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

I wanted to make something different this week, so I made a spooky sea monster and an unfortunate fisherman. It's a divergence from my usual tiny nerdy things, so let me know what you think in the comments! Do you like a little bit of originality? Or should this internet monkey stick to remaking other people's art?
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Frankenstein's (Sea)Monster
02:50 - Plastic Wrap, But Why?
04:05 - Washing till he's dirty
04:55 - I hate fishing
06:48 - Planning? Never heard of it
08:12 - Things Going Wrong
09:16 - Things Going Wrong, the Sequel
10:18 - Glamour Shots
#resin #thalassophobia #monster

[@NorthoftheBorder]

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

[@user-hu7rp6ln9d]

ok...

[@blindthief]

just replace it with a "T"

[@xaoc1421]

@@blindthief lol

[@captainfunksauce]

wut?

[@mrsombrero8797]

Gone fising

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rancholotl3384]

@@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

[@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!

[@Ariesstubbornbutt]

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.

[@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

[@TheAngryMoth104]

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

[@thotparnassus2617]

The bubbles add so much movement and depth to this masterpiece

[@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

[@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°

[@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

[@Berserkerworks]

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

[@doggo3537]

I agree

[@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

[@brandonniedert587]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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"

[@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!

[@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.

[@dazcar2203]

@@cheese8390 I guess the phone isn't happy

[@five-fold]

but then again when are phones ever happy

[@rancholotl3384]

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

[@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 🤦‍♂️

[@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.

[@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

[@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 !

[@awfulawfulawful]

"one pour decision after another"

[@NorthoftheBorder]

This is a worthy comment.

[@evansfamily1368]

@@NorthoftheBorder 𝕐𝔼𝕊 because why not

[@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.

[@blainemiller6247]

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

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@beverlymoran2010]

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

[@xellv8268]

This man is the Bob Ross of clay sculpting.

[@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!

[@amon4824]

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

[@abcdeisthekey]

The bubbles are one of my favorite things in this project

[@alynjones9626]

Those bubbles hit hard. I don't think it would have worked if you had completely clear resin. That light work is amazing. Great job on the whole project

[@lesleyyoung5730]

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

[@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

[@user-vs2hp5vt3r]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@spyderfreestone736]

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

[@maximusnotsure8282]

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

[@amygb]

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

[@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!

[@_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

[@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!

[@MCMXCI42]

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

[@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!

[@pissapocalypse]

I actually love the bubbles. It makes the resin look more like water

[@akiramiller9893]

The bubbles actually created a really cool effect

[@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

[@aresjohnson2076]

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!

[@swearenginlawanda]

I actually like the bubbles. Looks real. Ocean is full of bubbles

[@AndrewRKenny]

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

[@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!

[@stuchly1]

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

[@stephikarolyi8706]

The bubbles in the resin just add to the eerie effect.

[@jerryhoffman9833]

The extra bubbles in the resin really helps sell the water

[@MadotsukiGaming]

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

[@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!

[@marcusbarker5669]

I love this guy he’s so calm and you can really see he doesn’t take it too seriously and he just enjoys every moment of the process

[@tyboone969]

the bubbles actually add so much detail 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)

[@AlbertFilice]

I think the bubbles look good actually, nice job! Especially with the details as always.

[@rodericgurrola1745]

God gave you a amazing gift. This cool sculpture kind of reminds me of Jonah and the big fish.

[@MkJeezy2007]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@calebgresch9604]

Great! something that makes my fear of the ocean worse. It's really frickin' cool though.

[@HrabiaKaczula]

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

[@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.

[@ted9254]

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

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Thanks for all the support!

[@PuckyWucky22]

The man on the boat is taking gone into a whole new level.

[@cheeyang3210]

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

[@richarddarski1238]

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

[@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. ^_^

[@spencej05]

no matter how much he fucks it up, he always makes it look amazing in the end

[@Miss.Mortis]

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

[@veryyelloo4130]

Brad looks amazing!

[@sarataylor7869]

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

[@EthanEditzz1]

Honestly I’m so glad that this channel has reached 1 million coz I was watching since he had about 200k

[@matepasztor282]

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

[@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!

[@disappointedcreepyaj8168]

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

[@Kansas2SaltLake]

You make the Sculpting look so easy. Thanks for explaining the process! So Rad

[@kayfitzpatrick69420]

tbh, the bubbles really add to the piece, i think it wouldve looked a bit off without bubbles. the bubbles catch the light and it looks amazing !! fantastic job :)

[@ytsitkin]

I fully thought this was by Thalasso Hobbyer until I started watching. It’s exactly the sort of thing he would make.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I'll take that as a compliment!

[@kae41]

Whoa!! That's a really cool sea monster How do I ✨aquire one✨

[@Red-yt2dk]

the clear division in resin layers at the top actually helps sell the idea that the water is in motion, i think

[@karengilchrist9774]

Poor little fisherman! Witnessing the last moment of his little life. 😢

[@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.

[@JacobLosh]

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

[@lukasjaskowiec4442]

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

[@CoOkIEs998]

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

[@sunsettersix6993]

Brad's a buddy of mine. Got one of the oars stuck in his throat. Took him a week to cough that thing up. jk Nice work!

[@stellarose3472]

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

[@yone.8728]

The bubbles actually really add to the effect, it looks awesome! I love it!

[@phalbaby16]

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