How to Make a SEA MONSTER // Resin Art // Polymer Clay

[@NorthoftheBorder]

The "H" in gone fishing got eaten. Let's never mention it again.

[@entityphone]

ok...

[@blindthief]

just replace it with a "T"

[@adam_mma]

@@blindthief lol

[@captainfunksauce]

wut?

[@mrsombrero8797]

Gone fising

[@TheSmallestLion]

The idea that Brad is rising so quickly it's causing bubbles is more terrifying than a slow ascent

[@bird_b0nezz]

Agreed, it gives it a lot of motion, like he’s launching up form the depths

[@Major003]

The tiny bubbles in the resin actually _added_ to this. It looks like a freeze-frame shot out of a movie.

[@arleebean]

"Mosquito fart" as a unit of measurement has changed my life for the better.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Its a good unit for measuring small, but obnoxious things

[@blackc1479]

😂😂

[@imposterboris1407]

😂😂

[@aussie_mama8360]

💯

[@smo_gt2866]

lmao

[@escapedcryptid8017]

From a biology perspective this is fantastic! The fins and tail look like a stiff fined fish which are in fact ancient they’re are only a few that we know of! This gives the impression that this monster has been here since fish excited and kept getting bigger while hiding

[@alanhyt79]

Yes, I thought certain aspects of it looked ancient, yet still alive like the coelacanth, which makes it even scarier.

[@insectoidabomination]

@@alanhyt79 Mhm, that's what I thought Brad looked like to me as well. Brad is a bettacanth

[@Squibward4]

Damn u smart

[@escapedcryptid8017]

@@Squibward4 nah I’m just autistic /hj

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I am honored to share a first name with this beautiful creature.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

A strong and noble name

[@ThanenJ]

Didn't expect to see you here. Thanks for the reminder to cut my lawn.

[@kayleneghelfi5230]

GG 🙏🎉

[@cheezytoxins8652]

Same

[@purrpixelvevo]

hope you’re doing okay with the evacuations and such

[@TheAngryMoth104]

As someone who is terrified of deep water, this is actually the stuff of nightmares, great job

[@MechanicalFiend]

Can I just say that the way the light hit the bubbles in the end was so absolutely beautiful, wow. You may not have wanted them, but to be honest... it makes for some really pretty shots. Super cool concept and despite the mishaps (what project is without struggle?), I think you got a lovely result!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks! And ya, the smaller bubbles turned into a Bob Ross accident and catch the light in a terribly satisfying way.

[@calinguga]

the bubbles really do make me think of seawater, foamy and sandy and such, as opposed to say a pristine glacial lake.

[@Aquablue62]

Ya the bubbles honestly probably look better than it would have without bubbles, it really makes me feel as if Brad is moving upwards

[@AaNullas]

pretend they're planktons

[@amberpaton8654]

i was the 1.5kth person to like this comment lol

[@thotparnassus2617]

The bubbles add so much movement and depth to this masterpiece

[@Berserkerworks]

I think the bubbles actually help give a look of movement, so kind of a plus in the end.

[@doggo3537]

I agree

[@chelseabobet4591]

Brad is amazing and honestly the imperfections are helping sell the story of Brad. The bubbles would be accurate for such a large creature coming straight upwards in the large body of water and the separation of resin is kind of giving off a bubble of force vibe from Brad as well. 👏 bravo! 👏

[@jddinos8692]

Bradvo°

[@Born_Stellar]

the bubbles add to the 'murky ocean' effect I assume you were going for the whole time.

[@emmap6699]

I saw the thumbnail and was super happy that it came out like that. The ocean is never still and it is always moving, and the bubbles added to that effect. It is truly a gorgeous piece!

[@Mustangladyme]

Sometimes you see other videos where cloudy looked better than making it shiny when it comes to deep sea pourings. That murky look like you say.

[@yananewton4560]

I love it when there's bubbles in water themed resin. It adds so much to the whole project and it'd be cool if someone could find a way to make purposeful bubbles in a certain shape. Like streaming away from an object in the "water"

[@Arianna-ns4uv]

This was three years ago and even though you had three years less experience it’s still so awesome!!!❤

[@constantlove]

Love this one! I like to imagine that Brad is an overgrown pre-emptively flushed betta fish from the fisherman's childhood - unhappy with his former pal's new hobby? or back for a toilet-y revenge?

[@NorthoftheBorder]

They are a sassy species, after all.

[@monroerobbins7551]

“YOU DIDN’T GIVE ME A BIG ENOUGH BOWL-“

[@nerdthatcantfit1079]

I feel like I could encounter Brad in Subnautica

[@weebifiy984]

@@nerdthatcantfit1079 please don't give them ideas

[@daemondoodles]

@@monroerobbins7551 betta fish actually prefer small, cylindrical bowls, interestingly. in the wild they live in horse footprints in the soft dirt on the side of rivers

[@lordrath9674]

I find it hilarious that he got his first idea for a angler fish mouth completely wrong, and his "change of mind" was the correct way all along. Fantastic stuff, mate

[@RohansDaughter]

i was WHEEZING at the six sticks of hot glue, not taking any chances after last time no siree. also my reaction to Brad was visceral disgust and an increase in my thalassophobia, so that's a testament to your sculpting skills

[@brandonniedert587]

The debris and bubbles actually make it look a lot more authentic

[@roycolover]

I love this ! The bubbles actually add something to it, it feels more alive and as if they were created by the sudden movement of the creature . Really really well done !

[@d5o1001]

For all the "happy accidents" that were made, this really turned out great. I am glad you show us your mistakes because it just shows how far you have come as a creator.

[@Vmshipe]

“Call me Ishmael.” Man this was so good! Those glamour shots make Brad look twice as big! Loved the light leaks streaking through the resin at the end!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Brad's a big boi

[@HaienTwitch]

You are one of few channels that does this type of work AND commentate on the progress behind everything. I really appreciate that since this is a hobby I am looking to get into. Some really good behind the scenes stuff and inside information that could possibly save future artist a lot of hardship. TY and keep up the amazing art work.

[@alijoc]

also Adam’s commentaries are just plain hilarious!

[@4THECRAFT]

That was an adventure for sure :) Nice work

[@NorthoftheBorder]

One of these days I'll conquer this resin stuff (though it seems most of my issues come from impatience and poor planning, and I've been fighting those since birth).

[@4THECRAFT]

@@NorthoftheBorder when the mold has a leak it really sucks. I never re -use the resin from the first mold because, as you have seen, it creates many bubbles. In your case it doesn't look bad because the bubbles are inside the sea and as you said the sea monster could have created them 😉. Sometimes I first fill the mold with water to check for any leakages and then let it dry before I do the resin pouring.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I've never made a mold and not checked it carefully. You know, except for the one time I poured an extra thick layer using resin I've never used before 🤦‍♂️

[@beverlymoran2010]

This was the first video I saw of your creations, I came back for the memories👍

[@jarnomiedema]

Thanks for the laughs. Your self deprecating humor and pressing forward no matter what is inspirational. I've only ever worked with resin once and decided I wasn't quite the accomplished creator yet to warrant a second try. This stuff, despite the setbacks, is really inspirational and I look forward to seeing what else you've got in store for us. Keep up the good work!

[@monroerobbins7551]

Honestly… your “mistakes” made this so much cooler! The flakes of ocean debris, the bubbles of air escaping from Brad’s rushing movement, it just makes it look so much realer to me, and I respect this a lot, this is so rad!

[@pebblesthecat3625]

"A mosquitoes fart worth of paint" Thats the most descriptive amount of paint I have ever heard. Made me spit my Coco Pops all over the cat through laughing though. Cat isn't happy.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

When are cats ever happy?

[@cheese8390]

This comment made me laugh and spit a piece of chewing gum into my phone's screen.

[@dazcarrr]

@@cheese8390 I guess the phone isn't happy

[@fivetopoint]

but then again when are phones ever happy

[@insectoidabomination]

@@NorthoftheBorder when you get them high on catnip, i suppose

[@TheNorwog]

Also. the bubbles make it cooler looking and the added pour gives the water the appearance of the water being pushed out of the way by Brad

[@amon4824]

"The overall design for this sculpture came from a nightmare I had." . Mark of a true artistic right there.

[@MkJeezy2007]

I like the effect that the bubbles and flecks gave the water!

[@lesleyyoung5730]

😄 Seeing the yellow hat and coat at the end, instantly made me hear... "You'll float too..."

[@_gremlinboy]

Really enjoy the bit about this stemming from a dream, fishing is like 80% misery. Brad is beautiful too but that was a well delivered dig

[@Akkaren79]

Here are some German sayings for you: Verschlimmbessern - to imbadproving: making sth worse in the attempt to improve/fix it. Es geht in die Binsen - in goes into the Juncus: it's getting bad. Abschmieren - to offgrease: It dies

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Verschlimmbessern - once I figure out how to pronounce this it's taking a seat of honour in my vocabulary.

[@Punki80]

@@NorthoftheBorder It´s like "feahshlimbessern" ;D. With emphasis on the "shlim". Some more sayings from over here: "Ein Unglück kommt selten allein" - "One misfortune rarely comes on its own" (once one event of bad luck arrives, there will be more bad lucks coming soon --> a string of bad events, as if a project is sort of cursed) "Der Teufel scheißt immer auf den größten Haufen" - "The devil always takes a shit on the biggest pile" - one bad thing attracts another; the devil is attracted by the place where the most has gone wrong already and adds his own "shit" on top of it

[@vanillawaffle7303]

@@Punki80 glad to see some German buddies here 👍

[@intacc1151]

Here you can read the phonetic spelling of verschlimmbessern and can listen to it as audio. Nice vid by the way! Keep up the good work! and whenever something goes horribly wrong, just lay back, calm down and imagine what german people would call this particular mess, to distract yourself and not get angry ;)

[@willowmcintire21]

I honestly think the micro bubbles, though an accident, add interest more than take it away. Every shot of the the water I've seen had those glistening specks floating around in it. And none of it detracts from the fact that Brad is a very handsome boy.

[@beanny0268]

This is awesome. And thank you for including your goofs. I'm one where, if something goes wrong, I usually start over, but I've learned many ways to prevent some of the catastrophes and that is not the end of the world. 🤣 It'll help immensely in my own Loch Ness Monster project. I made teeny tiny teeth for that, too, and was asked "who does that?" Someone who knows the detail should be there and would be bothered if it's not. Lol.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Having this channel forces me to find a way to fix a lot of my goofs. If I stick to a weekly schedule, I can't afford to start over because I simply haven't got the time! It's a surprisingly great way to force creative solutions!

[@beanny0268]

@@NorthoftheBorder I'm not brave enough to put myself out there in KZbin land, lol. Actually, the thing that keeps me from completing some projects is the cost of materials. The amount of resin I need to buy for Loch Ness is more than I can afford right now lol.

[@バナナお爺さん]

The imperfections made the piece much more alive than a standard pour The uneven lines near the surface resembles the surface tension and turbulence of the water when brad is ascending The bubbles really brings the ocean into view I cant help but think that the resin is as perfect as it could be

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Want more? Check out my latest video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbMZpd8pLSraZI

[@acousticfoam4184]

I certainly will

[@sadtoast56]

I want to buy brad not with the resin only brad

[@hunterberry3869]

This is my first time on your channel and I already love it

[@jst1man]

Brings me back to the Piranha 3D movie...

[@darthvaydor6716]

Do you sell these because I would like to buy one

[@spyderfreestone736]

The bubbles help sell this one, sometimes crap going wrong can work out really well in the end

[@wwt17]

I think degassing that would detract a bit from the effect. I like the bubbles in there! That said, have you ever tried to make a vacuum to get all the bubbles out for those pours you need to be perfect?

[@jherazob]

The common practice seems to be a pressure chamber at the end, and let it cure there, Rybonator has a video comparing the two approaches and it seems pressure is by far the simplest way

[@CoOkIEs998]

it's amazeing of a little resin and clay can do 10/`10

[@kinoko6096]

This has to be one of my favorite resin + clay sea monster projects I’ve seen on here! The bubbles and paint debris ended up looking super neat and gave it a spooky sense of scale. I think I prefer it to all the ones with crystal clear resin lol

[@AndrewRKenny]

This was very cool. I appreciate the inclusion of the mistakes etc. Good pacing and great final product.

[@amygb]

I love everything about this, including the effect of the bubbles!

[@Planet_films565]

You are amazing, Adam!

[@MCMXCI42]

Honestly the bubbles really add to the effect, I didn't clock them add unintentional at all! Gorgeous work as always!

[@matepasztor282]

This is easily my favorite one you've made. You emphasized the perfect in imperfect

[@simonkubacki9823]

nice hammer, oh my daughter asks that you please make Calamity Ganon. We watch your videos together and her favourite are the Zelda ones as we are playing Breath of The Wild right now. As always great video filled with he appropriate amount of self deprecating humour (must be a Canadian thing)

[@NorthoftheBorder]

My copy of the BotW artbook arrived yesterday and you'd best believe I've been eyeballing Calamity Ganon

[@xellv8268]

This man is the Bob Ross of clay sculpting.

[@xsleepyxhollowx8124]

You did beautifully in the end, i actually love the bubbles being there, it adds to the fact that Brad is submerged in water + makes the glamour shots even more stunning! It can be frustrating to have bubbles working with resin but your sculpting and painting speak volumes. Also, as Arleebean stated, mosquito fart is the best measurement

[@Checkered-Vaporwave]

Oh my gosh his voice is so much different in his later videos-

[@15jarrod]

My fiancé & I look forward to your videos & as artists appreciate all the hard work you put into your sculpts & videos.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

[@halocraft314]

Your voice is so much deeper in these old videos!

[@awfulawfulawful]

"one pour decision after another"

[@NorthoftheBorder]

This is a worthy comment.

[@evansfamily1368]

@@NorthoftheBorder 𝕐𝔼𝕊 because why not

[@JamesGreen321]

Honestly? The bubbles make it look 10x cooler. Good job!

[@stuchly1]

this looks absolutely incredible! So much skill on display here! love it!

[@lukasjaskowiec4442]

You know what, the bubbles make it look better, way better. This is quite amazing

[@1deadRaven]

I think the bobbles look pretty cool and give it that glittery affect

[@levisipos]

Bobbles

[@1deadRaven]

@@levisipos bruh... I never noticed that xD

[@levisipos]

@@1deadRaven its perfect

[@phalbaby16]

Wow, that looks so real. Your are a great artist. I love all your work.

[@MadotsukiGaming]

I like the creature design. Also the detail the small figure very epic I am impressed

[@wowanothercookie]

I actually love the amount of bubbles... It makes it look more like ocean water!

[@rugwaterr1231]

i say this every time but i love your videos so much. they instantly cheer me up and make me laugh. thank you for being amazing and sharing your creativity with us all

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@akiramiller9893]

The bubbles actually created a really cool effect

[@SleepiestBear]

This was so cool, sea monsters are the best. I really like brad’s design- from the shape of his jaw to the overall chunky-ness. It’s great. And encasing them in a resin ocean looks so good!! I would love to see (sea?) some more ocean beasts some day!

[@s0me0ne123]

This is your best sculpture

[@samjackson2841]

I love your videos. I binge them over and and over and I’m always so sad when each video ends

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I shall endeavour to keep putting out content for you to binge!

[@Miss.Mortis]

all the lil tiny bubbles give it an almost sparkly effect thats really nice imho

[@ted9254]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I watch every video you put out, they're the highlight of my day!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks for all the support!

[@cheeyang3210]

Bone chillingly beautiful... that was awesome and yes definitely love the bubbles it adds to the look of the creature coming up

[@kaycee7897]

Wonderful amazing show stopping never been done before!! Incredible as always!!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kaycee7897]

@@NorthoftheBorder it’s the most beautiful nightmare fuel!

[@dkakito]

1) I LOVE how you own your mistakes, many creators dont. 2) I think the Bubbles, and even the lack of Mixing from the Old and New poor actually work FOR the entire 'Story' They look like they belong and are done for effect xD

[@Pammus_]

Thanks! I hate it! (This is literally the reason I will not enter a body of water I cannot see the bottom of, and the whole video I was alternating between screaming and making Rocky Horror jokes, because the existence of Brad means there is, very likely, a Janet somewhere)

[@blainemiller6247]

In my opinion the bubbles actually makes it look better love ya work man!

[@almightyshippo1197]

I was about to head to bed (since it's 2am here in Australia), but hey, I can spare 12 minutes for my favourite nerd. ^_^

[@stellarose3472]

Dude. Ur literally not allowed to be this good. I’m jealous.

[@BarbiesRevenge579]

i'm sorry you had such a time with it, but honestly i think the bubbles just add to the overall effect! it makes brad seem bigger, too, imho.

[@kingkevboi67]

I used to always think if someone asked about a miniature 'wow did you make this' and then you're like 'ya but I got the creature off the Internet and the boat from a shop' and I thought that's just apart of doing I suppose. But you're the first person I've seen make everything and it's absolutely brilliant. Not to take away from other peoples stuff which is also great. And I also like the bubbles in the resin it makes it seem more like the chaos of the deep sea, it really adds to it.

[@ShatoraDragondore]

Thought this was a Thalasso hobbyer たらそほびや video till I heard your voice.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Ouf, that's a compliment if I've ever heard!

[@sonicthehomo]

this looks so sick!! and i honestly love the tiny bubbles, they look like glitter in the glamour shots and make it look more like the ocean

[@okebedoke]

the time difference between this comment and the one before it-

[@jadepandacheese]

Holy cow that turned out amazing! The bubbles add just a little more life into the water for sure though. BUT It still turned out really well :D

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks! I think it helps make it look like water, rather than a chunk of blue space!

[@adriijvr]

this video is perfect in every way, the commentary and obviously the model itself was superb

[@sarataylor7869]

Didn’t have this fear before but definitely over thinking it now! Lol

[@Tuphilur]

Great Work! I love your Creations! And something different is good. Not that the other things aren´t good enough. But a litle bit of lifting from the croud is everytime good.

[@f3rn1sl0st]

A mosquito's fart worth? That's a new one! 4:47

[@odd9965]

The plates of a dunkleosteus were actually almost certainly a form of proto teeth meaning this guys got literal teeth on teeth which is very good

[@greatholyjediplays2825]

Why does the sea monster look like that alpha dragon from the How To Train You Dragon movie but just with out the wings or legs-

[@maximusnotsure8282]

one of the only times I'v ever seen bubbles make a project look better with resin, gj man

[@disappointedcreepyaj8168]

“They really sell Brad as an ancient creature from the depths of the ocean”

[@renseal475]

The bubbles just made it look better! It sparkles! owo

[@flagepage]

Eeeucch, my actual nightmare come to life. How can something so cool looking be so nightmarish? I'm s t r e s s e d.

[@ritarose5514]

The bubbles make it look pretty nice actually

[@richarddarski1238]

I request more "The More You Know" rubric When i see it i really know more wow

[@Milo_Sle3py]

These vids are absolutely perfect for me- (i have really bad adhd and autism 😭) i get really intrigued and i dont loose interest because of how short they are

[@suspiciousgumnut]

0:12, what is 'fising'?

[@jaz3y_]

I just found this channel and I love it I can’t stop watching it it’s so calming and fun and somewhat feels interactive, one of the few channels I turn notifications on for 😊

[@kimberly8717]

When he closes his mouth he’s going to stab his own bottom jaw 😔

[@DrYmath]

And just like that, another content creator is added to my subscriptions.

[@Hvamp]

The bubbles make it look more realistic. Came out terrific!

[@TheGreatestBaryonyx]

Despite of all the issues, this has to be one of your best models yet. I LOVE LEVIATHANS and this pictures those Titans perfectly.

[@Graczula]

I don't know what I like more, the amazing art or the hilarious comments?

[@shellbacksclub]

probably the greatest art piece I've ever seen! Wow!