Carving 2 sculptures in record time

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I Carved Two sculptures for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl in only 16 days. This was my 7th year creating team mascots out of Goodyear tires. This year we had an exciting matchup between Ohio state and Mizzou. We first carved the mascots out of foam insulation- then applied over 450 tires to the sculptures. These sculptures were presented to both teams during the 2023 Goodyear cotton bowl, then Goodyear donates them to each respective schools so they can display them on campus. #carving #sculpting #art
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00:00 Introduction
01:37 Laminating / Cutting foam
03:21 Carving foam
05:24 Casting Hands out of Resin
07:24 Steel Armature
09:11 Carving Mizzou
10:26 Adding Tail / Fiberglass
12:08 Cutting Tires/ Pedestals
14:37 Adding Tires to Brutus
15:29 Adding Tires to Truman
16:43 Shooting Staples
17:27 Pro- Videographer
18:04 Goodyear Commercial
20:20 Details on Truman
22:00 Near Disaster!
22:50 Final Reveal
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[@chandarussell]

As an ER nurse I can’t tell you the number of nail gun accidents I’ve seen over the years. You guys are nuts. 😂😂😂😂 Excellent job with the statues. They look fabulous

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Not only are you an insanely talented artist, you run ads while also not stopping the video. Kudos to you sir.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EnigWHYmatic]

@@BMSculptures nah man thank YOU. Not enough artists are spotlighted on this platform, and what you do is absolutely genius. Keeping art alive is important and you’re doing a killer job of it.

[@cpl_0503]

There are no words other than BRILLIANT. You are the most incredible artist in 3 dimensions. My ONLY disappointment is that the video wasn't 3 hours. My biggest take-away from the video is that Boys never grow up, we just get bigger. Shooting staples at each other is DEFINITELY something my brother and I would do!

[@BMSculptures]

haha thank you! Do you know how much editing 3 hours would take!!!! "dont try this at home"

[@everlastingdragon4520]

It's fine, there are no such thing as adults. There is only children and bigger children.

[@sjenkins91812]

As someone with brothers, I can confirm that this is what we do.

[@JennsTurn]

My heart rate is still up from watching that crate nearly crash! 🙈So glad it all worked out and your amazing sculptures made it safely! Astonishing work Blake and team! 🔥

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Jenn! haha Yeah that was a close call.

[@caittails]

I think I would have hired a new driver on the spot if that’d happened to me. 😂 Like naw, that’s too much failure for me to trust that truck to not tip over and roll off the highway or something, lol.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

I know unexpected things happen but I'd be a little more than concerned with the driver after that liftgate problem. Glad they got to their destination all in one piece. Also, I don't know why but I got a kick out of the Goodyear label on the sneakers. Great work as always.

[@BMSculptures]

Yeah I was very concerned even when they were on the truck safley. Luckily they made it there with no problems!

[@MommyOfZoeAndLiam]

@@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist.dude what is your problem?

[@daynaserpa9082]

Those look amazing!! I'm not a big sports fan, but I loved watching these characters come to life!!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@bradenwilcox6504]

Im a young crafter myself, just started moving from cardboard to foam, your videos have not only been super entertaining, but helpful with tips, techniques, and tools, thank you!

[@sherrypitt9889]

🐅Blake, Talent, Talent, Talent! You are right you have a fantastic team! Including your wife and kids! Spectacular!

[@MikeCheckBiloxi]

Congrats Blake! What an honor to have your sculptures presented to the world. They look amazing

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks so much!

[@lionlessart]

The shoes are just as satisfying to see made as I'm sure they are to make. Especially the end bit where you actually tied it. Also, it's weird that part way through the video I forgot what the tiger mascot looks like. When you were painting it yellow I was like...wait...but it's a tiger? No, that's the actual color of the mascot. I think where it's so CLOSE to being orange, my brain just wants it to be orange. Glad they got to their destination in one piece. I would be so mad and frustrated if I worked as many hours as you did on something for it to end up destroyed.

[@BMSculptures]

haha you have no idea how many different paint swatches I had to go through to find the "yellow Orange" that is Truman. He SHOULD be orange..... but that is not what the school has for him lol.

[@MAJORPAIN88]

Another amazing video, bro at the end i was clinching butt cheeks watching that thing rock back and forth...lol lets just thank god for holding it in place because he knew how much work you had put into making these

[@MakeupMobster]

Poor Truman! 😂😂😂 These are awesome! Love watching vids like these. Don’t know how I ended up here but I did

[@donnamealy4877]

When did you have time to get your proctologist license? 😄. Well done, Guys! I’m glad no one was harmed in the making of this video, and look forward to next year’s mascots. 🎉💕

[@BMSculptures]

hahaha Unliscenced professional

[@judestewart3955]

Absolutely brilliant, well done. You never fail to deliver.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gatosmom45]

I love your sense of humor!

[@TheRealSpakanyan]

15:30 welcome to the 'boys will be boys' portion of the video! LMAO! Nice

[@SickNaban]

I love watching your work! Excellent execution!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!

[@BMSculptures]

and sorry about your Tide!

[@SickNaban]

@@BMSculptures haha thanks!

[@Fairyhorn]

these are amazing! i accidentally saw a preview of another piece & thought it was the xenomorph, just wanted to say i think a xenomorph made of tires in your style would look AMAZING, but im not sure how the copyright would work for that

[@BMSculptures]

Very cool idea!

[@tonysmith8779]

If he just did it for his self I don't think they can do anything I mean if he made it

[@paulameeks112]

WOW! I enjoy watching everything you & your team create so much!! THANKS🤩

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@terripipher1300]

As A OHIO STATE Fan Brutus has never looked so good they both look Awesome im always Amazed by your Work .. GO OHIO STATE ❤❤❤

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@Flamus_12_]

Always a good day when you upload

[@BMSculptures]

I appreciate that!

[@Spencer19165]

My heart almost stopped watching them get loaded up. Holy smokes. So glad they got there in one piece. And again OUTSTANDING work. You have a true gift. Thank you for a few minutes of enjoyment

[@BMSculptures]

You and me both! Thanks!!!

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I don't know, why so many times come nothing about a video, from your lovely and creativity art. Get well soon 💜

[@RancidVomit360]

I am an OHIO STATE fan and watched the game. When they showed these sculptures on TV I went "Hey, I watch this guy on KZbin" Thanks for the work that you do and I appreciate the care and attention you put into your work.

[@BMSculptures]

haha thats awesome. Sorry about your Buckeyes though!

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can we all agree one reason why we clicked on this video was because of the thumbnail

[@GenerationDown]

Isn’t that the reason you click on ANY video?

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Why isn’t it no one talking about the thumbnail?

[@timothydaw9018]

My kids & I love watching your videos on weekend mornings. I love introducing them to the process, dedication and determination it takes to complete such complex projects. Very inspiring!

[@BMSculptures]

That is awesome! I am so glad you and your kids get to watch together! Couple more years and mine might be old enough / interested in watching. Until then I will just have to be wishful

[@BeeStar-kz8xg]

Was so excited for this new video! Love to watch u work & create these beautiful sculptures 😊😊

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀 more to come

[@sealdoggydog]

This video has had so many thumbnail and title changes I keep thinking they're new videos 😅

[@BMSculptures]

It worked! haha jk- yeah my previous thumbnails were underperforming so I kept switching

[@sealdoggydog]

@@BMSculptures It was the drill up the bum that won me over. I don't know if that says more about you, or about me?!

[@Michael-gh2yn]

I used foam like this when I was a scenic artist at Sea World in San Antonio back in the 1980s. I sealed the foam in cheesecloth dipped in a mixture of glue, whiting and water to seal it before I blew the fiberglass on it with a fiberglass chopper. BTW A/B foam works great for snow and you can thin out Bondo with acetone and then paint it on stuff.

[@davelundergoesunder]

I am absolutely blown away by all the work and dedication that went into this project. You also did an amazing job with the editing of this video. 😀 Like so many things in life, we tend to take things for granted. Thank you for making this video.

[@carolbuzelim]

The details are awesome I like the ‘why women live longer than men’ section of the video haha

[@BMSculptures]

haha yes this is true

[@juliemandle842]

Alginate! We use that stuff in the Prosthetics world to create cosmetic prostheses for people with digit and/or hand deficiencies. We cast the other side and mirror it to be used as a mold for silicone pours. Then they're hand painted. If you have more time in the future, let the resin/alginate pour air dry. The longer the alginate sits, the more moisture content it loses and, with time, it'll just crumble away instead of risking breaking your positive mold on its way out. If not, a box cutter helps remove it.. Fun!

[@LCafran]

Simply amazing. Awesome work, great video.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you very much!

[@johnsmith-qu6ec]

Mate you really are good at what you do im a big fan of your channel there arent many channels out there that are this good and honest. And you seem like a really nice person with a good heart and easy going. I really enjoy your videos i look forward to the next. Happy new year for you and your family.. much love from Australia

[@BMSculptures]

Hey john, Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Hope to have a fun one coming later this month!

[@meowjakx3]

Alex is a seriously good friend. Like the best friend ever.

[@northpole155]

Blake, your creative process is fantastic, and your sense of humor is infectious. Notifications from your channel are highly anticipated. Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@kellywilkins8043]

You never disappoint! Absolutely amazing!

[@BMSculptures]

Wow, thank you!

[@tarakelf7014]

Absolutely brilliant loved the video n Happy New Year to u all Xxx

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Tara!

[@jennylawson1980]

Absolutely awesome!

[@locomotioncreations]

Man it is so amazing watching them come together so quickly. Amazing work as always!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Travis.... GWS Comming soon!

[@TotalBoat]

WOW! They turned out amazing! This was so cool to watch come together, way to go!!!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks guys!

[@franksmith7235]

I absolutely love your videos!! You are so talented! As a crafter you really inspire me and get me thinking more creatively. Thank You!

[@BMSculptures]

You are so welcome! I am glad the videos can inspire!

[@davids7943]

I love your enthusiasm for your trade- the passion shows- thank you for sharing this- it is a blessing!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks David, I have a blast making these.

[@cerisekappes580]

I love these new additions to the tire sculptures!!! You make the most epic and gorgeous sculpts!!! 😊❤😊

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them!

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@@BMSculptures love them!!

[@RiverbendWoodworks]

Those turned out so awesome! Fantastic work as always and way to make it happen under pressure!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Jameson!

[@a4blackjaguar965]

These sculptures were amazing, but no matter what, the tire sculpture of Tripod will always be my favorite.

[@BMSculptures]

That is also one of my Fav's

[@UndertheWaterDesign]

What a great month!!! Sculptures turned out amazing and the game was awesome. Huge thanks to GoodYear and the Cotton Bowl for appreciating these unique pieces of art. It’s a fan favorite!!!

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Who are you?

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[@maury0009]

Blake, wow! Those bike tire mascots are absolutely incredible. As always, your creativity and artistic vision leaves me in awe. The amount of time, effort and craftsmanship you put into each of your projects is truly remarkable. I'm constantly impressed by your ability to transform everyday materials like foam boards and bike tires into such unique and detailed sculptures. It's clear with each new video just how passionate you are about your craft. I love that you're not afraid to try working with new mediums - the bike tires give these mascots such a fun, original texture and look. The attention to detail is outstanding; all the intricate patterns and features you carved out are so impressively well done. It's evident you have such a talented eye for design. Your artistry and imagination never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing your amazing work and giving us all a peek into your process. It's always so interesting to learn about the techniques and materials you use. Videos like this are so inspiring for other artists and creators. You've definitely got a real talent! I can't wait to see what other creative ideas you'll come up with next. Please keep uploading - your content is top-notch. Thanks for all the hard work you put in and for consistently treating us to such stunning pieces. You're incredibly gifted - keep creating amazing things!

[@BMSculptures]

hey Maury, Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, It is comments like this that make my day. Thanks for being a fan and for enjoying my videos. More to come later this month!

[@maddieadams75]

Once again Blake did it, creating incredible sculptures. Two stunning mascot sculptures. Great work with your team. 🏈 ❤❤

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you Maddie!

[@saralouisemakeup]

They are just brilliant! X

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Sara!

[@sebastiangomes6538]

Your videos are wonderful and your videos are inspiring me, encouraging me, thank you.

[@BMSculptures]

You are so welcome!

[@trialnterror]

9:17 my radar has been going of and when you talked about the walk of shame that sucker was a blaring but this just tops the cake!!

[@Weeks25]

You do such amazing work!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@Tomy_Yon]

Creating hands in every art is just hell... This is epic! 🤙

[@BMSculptures]

It sure is! Thanks!

[@davidwynne-roberts1909]

These sculptures are Flippin awsome

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks David!

[@mattcavanagh5701]

Because my Huskers suck this is my new favorite part of bowl season! I nearly had a heart attack watching the load up!

[@BMSculptures]

haha yeah that was crazy right!?

[@tinahaynes175]

awesome job as always!

[@deejohnston2150]

You are so incredibly talented and creative!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@westhighlandsshop]

This is just cool! beautiful job.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!

[@paulcavanagh3324]

Outstanding, watching you guys make these sculptures is a joy and at the same time total jealousy I imagine you able too sculpture almost anything I would want a half size 60’s Ford Mustang brilliant work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks, Glad you liked watching!

[@pinksheik7633]

Your talent never ceases to amaze 😮

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@daisymay4183]

Totally amazing and talented your team is. Im in awe of how amazing they turned out and on a time crunch as well. Blew my mind !!!😊

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Daisy!

[@AlvaroLucard]

Blake, two incredibly beautiful sculptures. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@dwwoodbuilds]

Great job Blake!! They look awesome! The amount of work and detail required is crazy! 👏👏👏

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks! It is a lot of work but very rewarding as well.

[@daveco1270]

I saw these on TV on the day of the game.... and I knew right away they were your creations.

[@BMSculptures]

Awesome!

[@davebauerart]

Wow, incredible dedication to detail!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@paperdoll1982]

Was waiting for a new video from you but knew you must’ve been hard at work on a big project! Well done!

[@BMSculptures]

Yes! Thank you! This one took a long time- BUT I have another one coming out later this month as well!

[@cestarop]

Always so cool!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks for following along!

[@jasoncoleshill1826]

You should make a life-size flamingo sculpture out of anything

[@gustavcarlsson6090]

Incredible work as always and such a pleasure to watch. You must get some insanely strong hands creating these pieces💪

[@BMSculptures]

incredibly sore hands and forearms haha

[@gustavcarlsson6090]

@@BMSculptures would a nibbler for metal cutting work? I'm sure you've tried everything. Ouch!

[@beaverc2884]

To use expanding foam as a glue is brilliant. 😊😊

[@BMSculptures]

Its the best

[@c.a.chambers68]

Soo soo amazingly cool

[@raccabird8889]

Awesome 😊 happy New year

[@BMSculptures]

HNY!

[@tracybowling1156]

I love your resin art. You know I do. But there is something about these that I get overly excited about watching you make. You don't see these made every day. Plus, the materials are pretty cool! I hope you & your fam are having an excellent New Year! You're lucky to have a good friend to help you with your projects AND to play around with.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you think so Tracy! Happy new year to you and your family!

[@valveman12]

Wow! Amazing build.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you think so!

[@nickellion3657]

This was an absolute joy to watch! Such artistry, dedication and skill with a bit of fun thrown in too. Amazing stuff.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Nick!

[@crs4gb]

So cool! I was in Mizzou's marching band from 2007-2009 and got to attend the Cotton Bowl when we played Arkansas. These are so awesome! MIZ-!

[@BMSculptures]

Very cool!

[@davearthur514]

Wonderful, You've knocked it out the park yet again.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Dave!

[@melvinshew5127]

I was at a friend's house watching pre game show and seen them in the background and told everybody there that it was your work with out actual knowing . Its so cool to recognize it on sight . Great work

[@BMSculptures]

that is awesome. Thank you!

[@shannoncharlton46]

the half smile is exactly that smile on half your face and look in the mirror love the sculpting

[@GenerationDown]

The design of Brutus is wild 😂😂 down to the tail coming out of his buttcheeks instead of his lower back 😂 Hey, you followed THEIR design!

[@Antilleotheclown]

Absolutely Amazing !!! ❤❤❤

[@katzeyez06]

I have no words, the sculptures are amazing.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@fluffydragon3333]

As someone who lives in ohio, I loved both sculptures

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!

[@fluffydragon3333]

@@BMSculptures Your very welcome… I’m an artist myself but I can only dream of making sculptures XD

[@eileenmichaels975]

Absolutely amazing! I’m from Cleveland Ohio and a huge Ohio State fan! 👍🏻😊

[@BMSculptures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@FR-sr9sy]

Beautiful work!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@clayfeathers]

My dad was a pro baseball player and a finished carpenter. He was also an artist and maker. Enjoyed the video!

[@BMSculptures]

DAD!??? is that you??? Hoping to find my long lost dad..... Jk my dad is wonderful- but sure sounds like we could be related.

[@Palvader]

16:08 - Haha! Love this! Totally reminds me of two schoolboys with airsoft guns in the woods!

[@dereklinfitt8875]

Steve Blackman you magnificent bastard! You're the first KZbin guy I follow that had relevant content playing behind the ad read. Nice move.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eversonfelizardo6518]

I'm so proud of you . U r amazing.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@dhufishhunter6455]

What a fun idea for sculptures. Great job dude. Look forward to seeing your next vid!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@sanderolivera2858]

Wow! Great Video, greatings from Uruguay

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@justindavis1546]

That is so amazing.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@stephenkamps8925]

9:38 OH GOOD HEAVENS!

[@nikiiijello1217]

So freakin awesome! ❤

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@Bloktarino]

Absolutely crushed it Blake! These turned out Amazing! 🙌🙌🙌

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@thisisme1999]

Amazing work, the load process scared the heck out of me.

[@BMSculptures]

Likewise!

[@stanislavhalieta]

Amazing work. Gorgeous sculpture

[@BMSculptures]

Many thanks