Creating Something That Leaves My Friends Speechless

[@BMSculptures]

LOG OR SLAB for the GREAT WHITE SHARK!??

[@myk5486]

Log please!

[@villehursti]

I'd like to see both. Split the log and insert one slab layer.

[@omore87]

LOG!!

[@DivaofFire]

Log!

[@man.horror]

Log babyyyyy

[@ljsakievich]

Honestly, the variety of sculptures is one of the reasons I keep watching your videos! Keep them coming!

[@blakebrannam8658]

Absolutely!! When I first subscribed I was worried it was all going to be wood/resin carvings of animals. And don't get me wrong I still watched them all, and.i will continue to, but as an artist myself, I love the use of new mediums in forms they normally don't take. Mainly the tire sculptures! I love multimedium art, and one of my favorite pieces I've done is actually a very large American flag I made from shiny new and old oxidized US pennies. Because how often do you see pennies framed on a wall?

[@bradenwilcox6504]

I’m glad you do both, I enjoy the variety

[@scottsweet13]

Agreed. The variety is key for me, but I’ll watch every video you put up, so I’d say do what you enjoy and we’ll watch along

[@BMSculptures]

that is awesome! thank you for the insights!

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them! More to come- especially this next one!

[@TheSamuraiGirl32]

So awesome you still wore the maid outfit lol. The trophy came out great! I personally like the epoxy and wood sculptures a bit more just because it adds so much more depth and options with mixing wood types and cuts. Sharks are my favorite animals too, so definitely can't wait to see what you do!

[@Krullle]

A shark with slightly Black toned epoxy would Look amazing. But no matter what You do it will Look amazing !!!!

[@ryanmetzger8689]

I love how the fact that you have footage of you holding the sign means you decided in the end to do both options

[@EpicMuttonChops]

i didn't even know they MADE maid costumes in his size!

[@footstol66]

@@danielkim9453 what do you mean?

[@benglaser1345]

@@EpicMuttonChops they maid it special

[@benjaminmcfarlane3807]

That's comittming to the joke. Just brilliant, and hilarious. Well done.

[@Upgraydez]

Nope, that was just AI generated for the joke. Like he said, he would never do that. Yup, AI generated joke, he didn't do that in public.

[@JC-ur4pq]

Plaster ,tiers ,foam, epoxy, wood ,your sculpture and ideas are amazing Mix everything ❤

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@lindalopresti389]

Agree with previous comment. I would never tell an artist what to make! Love it all. What’s most interesting is to see how, when your materials “fail” you, how you adjust the process. As artists, we all know what those challenges are like and we all solve them in clever and surprising ways.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks so much!

[@blakebrannam8658]

I'd just like to say the addition of the leather seams in the football took it from a football shaped carving to a carving of a football! That small detail really brought it to life, and grounded it in reality.

[@BMSculptures]

Totally agree! Thanks Blake

[@m-t-trusted-solutions]

1. I love both types of sculptures. 2. For the shark, I like the idea of using the single piece. 3. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@Moistfersure]

He said great white shark, are you good? 😂

[@niccirose4481]

I agree on all points!

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

100%

[@SomeDudeOnline]

@@Moistfersure Because a great white shark isn't a shark?...

[@Moistfersure]

@SomeDudeOnline she said whale, and changed it after my comment 😂

[@immagical7036]

0:43 the fact someone actually called out “you suck” tho XD

[@fazbearanimations2622]

Spend all that time making it just so in the end his friends would be like "That's cool and all, but wearing the maid outfit is better."

[@helenascott389]

Piss poor mates😊

[@ryanfritz2035]

One log shark! I enjoy all types of your work. The variety makes your work and skills so much fun to watch.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them! Already started on the log!

[@annekabrimhall1059]

The trick to molding the hand is to put part of a full size nerf ball in the bottom of the bucket and pour a thin layer of alginate. When it sets you can perfectly place your hand around it.

[@Chai_tea_from_jitter_bean]

Smart!

[@jennylawson1980]

I love that you use both types of sculptures not just one, thats what I love most about your channel. The varitey is beyond awesome 😊 Love the trophy very much. Great job.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Jenny!

[@Tzvhon]

Definitely wood and epoxy video's but i like seeing all ur videos they are all very entertaining ❤

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them!

[@Palvader]

I appreciate how you are not afraid to fail along the way, treating every part of the process as learning!

[@angelevans4187]

I love the wood and epoxy sculptures❤ I would also love to see you make the headless horseman on the horse

[@micah06v8]

A couple of things that would help tremendously with the vibration on the lathe: having it on a more substantial base the fact that there's an open space under the table allows the amount of vibration to increase over time. But the main issue is it doesn't have a speed control! That would scare the crap out of me! Reducing or increasing the speed can have a huge effect on the amount of vibration.

[@BMSculptures]

Agreed. If I intend to do. more of this I think I will invest in a proper setup and tool.

[@syninys100]

@@BMSculptures That lathe _does_ have some (rudmentary) speed control. @7:35 we can see a stepped pulley set up. If you change the pulley that the belt is on, then it will change the speed that the spindle turns at. That one looks like it has only 4 settings, and such systems are a pain to actually change, but it does have some degree of adjustment. The setting it's on at that timestamp is '3 of 4' - I'm not sure if that's the second fastest or second slowest, but unless you changed that, then there potentially was either one or two steps slower that that lathe could have gone. You may well have used that (and it didn't make the edit; which would make sense, it's not a lathe how to after all!), but thought I add that for others that might be in a similar situation.

[@valsptsd814]

You have such great tools. Fix that, or replace it. That lathe is a time bomb. I wouldn’t put a project on it, until that is worked out. Your product is only as good as your tools.

[@bjrn-oskarrnning2740]

​@@BMSculptures Check out Artisan Makes: he recently did this to his (metal) lathe and it improved things considerably!

[@noahpritchett9056]

Honestly the blank may have been off centered a bit too. Which isn’t a huge problem if it’s in the chuck correctly and you work it down quickly. But if he was going to do a lot of projects on the lathe. Too many off centered projects can put stress on the chuck which is no bueno.

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

Your friend must be over the moon, not only because of the trophy but also because you did both options 😂😂😂 2:32 tbh I like all wood more

[@BMSculptures]

I spoil them...

[@Legendary_King7]

Lol he definitely did

[@nenaelliott8058]

I don't even like sports but think this trophy is gorgeous. You did a superb job. I love the gold leafing.. a perfect touch.

[@tey272]

Hey man, i have been watching your videos for a few years and only recently subscribed, I like watching all your epoxy and wood sculptures, in my opinion if you are enjoying the work then that's what i will enjoy most, nothing worse than a forced "fun" video. keep up the good work

[@darcieramsey4618]

I like both wood and wood/epoxy, but I love the combination of wood and epoxy. They have almost an otherworldly dimension.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you! I also prefer epoxy/wood

[@thecheapskatescotsman5758]

Well done big man! I admire how you didn't give up on that shaky lathe and eventually conquered it. Oh yeah, definitely go with the solid log for your great white shark. Can't wait to see it.

[@Loloany]

I love your sculptures, they are always so creative! For the shark idea, i prefer the slab stone walnut, and it would be cool if you use the irregular side for the shape of the tail!

[@Kathakathan11]

Resin is bad for the environment, and that wood deserves better, sick people

[@AveryAlbus]

Shark from log sounds incredibly cool 🦈

[@BMSculptures]

Vote logged...

[@cynicalrabbit915]

I understand your fears when it comes to lath work. Back in the 60s a highschool student had glued up some wood to turn into a bowl. He too had misgivings and had put on a motorcycle helmet. But to no avail, the pieces of wood he'd glued together came apart at one point. Part of this came apart and sliced through the helmet and the top of his skull. It was said that the teacher lost it and tried scooping up the boy's brains and tried to put them back in. It affected him so bad, he ceased teaching woodshop and as far as I know never went into that area of the school ever again. So you're standing back and watching it vibrate is very understandable.

[@BMSculptures]

that is a terrible story. Wow. crazy

[@sandytellman6138]

I personally love the wood and epoxy sculptures! You just do Amazing work on it all!!! Thank You For showing us all of your cool work. What A Talent!!

[@IR-nq4qv]

Dude, everything you do is dope, I'm here for the art. I love your creativity and versatility.., the medium is not important.... . You got a great imagination, for the viewer its rewarding enough to watch each piece evolve from scraps and transform into something beautiful that everyone can relate to. Its not to often you get to see someone take a rubber tire and bring it to life, that's impressive right there. I'll make it easy for you..., go with whatever speaks to you.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! Glad you are sticking around and enjoying me experiment with new things. Much appreciated!

[@forsythbmf6127]

My comment isn’t gonna help you much…I love them all. I really enjoy watching you craft…so impressive!!! Just keep doing you!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much! All the comments help me!

[@phillippowis7398]

BOTH! Don't limit yourself! Everything you create is amazing!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@cassie1594]

It would be interesting if you made two great white shark sculptures using the different processes to see how they compare ​@@BMSculptures

[@nathanl8622]

See this is a very generous gift, but it's also one that's gonna make things way harder on whoever loses next year. Genius.

[@LadyJayne111]

Please keep doing both. You are so talented and sculptures are so beautiful.

[@greganderson8374]

Great Looking Trophy!!! (And nice legs in the Maid Outfit) For your next project (the SHARK), I suggest using the slabs, but layer a lighter or dark wood between the slabs.

[@Leo.J.G]

I love both wood and resin and just wood sculptures. Keep up the great work

[@davesalisbury1820]

Honestly, no preference. I like watching both all wood and wood/epoxy builds.

[@garysimpson8860]

Epoxy and wood are amazing , I’ll just stumbled onto your channel and I’ve lost half the morning watching your videos, a true artist 👍

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you found it, Thanks Gary!

[@marynull4831]

It’s your inspiration and creativity along with your verbal input keeps me coming back.

[@SKYLAR-r7x]

The fact that he actually went out onto the streets in a dress just so he could show the memory…

[@BValt123]

Not going to lie, that trophy was ok at BEST.

[@tumk4347]

Answers to your questions from the kids (10 & 6) and I. We all love watching your creations! Epoxy & wood vs just wood. We love both! The diversity of your builds is part of what we like about the channel. As for the shark the consensus is the log. My son would also love to see you do a green cheek conure (type of parrot)

[@BMSculptures]

thank you so much for you and your kids insights! haha that is a very specific project. Thank them for me!

[@tumk4347]

Thank you very much. They were ecstatic to get your reply! Looking forward to the next one!

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

I like all of your sculptures! Wood and epoxy can be combined in so many different ways!!!!

[@sl8ofhand]

I was amazed how well it turned out. I had my doubts, but you disproved them all. Nice work!

[@nathanwolf5547]

I found your videos the other day. I cant stop watching. Your work is outstanding. I love the pace of your videos too.

[@AEMcAndrew]

Variety is definitely why I keep returning - that and some brutal honesty with a sense of humour

[@BMSculptures]

hahaha glad you stick around.

[@cyrusrivera1]

Gorgeous! love the concept especially now being passed around & shared with friends.

[@lilithstrider4803]

Honestly any of your mixed media sculptures are more entertaining to watch. Not just the resin and the wood sculpture but also your Good Year mascots you do are really fun to watch. When its just wood sculptures its more impressive than anything.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@MrEgore2002]

I love your creativeness, Wood, Epoxy it doesn’t matter. Iv’e enjoyed this either or. Thank you!

[@chrisward4734]

Words can't explain the talent you have!!! I'm blown away!! Great job man!!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Chris!

[@josephriley8346]

Watching your pour into the mould was very satisfying.🎉

[@jasonlizotte4007]

Amazing piece of craftsman ship. I love it and they way the purple heart and canary wood look absolutely breathtaking.

[@chembro303]

I expected to pretty much jump to the end and see the finished product, but I never found a dull spot to skip! This turned out awesome, and I love the pace of the video.

[@tinapinch7494]

I like both. I love the originality and it inspires me to try sculpting things for myself.

[@marjoriekelley4392]

I just like whatever you sculpt with whatever material you use. It's just a fascinating process!

[@BarefootCM]

The epoxy and wood, especialy the ones with a large peices of wood elements and purely epoxy elemtns are my fave. I like seeing how you incorporate the join between 2 mediums in the sculpture

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@jjbsavage]

Anything and everything you make is a pleasure to watch and marvel at!!! You seem to be able to master any medium you choose to work on!!!

[@McDark84]

I personally love both your works. Wood/Epoxy and 100% wood. I think you're doing a wonderfull job, its a calming exeperience to watch your work grow. Keep both things coming.

[@shellywilliams4834]

I’m sure everyone would agree, it doesn’t matter what you use! Your work is amazing and each piece has its own special qualities!!! I guarantee that no fan of your channel is scrolling past a video because you aren’t using epoxy or just wood. Keep um coming and we’ll keep watching 😉 👍🏻

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

I genuinely don't mind what you sculpt, or what you sculpt with in truth, I just love seeing you sculpt! Loved the final trophy! Really, really cool! God bless you. Have a great week!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kdaniel8721]

All your sculptures are fascinating to watch!!

[@NormanJohnston-wj3nl]

I was not expecting it to come out that nice. Nice surprise good job definitely going to have to check out the rest of your videos now.

[@sileneshoba8935]

I love both options of wood and resin and pure wood as each have their own fun mix to what they can make. I also remember making a hand for a project out of plaster before, though I've made one out of ceramic as well (though a bit bigger than a real one)

[@me50841]

As a carpenter and a fantasy football player myself all I can say is AWESOME!

[@johnnieswearingen283]

I actually like both techniques and I believe the knowledge we get from watching is priceless, please keep up varieties.😊

[@lelandlewis7207]

I work on the lathe a lot making pens and some other things. It is amazing to watch how others go through their process. People are amazed when they ask how I come up with the shape and material for a pen and I tell them that when I pick up a piece, I have to see a pen in it or it goes back in the pile until I get the right pen for it. I once started to make a large egg out of a root burl, but halfway through, it became an acorn. lol The shape just fit the wood much better. The pens are the same, as it "evolves" and the grain is exposed, sometimes the shape changes.

[@carolday3381]

I like any form of your sculptures,.. you have a great ability to carve and a great eye for form.

[@BackToTheFutura]

OMG, what a talent. Really enjoyed the video and LMAO at the end. Great Job, my only regret is that I do not have friends like you guys. Really cool all around. Thank you.

[@bonitagoodwin5086]

Beautiful!!!!❤ Absolutely Stunning!!!!❤

[@matthewb8329]

Very cool! I would be interested in seeing that project under a blacklight. Some woods, like yellowheart, actually glow!

[@EvanBlack72]

I loved the beginning. "I would never humiliate myself like that." After shooting the dream sequence. 🤣 That alone had me watching until the end. Nicely done and well presented!

[@retiredtom1654]

Fantastic - Quality - and a great bunch of friends to share it with.

[@Ph4n_t0m]

This one-of-a-kind trophy is something every guy's club needs. My father played pool with his mates every week ("The Boys' Night Out" eh, it stuck). Their trophy was an autographed framed photo of Minnesota Fats, and on the back the victor put their name and the year they won the tournament (in light pencil), and got to hang it up in their 'mancave' so long as they kept winning. The day I played pool well-enough to compete with them, my father got me my own pool cue as a sign of recognition and it's my most prized possession. The photograph was buried with my father as it was his originally.

[@meewe2197]

I agree that it's the variety that keeps it all interesting! That said, though, the T- Rex will forever be the coolest and most beautiful thing. Ever. Which ever method you're working on, you do amazing work!

[@BMSculptures]

Ill have to agree with you. i dont think I will be able to beat that one

[@londonmonkey77]

This is the best vid so far ive seen cause you simply does both forfeits, not only that but youre open that youre learning every time which is a good thing, its a waste of a day if you dont learn one thing, either way the end trophie is stunning, keep up the good work and vids cant wait to see more

[@palimino13]

Wow, I absolutely love watching your epoxy/wood sculptures come to life! They're definitely my favorite, but honestly, all of your videos are so mesmerizing to watch. It's incredible to see the process and the stunning finishes of all your art pieces. Keep up the amazing work!

[@BMSculptures]

Wow, thank you!

[@tekkno.logist]

The variety is what brings me back. I definitely enjoy the solid wood form videos the most but the epoxy videos are closer to reality for me as a novice woodworker as well,

[@AriannaTheCrazy]

Love your sculpture, love your work, but most of all I love youur humour! I appreciate the jokes and bits as much as your art. Keep it up!

[@DivaofFire]

I love your TALENT! Your ability to create these amazing animals (and more.) The medium- epoxy or just wood- is secondary. You're amazing, Blake!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@xkozyTV]

i love the variety in your sculptures, both solid wood and epoxy, epoxy looks amazing for some pieces and some pieces look even better with just pure wood

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@vortozan5395]

I’ll be honest dude, everything I’ve seen you make has been incredible. Do what you feel like that’s my suggestion 👍

[@stanhutchins4365]

Tell you the truth your animal sculptures are my absolute favorite. Absolutely beautiful

[@OlliearoyaL29stp]

If the NFL see this beautiful sculptured artwork they would probably want one from themselves. You did an excellent job on that.🤗🤗

[@4legdfishman]

The sculpture looks amazing as usual. I'd probably go with the log even though the size is limited. Thanks for sharing!

[@teddyoshell2993]

I have been watching your videos for a while now and I love your talent. As someone who has run a lathe for several years, I want to offer you and anyone reading this a bit of safety advice. Never sand from the lathe with the tool rest still in place. If something catches, you won't be able to react fast enough to save your digits! Remove the tool rest before sanding, please. Keep up the great work!

[@BMSculptures]

ohhhhhh I didnt even think about it! I can definitely see that being a huge safety issue. Thanks Teddy!

[@perrimadden6964]

This video is great! Loved the humor (even when doing the ad!). The trophy is great and it’s awesome that you went ahead with the maid outfit as well! One of the more fun wood working videos I’ve seen.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you, glad you found my channel!

[@dang6832]

That is so awesome. You’re a good friend.

[@catherinelightbody1978]

I love watching both styles. But I’m a wood first fan. Nothing like some beautiful grained wood.

[@pamelasteburg6006]

I personally like all the sculptures you do, so for me the more and different the better!

[@alexlover76]

Blake looks like you have a great bunch of fun friends to hang out with. How about doing a shark in a table sculpture, I think that you would make an absolutely amazing one, but if not then definitely use the log and please never stop working with wood and epoxy together, cause, man, are your sculptures stunning.

[@BMSculptures]

that could be really cool. Already started on the log!

[@karenbillings6038]

I vote for both, with all wood sculptures as the runner-up. I love all of your work, and once I win the mega-million lottery 😁, I will request/commission one or two creations!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you! Looking forward to it!

[@guydoesthings]

I love the wood and epoxy ones, the combination is stunning, but the variety of sculptures you create is what really keeps me coming back for more! Keep it up buddy! Do what YOU wanna do, we'll watch!

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them!

[@kathrussell9799]

BM, it doesn't matter what way you make your sculpture' s theire all fantastic, i love watching all your methods

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you like them!

[@MapleJames76]

Just watching you sculpt regardless of medium is why I subscribed, Blake :) Fist bumps from Ontario, Canada

[@pandagg9955]

I like the epoxy wood sculptures and they are really satisfying, but the t-rex sculpture was the first of your videos that i saw and by far that was my favourite video and sculpture. :)

[@KobiLast-i1r]

Personally I prefer your just wooden ones because I like woodworking as a hobby myself but I love all the different sculptures you make !

[@tinasally379]

Incredible work!!!! I am totally mystified with your talent.

[@sherylrodgers4817]

I thoroughly enjoy watching you sculpt and cut. Your amazing!

[@coltcalloway1559]

I love the full Wooden Projects the Bull inspired me to build something of my own!

[@tarakelf7014]

Absolutely fantastic as always n definitely loved the maid outfit too 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant n carnt wait to see the next video 😁👍👏👌💕X

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Christina-yt3bi]

Love all your sculptures, your talent and your humor. I feel like your wood/epoxy Statues are really one of the kind luxury artwork, and just a little more special then the other ones. I would love to touch one one day they look like the haptics must be amazing. 😊

[@morganmeehan5991]

Definitely prefer the wood only, but still very happy to watch wood & epoxy! Great job, looks beautiful!

[@gregraso557]

Nice Job! I've been asked to make a football trophy for a Fantasy league also. I won't get as extravagant as you, but you did give me some ideas. Thanks for posting!