How to life cast - Part 2: Pouring the head casting | I Like To Make Stuff

[@torrent6181]

I really like that you played the sponsor ad along with some (non-distracting) footage of the project, it prevented me from just skipping through it, and actually made me feel more interested in the (sponsor's) product. This is your channel's first sponsor of which I have actually remembered what exactly they sell. I will make sure to take a look at Great Courses Plus, and refer to them if I or a friend need something like it.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's awesome to hear.. thank you!

[@danthemakerman]

The detail that was captured is crazy! You can see the eyelashes on your casting too freaking cool.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

It really is.. what's super funny is that this cast actually had one of my eyebrow hairs sticking out of it. It transferred to the mold, and stayed in through two other castings before getting stuck in this one.

[@danthemakerman]

Haha, you can say there's a little piece you in all your work, literally.

[@Udiyo]

I like the new advertizing scheme, watching you do something at the same time makes them feel less invasive.

[@ScrapwoodCity]

The hole molding and casting process was really interesting!

[@Demonweare]

How much time did you spend in front of the mirror making sure your head didn't actually tilt in one direction!?

[@sabinaradu776]

Bob's videos are so cool and oddly satisfying... love them. Keep up the great stuff, Bob! I like watching you like making stuff

[@Diligent_Tom]

Be honest. When it came out with the huge dent in the top, did you touch your head to make sure you were okay?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hahaha! Maybe :)

[@bonturimurals8914]

Hahaha funny

[@kingzodem2671]

I would

[@87manbeast]

Love your video. Just a tip when pouring up a life cast of a head, don't use wood scraps, I use scrap burlap or sisal fiber to pad it out. Put a bunch at the bottom of the bucket and create a pillow and then stuff it all around. Also don't fill it full of plaster at least not all at once. Do it in layers either pour some in, let it set and pour some more till full. Or do more of a build up brushing it up the sides and all around like painting it on at least till you have about an inch thick of plaster all the way around. The only issue with doing that is not all plasters or gypsums like to bond to each other. A good plaster for doing what I have suggested is ultracal 30. It's also one the strongest mass used gypsum products on the market when it comes to casting. Doing this method will give you a more accurate cast and you shouldnt get weird lumps/ dents in your head. Also the painting method will reduce the air bubbles you get on the surface. Hope this helps and I hope I didn't over step. I've done a ton of these and I have learned great tricks doing them and watching master lifecasters work.

[@MFunkibut]

Definite fan of the dry-erase idea. Then fine tip dry-erase markers for layouts; using different colors as needed to clarify parts

[@HammerandNeil]

MAN You should have painted it BLUE! Thanks for sharing!

[@Coolkidkarateman]

Neil Makes It there's a touch of grey for every shade of blue

[@49cfr]

Always something interesting and unusual to watch on your channel Bob. Thanks for the great content, I can't imagine that I will ever make a cast of my head but that didn't stop me from watching the whole video. I probably learned something in the process too.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! I hope you got some little bit of info that'll be helpful to you at some point!

[@49cfr]

I Like To Make Stuff I am sure I did, I always learn something from your videos, yesterday I learned a whole bunch about screen printing from a years old video.

[@Lazywatchsmith]

Cool! I use my dremel to clean my nose too! ;-)

[@JonNgwisha]

love the way u incorporate the ads very creative and different makes it way more bearable thanks! good video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@lopaka76]

I don't know if your friends are like mine, but a dry erase or chalk board face would inadvertently invite interesting remarks left behind, lol. Looks great.

[@xersusfilms]

this is the best thumbnail

[@XxMrDudexX]

He looks like a grey member of The Blue Man Group

[@kristofferstaurset]

Hi I'm make and I like to Bob stuff

[@FerdySmith]

Kayo

[@thedankoona_5854]

had to read it twice to see it

[@lukas_m173]

lol creative fude

[@methdeatal7945]

Barry Meme Benson BITCH YOUR CHANNEL IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@chenlevely]

stuff make to like i and Bob I'm Hi

[@OutOfNamesToChoose]

That cast would look so cool in a museum-like square glass case with lighting from one angle, and a few words on a note underneath.

[@sdmcustoms]

very cool ! ....oh and Bob picks his nose with a dremel...pass it on 😂

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hahahah

[@TingleGames]

this is amazing

[@TingleGames]

also maybe it wasnt the mold. joking awesome vid

[@Dosbomber]

I jumped into the comments section to ask how awkward this process was, but I see the awkwardness was already here.

[@JessVideoDude]

Came out great Bob, looking forward to your future builds.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Great stuff Bob, no big deal not getting the bubbles out before you put in all the plaster, with the project it was impossible not to get ahead of yourself! 😁

[@Iliketomakestuff]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJS8oaN3qJuNmqs :)

[@SpecificLove7]

Nice casting

[@samaker4]

chalkboard paint sound like a great Idea! Cool video.

[@azyfloof]

Should have sprayed it blue! Because reasons! :P Turn it into your own personalised phrenology head when you're done with it :D Or hollow it out and make a Bob Head bedside lamp :P

[@jasonwebster8363]

Thanks for your videos, i enjoy your content. I also like the way you do your sponsor adverts, very well done.

[@patiobird4089]

Hey bob u gave yourself a good head job. Enjoying watching your videos.

[@horixe0n]

HEY BOB!!!, for the third time

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Hey Mitchell!

[@horixe0n]

I love all of your videos #inspiration , I even have my own workshop (shed repurposed) and I'm only 14! 'Hi I'm Mitchell and I like to break stuff!'

[@nunchuck90]

+Mitchell Brindley hey what do you make? Im 15 16 on the 2nd and i have the same!

[@charliesymons1409]

I'm only just 14 and also built a shed on my own from scratch. 8x10 was all I could fit in the space I had

[@horixe0n]

+Charlie Symons yeah mine was already at the house when I moved in about October last year and it's sadly only 4 X 3 , However I did extend it about 1.5 meters where out bins were but now we moved them so yay more space! Btw at my old house it was a 2 + 1/2 car garage so yeah kinda small compared.

[@Wessel-dc4uw]

How to make Bruce Willis' head

[@lazar2175]

Why do you need that?

[@letsgoBrandon204]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@frogtacsairsoftsanctuary7247]

why don't you need it? lol

[@elemieagleheart]

Hi Bob, If you plan to do more casting related projects I highly recommend you to build a vibrating table so you can eliminate the bubbles in the final product

[@kenl5217]

came out really nice. it creeped me out when you put the bag over the head

[@Dogeek]

I'm excited for the upcoming video about the helmet ! What type of helmet will you make ? A cosplay prop ? An iron bassinet ?

[@jtf78]

He's a star wars fan so I'm guessing something like that. I vote for royal guard helmet.

[@katerinavrsanovapolachova4396]

Thank you for making this video! Now I am definitely fired up to do this head by myself. Your Tool list very helps to find all what I need. It is just perfect, all I have been looking for :)

[@kokoloko12398]

Cool ! Do I have to do it with your head or can I use mine ? Thanks in advance.

[@SneakerDogStudios]

I just wanted to say that your videos are awesome

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@NornerNlhoutbewerking]

That thing creeps me out.. I was constantly waiting for it to open its eyes and say boo :) But very well explained procedure Bob! Thanks.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Hey Bob... can't wait to see some of the stuff you come up with using your head...and using the cast of your head as well. I remember in a prior video you talked about how making the mold using a different material could pull your hair out. Well, you've got me pulling my hair out. This might be a little inside baseball, but how the heck did you make those subscribe buttons that have hover effects at the end of the video?!?! If you were to make a video on that, it probably wouldn't perform too well...but I can guarantee that it would get at least one thumbs up from this guy right here :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Chris! It's a new End Screen tool that KZbin is working on and I'm helping beta test. support.google.com/youtube/answer/6388789

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

haha...that makes me feel good because I know there isn't something wrong with me for not being able to figure it out...but bad because I have to wait to use it. Thanks man...appreciate it!

[@Scrivscribe]

Lol Bob, are you sure you don't just have a saggy head? :p

[@Iliketomakestuff]

:) It's entirely possible!

[@samohtgaming-norskgaming4572]

Hey BOB. You making my day better and i love your vidios. Keep up the good work

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@samohtgaming-norskgaming4572]

OMG!! you answered. I love you and me and my father are making things that you make and they are so fun to make

[@padaman1978]

Hi Bob! It's Raphael. I've done 3 drawing drafts. They should be done soon. I'll let you know once they're complete.

[@stevejames2142]

Bob, Your videos are always 'head and shoulders' above the rest! :) I'm sorry I should've probably kept that one to myself 🖐🏼

[@jetex1911]

I don't think you ever got around to adding that hydrocal mixing video, and I'd definitely find that useful. But thanks for this! I'm planning on doing some costume piece making as a hobby and this two part video definitely helped me figure out how I ought to make lifecasted limb mannequins like I'm planning to do.

[@GianSerassio]

Hi from Argentina, I really like your videos!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@Gantorin]

I love working with hydrocal. Super fun product.

[@lilycummins343]

this video is REALY cool. great job!!!!!!!!!

[@vincentwolfe]

Hey, I have a question: When poring the casting material, would the cast be better if you shook the mold as pouring, or maybe swirl it around the mold, like what was done with the expanding foam? Looking at doing this at our maker space and just looking to reduce the trial and error where possible.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

I definitely think that would help. Also, a mold release, or other spray that would break surface tension will help stop bubbles from forming on the sides. Swirling it around, like you mentioned, would probably be a huge improvement.

[@denxylboart4403]

And I just enjoyed the second half 😁 and learned a Little bit more 😋🖒 thank you bob 😃🖑

[@spudnik1766]

For the idea of white board paint, you could use it as a message board.

[@AmeeBor]

yaaay I've never been so early, I love how you explain everything in your video's! :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@SuperMarcelWorld]

I would like a video on the mixing. So for a bag of 5 pounds of plaster, how much water do you need?

[@MarcSchaefermeyer]

Is this like Office Space, Bob, Bob!

[@jairamrao1122]

You should make a dartboard with contrasting woods like walnut and maple or something

[@obsidianwing]

Wall Plaster works also very well to fix the Holes and smooth out areas

[@Super_talker369]

this is awesome. good job bob

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

I really like the way you tie in your sponsor messages lately, it is so much more pleasant to watch since I can still see you do something! :D Great idea!! Oh and you might want to check out the EvilTed Channel as well, he is the guy from tested. On the channel are quite some tips for good seems and doing patterns that fit well. I don't know if his way is the best out there, but from what I know I'd say its pretty smart :)

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! Oh yeah, I love Ted's work! He's exactly where I'm learning all of this stuff to build the helmets. He streams live builds on Twitch as well, in case you want to check that out!

[@torch02]

That would look really good in Blue Man Group blue

[@dinoklein]

First of all: great video! Do you think it would work to coat the mold with a thin layer of epoxy or polyurethane? It would give the mold a bit more durability and you would be able to use whiteboard markers to do outlining or other temporary drawing.

[@revsvids6095]

Cool, seriously wanna try some ideas out. Thinking about doing the cast of my head, then lightly covering it in clay, then adding some quartz crystal points all over the clay head. Then I wanna try doing a silicone cast over that to try and make a crystal face mask with something clear.

[@alejandroestrada5030]

That's really cool nice video bob!! keep it up!

[@MrRhoadsRules25]

So if you did the same thing but without using the wood blocks do you think it would have turned out better?

[@Dloweification]

oh shiz.. An advertisement I actually looked at right away, since I'm a Mech Eng student. I think they owe you extra money.. Don't get me wrong, Casper will be the next mattress I look at. Audible is always something I'll look at and those silicon ring dudes are a potential, but this video's adv is something I opened right away.

[@qmykas]

I love your videos. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Lithuania. :)

[@superbenroy1]

How much did it cost in total???! From making the silicon mold to pouring it in plaster. Thanks

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Nice. I have a life cast of Liz Taylor as Cleopatra and another one of Patrick Stewart in Star Trek, as a Borg

[@biemleichel1648]

Nice, I watched it on twitch a little (the sculptering) but it turns out great Bob

[@jgeorge1984]

Great video, do you think it would be worth it to go through the casting process again in the future if anything ever happened to your current casting?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Yeah definitely. I'm going to hang onto the mold just in case. I think the ideal way to do this is to make 1 cast from the original mold, then remold that cast with a more resilient silicone so that you can pull more casts from it in the future. The silicone in the original mold isn't made to hold up to multiple castings.

[@shawnjarman9860]

Going to go out on a limb here, but the deformity will make a difference in the fit of the helmet, if it was me? I'd have another made

[@daddyfrost42]

I liked it! Hugs from Russia!

[@robevans8555]

this is brilliant, freaky but brilliant

[@MissTopsieX]

What material would you make your mold out of for making prosthetic? Which means it would be cast in silicone and foam often. The material needs to be durable.

[@LorenzDadivo]

i love his videos :) it's kinda satisfying

[@littlestworkshop]

It came out really well! BTW indentation is the more modern term :)

[@pastmasterdan4080]

You need something that will vibrate the mold. That will release bubbles. Like a palm sander.

[@rickfipps1489]

Talk about getting ahead of yourself!

[@CartridgeMaster]

this Darius Rucker statue is beautiful

[@zoehoutzager9847]

Heyy, i love your channel so muchh!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@zoehoutzager9847]

+I Like To Make Stuff Good vid as always!

[@Ev.il_]

You took giving yourself a head to another level. 😂😂

[@lavarbates3261]

Do you think paper mache would stick to the plaster? That's the problem I had when I first made a life mask, and I couldn't use it to make anything cause the paper mache would stick to it and ruin it. Would a plastic cast work better? What would you recommend for a light durable cast that will still keep the detail?

[@mastalock]

How much were all the materials for the molding + final cast?

[@reesehonadle1678]

Where did u get those long nails bc I need some

[@redstonetrapper3878]

I love your video's!!!!!!!!

[@vedita9478]

good work

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Won't the misshaped sculpture mess up the builds of helmets since it's not exact & that's why you made the sculpture.. for a sure fit......

[@letsgoBrandon204]

What did you have in mind for the first helmet?

[@marijanabrezic8854]

bob, you could have made greek style pedestal and put that head on there, it'd look so good.

[@hayyaanakbar4428]

can you use applied sculpt for modles

[@onecheapgeek]

Can you re-make a mold of this so you can make more Bobs down the line?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Definitely

[@MLFranklin]

A 3D scan of your head would be nice, too. Then you could either replicate yourself with your 3D printer, or laminate multiple layers of laser-cut materials --- in various scales, too.

[@ultimate1933]

That's awesome looking........

[@tomzborovsky6315]

I'm not a professional in this and I don't want to judge, but the idea is to use this cast in order to make perfect fitting helmets.. But it ended up with a nearly deformed head.. I'm hoping it'll be just fine for you but it makes me think it'll be tricky.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

+Tom Zborovsky I didn't explain it well. It wasn't a big shape change and looks to actually be just the fact that the cast is leaned a bit to one side.

[@tomzborovsky6315]

Well I did understand that, I just thought it would end up different from your actual head shape. I'm sure you fixed it just fine though

[@motzemog]

What happened to the chisel beard shave footage? That was fun watching on Twitch.

[@Kagemaru2023]

hi am new to your channel what the best stuff to use to make a batman mask life size

[@metaldetectingpa7950]

See if you can put high temperature silicone on top of a cast and make an aluminum head

[@doubleV4]

Are you going to sell plans for making your own bob? :D

[@jeffherdzina6716]

Cool ! Halloween is coming soon .....LOL !

[@stuckles6535]

does anyone know what measurements of each material Is recommended?

[@lifeishood]

"me news' hi im me and i talk about stuff, today we are talking about cloning with plaster! XD

[@evoltakokat636]

What type of clay do you use??

[@fffmpeg]

Which Dremel do you have?

[@tardigrades3184]

No orange bar on the sponsorship?

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Doh, just an oversight that it was left out.

[@mudokin]

We are disappointed, about that slip up ;)

[@OdySi]

please make a ramp for bike jumps

[@daily8150]

the hi on the chalkboard is still there