Giant Anthill Casting #18 (4K)

[@everyxheart]

This really helps calm me down for some reason. Like I’m satisfied that those Red Devils are dead!

[@jennymcdonald4174]

Wow the intricacy of those tunnels is just amazing

[@Turroc2077]

I felt a disturbance in the force, like millions of voices cried out and then were suddenly silenced...

[@PureRedRageMan]

OH A STAR WARS REFERENCE - UNIQUE !

[@corollaae8645]

There’s a few million “voices” that need to be silenced in my yard!

[@nvmnow]

Do you comment this on all ant videos

[@susanbraden4193]

That’s so funny, still laughing lol

[@Meatball2022]

Well played

[@HiFiveHealer]

Kid: It looks like a castle Me: because it was a castle, an ant castle 🏰

[@SomeAutomaton]

What was, an ant castle

[@Aleph-Noll]

@@SomeAutomaton a cANTle

[@JasonZicarelliGolf]

Love watching this. I'm a certified pest control operator and I deal with fireants all the time. This is so cool to watch.

[@kenea3226]

You might need a forge.

[@crimemastertoto]

Out of curiosity asking.... Were there red ants when you poured the hot molten aluminum? If yes..... Hell yeah!!!!

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Yes, this was a fire ant nest.

[@andrejohnson6731]

The ants were properly notified to vacate the premises and relocated safely to a temporary shelter. Maybe. Not sure.

[@LesterMoore]

Not anymore.

[@Dclxvi6x3]

We don't take too kindly to ants who don't pay their rent around here 😤

[@skeletronatday]

I know what I'm going to do about my tendant today

[@whiterhyno3574]

That reminds me of that pesticide commercial. It says " do you have an ant problem" and its human aunts walking around the house nit picking. Lol you all know which 1 im talkin bout?¿? Lmao those ants/aunts can GIT OUT!! nice video on another note 👍👍

[@proudconservative2158]

My aunt was the same way I felt bad to have to cast her like that given she’s was my moms sister and all but she wasn’t paying rent

[@Dea7hWarran7]

Me: Alright. Time for bed. Oh, “giant anthill casting”? Alarm clock: hey...wyd...time to wake up.

[@Hawksmear218]

Feel it bro

[@twilightraven1232]

AntsCanada should have some of these on display in his new ant house.

[@mmmc5122]

Oh you guys are wicked! The tiny fact that he likes ants alive and prospering means this would be a monument of evil to him. Casual cruelty....hey 2020.

[@angiebozes2281]

@@mmmc5122 yeah,@Twillightraven123

[@prcervi]

@@mmmc5122 it's an invasive fire ant nest, ants canada is well and truly understanding of how horrible this type can be where not native or wanted (and it's a super cool way to show off an ant nest structure), and would almost certainly have no complaints on a pest nest being swiftly dispatched like, the dude has an entire plan for how to quickest kill his fire ant colony should it even make a total escape

[@voidedtribute3763]

I propose an alteration to this idea. In the event that one of his colonies goes extinct, he should cast part of their colony to remember them by. No killing his colony for it, and a beautiful reminder of them.

[@dshbwlto1]

he should do it to the invasive ants on his property

[@simonstclare]

Naive, optimistic ant: 'All this new sand seems innocuous enough.' Five minutes later: *Gurgles, screams*

[@MichaelMakesMistakes]

There must have been a lot of ants converting to steam in that first pour.

[@gem7107]

This the best thing that could happen to fire ants.

[@jewleeborrasca6924]

Yo I agree.

[@dshbwlto1]

no, this is the WORST thing that could happen to fire ants imagine having your house suddenly filled with lava and burning to death but the final product is all that matters, I guess

[@secretname9346]

@@dshbwlto1 you probably step on fire ants daily and not even notice.

[@dshbwlto1]

@@secretname9346 Well, gas wagon, what would you do if you were picked up and taken to a new, unknown land? Would you just give up and die? Or would you try to survive? That is how fire ants are spread. I do agree they are hurting the ecosystem, but it is not their fault. Now quit being a disgruntled pelican and go back to your aimless wandering of the internet. You and your three brain cells are clearly superior to me, so do not let me stand in your way to victory.

[@dshbwlto1]

@@secretname9346 Also, in case you haven't noticed, fire ants are pretty darn small. Their exoskeleton can also withstand up to 500x their weight. Most of the time, when you step on one it is either lodged in the grooves of the pavement or pushed into the ground.

[@andrewtimothy1937]

"it looks like a castle" and that is why i love watching these kinds of videos

[@jasoncress3341]

Are you selling these? I know a few people that would purchase, myself included.

[@TheVerK]

Person holding cam: "Ohh, it's hot!" Me: "Ya think!?"

[@katefan7777]

Seen a few of your castings on here. This one is, by far, my favorite at this point.

[@launabanauna8958]

Me 2! While all the castings are beautiful in their own right, this is a fav for sure! I wish I could purchase it, but then I’d have to buy a bigger house to put it in, and that’s a little too pricey for me right now…lol

[@dinkaboutit4228]

Can't believe homie only has one burn hole in his Nikes. Skills.

[@JohnFeeken]

I’ve watched a few of you videos and I definitely like the voice overs explaining what’s going on. Thanks!

[@shikharchohan2273]

Does the time gap between two pouring affects the mould? Considering the previous one solidifies by then

[@maxdenoux7263]

I'm not an expert but Metal expand when it is hot so i would assume that letting it cool down a bit between would let the casting retract a little. making a bit of space for the next casting

[@Thewulf56]

Another great any mound. Just amazed on the lack of grass roots lol Glad that moisture only bubbled out, I have a long-sleeved leather apron, face shield and elbow length gloves I have been hit by the blowback of these things and it was scary. The finished product looked outstanding.

[@RandomSwedishGuy]

Antscanada: i feel a great disturbance in the force

[@MyLooneyBin]

wow, the bubbling on that one was pretty violent! man, that one has a great shape to it!

[@njfuentesrespecter81]

This one is absolutely stunning.

[@MsGorteck]

Do you sell these? They look amazing.

[@Nyroc57C]

Love watching these on my lunch break. Keep it up!

[@troydavidson6595]

I think that everybody should start there own business is turning ants into fine art works bring to museums

[@charitybrown4274]

Great job young man, I love it, is that a piece of bone or wood caught in there?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Thank you! Its a piece of PVC I believe

[@bobsaap2872]

What do you do with the cast?

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Those are so beautiful ! ! ! 🙂😎👍

[@jennierenzi8739]

Just found your videos. They are very calming and informative to watch. Are you on your own property always? How meny ant hills you have on it? Hopefully enough to keep us in videos for a while😅.

[@dedrakuhn6103]

Keep making more videos of these anthills! I think you need a larger crusible or have 2 or 3 hot ones ready to go so you don't have a cool down between pours. Then the farthest tunnels would reveal their stunning beauty.

[@murlthomas2243]

He would have to pay for a bigger furnace, more propane and the equipment might very well lose its portability. Better to have several pours.

[@launabanauna8958]

@@murlthomas2243 I have no idea what the next size up for a furnace etc. is available, but I also think that it would make for a better outcome.

[@dla1509]

It’s beautiful in the way that coral reefs are beautiful. Very nice;)

[@elcommandanteskalar]

Really amazing stuff, i am an ant keeper it's interesting to see what small insects in a big group are able to do, fireants are not common in my country but they are quite tricky to keep ant can damage the natural environment if they get out or get invasive.

[@Alan_AB]

Brilliant. Now, get a small hole drilled up through the centre of it so that you can fit an LED inside and illuminate it from the middle. It would make an awesome light effect.

[@tripodgamer]

I don't think it works like that

[@Alan_AB]

@@tripodgamer, I could make it work. I just can't get access to a sculpture.

[@tripodgamer]

@@Alan_AB no I mean the lights it is aluminum it isn’t transparent

[@Alan_AB]

@@tripodgamer Sorry, I misunderstood what you meant. I was thinking of getting the LED right up into it to where the veins start to spread out and light would filter through from the inside. I think it would be a great project.

[@andthegirlwashappy]

lol

[@jomirife]

that was the best so far

[@donniebrown2896]

Looking great, good reflexes on that moisture reaction. Kudos to your videographer. Thanks

[@Space_Investing]

I've always hoped that someone would do this and find a gem stuck inside it lol

[@novallasuter8197]

Wow kudo to the artists who built the castles and to you for uncovering them🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰🏰

[@Clank2237]

Haven't clicked this quick on a video in a while

[@technopig7301]

At 4:20 the video actually starts your welcome

[@lesliemergenthal75]

Do you ever sell them?

[@ScrumpyWingnuts201]

Quick question, how do you know the anthills were made by Imported Red Fire Ants?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Because fire ants are very easy to identify. Especially when they bite you.

[@donniebrown2896]

Fire ants are not native to north america, just like kudzoo, privit, earthworms were all brought in from other countries. Like Nolan said, stand in a mound for five minutes, that will decide if they are fire ants or not.

[@Humblelife21]

are you selling these anywhere?

[@SomeAutomaton]

Noticed the steam? That’s the souls of the dammed leaving thier graves

[@Jeanne.Carver]

Do you sell these castings?

[@kexcz8276]

Nice video! I just wonder, why did so much lead stay at the top and didnt float in.... 🤔 Lead has great liquidity and shaping during the molding. What ever, it did make you nice stand, right? 😉

[@jennierenzi8739]

I like the paw patrol tower on this aluminum coral tumb.😊

[@MrGlasses.]

My favorite KZbinr

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Im honored. Thank you!

[@IljaMuromec114]

Wht kind of ant hill is this? Because I just always see giant hiils made out of small sticks

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

It’s a fire ant nest. The “Red imported fire ant” to be specific.

[@arneb3818]

That is one guaranteed way to exterminate ants.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Exterminant.

[@79tazman]

It's a Masterpiece!!

[@peterkohl1863]

What is that you are spreading around the outside of the perimeter?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Just normal sand to stop the aluminum from flowing all over the yard and to create a flat base.

[@untbunny]

Is this the same videographer as #14? Both gathered great images. Whole operation is methodical and organized. Continued success.

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Yep, I have my little brother film everything I cant. He gets better every video. Thank you for the kind feedback!

[@Jvld98]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@sharonholdren7588]

If I lived in Florida (which I don't) and had a fire ant colony (which I probably would), how much would it cost to have someone do this for me?

[@OneWrytyr]

Very nice presentation at the end.

[@shrimparium]

How quick do you go through propane?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

The propane tanks I use last me about 5-7 melting sessions. I get them refilled for 13 bucks so I use only a couple bucks of propane every melt session.

[@brendawalker5644]

Beautiful!👍👍👍👍

[@jewleeborrasca6924]

Hey can someone tell me what's the stuff on the top he's skimming off?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

It’s dross which is mainly aluminum oxide and other impurities.

[@jewleeborrasca6924]

@@NolansAnthillCastings thank you

[@charlesboyd2876]

Do you sell those things? If so, what does one like that ^ go for?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Yes, however I only sell locally in central florida. This piece is 300$

[@maxcrone3400]

Whoa!

[@lindseyadams1658]

@@NolansAnthillCastingsHi, where in FL? I'm on Hillsborough edge by Polk.

[@Skitzo913]

Aren't you supposed to pre heat metal before dropping it in a hot crucible?

[@lindamunn8749]

I just tuned in and i love watching this ,you are so good at it,id love to have one, and i live in new brunswick,do you put them on display LOVE,,LOVE IT,S REAL PRETTY

[@joegilbert7661]

Why did this one pop and sputter so much after pouring the molten aluminum the first time?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Moisture in the ground.

[@snevel]

I'm confused.... Didn't the first pour close up all the tunnels from the top? How could any metal from the second pour get down there?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

The aluminum on top is very thin and the new molten aluminum remelt the thin aluminum and completes the casting. That’s what looks like is happening based on the fuse lines in the finished cast.

[@snevel]

@@NolansAnthillCastings thanks for the cogent explanation

[@judycook1918]

Simply beautiful !

[@sharoncrotinger8939]

Love what you do. Who would have ever guessed.

[@DAYBROK3]

as someone with a phobia of ants, i say thank you.

[@ethangiles8307]

Congrats on the monetization dude!

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Thanks man! You like the ads lmao?

[@ethangiles8307]

@@NolansAnthillCastings I personally got 3. Can’t believe how fast you got this channel growing. Just really impressed man

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Nice thanks for the 2.1 cents. Yeah I’m blown away idk how it’s happening.

[@katherinebrazonis7802]

Where can I get a fireant casting???

[@soopahsoopah]

What happened to the ants?

[@gifthorse3675]

Man what caused that bubbling? Was there water in the anthill?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Yeah moisture in the ground caused it to bubble. It can also explode, I wait 5 days after rain to cast for me and my camera mans safety. Which because it’s summer in Florida is why I haven’t uploaded in a while unfortunately.

[@stanbrewer6079]

Is there any material, like liquid plastic hot or cold that would do the same as the aluminum. If so you could add a colorant for a different effect. Any such animal.❓

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

I’ve heard of researchers using plaster but then they have to rebuild the entire colony like a 3D puzzle because the plaster breaks when you dig it up.

[@lorifeil895]

That's beautiful! 😊

[@productjunkie9235]

I’m new and wondering how long it takes for the castings to cool down enough for you to remove it? 🤓🤓

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Takes about 5 min to solidify and then after that I can cool it down with a hose, which takes like 2 min.

[@healthypromax8502]

That looked beautiful

[@Irishone-iw3ty]

amazing video once again

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Hi Nolan. Great video. Please stay safe and healthy and take care of yourself and your family members. To all members also. Talk to you later my friend. I'm eldrrly, and I'm going to try to do this. Yes, with all OSHA gear. ☺☺☺😇😇😇❤

[@tawnihaynie1065]

Thank you. Cool. ☺☺☺😇😇😇

[@ayawoke9906]

What’s the name of this channel on inter-dimensional television?

[@SS-wu5du]

Are you selling the casting?

[@astzfat3319]

Wonder if you did this in beach sand if the intense heat would create crystal formations?!

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Sand starts melting at temperatures around 2k F° while the aluminum Im pouring is only around 1500 F°

[@brandonsmith3447]

Where’d you go buddy? Why’d the videos stop? College?

[@sigguy1361]

How long does it take for the pour to harden enough to start digging it out? Very cool result, BTW. cheers

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Takes only a couple minutes to solidify and then about a minute or so of spraying it with water to cool it to room temperature. Thank you!

[@josemontalvo4532]

How can. Person purchase your art?

[@gvndual84]

Why the shushing at 4:08?

[@DBHC_PRO]

Is that a dog bone in the center of it?

[@lynnholland8355]

Lovely patterns

[@helgavoorneveld1530]

I noticed the unusual vegetation (compared to Ireland where I live) and I wondered what country this is filmed in??

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

United States. In central Florida

[@georgegarvey7338]

From seeing you close the lid on your kiln, is it hard to take care of your equipment? I wanted to know before I buy one.

[@Valden_Productions]

That moment where the camera man is the main character

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

Does anyone know where the queen would be in there?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

I always try and look but I still haven’t found one in the casting. A lot of the other ants are turned into charcoal and almost perfectly preserved stuck in the aluminum but not the Queen so far.

[@donnamurphy5698]

Do you use aluminum cans? I like the fact that you put a base on them.

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

I use mostly car parts like rims.

[@kennethcook5705]

Why did it bubble up like that

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Moisture in the ground turns into steam and depending on how much water and the type of soil it can get trapped and bubble up or even explode since the water expands very quickly as it goes from liquid to gas.

[@mrkrakychen5325]

where you get those aluminium from?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

All sorts of different scrap that I find. I’ve got some car rims I’m going to melt soon. I usually post those projects on my Instagram in the description if you’re interested.

[@SillyPutty3700]

@@NolansAnthillCastings How much scrap do you go through? Are you looking for a reliable source?

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

I only use like 20lbs a month. I like hunting for scrap as well makes it more rewarding. Thank you though.

[@Backdaft94]

Best way I’ve seen yet of taking care of these little biting bastards

[@williamavery9185]

How much does a bar of ali cost

[@NolansAnthillCastings]

Based on the current price of scrap aluminum of about 30 cents a pound. 80 cents. I make my own bars out of scrap metal I find on sides of roads, I find it more fun than just buying metal.

[@williamavery9185]

@@NolansAnthillCastings cool, recycling as well.

[@luduende]

Lmao that shhh at around 4:00

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Very satisfying

[@vincedibona4687]

Why the _hell_ was there a chunk of fiberglass buried in his yard?

[@callmeangie867]

63 people are ants.

[@susanbraden4193]

Do you sell these