Carving a Log into a 4’ Shark that SWIMS

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00:00 Intro
00:18 Carving Log
00:57 Calling The Engineer
01:55 Finding the Log
03:11 Chainsaw Action
04:04 Who is Travis?
05:15 Shark Shaping
06:49 The Hardest part
07:28 Kinetic Prototype
08:13 Side Fins
09:04 We have Bug Problems
09:27 Bespoke Post
10:34 Bug Holes & Epoxy
11:38 Engineering Update
12:15 Gills & Eyes Oh MY!
13:48 Shiny new Toys
14:26 Shark Teeth!
16:41 Travis Visits!
17:10 Holes and Lasers
18:20 Sawing Into Pieces
19:09 Spinal Procedure
19:27 Setting up the Mechanism
20:04 It's FIRST SWIM
21:26 Applying Finish
22:41 Reveal!
22:50 Special Addition
23:35 Oh Sh**!!!

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[@foxyember]

love your work wish I was rich to buy so many pieces of it. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@504hotboi5]

Does Travis have a KZbin channel??

[@ftw12354]

I know on your video you said it was noncommissioned. The Legasea Aquarium is being built currently by the creator Brian Barcyk in Utica Michigan. Might give them a call as they are building a HUGE shark tank.

[@user-fc1zs1wh9g]

how could that take 1200 hours to carve ...100 max... ur dumb

[@babylonknights1160]

I'd actually like to see the pursuit in the Boston aquarium

[@cpl_0503]

I just don't have the right words for BOTH of you guys' talent. 1200 hours seems like nothing compared to what I would have guessed. The engineering on the mechanism is only matched by the talent on the carving and design. I loved the collaboration! Thanks for letting us in.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!

[@locomotioncreations]

Thanks!

[@jimcarter571]

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[@jimcarter571]

@@BMSculpturesowen

[@rancidiot]

1200 hours is not much compared to how many hours people put into wow and ff14

[@danieldraws]

I actually really liked the "plain" or "natural" shot from the end of the video. It gave me a better idea of how amazing this sculpture actually looks!

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you liked it!

[@Rickbearcat]

Before you even mentioned it, I thought that the "battle scars" were a perfect compliment. I was hoping that you wouldn't eliminate them, and I was pleased to see that you incorporated it with the design.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Rick!

[@Simpsons_OJ]

You should definitely do more ocean themed projects. Seeing something from the water come to life out of something from the land is poetically and visually perfect. Top tier stuff

[@BMSculptures]

I hope to do so... Whales/fish/sharks are some of my favorite to carve because of how smooth they are.

[@locomotioncreations]

This was such a fun project to work on. I really enjoyed collaborating with Blake and working together to bring this thing to life. We coordinated our separate efforts and then were able to unite and work together to see the pursuit in motion. More than anything, I love it when a plan comes together. I can’t thank Blake enough for asking me to join the project and for the wonderful hospitality that the McFarland family provided me for a week. This was a dream collaboration and I can’t wait to see if there is something else we could make in the future… What else could we make?

[@bradleygillespie4541]

A wolf chasing a deer, or grizzly chasing a baby elk since he likes doing bears maybe. It would be much harder though cause you would have to engineer a way for the legs to love along with the body. But I got faith in ya you've done harder stuff before

[@wreckenbach9703]

Amazing work. This collab brought me so much fascination and mirth. I was thinking of an Otter family playing with a fish in seaweed. Momma teaching the pups how to fish. Seaweed waving with currents. Maybe a little bioluminescence in seaweed. Jelly fish floating in the water. Or... The "alien" popping out of Bishops belly.

[@wreckenbach9703]

A beating human heart; use an old cardiac monitor that you could put to pacing mode that would control the speed of the heart. Add the monitor to the base.

[@Makeupbycam_a_lamb]

DINOSAURRRR, do a DINOSAUR

[@organicgal7751]

A bird in flight. Maybe a Hummingbird.

[@justinrichardson5718]

Adding the seal was a great idea. Made it into a story and 100x better

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@malorika]

Gosh, I hope this gets to be in an aquarium or a children's museum. I can see this inspiring so many children to try art and engineering. Amazing job, you two. This sculpture is beautiful.

[@Apmannen]

An interesting sculpture you could make is to make a coral reef with fish and stuff, then pour epoxy over it, then carv out the epoxy to the shape of a fish, whale, shark, jellyfish, octopus or something, so that it looks like an animal with a coral reef inside.

[@SylGAUTIER]

Thanks for the mention Blake. I could relate to your pain of chopping it into pieces :) Beautifull work !

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you for the inspiration for this piece! You do amazing work.

[@lonniekropf808]

Just watched the manta ray reveal right before this video, and was pleased to hear the shout out. Both of you are amazing artists. Thanks for sharing.

[@SylGAUTIER]

@@lonniekropf808 Thank you :)

[@user-McGiver]

this thing deserves a place in a Museum... I'm thinking ''Natural History'' just because of the ''pursuit''... it would never fit in an Aquarium for the same reason... perspective!... wonderful job, congrats to both of you!...

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@user-McGiver]

@@BMSculptures ofcourse if you can cash it in, don't think twice!... next one will be even better!

[@walmars3curity]

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis… Also you could send this thing on tour from museum to museum along with a special edit of building the sculpture and how it’s made. Great for anyone in general, not just kids.

[@mikepoe5293]

That is an awesome creation…my only complaint/issue would be the extended gap on the tail fin part of the shark….looks a bit bigger than the rest …..but still I give it an A++ rating

[@zeeprather4120]

The shark was awesome to watch you give shape to, and then the motion made it come alive. The seal, though, brought me so much joy. I feel like the seal is a smug little fellow, darting and staying just ahead of the shark, playing. Meanwhile, the shark is all patience, stealth and silent strength and subtlety, biding its time with the hope that persistence will see the seal slip up.

[@BMSculptures]

the exact scenario we were going for... Well said!

[@jkell42]

11:32 I love the insect inclusions

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them!

[@amycollinson3200]

Wow! That is amazing! The first shot from the front of the shark chasing the seal felt so real.

[@raulvergara272]

What an incredible kinetic sculpture!!! One of your best works yet wow!

[@recess42]

“You know, I have one simple request, and that is to have sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads!“ -Dr.Evil

[@BMSculptures]

best line ever lol

[@sherrypitt9889]

🦈What!! Are you kidding me! I am stunned with how much talent there is in this piece!!!!! You have outdone yourself. Thank you for sharing

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sherrypitt9889]

Absolutely!

[@kcbaskerville7084]

Now THIS is ART.

[@Wizardbane-ev9zk]

I am a biologist and i will say it looks awesome!!!

[@c4blew]

I am a shark and I agree!!!

[@pac-mantheamericanbully7328]

I am a reach truck driver and I will say it looks awesome as well !!!

[@C-unknown]

Learnt something new in this episode. If you want to find out a tree specie then what you do is 1. Sniff it 2. Observe it, then 3. Give it a taste - These three steps will give you the correct specie as well as the year it first began it’s life. Who knew aye 😂😂

[@BMSculptures]

the more you know..... 😂

[@JohnDlugosz]

I think smell/taste can give you the species, and then knowing that, the size of the root base or the diameter of a log can give you a rough idea of the age.

[@melissatrader8528]

Brian barczyk the new aquarium

[@andresr895]

Absolutely RIP Brian barczyk

[@YoungerDreyfuss]

100% That would be an awesome piece at the Legasea.

[@sydneycostantino1574]

This all the way, it would look so cool!

[@ftw12354]

I was just dropping a comment to say the same thing 😂 RIP Brian!

[@mirall9412]

That would be amazing

[@lw8882]

Every time you mention how blown away you are by the mechanics and engineering, I can't help but imagine how many minute calculations you did in your own mind to carve angles, facets, and curves and then the experience and artistry required to smooth and sand that much wood to have it looking so amazing. In appreciating someone else's expertise you realise how long it must take to get to the point of mastery.

[@RiverbendWoodworks]

I knew you were up to something epic, but WOW! Thanks for the shoutout and I am beyond impressed/inspired by this project. Absolutely gorgeous work you guys 👏🏼👏🏼

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Jameson! Your eye molds worked out fantastic!

[@hickorygolddoc]

I don’t think you could have found a better chunk of wood for that shark! Not only is it gorgeous but the bug holes were a bonus! And those individual teeth are awesome! The mechanics are beautiful as well and they certainly bring the shark and seal to life…the view from behind is sooo cooool. What an awesome sight! You guys are a great team!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much- the log worked out better than we could have imagined. Thanks!

[@hickorygolddoc]

@@BMSculptures Actually, thank you!! 😊 Thank you both for not only collaborating on this beautiful project but for making this great video which made it possible for so many to see what goes into creating such an amazing artful moving sculpture! I love creativity!

[@Septic-Hearts]

These are the sort of collabs I love, respect for the other's work while working to make an incredible piece. The end product is absolutely incredible you guys did a fantastic job.

[@Stacy-]

Cutting that shark into pieces had to hurt on some level. Any missed measurements, all that time & effort would be wasted. Great job & you both are amazing.

[@funo6581]

Wow! What a collaboration! Absolutely amazing. Love it. It belongs in a museum so as many people as possible can enjoy it.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NTRprojects]

That's just an amazing collaboration and the result is out of this world. Cheers to both of you 🍺

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it

[@Dirty_Agenda]

You both have found your true means of expression!! There are no words for something like this! This is mind blowing to say the least!!

[@SwissFrogGuy]

I build a lot of terrariums and do a lot of dreaming of things I can make. This is hands-down, one of the coolest projects I’ve seen!

[@zzwcpj]

Yes those last shots under normal light were friggin awesome, and THE LASER BEAM Was the swizzle. Maybe Mike Myers would appreciate having the opportunity to acquire the piece.

[@BMSculptures]

haha that would be unreal... lets loop him in!

[@rogermccaslin5963]

I've got artists in my family. My maternal grandmother did oils on canvas and my aunt on my dad's side worked mostly with acrylics. I've always tended to like sculpture. I just think there's "more" to it than a flat painting could ever be. But you've raised it to a whole new level. practically bringing the sculpture to life. If I had the money I'd build a room with this as the centerpiece.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the support. Thanks for watching

[@ronferguson9695]

When Fine Art and Mechanical Engineering collided pure magic happens! Simple stunning!

[@squidpizza6320]

I think the bug holes add a lot of character to the wood. as long as they're not compromising the wood's structural integrity, i like them

[@jasonbecker4974]

It brings me, and surely others, so much joy to see people working with their hands, engaging their brains, their ingenuity, and perhaps even channeling the divine, in order to bring such beautiful and imaginative things into our world. And not only that, but documenting the entire process for the benefit of others. So thank you.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much, I also love watching other videos of people just making things and overcoming obstacles. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mattkent655]

Lol I got so pissed. I settled in to watch, not realizing it was a promo for the actual video

[@BMSculptures]

Haha sorry!!! Trying something new with this premier mode so I can be in the live chat during the viewing

[@nabeelmajeed7462]

Bro srsly ? I started the video and read this … I home you’re just messing with everyone here

[@nabeelmajeed7462]

Nvm this was just amazing to watch!!

[@ericktanz5569]

You should donate it to Brian Barczyk's Legacy Aquarium and Reptarium

[@raeofsunshine-tk3ld]

I really liked the natural shot at the end. It really helps me feel like I’m actually viewing the piece and this sculpture is amazing! Good job!

[@Majesticwolfie]

Gasp! 😮 That is magnificent!!! 🎉 Capturing the sheer essence of the great white shark and having the fluid motions and it chasing its prey the seal are just breathe taking beautiful! ❤❤❤ I always look forward to each of your beautiful and amazing wood sculptures with or without resin! It is so relaxing to watch you work and explain you ideas of how it's going to look and everything! ❤❤❤

[@judestewart3955]

Oh my goodness, with every sculpture you make, they become even more amazing than the last one. This one is truly spectacular- the wood and the fluidity are stunning ( like you, I love the view from behind. Very well done to you both.

[@BMSculptures]

I'm glad you like it, we love how it turned out!

[@tigevanover4012]

This is some next level Leonardo DaVinci Craftsmanship right here. Plus the Seal to fiinish it off made it even more awesome!!!!

[@masonhogan8525]

That thing is a masterpeice and definitely needs to be in a museum or an aquarium somewhere. Contact Ripley's or Newport aquariums.

[@bencilsharpie7567]

You are amazing! 1200 hours is a insane time , cant wait to watch the video

[@BMSculptures]

Over 3 months. 2 of us working together on it!

[@user-yg1fp7es6n]

this creation is insane you did really well congratulations

[@ruhanvandermerwe8461]

I can't even begin to describe how I feel about this. Mind blowing! Absolutely amazing!

[@estelle5406]

Simply amazing work. True genius.

[@robins_corner]

Absolutely blown away! Amazing! Congrats to you both for designing and building such an amazing, albeit scary, motion sculpture! 🦈

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@toniduval4350]

I am filled with so much joy❤ I just watched grown men pour their engineering degrees and probably decades worth of combined trade knowledge into a wooden shark toy with nifty wiggling abilities. Seeing that laser beam thrash around with all the accuracy of a Star Wars Stormtrooper had me laughing out loud. This is the most sophisticated combination of "children at heart" and "boys and their toys" that I've ever seen 😂❤🦈

[@lil-potato4737]

This might be the best video on KZbin rn

[@Skyrilla]

''I just love the fluidness of it'' as it wobbles around visibly lol.

[@kedibonenashwa2975]

Get this guy outta here 👎

[@RachelSings21]

Let me know when you upload your version of it because OBVIOUSLY you could do a better job 🙄

[@DarryWillis]

Immediately heard Robert Shaw’s voice in my head the minute you started carving out the holes for its eyes. Thanks for reading my mind, and for making this amazing piece. The reveal at the end was mesmerising. 🇬🇧

[@WoodaxDesign]

This is insane!! Love the design! You guys are talented masters with a lots of patience. Congratulations!👏🏼

[@erinnb56]

I wonder if the Georgia Aquarium would be interested...one of the biggest and best aquariums in the nation. We just happen to be going in a couple of days!

[@ajwalou-nack2343]

Amazing and so much work went into it.

[@kirkshar]

Beautiful piece of work! As a fellow carver, I can appreciate the work involved. Bravo to you both!

[@brandonbrown5351]

This is the best sculpture I have ever seen. Really don't any words to say how I feel about it....... Y'all are so good at what you do that I don't think anyone can match y'all's skills

[@jeannereed-neidigh1192]

Amazing and breath taking! It's so real feeling that I kept waiting for the shark to overtake the seal. Wonderful work in the shark, and the mechanism driving the the display is just genius. Thanks for sharing.

[@kathrussell9799]

Absolutely brilliant, im glad you teamed up.

[@BMSculptures]

Me too! Thank you!

[@juicemAster2000]

All I can say is…AMAZING! Great job to both these dudes. This thing is sick!🦈

[@_.Intranet._]

I love how humble you both are ❤

[@JoseanCarriNui]

¡Qué maravilla!!! Precioso.. muy bonito

[@thenodiggardener]

I've been binge watching your content, and this is just outstanding work from the two of you. I love the reveal shots, but seeing what things look like in the shop is also really good too. My Son and I both love that knife you used too. I hope someone from a museum picks this up, because it deserves to be on display.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked the shop shots

[@andresvenegas3346]

Incredible… absolutely incredible! I’ve watched the video 3 times now… and still get mesmerized! 🦈👏🏼👍🏼

[@thatcherrycat1198]

I love the dynamic between you two we have math, science, 3-D printing, and then we have found a big stick and I made it into a big fish with a tiny chainsaw. Truly, the perfect combination❤

[@user-ny8dz7zg5f]

Absolutely amazing!

[@darlenestanton8071]

Do it on every show, artist/crafters need to know its beautiful just as it is before, just as much as the lights cameras, and special FX. Love your work!

[@BMSculptures]

thank you!

[@ericodeychuk8106]

Your craftsmanship is so insane and what an artist you are!

[@user-rw8rn2eu1t]

That's awesome would like to see more work like this. Great job both of you guys

[@kyzar1207]

The imperfections that you get in wood eais one of the reasons i love wood so much. This build is absolutely awesome words don't do it justice you guys should become partners sbest collaboration ever!!

[@jdubs7480]

Man, I love great white sharks and or megalodons. I would love to have one like this in my garage!

[@Robertbacklun]

Omg, literally cried at the reveal, it is so beautiful 🥹

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much. Glad you liked it!

[@danshep69]

This is quite a gorgeous piece of art and took amazing talent. You are both artists.

[@chrisministerofsmartarsery3322]

Wow. One of the coolest wood sculptures I’ve ever seen. You boys are incredibly talented.

[@YoursUntruly]

This is super cool! Reminds me of the life sized wooden seal swim bait another creator made! I believe he made a shark as well.

[@yakacm]

Funny, the 1st thing I thought when you said about filling the insect damage, why they look really good, so I'm glad you came to the same conclusion.

[@Moneysaving377]

Absolutely blown away. Amazing work. Very inspiring. Next level stuff

[@CRISPIN4U]

This made my eyes water-it’s so beautiful! You should reach out to museums and oceanographic institutes! I think they would be thrilled to buy this. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution comes to mind. Wow! I’m completely gobsmacked. Well done!

[@mchapman1928]

Mesmerising! Beautiful work.

[@lauraowen8867]

Absolutely incredible! You both are so gifted! What a perfect collaboration 🦈 ⚙️

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Terry080Tucker]

Absolutely Amazing. You two are just blessed with talent and skill. Keep doing y'all thang. Fantastic

[@morenofranco9235]

A REAL Piece of Work. And a Wonderful Work of ART. Well done, gentlemen.

[@lauriemeyer1459]

Certainly there are dozens of zoos, aquariums, or museums who would love to have this amazing piece.

[@BMSculptures]

We hope so!

[@timwestberg2388]

Prusa printers work great. We have 4 of them at my work. I put together a prusa mini a month ago and have been printing on it 24/7 without any problems.

[@donivanpotter2762]

Beautiful sculpture from wood. Who knew a shark and seal were hiding in the wood. Excellent work in capturing the look and movement of a shark and poor seal.

[@mariaki5220]

Both artists are so talented! 🦈🦈🦈 Amazing work!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks!

[@innominatum9906]

Damn! This couldnt have turned out better even if you guys tried again! The small spots from the insects actually made it look even better than I can imagine it would without =)

[@frankierzucekjr]

This came out great guys. Really cool to see it come to life

[@forgenit]

What a Real WOW!! All that time........... Yep you two greats have made a diamond! I'm curious about what the finish is that is followed with the IR lite? This puts "Capital A" in Awesome, Thank you for your Talents

[@randyjackson4282]

Thank you for that ! I am layed up right now and watch art work being created and built at that leval made me think of something besides the pain ! That was truely special

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@user-hz2xl4co9u]

Adding the seal and contrasting motion to both shark and seal..brilliant.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like it!

[@xkr2]

This has to be one of your best ones. A combination of engineering and woodwork artistry!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@Yendri1983]

no words to describe this masterpiece! Incredible work of the whole team, congrats!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@AdamCooper-op7cq]

It looks so real

[@jennylawson1980]

The shark pursuit is a perfect title for this awesome sculpture. You both worked your butts off and it shows. I cam gurantee you it wont be around the workshop long with everyone that loves your work. I absolutely love those teeth too 😊

[@ChickItsAwesome]

It’s gorgeous! Absolutely amazing! Y’all did a great job!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@dulceteixeira9097]

Wow just wow I could watch it for hours! Incredible job.

[@malorika]

Oh wow! Those ending parts surprised me so much! Oh wow!

[@kianr2200]

i love the balance between both of your works! amazing scale to appreciate both pieces of art and how they work together

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!