Casting an Ant Colony in a Stump with Molten Aluminum (Anthill Art Cast

[@TexasTimelapse]

I'll bet that's the last time you pour a cast around a tree. That was a ton of work, but it came out looking cool.

[@AnthillArt]

Yes, this will likely be the last time haha. I don't think it would work out this good every time anyway.

[@GothicPoet]

@@AnthillArt Great job. There are people who would pay a lot of money for this. I am an artist too and people value our talent. It's a whole process and a unique experience. ❤️

[@awesome346]

Jesus loves you!!

[@Zacharoni4085]

@@awesome346🙏🏻✝️

[@captainotto]

@@AnthillArt If you ever do one of these again, consider casting the whole thing in resin. Maybe even add some lighting effects. Old stumps like that look brilliant in resin and with the metal colony intermingled could look out of this world incredible.

[@IsaacC1984]

Every ant was harmed during the production of this video.

[@istvangalambos3897]

Not every ant. I bet.

[@SC-ce3vp]

Good

[@yukunchen4492]

@@SC-ce3vpwhy

[@y.e.e.t]

Thank goodness, I was worried they missed one

[@istvangalambos3897]

@@IsaacC1984 and those ants are not harmed. They are just punished like Han Solo. May the force and Luke set them free.

[@PlacestobeVG]

And the ants thought the huge tree base would provide them a safe haven

[@RayMapa73]

Yep

[@otmargreb6110]

Exactly! Poor ants!

[@ovenaroundhead2881]

@@otmargreb6110nah fuck dem ants

[@reflexrefractor]

@@otmargreb6110 cry bout it

[@Samuel42069]

​@@reflexrefractordo you think your shitty existence has bigger worth than life of that one ant in that colony? Ha.

[@Benita59856]

Imagine seeing a huge wave of silver metallic lava rushing through your nest

[@hellsbane666]

Humans: committing insect genocide in the name of "Art"

[@GodisformewhoShallBeAgainst]

I still like watching but aren't aints good for the soil or something just curious or any insects really?

[@glorbog]

​@@hellsbane666 lol "genocide". You should really do something to stop this madman!

[@S2minute]

Those POOR Ants 😢

[@glorbog]

@@S2minute don't worry... They still outnumber us like a million to 1

[@stonegardner9380]

I know this must have been super hard and annoying, but the whole process and the final product were absolutely stunning and fascinating.

[@peepeepoopoovdbhxvbcc6683]

This video highlights: - how awesome trees can get - how awesome anthills can get - how awesome committed artists can get

[@alphadog9211]

He had his sentence commuted?

[@peepeepoopoovdbhxvbcc6683]

@@alphadog9211 committed*, my bad

[@The_Dawg_father]

How much did it fetch ?

[@vaibhawc]

- how cruel people can get

[@vaibhawc]

- how cruel people can get

[@Cypher791]

Boss says this is a pretty good spot for our anthill… and it’s under a giant tree stump so there’s no way anybody can get to us down there… 🐜

[@Wolfman053a]

That’s what you think…

[@goblincrimes8524]

We found the ant, GET THE ALUMINIUM, BOYS!

[@RexTheGamer55]

*thousands of screams of agony as aluminum pours in*

[@murloc_rampage3856]

Did you hear it? The beauty of it? Millions of voices, screaming in shock only to be silenced. Forever.

[@gunblade7610]

As someone currently dealing with an Ant invasion I find this video and your comment extremely cathartic

[@klenlapis6329]

Carl? Is that you? Caaaaarl

[@SuperanonymousUhhuh-pc1li]

@@klenlapis6329this is the funniest thing you could have commented. Congratulations

[@redarrowsmk3]

This is OUTRAGEOUSLY insanely cool. Your skill and the end product. Dude, make this video a short version so it at least goes viral. You deserve some time in the spotlight 😂

[@AnthillArt]

Thanks! I'll definitely be putting it up as a short soon.

[@budthestudd8065]

I saw these from a short. Looks like it's working for me. Love the work btw nicely done

[@CrabQueen]

Truck is mt favorite woodworking tool

[@AnthillArt]

Comes in handy for those fine details 😂

[@Carlos284O.O]

@@AnthillArt is this a hobby cause I would want to do this or is it a side hustle just asking

[@AnthillArt]

@@Carlos284O.O I can sell them fairly easily since I have a decent following but I know others are trying and not doing so well.

[@crashgray3110]

This cast would cost $1,000,000 just because. Great work!

[@AnthillArt]

Thanks. If you know anybody who'd pay that let me know! Haha

[@davidurban6813]

@@AnthillArt just wondering how much would you charge for one of your casts??

[@AnthillArt]

@@davidurban6813 It's varied a lot but the last few went for $500 - $1000 on eBay auction

[@alexcholagh8330]

This is is fun to watch. I would pay at least 2,000 maybe more. If this was gold your looking at least triple or more.

[@wilhelmjtard]

@@AnthillArt Why do you make the casts at night?

[@gathrus6847]

I got to say that tree is a wood workers dream. Dense old oak, you can tell that its good wood by how much of a fight ita giving you there. Great cast and extraction!

[@maskiert6420]

If you watch this video backwards it's about a man assembling a tree stump before sucking the life out of it

[@OliviaClaire33]

the king is back

[@chadknight4379]

Lol, this really made his ego

[@raygun23]

@@chadknight4379 are you kidding me? This dudes been doing it for like 10 years, I’ve been watching for that long.

[@chadknight4379]

@@raygun23 lol nice hobby

[@Purple_arti]

And these king is being haunted be trillions of ants. And, I, am, happy, about, that,😠

[@Josheditz4876]

@@Purple_arti ;-;

[@PP-wp2bx]

It would have been so much easier not to make the cast right next to a tree stump

[@AnthillArt]

If i did that you wouldn't have commented. We choose to cast a stump colony and do the other things not because it is easy but because it is hard

[@SangreFriasBack]

@@AnthillArtAnd interesting

[@captainotto]

@@AnthillArt What did he mean when he said "do the other things". I always wondered that about his speech. It just sounded out of place and for such a brilliant orator there must have been a meaning. Anyway love your work. Please come to my home. I have no less than 10 ant colonies just waiting, no, begging, for you to do your work.

[@timesnewlogan2032]

@@captainottoI think he was referring to all the steps towards going to the moon. Putting a man in space, in orbit, etc.

[@NotSomeJustinWithoutAMoustache]

No way, next you're gonna tell me the sun is hot or something. Anyways thanks for the enlightenment captain obvious

[@TheCenteroftheUniverse]

Man. I am 69. I have done everything from file clerk to hefting trash to pest control to rehab equipment repair in the field, including custom stuff. And I don't know whether to: congratulate Mr. Art on having the stones to BEGIN this, given the odds of experience, or compliment him on switching tactics, or admire the steady hand/execution commiserate with him at that point wherever he said, "OH spit, maybe I bit off ...", or applaud his foresight in having the right tool no matter how weird the cut or chop or hole or ... bow to the sheer determination it took to conceive of the cast in a continual 3-D view, for 359.9 degrees (kidding) so as to not chop/cut/wedge/drill the piece in such a way as to make it worthless, and all the effort wasted. or ... complain because IMHO, the cluster of drill holes, at a minimum, should be all roughed out, ditto for some of the projections, etc. Though I can see, also, how after a time you're "too deep in the forest to see any trees" with a freehand project like this. It's beautiful.

[@Snwlwiwhdnfor]

Literally nobody cares.

[@abelbenesse1601]

@@SnwlwiwhdnforWhat’s the point of being like u, u only bring bad vibes and grief

[@pogo12JDF]

I think the beauty of this project for me is that the art (the cast) is done in a matter of minutes, but the true test, the real art is in the patience, the time and dedication, the painstaking detail, to chip away and carefully EXTRACT the piece from its casting media, hour by hour, day by d- is that a truck?

[@AnthillArt]

haha....yeah, I've got a lot of patience but you gotta draw the line somehwhere

[@tcon117]

Remember kids this man does not upload often because he is lazy. But because he is the boogie man of all ants in his area. The ants everywhere fear him, and when one colony doubts his existence. They are never seen again!

[@AnthillArt]

Some of this is true but I am actually lazy

[@tcon117]

@@AnthillArt Oh. 😐

[@kjj26k]

Came for the ant colony cast, stayed for the never-before-seen view of a tree stump. 6:44 Hey, you got some firewood atleast outta that stump that otherwise was berift of useful materials. Ya know, somehow, the dismantling of that stump feels personal...

[@worstdudeever]

God watching snowflakes crying in the comment about how he's killing the ants is just too funny for me

[@MrNiceGuy80x5]

thats the best one yet out of all these years. got extremely lucky that specific colony made such substantially large tunnels which made the casting so strong. keep up the amazing work

[@captainfury19]

No one has to explain to me the nightmare of ripping out a stump. All the tools make it to the yard. It becomes a test of mental endurance not to give up after 3 chainsaw blades, blower needs servicing, hose springs a leak, the pick axe gets stuck in the roots. At some point a hair dryer is laying in the pile of tools (wtf, no idea). Combining all that with casting an anthill…kudos to you man. Nice work. ❤

[@Thebacon_Government]

I still wonder what you do with the anthill art, do you put it in a museum?

[@StormerSage]

2b2t players when they find someone's base:

[@GothicPoet]

You know this can be a good way to educate people about invasive species. Fire ants can be very bad for the environment because they are easily transported to areas that are not meant for them. Fire ants are good at thriving too. They build deep colonies into the earth and even inside wood. They use the wood to farm fungus for their colony to eat. The ant queen lay's lots of eggs too. My community has had issues with fire ants going inside electrical outlets causing the electricity to stop working because they chewed the wires. We have a pest control spray and bring everyone bait traps. I buy my own bait traps now and I don't have anymore fire ants. 👍

[@cartertheiii7103]

it literally said it was common field ants

[@Canibot80]

man's been doing this for over 9 years from what I've seen and literally nothing has changed. And he's still getting views. That's awesome man.

[@austinitsua]

As soon as I read "in a Stump" my first thought was "well this is gonna take awhile."

[@antznpantzcastings]

Another great piece of artwork. Your hard work and persistence paid off big time. The mounting stand is unique and really adds to the beauty. Job well done!

[@danvez5656]

I guess art really is subjective. Looks shit to me. I wouldn't want that abomination in my home 😂

[@ripple-effect-mlp]

Ants: Hey, look! The most secure place we can ever nest! Anthill caster: Hey, look! Art AND firewood!

[@celtic5764]

You should have drilled some large holes on top and pour salt water in the holes. It well kill the stump and rot away.

[@penname8441]

Found this in my recommended, no idea why, but hot dang this is impressive, especially given the amount of labor extracting the cast.

[@brey1720]

Well this is just mind-blowing. Such an insane process, very unique anthill casting. And while time consuming, I'm totally glad you did it. Because not only did the anthill become art, but the tree stump and the anthill became art together in one structure! This was such an amazing thing to watch, thank you!!

[@tcross90]

The ants inside the aluminum:

[@darkglass3011]

The hatred for that ant colony must run _very_ deep if this much effort is put into recovering the proof of their destruction as a trophy.

[@sobosewer3319]

$10,000 worth of tools 😅 I woulda quit after 10 minutes. Way to hang in there! Testament to the resolve of men!

[@abysswalker2196]

I hope the ants weren't using it any more,or abandoned at least.If not,poor ants got cooked by aluminum.

[@cartertheiii7103]

Oh they're still inside, this guys videos are basically just ant genocide

[@Bonkyboy23]

​@@cartertheiii7103yep, and it's entertaining to watch

[@Mulberry792]

So fascinating. The final piece cannot capture the complexity of the creation. Need to show the video and the sculpture together.

[@synbioskuun]

"50,000 ants used to live here. Now it's a cast town."

[@jcortese3300]

Should've just left it there for some archaeologist to find in 5,000 years. "Clearly a religious artifact from an ancient sect of ant-worshippers!"

[@memesalvv3226]

Bro the bubbles coming from the metal was the ants soul

[@Yukihuru]

Considering the size of the stump, we were concerned about whether we would be able to recover the castings, but to our surprise, we were able to do so successfully. The hard work is evident in the timbers that were cut out. The beauty and mystery of the ant mounds hidden in the stumps is a wonderful art form. 👏👏👏👏

[@barnowl2655]

Not gonna lie, watching that was extremely satisfying.

[@EllyHensens62]

Is this what is called art these days?? Killing an intire ant colony for art??

[@phill.2924]

entire

[@Танкозера]

​​@@phill.2924it's called "pest control" and ment for fire ants

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Digging out a stump of a mature oak? A whole lot of work there my man!

[@oatechaosincycles]

Wow, wouldnt it be cool if a giant moon sized crucible full of molten metal was poured over earth to make a cast of our civilization??! No...

[@AutumnKatto]

Actually, yes. It would

[@Drag0nmaster]

The ants are probably killed instantly when it touches molten aluminum, which is at minimum 1220 degrees F in molten form

[@Drag0nmaster]

@@AutumnKattothat too yeah it would be cool

[@phill.2924]

And your PETA membership number is...?

[@jamesm6638]

Ants are pests my dude

[@davidmedina737]

You did an amazing job, attention to detail and care to remove the cast without damage was outstanding. Keeping the surrounding stump attached is a great idea and it highlights the ant colony cast uniqueness. Well done.

[@benoitgautier7202]

You didn't make art, ants did. And you destroyed all their work. You are a good human, you know how to make fire, congratulations !

[@Танкозера]

Cry more

[@stevewilliams6901]

WOW, a LOT of determination to get that unique piece of art outa the ground!!!

[@brianfalls5038]

Well sir, I must say that I think I would have left that cast under that old stump after watching you go thru all that effort. But then again I can be lazy like that. L! Well done sir!! Well done!

[@seantayjunhao]

Lets just hope this colony of ants are invasive. It was probably camponotus ants that were casted alive.

[@Shoppingtrolley_UK]

Decades of work destroyed in minutes

[@AnthillArt]

the most incorrect comment I've ever gotten

[@Shoppingtrolley_UK]

@@AnthillArt Was the stump empty

[@catpyjamas]

In some religions (well, at least in Islam), it's forbidden to kill ants (and most wildlife) without a valid reason.

[@Танкозера]

Reason: it is fire ants

[@Dudemon-1]

Does the aluminum oxidize and get dull? I don't see you sealing it.

[@AnthillArt]

It seems to not oxidize any more after the casting. I have a few that are years old and look the same. And no sealer on the aluminum.

[@iaminsideyourhome6620]

@@AnthillArt you have harnessed the power of the souls of the crying ants

[@steven2212]

Have never seen anything like this. Fantastic dedication and hard work. Beautiful piece of art, hope you continue working it, adding a preservative.

[@hibahprice6887]

hell, they have been building this impregnable fortress for so many years ..

[@mumofbrunodog]

I was looking for something on wood ants and this came up. Am I really getting this right… would there have been live ants in this or is it an empty nest? Surely you wouldn’t be killing wildlife? Tell me you are not.

[@Bonkyboy23]

Oh, he is, and he won't stop, and I don't want him to, its satisfying to watch

[@brandenlontok4015]

All ants where harmed in the making of this video

[@esel3774]

And what happens to the ants? Killed in the name of psuedo art?

[@ChirpyMike]

Yes.

[@elemar5]

I've found a wonderful hobby. All you need is a forge, drill, axe, chainsaw, reciprocating saw, vacuum and a tanker to carry water. 😁

[@MoProf]

There's no place where the ants are safe from you, is there? Seems like a lot of work for the reward.

[@NicolaiAAA]

Holy bananas that's a lot of work for a cast! Turned out really cool with the wood though. I'll bet whoever stumbles on that stump next is gonna be super confused as to why it looks like that. 😂

[@DemonicAkumi]

That stump was like "I may be dead, but I know good art when I see it. MINE!"

[@CarlosAnimax]

Quedo hermoso el producto final, aunque supongo qué no lo volverías a hacer en un tronco de un árbol, ¿verdad? 😅😅😅

[@rooksman64]

so why did you kill the ants exactly?

[@bambees.k0wgirl]

what kind of ants?

[@C.C.369]

Psyc 101: *Kids who kill ants for fun are likely to be severe disturbed.* That dude:

[@otislinkman]

You should have just left those ants alone

[@bambees.k0wgirl]

nah

[@Amebfly]

I have no idea how I got here… I started out watching podcasts then went to make up tutorials. Now for the last 30 minutes I’ve been here. I’m subscribing right now!

[@AnthillArt]

I'm not sure how I got here either

[@Amebfly]

@@AnthillArt 😂 I think you were meant for this type of installation . You seem to have so much patience. For art like this, it’s a must I’m sure.

[@AnthillArt]

Yeah, I do have a knack for it, it seems! Thanks!

[@Amebfly]

@@AnthillArt No, thank you🙏 you’re amazingly talented and kind. You also actually reply to comments. I pray you get everything you’ve ever asked for in life ✌️🥹

[@AnthillArt]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@jimsmitn7569]

What about the poor little ants?🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kollateralkaserole]

sacrifices have to be made for splendid art

[@mjs8792]

Stop this my dear brother. Have mercy on these little creatures so may God have mercy on you, as the prophet Muhammad used to say. We are not allowed to harass and misuse animals, which includes snatching a leaf from an ant's mouth. We have no right to brand animals, hamstring or crucify animals before killing, or burn animals even if they cause harm to humans. I hope my comment doesn't cause you discomfort. Just a sincere advice from your brother in humanity.

[@superjabronibrothers1760]

They are bugs you are seriously overthinking it

[@macaemeia146]

​@@superjabronibrothers1760They are still living creatures

[@SC-ce3vp]

​@@macaemeia146 not anymore lmao

[@pawz007]

But what about the innocent lives of the ants?

[@Bowler30089]

Anyone else feel ants in their bed

[@bhushan_vs]

Are you really mad, why you want to kill soo many ants just for the stuff, you are not suppose to do this

[@SentinelOfSomething]

that movement of the camera down at 0:05 was really cool! nice touch!!

[@AnthillArt]

Thanks! I did that kind of on accident while working on a previous video, just taking pics of a hill at different heights. I ended up liking it. Works great for this one.

[@NicolásUnanueSoto]

Traducir texto con la cámara Isn't there a less murderous way to do that??? what respect for life...

[@laserworkstv]

Disclaimer: No Ants 🐜 were harmed in the making of this video 🤗

[@cosmusmurk]

That was such an ambitious and exhausting job, but wow was the end piece incredible!! You should feel proud ☺️

[@2430kei]

芸術作品のために犠牲になるアリ

[@levienkon]

Tree: oh you want help me cure my tooth decay?

[@cherylbrady6442]

Let the ants live 😮😢😢😢😢😮

[@confused_cat2949]

Pfft

[@FahamAziz-e8h]

No ants were harmed during this video. Prior to pouring aluminum, extensive negotiations with the ant citizens regarding compensation and relocation have taken place.

[@epicstudio7185]

Bro literally doing gas chambers for ants☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@tabbottsrc]

Stop killing things for art.

[@jeffsherk7056]

Pieces of your tree stump look like they would make very attractive knife handles.

[@ClericDoggo56]

How does one get molten aluminum? I think i need it to destroy termite nests around my house, those devils keep eating my wood.

[@silitekmodder5681]

Please don't kill native ants! Only fire ants.

[@LSJasonVKTV]

How do you know they are native

[@AnthillArt]

These were in a stump I was having removed. The stump removal would have killed the colony no matter what.

[@silitekmodder5681]

Ok@@AnthillArt

[@OYME13]

Legend has it, he's still cutting it out of that stump, to this day. A tree stump based ant colony is kinda cool. Feel like he destroyed Hollownest with this one.

[@LegionCl1ps]

Since when is this species invasieve?

[@Adrian_V]

Makes sense you couldn't burn it if the molten aluminum didn't xD

[@arronhaggerty8426]

Just killed a whole colony of 🐜 for the sake of art?.]

[@env_pic]

yup

[@JRiggsII]

WOW!!! What a beautiful final product. Would you say this was one of your more difficult/time-consuming casts? Amazing work!!!

[@AnthillArt]

Definitely the most difficult and time consuming one by far

[@istrandasisse9654]

Killing ants for art ? sad world...

[@jpendowski7503]

Sorry friend, these are an invasive species that cause painful stinging, so dangerous to children on a property.

[@esel3774]

But still part of their habitat. No matter the type of ant, you would keep children away from all ant hills. Dumb excuse for killing.

[@DXM-]

@@esel3774 makes sense if they are invasive. They mess with the ecosystem. It’s humans job to balance it

[@ignasscio]

2:15 use some tnt already

[@itzcaseykc]

For a few minutes, I was thinking you could burn the remnants of the wood from the casting, but guess having it still part of the casting gives it a unique look to it after all which is not entirely unpleasant. Nice job.

[@picax8398]

good to know you're still around AHA!

[@AnthillArt]

Always!

[@SebDavey-bh5yq]

Those ants have a right to live as one of God's creations. Why would you do this. Disgusting to kill those ants.

[@coal1235]

how exactly is it disgusting? it’s literally ants

[@aasamspb967]

@@coal1235 they are living beings. Why should we kill them?

[@coal1235]

@@aasamspb967 they’re quite literally invasive and extremely annoying lmfao, if you sympathize with ants you are either a crackhead or a 6 year old

[@jpendowski7503]

Thanks for the post of this beautiful cast. I’m astounded by the range of tools, even a truck, you used to free the cast.

[@AnachronisticGamer]

Imagine you're out there just trying to live your life and some asshole comes and floods your house with molten aluminum.

[@haseo7760]

我只是看你在消滅蟲子,永遠都消滅不掉,有樹有骨頭跟冷凍庫裡面的肉放太久就會有蟲子跟水果一樣不管蟲子就會一直淨化便食人蟲子那要破E年你蟲子就沒有奇蹟出現,不認識你100%

[@dejanmedan8355]

How many ants had to give their life for your hobby?

[@Cosmic_Foxy_Stars]

None, because it was an abandoned colony

[@MasterCorneilous]

Imagine if aliens greater then us would do to our civilization