. 👍love your work from 🇬🇧

[@vinceinhouston-01]

Full voice over. I enjoy hearing what's happening as it unfolds. Basically more info about the amazing creations works well.

[@bladedge123]

First time watching and bro.. that was a dope carving. Seriously awesome job man.

[@WingsOfAmor_Cai]

Honestly prefer these sorts of videos to ones with commentary. Means I can just focus on the video and not on a voice. Great video, love it.

[@stephennicholas7095]

I don't care what modern technology can do better. This just looks like so much fun to do.

[@chaos_opossum]

The inclusion of all the sutures and processes and foramen make it honestly breathtakingly impressive.

[@sotozYT]

Mans got some talent there. Very interesting 😊

[@LoSongz]

Nice piece of art❤

[@SapphireKaiara]

I enjoy the music and subtitles. Very cool skull. I have been obsessed over the shape of my own skull lately. It is interesting to see all the details bumps and curves.

[@garyschlagheck603]

I usually only get to listen to videos. I am glad I looked at this one. 😊

[@TheAquarianibis]

I like the voiceover videos, too, but I really love these videos with no voiceovers! I really enjoy seeing a piece come together and if there's no voiceover, I can really zone out and focus on the little details! (btw the squiggly lines on the skull are called cranial sutures, babies are born with moveable plates so that giant head can fit through the birth canal and the sutures fuse and harden as you grow)

[@pearsblikingone.jand9cb764]

This piece is so cool detailed and very sparkly I love sparkly wowwy 🤩 ✨

[@stephenruth9559]

Videos WITHOUT commentary? GOOD. Videos WITH commentary? GREAT.

[@moderatelyamusing94]

I like the occasional no-voiceover. Perfect video for before sleep

[@A-Husk]

Mad skills! I think the imperfections you mention actually add to the art. Shows they have been hand made.

[@Halle167]

YOUR PERSONALITY MAKES THE VIDEOS. THE ART IS AMAZING AS WELL

[@TheBBCPeople]

Love the videos my son and I watch them together. We like the voiceover your explanations are great and we love your jokes! Keep up the good work!

[@renovatiomom]

I love this quiet and watch video. It is calming and fascinating!!

[@michaelownage5049]

Having the Half Wood and Half Epoxy makes these sculptures looking amazing