Carving A Giant Block of Epoxy & Wood.

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I carved 87 lbs of epoxy into a rainbow trout. I used bent lamination for the very first time and it turned out better than expected. I used a chainsaw and other tools to #powercarve this one of a kind sculpture. This was such a fun build! #Carving #woodworking
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[@BRAVEN32m12]

That is absolutely beautiful

[@nupurekram9687]

​@@BRAVEN32m12❤😂😂

[@nupurekram9687]

❤😂🎉😢

[@frasermcgeough]

You should make another Dinosaur!

[@abizaralabizar1858]

.UUvddd

[@pewpewgun]

imho this is probably your most beautiful work up to now. it looks amazing, the details, the sparkling, and the root as a stand leviates this to another level

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@zoeyburns1604]

Yay all of you are right

[@nanalefevre3670]

Did you see the dinosaur he did?? OMG 😲

[@nicholasbira2817]

All the failures and problems with resin casting can be really discouraging, but its so satisfying to see you finally get it dialed in and have everything work exactly according to plan for the resin and wood. I love when expertise and planning turn into pain-free process. That curly maple is excellent. Beautiful sculpture, flawless execution. Great job.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! I keep learning new things to better my epoxy pours. We are headed in a better direction now!

[@austin33785]

Half of this video is sucking Corperate

[@WaterjetChannel]

Any and all "would you just look at it" clips are highly appreciated. Also the wonderful craftsmanship but also edbassmaster

[@BMSculptures]

Hahaha thanks! Love watching your guys channel!

[@chaiman8554]

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[@David-uz9qw]

This has to be one of my favorites so far. The metal fleck, the colors you choose for your laminates and the fins! The sum is greater than the parts. It is incredible.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks David, glad you like it!

[@datgaydangernoodle1315]

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[@mattcavanagh5701]

Even if this wasn’t for me it would easily be my favorite of your sculptures to date! Absolutely stunning! Thank you so very much!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Matt! I am so glad you commissioned me for this piece. It was such a fun build. Cant wait until you get it in person!

[@KleioChronicles]

The change in jaw actually made it look better because of where the wood pops out with a deeper jaw curve. Those thin fins were nerve-wracking with how easy they could be damaged with a mistake but you managed 😂. The lovely base of wood really made the piece stand out, I was considering how you’d mount it as it’s such a unique shape.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! The fins were very scary to carve haha. Glad you liked it!

[@mattcavanagh5701]

I absolutely love that little tip of wood on the bottom jaw!

[@west3Dgaming]

@@BMSculptures I can kind of see in the rotation but I would have been interested to see the mounting process as well

[@chevy4x466]

@@BMSculpturesu r a great artist. I was thinking about the eyes. Obviously, the eyes r the focal point of any piece. U were wise to de accentuate the eyes. The lines of the fish 🐠 tell the story, along with the background.

[@RayElberg]

There are people who never cease to amaze with their art and leave behind thousands of people who enjoy seeing the beauty created by their hands. And that's amazing. You're one of them, Blake. I really hope millions of people discover your channel and look forward to your every video as much as I do.

[@davespangler9125]

Blake these things just keep getting more beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. Side note - I really appreciate that you show your learning curve. Seeing that people producing incredible work like this are also still learning and making mistakes is very encouraging.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Dave! Always learning!

[@marquittatrent9824]

Absolutely beautiful. That metallic sparkle was spot on. Another great project in the books

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!!!

[@Majesticwolfie]

Oh my word......that is just absolutely amazing! The glitter you used gives it that perfect shimmery touch! Indeed that is a beautiful statue of a rainbow trout!

[@hackersgoddess]

Absolutely stunning! I am blown away. The effect of that curly maple cannot possibly be more perfect. It looks like the water from above reflecting light in ripples on the body of the fish. This is possibly the coolest thing I've seen on KZbin. I was raised by a fly-fisher, on the banks of the Salmon River and this sculpture brought my soul so much joy. Thank you for sharing!

[@Rob-cg1zu]

This is probably my favorite sculpture I have seen you make. The choice of wood was fantastic! Very well done!

[@SilvrRazorFeather]

You had me memorized from start to finish, and the final reveal took my breath away. The maple reflected in the convex top half of the body is so perfect, brilliant choice. This is such a stunning piece of art

[@DeeDee_Viera]

Woah! I'm so proud of your hard work and will always thank you for sharing your talent with us all! Beautiful job! I really hope whomever requested this beautiful piece enjoys it and shares it with any and everyone who visits them!

[@3dmaxrsp]

Perfect.I am from Iran. I have a wood and resin workshop like yours, but for some time I had a mental problem and closed the workshop, but after watching your clip, my passion for wood and resin revived, thank you bro

[@AsianTankPilot]

I hope whoever commissioned this displays it proudly and keeps it safe for many future generations to enjoy.

[@BMSculptures]

I think they will!

[@carolinefreeman4546]

Looks incredible as always. I love that you try to get the little bits of detail in there too. I think the glitter works well for this fish but I hope you don't use it too often as one of the things I really admire about your sculptures is how clear they are. There's something almost magical about seeing a beautifully sculpted animal and yet you can see right through it to the wood. However, for this fish it really works and adds the water effect.

[@BMSculptures]

absolutely... I 100% agree and will only use metallic flakes when it relates to what I am carving.

[@SuperVistaprint]

Not the biggest fan of fish…but that is a beautiful piece of art! Well done! Always admire your attitude when approaching new things!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@alderblanco2362]

your work with epoxy gets better and better every single sculpture! This trout looks amazing, what stunning natural wood colors combined with an untouched, wild piece of wood for the backdrop. You did amazing, can't wait to see what you do next.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it Alder!

[@rochelleuah]

The finished rainbow trout took my breath away. Absolutely gorgeous, thank you for sharing the process.

[@patriciaharkin1571]

Wow, how awesome is this! The detail is amazing and that metallic sparkle really sets it all off. Great job.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Patricia!

[@salesshorelinerental]

Female trout do not have a kype. Two to four weeks before spawning, male trout undergo physical changes that include developing a kype. Farm raised trout are harvested before they can develop a kype. I still like your sculpture even though the mouth is undersized for a fish that has a kype. Kype😀

[@BMSculptures]

Very interesting.

[@huntzz21]

This is 100% correct. Males develop a kype females do not. It has zero to do with being a hatchery fish. Your brother gave you incorrect information. Methinks he needs to do a little homework before making such a claim. I’m sure he is a great guy, but in this case, his statement was/is false.

[@BountyBoyz]

I appreciate your honesty, saying that you took longer seeing that you’re learning and making mistakes. Great insight.

[@johnnoble6989]

You're a genius. Using water to test for leaks, using a winch to lift the thing... there's SO MANY resin workers and hobbyists that need to learn your lessons.

[@theGhostWolfe]

I adore the colours of the woods used, and knowing that the resin will keep those brilliant natural colours from fading is wonderful.

[@BMSculptures]

They are beautiful right! The yellowheart just pops

[@heavyshoulders]

I think the “tiger stripes” effect is called chatoyance. Learned it from Damascus knife makers. Looks beautiful man! Awesome work!👊🏼

[@BMSculptures]

Aha. Thats the word I was looking for... Appreciate it!

[@whatsanemail6580]

Interesting! i know chatoyancy from Justinthetrees, especially when he works with quaking aspen! its so beautiful!

[@judaychop]

If you like that effect you should check out a crystal/mineral called Tigers Eye.

[@tamibell4325]

This is absolutely magnificent! So far it's my favorite piece! But I don't know how you can make anything more beautiful than the pieces I've already seen. Your work leaves me mesmerized every time!💥❤

[@andrewherrmann2964]

Definitely the best I have seen so far, and so far I think they have all been brilliant. I love the wave action on curly maple. I try to use it any time I can on my wood working projects. Awesome. Still waiting for the giraffe.

[@loko6725]

make a sea horse

[@BMSculptures]

That would be cool!

[@rebeccacarpenter6794]

loco don’t say that as a statement, say that as a question

[@reggiem1668]

Just found your channel today. I’d say your artwork is right at the best I’ve ever seen on KZbin! The potential for screwing up days of work would be terrifying to me and makes the finished product that much more impressive! Thanks for sharing it!

[@Harregarre]

I think this is your best work so far. The top layer of wood used was perfect and this is probably the best combination of wood and epoxy in terms of incorporating the two you've done so far.

[@OohMax]

Wow. God bless your brother. His help made a total difference

[@Asphroxia]

a 20 minute video really deserves to show off more of this beautiful finished product!

[@HasherArt]

Your sculpture is an impressive display of talent and skill. I can tell you put a lot of heart into it 👍

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@Ghostiification]

The sparkling really made this sculpture into something else. Looks very realistic because of it.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like it!

[@ljsakievich]

These sculptures never get old!

[@oscar-013]

Thats my favourite Project by fair, absolutely INCREDABLE !

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Oscar!

[@-Beon]

Incredible was spelled wrong

[@BrianPoppe]

Dude, you have absolutely outdone yourself! The precision of the laminated wood suspended inside another work of art was amazing. Maybe not quite like rainbow sherbet, but possibly Neapolitan ice cream 😂

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I think that's what he meant, LOL.

[@MrFeathers7]

The trout looks amazing, the veneer sets it off ! I would love to see you carve a manta ray using the same concept with the veneer as the wings of the ray.

[@kluafoz]

My God that's amazingly beautiful!! First time "catching" a video of yours as well!!

[@jbshaka653]

Hello, I am a 72 year old retired engineer, so I am very satisfied (almost ecstatic) to totally ignore ‘Brilliant’.

[@Dustins_Woodworking]

Awesome work. Just interested, it weighed 87 pounds before carving. What did it end up weighing after carving? My guess is around 30 lbs.

[@BMSculptures]

Good guess. I didnt weigh it, but I would say 40-50 lbs.

[@scotthallinan4609]

Clovis? Wow awesome to see someone actually local doing good on KZbin.

[@makbunda4730]

I'm speechless. I love every single sculpture you amazingly made, Mate. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@dillearler]

This puts 99% of “modern art” to shame

[@jessevennard2640]

Show me the 1%

[@BMSculptures]

haha Thank you!

[@neoncobalt1779]

@@jessevennard2640 this video

[@clinicallys4ne]

preach!!

[@jessevennard2640]

@@neoncobalt1779 correct.

[@JazzByDaBay]

The attention to details is insane. Brilliant. What is it's final weight??

[@WerWolfEee]

Your videos it's like meditation for me! Interesting not only result but whole process!

[@Sunbloom289]

When you make a mistake with your creations you most definitely bounce back and make it amazing.

[@AndrewAhlfield]

Wow! Well done! The reveal at the end was so fun! Such a fun concept making the rainbow out of layered wood. Nice job on the form too, that looked solid!

[@darenweeks273]

Absolutely stunning work

[@observer271]

That is so beautiful. The flake is perfect.

[@faustopg]

Beautiful work of art. Didn't think the final product would look so good.

[@susangutierrez4444]

Wow. Just wow. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and I can smell the water and feel the breeze moving over the live fish this represents. Lovely

[@kenw305]

Stunning and amazing, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@tracyracy]

That spoon is beautiful

[@guyward5137]

Very talented man. I wouldn’t know where to start much less finish

[@hdwoodshop]

Mesmerized by your vision, skill. Simply amazing dude. So well done!

[@Victor-mq3kl]

All YOUR video is very interesting and all YOUR skulptūros is absolute DIVINITY!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 You natural master "POSH HANDS!!!

[@Jevans3141]

Wow! From design to execution, absolutely Magnificent! 🍻

[@annienan7634]

BEAUTIFUL! my son is a deep sea fisherman! I can just imagine a tuna or his favorite...a HOG FISH! You'd have no problem selling it! Just Wow!

[@ritosanchez4182]

Amazing work!!!! I'm speechless...

[@GGGG_3333]

How he keeps on outdoing himself with every sculpture is just amazing ❤

[@BMSculptures]

haha Thanks!

[@umbrellacorp.]

Beautiful work, it looks like glass. But who just wants a sculpture of a fish?. 🐟

[@jayfil2323]

man that was rad. i love watching all the new tools youve picked up over the years

[@edmcgee9521]

Everytime I look at another of your sculptures it becomes my new favorite. Beautiful and amazing

[@johncarter5428]

Great work. Can't wait to see the next sculpture.

[@stevehamilton9418]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@boblydecker5951]

I love how the anatomical accuracy of the wild Rainbow Trout was JUST enough to catch a piece of the wood within. Don’t even know where to begin with the compliments. Most people forget that you are not just a sculptor, but a filmmaker too! Camera and editing is great too. Keep it up! 😃👍

[@nnusa]

The curly maple totally adds a look of the ripple effect from the water above!!!!

[@joelayoub2774]

Yellow heart board was amazing. great job

[@wilhelmmatthies5921]

I enjoy how you took advantage of the optical properties of the epoxy combines with the maple flaming. Sooooo beautiful!

[@quadsquadracingable]

I'm new to your videos, but obviously have seen your work all over the internet! I'm blown away by your talents!!! Absolutely amazing!!

[@ProjectDistraction_EV]

This is my favourite of all your works. Well done 🥰

[@MultiTom1956]

Mind blowing artistry 😊🙏thank you ❤

[@TheSponge33]

A pure work of art! Astounding workmanship. I loved the polar bear and now this! You did good.

[@PolishGypski]

Imagine how a little glitter and a few LED lights inside that thing could do. Beautiful piece, sir.

[@GothicPoet]

This is beautiful and amazing job. I love fishing and woodworking. I worked with wood for a long time and my stepfather was a construction worker he owned his own business. He paid me to carve wood and tile. He was very proud of me. Him and my mom passed away two years apart. Mom passed away from cancer in 2015 and my stepfather passed away from heart disease two years after. I have great memories of him. He was a great father even my birth father liked him. He appreciated that he was a good father figure for his daughter. I am handicapped so I have always needed assistance. I was given opportunities in school to learn woodworking and metal because of my disability. I kept working with both until I graduated college. I earned a master's degree in advanced science and engineering I took woodworking classes in the first semester and metal shop as well auto shop. I was the only female in my auto shop and I encouraged other ladies to join the next semester so there were five more the next semester. We built a wooden car with working parts and it ran on cheap gasoline. It wasn't legal so we weren't allowed to drive it on the street. Our professor built us a track on the campus. Other students came out for lunch and watched us drive the wooden car. It was a beautiful dark brown with red oak body and white cider side panels. I made the blueprints for it while the others got everything ready and we worked together to make it and we fixed a few flaws before starting it. It was fun. ❤

[@taylorschoppe9656]

"Not a real woodworker"???????!!? You are one heck of a woodworker if I've ever seen one! This sculpture is incredible!

[@BMSculptures]

haha Thanks Taylor

[@lindaamerica4587]

Outstanding. I love rainbow trout. And you are so modest. A sign of a great artist. I'm sure your client will be more than happy. Thank you so much for sharing your process. 🎨❤

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Linda!

[@kygal]

I honestly have no idea how I got here and I should absolutely be getting to sleep, but dang! The talent some people posess is amazing to me. 😮😊

[@uteb9622]

Wonderful! You are be an Artist! Greetings from Germany!

[@KitGW]

Absolutely phenomenal craftmanship. I really like how you mounted it too.

[@RiverbendWoodworks]

Fantastic work! Great vision for the end result, it turned out incredible!

[@thomasfoster5200]

The good lord has definitely blessed you brother. You have the coolest job ever.

[@rdvanerdenk6176]

Bunca sabır, emek ve çabanın muhteşem sonucu. Ellerine sağlık.

[@s.vanderleisantos2242]

Beautifully done. A masterpiece made to be appreciated in all its details. Stunning sculpture.

[@DigitalPetrol]

Great job. You deserve every penny you were paid for it!

[@user-hz2xl4co9u]

Those slabs you cut off with the chainsaw might make some small projects. 😃 Trout came out awesome. I recently retired and am getting back into my art. Drawing, wood carving.

[@BrutusdaTootus]

Extremely awesome sculpture

[@theeclecticlifewithsam]

Wow. Ridiculously beautiful. The level of detail is off the charts!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@sirsmartypants7086]

Wow thats beautiful!! Your client is so lucky❤

[@mjz4043]

Aamzing...wish I had a fraction of your talent. Keep up the great work.

[@casperxmapop5853]

This is absolutely amazing, I would love to have piece like this one day!

[@LarryBrown-db9bw]

You are a true artist. The trout looks awesome

[@woodymurphy2249]

The devils always in the details. I really enjoy watching you carve. It's something that I have given a half-hearted try before with a small amount of success but you my brother make masterpieces.

[@candacedowney813]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@denisenoble4010]

this carve is stunning, thank goodness for your brother adding his P.O.V adding the beak. Glad to see you using a winch to take the mould out of the freezer, in a previous video watching you picking up and out made my bad back scream at you, glad you were listening to that too. this carve has got to be one of my favourites too, now im just hungry. great job

[@Micca_]

Super amazing and cool LOVE IT ❤❤❤❤❤

[@arlahare4020]

the choice for the top layer of wood was right on. It gives it more depth and movement. Bravo.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!