Casting our Alligator's Foot Part 2! (The Final Product)

In today's video we explain why we made a cast of our alligator's foot by showing the final product! They turned out AWESOME! I just love glow-in-the-dark stuff :D
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[@melissalomeli7726]

Resin in general is expensive, buuuut there's a type of resin called Art Resin that Peter Brown uses on his KZbin channel. He says that its alot more affordable, less smelly, and pretty clear .

[@yasmeenkhalyleh3175]

Yessss, he's so good at that

[@planetperth]

I was going to suggest the same thing XD

[@NotMonkeyingAround]

But is it safe for animals?

[@NotMonkeyingAround]

Sorry I am not an expert on resin.

[@melissalomeli7726]

@@NotMonkeyingAround you wouldn't use the resin on the animal! The resin gets put inside of the silicone cast they made. No contact with the animal at all

[@Jaaambb]

4:10 I’m getting flashbacks to that trend where people put rubber bands on a watermelon to make it explode. Anyone remember that?

[@thedragonknightlord2732]

Fizzy Potato I've always wanted to do that, and eat the Mellon afterword of course.

[@Naexie]

@@thedragonknightlord2732 Just put it in a clean container so you catch most! Other than that it's super fun to do lol

[@green_kz]

mr beast?

[@bingus4life]

Omg same!

[@adriennecox8029]

I actually did that this year with some of my students at an elementary school. Except we used a pumpkin because it was Halloween. It was super fun! Beware of the occasional snap from breaking bands though Haha that hurts and leaves welts.

[@ashkaztra4646]

A cast of Rex's foot would be something to bring to programs, too. You can let people pass it around to see the feet up close. Also, you can cast a bunch and make small shelves or hooks. Air plants on alligator feet hooks would be awesome.

[@ellie_lewis09]

She sat still! *Everyone at home: Yay!* For about two minutes... *Everyone: Oh*

[@colorlesscanvas1151]

I thought you would put it as a touching feature in the zoo. Like how a alligator foot feels like next to rex’s new home. Or sell in zoo store.

[@alexlikesallthegamez]

It would probably be ripped up I would put it in a glass box.

[@alisav8394]

Both are great ideas!

[@colorlesscanvas1151]

alexlikesallthegamez then it wouldn’t be interactive having kids feel the scale pattern. Snake Discovery can replace it time to time. It won’t break easy resin is pretty hard material after all.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Colorless Canvas I would buy one. Emily and Ed should figure out their cost, do a mark up, add taxes if needed, then sell them. I would love to have Rex’s foot on my shelf of cool bric a brac. 🤣

[@violetholiday]

Maybe a healthy alligator vs Rexy to show the size and health difference

[@TCBE]

I just love the fact that they just put a living real alligator into goo for 8 minutes and it was chill.

[@Ellie-rw2dp]

well rex is a good girl... sometimes lol

[@deemariedubois4916]

Ellie Douglas LMAO. Glad you added that sometimes though I think Rex’ patience is rare for an alligator.

[@angelkotilainen]

Rex spent 30 odd years living in a box where she couldn't even turn around. It then took Emily 6 months to rescue her. So, I'd say shes pretty used to being 'chill', but it's actually sad.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Angel Yes it is sad. I’m glad she is with Emily and Ed now living the best life ever. I can’t imagine how her previous owner who Emily said did care about Rex could be so simply minded to think a small box, no water to swim in, and only fed once every two weeks for 27 freaken years met even the most basic needs of an alligator. It does help to see her life now.

[@yamihereyrureadingthis4570]

Ya imagine someone came over and just put your foot in some goo. You’d probably be freaked out but I don’t know about you but I would

[@aminaebrahim7154]

Emily: Educates over a million people about reptiles Also Emily: Lets do blue blue

[@jeshnavarunjava5937]

:)

[@punishedprops]

Thanks for the shout out, you guys! Fantastic job with the molding and casting. =D

[@user-qw4lw5jp1y]

:0 hi

[@johnchavez2765]

That was a cool move if you make another video made me go do something

[@batmanlelyn9486]

Hello

[@lucystone4925]

Hi ...

[@eddvcr598]

You can have her feet cast in brass and use them as door handles for your new facility! If not door handle, have them as displays so people can “shake hands” with Rex 😊

[@moonbeam8307]

that would be cute

[@juliusroman8616]

That’s such an awesome idea.

[@iPyromantic]

BEST IDEA.

[@peridotthebeardie5641]

Like so Snake Discovery can see!

[@beatrizl9094]

THIS IS SOOO COOL

[@raishadow3753]

I think being able to buy Rex’s foot, or any other critter would be really cool for the zoo. Especially for lil kids who can “take part of the zoo” home with them, could even include a info page about the animal with the body part. And you could charge a lil extra since we know you’re putting the money towards the animals and we all love seeing them happy.

[@angeltex9649]

Even tho this was a year ago first lol

[@finnyoak]

I really love how both you AND Ed are so excited about these projects.

[@RosesofWillows]

The cast was so detailed, it looked 3D printed!! Exquisite detail!

[@morgangobin9985]

Sooo... anyone else think Arts and Crafts with Emily should be a series? She could teach us how to make reptile-related crafts!

[@jillyfish72]

Morgan Gobin I suggest arts and crafts with Ed

[@cutesicles1325]

Ed and Em

[@finch8703]

YeS

[@billysmith5409]

Yes that would be great!

[@cerridwendragonart8167]

*GASP* YES, yes to this completely omg!!!

[@ProbBugEaten]

Had an anxiety attack in class so I’m down watching this in the main office. Thanks for being super duper calming to watch :))

[@deemariedubois4916]

Babey Praying for your anxiety to ease. My daughter has anxiety attacks and has found going for a walk with someone that understands helps more than other things she has tried. She also attends a group meeting with others suffering from Anxiety. Talking it out with others going through it, really helps. They share what helps and how to avoid triggers. People who don’t go through this have no idea how awful and scary an anxiety attack can be. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[@ProbBugEaten]

Dee Marie Dubois you’re so overwhelmingly sweet :)) it’s nice to see that people care

[@lynchpintm8928]

Try heroin... You won't feel anything.

[@fathomthefishy-5701]

Scott Fisher Are you serious????

[@ProbBugEaten]

Scott Fisher that’s a no from me chief

[@aliciatilley7524]

I wonder if curing them in a pressure pot would take care of the air bubbles. Just thinking of what Rybonator does with his D&D dice.

[@celticwolf4690]

You and wonder in similar chunks of the internet Alicia

[@aliciatilley7524]

Celtic Wolf4 What are you even trying to say? “You and wonder in similar chunks of the internet.” That legitimately makes no sense.

[@celticwolf4690]

I was just saying that we watch at least 2 of the same youtubers.

[@asunflower7993]

Yeah Evan and Kaitlyn on KZbin there channel do that and they says it takes care of all of their bubbles they do a lot of resin on their channel

[@ILuvAyeAye]

@@aliciatilley7524 They meant "you and I wander in similar chunks of the Internet, Alicia." That's what my brain saw, at least!

[@silly_goose_goose]

"it's this really cool fish, actually, and it's been died" Emily 2020

[@mariliaishida1680]

Lana Perrell dyed

[@PearbearySlimeCo]

Fish???

[@chasegalloway9919]

@@mariliaishida1680 n Lana is right it’s died

[@-Ghostess]

@@chasegalloway9919 No. It is dyed. It's diaphonised. Chemicals are used to make the soft tissues clear, and color the skeleton.

[@chasegalloway9919]

@@-Ghostess ye ur right I’m just stupid

[@tremolo2109]

Hey, great project! Fyi, resin can actually be really dangerous. I would recommend using gloves and having a lot of ventilation. The fumes don't always have a strong smell but can still be harmful. If you plan to use resin a lot, you might want to invest in a respirator suitable for fumes. Also, try out using glitters and mica powders and stuff! You can also embed things like dried flowers and leaves. Or maybe Rex teeth!

[@Shadzreal]

Tremolo just hope she sees this

[@silverluck9711]

Yeah proper safety measures are really important, this stuff can be fairly damaging over time

[@juliereis146]

Gloves and proper eye protection at the very, very least with open windows. For the mica powders you can start off by using inexpensive eyeshadows. It’s a cost effective way to get your foot wet in a craft like this without breaking the bank.

[@violetholiday]

@@juliereis146 mica powder can be really cheap from Amazon

[@brooklynnbailey4356]

Yea, was thinking that. I'm a soldering technician and we use a black epoxy on some of our microchips in the main boards we make and we have to wear gloves while we use it and we are warned to immediately go wash it off if we get any on ourselves.

[@argentavis_flight]

I say find someone to help you 3D print them. Could scan the original cast and have more control over colors, too.

[@dakotajordyn5541]

May Jean depending on the printer, color, etc. it may be cheaper

[@argentavis_flight]

@@dakotajordyn5541 exactly. And maybe even make little keychains or something since they could change the size, too.

[@amiedeangelis8915]

Imagine little Rex Earrings, Paperweights, Nightlights etc!! 😍😍👌👌🐊🐊

[@gooxolotl]

@@argentavis_flight mister massive legend says keychains are bad

[@gooxolotl]

bullshit*

[@purplealice]

I love seeing you and Ed playing with the colors and glow-in-the-dark powders!

[@aliecat0555]

You should definitely use these in your programs!

[@ItMeSinamenRoll]

when they pulled the green one out, I was like "awww wouldn't it be cool if it were glow in the dark? It seems like Ed is the kind of guy that would surprise her with that." and then...

[@jodibosh7518]

;T

[@rancorsden470]

The most anticipated sequel of 2020!

[@THENAFERATU]

Rex is a doge and I love her so much, thank you for helping her have a better life, I honestly can't thank you enough!

[@jaznappier7992]

“We can make glow in the dark feet??!”

[@poatchiboatchi605]

Pounding the mold on the table after small pours would also help get the resin into the crevices and release some air bubbles too.

[@ivegotextrabread9652]

I’m only five minutes in, but seeing the color resin and the solid mold is giving me flashbacks to Dollightful’s channel Edit: It went fine, very very happy

[@yasmeenkhalyleh3175]

I love Dollightful! She doesn't use resin too often though

[@heions3160]

Eyy! I found dollightful fans!

[@moonbeam8307]

wwwoooowww another Dollightful fan (I can see how you would think that)

[@sandramorrison99]

I watch her too! And young

[@mineflwr437]

Oh my god, same. Seeing Emily pull out the colored resin triggered PTSD flashbacks from the Xerneas video

[@alyssamurphy7792]

Okay, those glow in the dark ones are so cool lol. A little glow in the dark Rex foot would be such a cool idea to somehow make into like a nightlight or something like that lol. Such an awesome little gift idea, guys! 🐊💚🐊💚

[@wesleyson21]

Ed usually you use a pressure pot with resin to kind of squash the bubbles. Usually the resin won't have a long enough open-time to really de-gas with a vacuum. With the pressure pot the bubbles get squashed as soon as you apply pressure.

[@maxrocks89]

Rex is such a good sport! Here's some other uses I can think of for the final cast: -hat/bag hanger -ring holder - glue it to a stick for a back scratcher

[@themallimalli]

Having it as a ring holder would be so hardcore!!

[@ashleyclutinger4295]

I hope they sell these in her gift shop😁

[@Crimson-1997]

I was thinking same thing

[@ashleyclutinger4295]

@@Crimson-1997 I know get her footprint in your favorite color and a card with her background story

[@deemariedubois4916]

Ashley Clutinger I said the same thing on another comment. Figure out their costs, do their labor mark up, add taxes if needed, then sale them. I want one in green hopefully the glow in the dark.

[@ashleyclutinger4295]

@@deemariedubois4916 me too my daughter wants it pink. It would be awesome

[@StormWaltz73]

Yep, or sort of do a "fundraising" effort and produce them to help with starting up the Zoo. Could even make a Snake Discovery supporter package and have a wall with all the member names, etc. I think Emily and Ed have made such a positive impact in the reptile keeping community there would be no shortage of people willing to help and support them in the effort... and get cool swag too? Bonus!

[@skinman4207]

Emily, I have an AMAZING IDEA!! You can put the cast in your new facility! I bet that would be _quite_ a sight!

[@amandamiconi7181]

The glow in the dark one would make awesome halloween decorations!

[@yaelglor]

Ooh! You can drill a little hole at the base of these and insert a LED light, and it'll be a cool night lamp!!

[@Amy-oh8qb]

I'm loving how much more confident Ed seems to be getting on camera ^-^ Also please use a ventilation mask when mixing and pouring resin, the fumes are dangerous! x

[@Chelsea_Brooke]

I love their relationship it's so adorable! ♥️

[@RazerwireFreak]

The cast came out really good! You guys did a great job! Also, Bill Doran is awesome, I love his informative videos!

[@ems_206]

Imagine your friend comes over and just sees you holding your alligators foot in a cast liquid thing 🤣

[@inneralpha5885]

I can't wait till I can go to your facility when it's finished

[@Kyenta]

Would love to visit them as well one day 💟

[@deemariedubois4916]

Alfie Strong I live in Georgia but my husband and I love a road trip. We will definitely be driving north to see Ed and Emily’s place when up and running.

[@maryudomah4387]

Gosh I thought she was dead when I saw the title for some reason. *The panic.*

[@sarcasm_society2125]

That’s soo cool! I love your channel and I always look forward to seeing new uploads!

[@kindram]

“Just pretend Rex’s foot is right here.” “Want to go get here?” “No we’re not getting her for this.” My brain cells talking to each other

[@deemariedubois4916]

Mystic Sinner oh my gosh my brain does that too. Always having a mental conversation with itself. Brainconvo.

[@LivingTar]

"It's not as straight as I wanted." My parents @ me aylmao

[@melissah4084]

But I'm sure you are perfect just as you are!

[@cassiesnuts]

Melissa Flatwear & Fire im pretty sure that they meant their sexuality

[@melissah4084]

@@cassiesnuts😊 I knew what they meant.

[@rezafw_7109]

Omg ..Same 🤣

[@charitoortega1000]

???????

[@tobeseve4020]

Bill Doran is amazing, I've been subscribed to him for years. Seriously, if you are interested in prop making AT ALL you have to watch his videos. They're not only extremely helpful, but they're entertaining and he's clearly very passionate about what he does.

[@MrMiki819]

Emily and Ed remember the House you bought? You can sell Rex Feet Merchandise there! I bet everyone would love them

[@frizz9667]

What'd you do this weekend? Oh, not much, just made a glowing replica of my alligators foot...

[@Mike.The.Jeweler]

Ayy, was wondering when this series would finish up

[@themilknut]

I wanna know too

[@daddyleach5217]

My best friend just left for college and watching your videos is the only thing I can do to distract myself right now. Thank you so much

[@robinsonrom]

Rex is so adorable! So glad she's in a good home now.

[@doggoswoofwoof]

You should sell some of these at the reptile zoo gift shop

[@aaronedie313]

Dont say that she loves her pets

[@burntleeches]

Aaron Edie ???

[@inchshorterthenthequeen9688]

Do a update on the building site/renovation please

[@JTSquirrel]

Imagine fighting with these: “It’s over Emily, I have the high ground!”

[@netherdominater9960]

GregoryMany "You underestimate my gator!"

[@zebrababy9019]

I love that resin. Looks so cool!

[@fiercecheese1003]

Rex's foot looks like a dinosaur foot, Well I'm not surprised! Love reptiles.

[@fl0werz922]

Her foot*

[@fiercecheese1003]

@@fl0werz922 I just edited it.

[@rainisadork5209]

Hey Emily hey Edd you are an awsome channel and even though I'm not allowed yo have a snake or a lizard you make me feel like I do keep doing what you do best

[@danminecrafter7005]

Same.

[@Willow._.Willow]

Emily: this video is taking a long time to film 😐 Ed: yah Me: ( checks the time) it had only been nine minutes 😂😂 Great editing btw 😁😁❤️

[@beacon6424]

It took fricking 24 hrs to do this

[@megangreen7428]

I had the same resin and mine never quite hardened. I' glad you guys had better luck with it! So cool!

[@partywithkrissy]

I just adore two. Both of you have great personalities. Tell Ed we love seeing him in videos! 💙

[@catareenqueen2266]

Instead of gifts, sell them as merch! My daughter would love a rex foot night light.

[@obi-wankenobi7335]

😆😅😂🤣

[@alyssac714]

Mine too!

[@dreamwalker177]

Really pretty!! I’ve seen a lot of people drip resin into the mold with a very small stream, seems to help getting in all of the nooks and crannies!

[@bisquit7657]

Seeing you guys freak out over a glow in the dark-Rexfoot really made my day!

[@caitlynlopez2697]

You should talk to nerdie crafter. The master of resin making crafts😁

[@oioioi6272]

Long live the salt

[@user-sy4mz6ue2o]

The wording sounds like a move “THE FINAL PRODUCT” lol

[@freemekawaii2747]

Oh please please ! I am happy to be recruited in helping make these for you guys lol this is so cool. Rex is too big of a legend. How cool

[@yazzabanana]

You guys put a ton of effort in to this video and it really shows! Had a great time watching ☺️

[@jslferrell]

Sell them in the new store along with jewelry and stuff. Have a reptile appreciation department.

[@246kisses]

Literally just watching story time with Rex when this popped up.

[@ghost-k4324]

Wow! You guys are so creative!

[@liviaowens4309]

Those are frickn sick! I love the way it turned out!

[@SenSenChan]

They are sooo cool! Especially the glow in the dark one. I really want one! Its soo coool! I am a patreon but not top tier so probably will never be able to own one but i would really love that. (I also really want a rex tooth necklace! Oh btw! You should use/build a pressure pot to cure the resin in and then your resin will be completely airbubble free! Dont use a vacuum chamber, the resin will explode everywhere. Look on rybonator's channel for tips on what to use and how to build one!

[@elizabethdee7590]

If you can make a clear mold, you can use uv gel instead of resin and it'll be an easier and cheaper process once you have all of the tools

[@GayCorvidae69]

Maybe an idea: put them in your merch and sell them or something, because I don’t have the money to be a patron for you guys, but I would definitely love to buy one of those off of you guys

[@began8674]

I like the speckles! Adds character!

[@voidpuppy5145]

Oof, yall should have used gloves. I mess with resin alot n i still end up with chemical burns on my fingers.

[@asunflower7993]

Yeah my dad and my mom made this boat and my dad still has some of the side effects

[@deltasquadzepto1612]

They should also be using respirators and do it in a ventilated area. This could be harmful to their animals if they don't do it in a ventilated area

[@juneaix]

Rex! 💜

[@GreatAuntRaye]

Very cool! Love the detail.

[@BrynneContravo]

Woah! Omg that is soo cool. The mold in the beginning looked awesome

[@rebeccajoensson]

You need one for the zoo and do a "shake paw with Rex" station

[@gus-gusandozzy]

Can’t wait till i get home so i can watch!

[@yolandejackson8829]

The molds came out really good.

[@chafiagut]

Can we all just appreciate how beautiful recess scails are

[@wolvensong18]

That's awesome! If you do find that clear resin (maybe a hand mixer might remove the flecks from the glow in the dark powder mixing?) you could make resin casts of Rex's teeth, since hers are not falling out so often any more, hahaha.

[@kaycee1076]

Best tips for resin castings I can give (if you plan to make more for yourself) is to get a vacuum chamber to remove the air bubbles from the resin before you pour, then maybe some kind of miniature vibration plate for while you pour to encourage the resin into all the little crevices

[@patrickhector]

Pressure pot works just as well while being easier to work with and cheaper

[@sephie44]

Still thats an awesome decoration for your home! Or your future zoo! Very cool idea!

[@KurdistanLazo]

They look so beautiful!

[@janavanbellingen8531]

This reminds me of trying to get a cute footprint from my babies. It took forever and was an absolutely miserable experience

[@realkushman]

Sounds like it would have been funny to watch lol

[@elliemangosauce]

Rex is amazing, we should protect her with our lives 🙃

[@stick6752]

*her

[@elliemangosauce]

I dropped my taco I just realised my mistake 😂 It’s the name 😂

[@Tylerthecreatorlover]

OMG it was sooo beautiful that green color was so pretty

[@GG-ep8wg]

This is awesome! The glow in the dark one is soooooo cool!

[@youtubeindi9163]

Ooo that’s cool btw I love ur vids

[@jamesturner352]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought she cut of Rex’s foot! XD ( I hadn’t seen part 1 )

[@Jess-or1rb]

You should make a whole bunch of rex wall hooks for your store! You can use them to hang coats in the learning room or something like that!

[@jenniferb585]

This kind of thing would be a great tool at the zoo for the school groups. You could also do casts of different snake eggs (from the slugs)! Resin is a great tool that way. I'm sure you could think of a bunch of things to cast or preserve in resin once you get more used to using it.

[@Sammie-Lou-Miss-UK]

Ooooohhhhh my stars.... I’d love a pink glow in the dark one lmao... Ya need to start selling them!! lol xxx

[@LadyBugIx]

I can see these being made and sold in their new little store... and they look totally like Dragon Feet!

[@hjejhjej2398]

Hy

[@uyenbdoan]

Looks so cool

[@crystalheart9]

That turned out awesome!

[@LawnOfCorn]

Thats so fascinating! I love how you can see all the tiiiny details in Rex's foot, and the glow in the dark on is so cool!

[@PersoMena]

Yeah...when I buy resin, it can cost, wha...(tries to remember what it was last time I went)...$20? I try to go for big boxes so I don't have to go as often. I need to find a more cost-effective way to do that. BTW, what kind of silicon/silicone did you use for this and where'd you get it? I'd love to try to do this myself! (Not necessarily the Step 1 you did with Rex, but the "make a mold and fill it" thing.)

[@kaciepartin7270]

you could totally make a business card holder out of that for your convention tables and front desk at your building.

[@kinberligarcia8627]

I was waiting for this video ... finally!!!!!