Preserving My Pet Fish in Resin - Will He Last Forever ? (includes 4 week update)

On this episode of Ben's Worx I cast my pet angelfish in epoxy resin and check in after 4 week to see if he has decayed.
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[@BensWorx]

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[@veneraberens2547]

I WISH YOU HAD DONE YOUR BABY ANGEL IN CLEAR TO REALLY APPRECIATE THE PLAY OF LIGHT ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL AMAZING SCALES AND FINS BUT BEAUTIFUL RESPECT FOR THIS IM TRULY SORRY YOUR FISH PASSED AWAY BLESSINGS

[@hillarysharbaugh8426]

I saw your Dragon eggs on Instagram and they are SO beautiful!! 😃 All of your eggs are SO beautiful, Ben!! 😃 I love the Palm Tree one!! 😃

[@stranger_on_youtube6122]

Bro bury the fish in salt Sure the fish will be dry af but it's not going to spoil or anything

[@D4Clout]

He won't decay bc there's mo oxygen

[@sevind7]

You should really consider wearing proper PPE when handling resin. It’s dangerous stuff.

[@charlesurrea1451]

It is my understanding that freeze-drying organic specimens prior to encapsulation is key in their preservation.

[@Zenmxn]

All Your neck went to your brain(sorry I had to say it, sorry)

[@BeeBait]

@@Zenmxn no parents, huh? my condolences.

[@tessaelto1472]

@@Zenmxn if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all...

[@hughjanus7131]

@@Zenmxn agree

[@corvidconfidential8826]

@@Zenmxn I thought it was pretty funny, so many crybabies in this comment section

[@Woodraft]

Ok now put a squirrel in resin

[@brandenhouseholder]

:0

[@lechatbotte.]

Lol

[@KevinGroninga3D]

I’m glad to see I’m not alone! I was thinking the same thing!

[@anonymous-sus406]

Or an elephant

[@yuui9183]

A video ten years in the future will be Ben putting a subscriber in resin.

[@lllemons]

I did this with my grandmother, and can truly say it's a beautiful piece to have around. ❤️

[@EazzyBeezie]

😂 😅

[@jasonseiler5364]

Did she get a place of honor in the corner?

[@cant.fall.without.jumping2143]

wait a minute....

[@minagica]

You mean... Her ashes? Cuz yo you're giving me an idea: make a wax statue of a deceased cremated pet, make a mold using latex, melt the wax out, mix ashes up in resin, cast statue made with ashes of beloved departed pet. It could be a service!

[@yehwat527]

I think what Flaming Panda meant was they did put SOMETHING in resin TOGETHER, not her grandma. Lmao

[@magicbucket6005]

I love how he is being so gentle and you can tell he genuinely loves his fish and respects their death

[@lordofsmeg]

My condolences for your loss my friend. I can tell by the difference in your energy in this video you are deeply feeling this loss. What a great way to preserve your memories.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@IC3TIG3R420]

Not his fish tho

[@Kadenshandle]

@@IC3TIG3R420 ? "My Pet Fish"

[@wumboqwark]

@@IC3TIG3R420 rewatch the video

[@uschuster]

@@BensWorx I'm sure you could achieve similarly beautiful results with your spouse. Maybe only with the head, you do not have unlimited space on the walls.

[@ASimpleInternetUser]

What a heartwarming episode to see the gentle care given to preserve Angel. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@uschuster]

@@BensWorx If my mother-in-law dies of cancer soon, which the whole family is waiting for, I will put them in the same way and then hang them in the garden. I don't have enough space in the apartment. You are my great role model.

[@SarcasticSpino]

@@uschusterI see you bro

[@joydixon3440]

@@BensWorx why didn't you put a date when the fish died?

[@turtlejeepjen314]

I was thinking the SAME exact thing- it is rare to see someone respect & care about a fish that has passed! (I have had a few similar things I would have liked to honor & preserve, including a couple of Betta fish, a small scorpion, a couple of butterflies, tiger beetle, & even a small frog that I had for years! (I wonder if that would work??!) The aforementioned guys have been residing in my pet cemetery for a few years, so I don’t think that’s a possibility!!🙂🙂

[@ratwasnotbad4230]

I was very surprised to see that it looked unchanged after 4 weeks, despite you not preserving the fish in any way before casting! It may be attributed to your use of the pressure pot, and the small, thin size of the fish, so I’m still not sure that anyone in a different situation should use this as a guide.

[@OnyxMoneyDrops]

Hmmmm I was going to try this with my best friend but maybe you’re right

[@the_Overture]

@@OnyxMoneyDrops As in... your best friend and their fish? Or...?

[@papascrumpeeh]

Been doing it without the pot and after 3 failed ones due to stupid mistakes I got the hang of it and the specimens have not changed on bit in months

[@defscanvas7633]

@@the_Overture maybe their best friend was a fish? 🤷‍♀️

[@swiflte]

@@defscanvas7633 Or maybe he just doesn't want to bury or cremate the dead body

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

It's way too rare to see people caring about fish 😭 I love this so much ❤️

[@peternehemiah1606]

This I got a Siamese fighting fish and a turtle as a pet let me tell you they're my world

[@brettbarnett3465]

You should have seen me when my fish died. I was crying like I just lost my entire family.

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

@@brettbarnett3465 Same. I sat by mine while he died. 😭 He was sick and getting worse and there was nothing I could do.

[@user-xs3lc4ky4h]

@@peternehemiah1606 Aww!

[@eg-draw]

He used his fish as a experiment material and farming views and money from it. I don't think he really care for his "pet"

[@vincentender1486]

Ive got the ashes of my precious Ursa in a dark wood box urn on my desk. Actually started really feeling down about her earlier and cried a bit, heck am crying now. No matter how big or small a pet is a family member and losing one hurts every time. Someone said it doesn't matter how short their time was with you, ti them it was their entire life.

[@thealmightytuttle]

I completely agree, internet stranger. No matter how big or small, no matter how long they were on your lives, they're your family and your their family 🌹💖 I'm sure you gave her all the absolute best love and now she's at peace

[@katie85705]

As somebody who has had and lost many beloved pets in my life I've come to realize when a pet dies they take a piece of your heart with them which hurts a lot but which also leaves a storage for another animal that needs the love and devotion that they had. A new pet will never fool that hole, the seams and cracks never disappear from the previous pet but the hole in your heart becomes less empty. We on average will outlive the majority of our beloved pets but the joy, happiness and love we receive no matter how short the time together is worth the pain.

[@ARCHIVED9610]

Absolutely agreed. I still miss my fighting fish betta named Rainer and that was several years ago. I dont keep fish anymore but they are so precious..

[@seitanbeatsyourmeat666]

I’m always curious about people with fish as pets… do they eat fish or ?

[@hotaru8309]

@@seitanbeatsyourmeat666 Usually yes, but pet animals are different from wild animals. Most species of pet fish are not eaten and the individuals are not eaten, unless in places without much food or during wartime annd other extreme emergencies. Although, animal free diets are increasing, they still aren't the majority.

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

You might want to keep the fish in the fridge while waiting for resin to set. Freezer will freeze the body, the cool fridge will slow down decay. If there's something I learned working in a petshop over 10 years is fish decay fast.

[@cansarinducin5338]

I had a fish die recently. Thing started to bloat within 30 minutes. Went to bed and she was alive. Heard my black winged tetras clicking at the top of the water. Check and my sword tail literally has no face/head and is floating at the top. She was alive 30 minutes ago at that time and already started to bloat and be eaten. It fucking crazy/traumatizing sometimes to be a fish owner.

[@stevebomer7670]

@@cansarinducin5338 yeah i had a cardinal tetra die on me recently and the thing wasn’t even dead before it was being ripped to shreds by the Colombian tetras, I scooped it out into the net as fast as possible and let it die semi peacefully (it had no internal organs at this point and most of its tail was missing but it was still breathing)

[@jacobhargiss3839]

@@cansarinducin5338 though that isnt actually bloat from decay. when fish die, their air bladder is just no longer being controlled and so it causes them to float, if the air bladder is ruptured, the fish will then sink back down. as for being eaten, fish have amazing senses of smell, they are magnificent at detecting even the slightest chemicals associated with death.

[@EdgarKohl]

Also the freezer will cool down the speciment and prevent it from cooking due to the resin's chemical reaction.

[@SN-hg6bx]

It s a fish. Eat it😂💁🏼‍♀️

[@IamNotANumber]

You came up on my suggested videos. Am so sorry for your loss. One thing we all know as animal keepers is the inevitable sorrow of outliving them. What a beautiful crafted memorial for Angel.

[@tabbymoonshine5986]

You were very tender and so gentle with his little fish form. He clearly meant alot to you. Always lovely to see such heartfelt compassion for our little companions

[@alisonmary1443]

Little Angel 🥺 So sorry for your loss, what you done was beautiful, I really hope baby Angel lasts in his resting place, so gentle with his delicate body.

[@Ofthe7thSon]

Wow mate, firstly, sorry for your loss. And that’s an awesome way to honour a pet. I think taxidermy is weird af but this works great.

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Andy

[@phtevenstevin4625]

@@jiddy30 Because it's a fish. And the process doesn't involve gutting or mummifying.

[@Ofthe7thSon]

@@jiddy30 ummmm taxidermy is 100% different than what Ben has done……complete not the same thing.

[@lydiacumming4850]

Most people don't get taxidermy of pets tbh, it's pretty solid to make it look the same after you take out the bone structure

[@yakbranson]

Its obvious this is so different from taxidermy. Both are dead on display. 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ wait.... we proved things still rot in resin. Oh maybe taxidermy leaves rotting corpses on your wall. Oh wait no they dont rot like that.🤦‍♂️

[@morissaedwards7348]

I actually made a condolences card for one of my Mom's coworkers, but now I think I was making it for you. The message inside was as follows: "When the seas of life start to get rough, just know that we're here to lift you up❤❤❤" I hope things get better my friend, Rip Angel

[@SVDBYTHBLD]

Ben you can tell that you’re genuinely upset over your Angel and it’s heartfelt and shows that you’re caring for a pet friend and I’m thankful that you shared Angel with us. I’m sure she’s the greatest Angel fish to ever swim the 7 seas! ❤

[@TheConwoman3]

I am without words. On one hand, nice to have Angel still around. On the other hand all I kept thinking when it was on the lathe, hang on little fella! 💖💖

[@aboshatalalj7fawi587]

2:40 wolf head on bottom left of the screen lol

[@frankierzucekjr]

You're such a good soul bud. I actually cried when my Beta Fish died like a year ago. I couldn't help it, idk if it was due to all the loss I've had to go through in the last few years and my family being murdered. But I got excited to feed him everyday and how he'd follow me from one side to the next. It's always sad to lose anything that meant something to you. Cheers bro. Well done on preserving your little friend

[@SimPoolman]

Man never thought a fish would bring tears to my eyes. Swimming in the sea of memories now. Rip Angel.

[@canja_3]

RIP the fish, the myth, the legend, Angel.

[@littlemissgasmask]

I used this video to explain how to love people and animals who have to go on the final journey of this life, to my toddler. She is young but incredibly smart, and I don’t know if she understood, but she definitely understood that you loved your fish. We talked about ways to keep the love alive, like this. I think your videos can be incredibly powerful and you do a lot of good with them. Please don’t ever stop.

[@asiawilk]

I love watching people work on their craft. This one was very sweet and sentimental. I miss my little fishies too

[@Incubyss]

i too am a fish keeper - always sad when I lose any of them. People don't realize how enjoyable these little guys are. Beautiful work and very respectful. Proud of you!

[@Flarecobra]

It's kind of neat that the wood you cut, in some ways it can look like a school of fish. And a very lovely tribute to a lost family member.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@i_am_board_games]

You can hear the pain and sadness in your voice. My heart goes out to you for the loss of Angel.

[@retard_activated]

My deepest condolences on the loss of sweet Angel, he certainly was quite the beautiful fish. I hope he lasts and lasts and lasts. 💖💖💖

[@voxgrows6455]

such a hearfelt and somber episode. It is very obvious your fish mean alot to you just from the feel of this episode. very sorry for your lost, that was a very beautiful fish. thank you for experimenting for all of us who also wish to preserve the things we love.

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

I'm sorry for your loss. You took such good and gentle care of him, and I just want to give you a great big hug for that tenderness.

[@Ragadollite]

Lost two rats over last week, seeing someone else who i rly admire process the grief is really helping. Thank u

[@CarvedHauntsCollects]

rats?

[@auntyourmama2415]

@@CarvedHauntsCollects rats are smart critters and can be good friends. Also my condolences to op

[@thebabscat]

Aw sorry :( My daughters rattos are sweeties. Super sad they don't live very long.

[@ShevaSmash]

@Carved Haunts rats are basically tiny puppies. No, I'm not kidding. They're super smart and incredibly loving with their people.

[@ShevaSmash]

@Calico M my boys passed close together as well (years ago) , I don't know if it made it harder for me, or easier. My condolences. Just remember, you may not get to have them for your whole life, but they got to have you for theirs, and I'm sure they loved every minute with you.

[@csldc]

I'm sorry for the loss of your finned friend. What a lovely tribute this project is. ❤

[@9870104410]

*Damn ! The ANGEL Had The Best Merry-Go-Round Experience On The Lathe After Been Gone* 🤗 *RIP Buddy* 🙏

[@karengilchrist9774]

You sound so sad, Ben. So sorry for your loss. I know how sad it is when you lose a little one like that.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@michaelaallanson4971]

The absolute level of respect and how delicately you've treated Angel has been so heartwarming.

[@marvknight1369]

5:40 ?!? 💀💀💀

[@Aqua_Blox]

Marvknight I REACHED THAT PART AS SOON AS I READ IT

[@ZalamaTheDragonGod]

@@marvknight1369 looking pretty delicate

[@elturro3308]

@@marvknight1369 Until he got dizzy from going around so much 🐠🥴

[@stormwarning9182]

I never thought I'd cry while watching a resin making video. I'm sorry for your loss but admire your bravery for taking this step to keep him with you forever. RIP Angel.

[@deepelto5275]

same here

[@onLYbyM]

you need help

[@THESLlCK]

My great grandfather is 98 and he still has giant whole fish from the tropics that are preserved flawlessly by being stuffed and sun-dried, and they retain their color. Not sure what else he did but it looks like a still-living fish on a weight watchers diet

[@VictheChick]

Yes, but when the inevitable sad day comes will you be able to preserve great Grand-Dad in resin?!

[@WholesomeOutrage]

A wonderful and heartfelt tribute, well done Ben. How fortunate for Angel to have had someone put so much care into their memorial.

[@Ianart26]

I use to work at this big aquarium store and we had all kinds of fish of all sizes dying all the time. I always wished I could save them in resin somehow when we happened to have an especially magnificent fish pass away.

[@kazu_thorn]

im sure they they dont cast the fish in resin in case people find it cruel despite the fish passing away could be bad for aquarium business

[@smokymountainangoras]

Imagine making tables with fish in the epoxy !! That’d be awesome !!

[@Ros3Thorns]

You could just do small clear molds just big enough to encase them and when you get enough make the table

[@savvygood]

I want that table

[@juilescieg]

Why did they die all the time? that should not be normal.

[@foxopau8855]

Oh my god hearing this man say "My baby angel" to a fish is pulling my heartstrings

[@cottoncheeks2520]

Sorry for your loss, this is a very heartfelt sweet video and I love how you’re so gentle with the process, glad baby Angel can keep her beauty forever 🙏🤗🤗🤗

[@SAOS451316]

This is really sweet. People often don't care about fish and this is an act of love. If I might make a suggestion, though there's nothing to do about it now, if you do it again you might want to create false eyes. The scales may be held in place by the resin but the eye will definitely not be and in the update you can see that his eyes have degraded. There is still moisture inside the fish's body that cannot escape, and the gut bacteria and whatever microbes were in and on the fish remain there. Decay is inevitable but will be slowed down. It may take years to skeletonize but it probably will. For more permanent preservation of an animal the best options are mummification and taxidermy. Neither of these options are pleasant to perform yourself on an animal you love but are things you can do, and combined with resin the preserved body could be protected for centuries.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou, yeah that’s a good idea

[@basedbane787]

Source "dude trust me"

[@Quickened1]

I think it's very unlikely it will ever skeletonize. The bacteria will not live very long because there is no oxygen left. Additionally, the epoxy will never let go of the scales and flesh. A six month update should tell the tale. If it hasn't degraded much from where it is now, it will most likely look like it for centuries. In fact, I can pretty much guarantee it, because I have seen dozens of tarantulas, rattlesnake heads, and various other life forms over the years, scorpions etc, and some have been 40-50 years old. Nah, I think it will look pretty much the same as it does now, for many, many years to come...

[@SAOS451316]

@@Quickened1 There are many microbes that require no oxygen to live. You might remember just how foul the egg in resin was after a year. Proteins will break down with time. If you're not very squeamish take a close look at the eyes before and after and you'll see there's already a void in the resin where they once were. That's why I suggested false eyes and it's why you never see a human funerary service with the deceased having open eyes. They go cloudy very soon after death and stop looking like the person's living eyes. Insects are wonderful creatures and preserving them in resin does work better! They have hard exoskeletons which are more resilient than flesh. It's the same reason that bones stick around for a long time. The insects too decay in resin but it's mostly inside the exoskeleton so you don't see it. A severed head of a creature will also preserve better simply because there will be less fluid in it due to, well you know. I'm an engineer and if there's one thing you learn about building stuff it's that nothing keeps the same properties indefinitely. We can simulate and create ageing chambers but we really don't know how modern synthetics will hold up over time. We know that all resins will yellow with UV exposure and we know that plastics break apart much faster than they break down. It's possible that some of the hundreds of resins we have will just crumble away in a couple hundred years. It's not like every formula gets that rigorous wear testing (that I wish my job was because it's more fun than appliances).

[@Quickened1]

@@SAOS451316 it's true, anaerobic bacteria (could) develope during decomposition, but not guaranteed. Even if they do, being sealed within epoxy will limit the extent of their effectiveness. The eyes obviously go first, and yes, I agree fake eyes would be most desirable. I've seen other animals as well, but you are right, eventually, the epoxy will decay, however I would wager, not before any of us are long gone, except if it were left perpetually in direct sunlight. I have seen encasements of flowers that decayed because they were left in windowsills and the resin turned brown and crumbled. Nothing lasts forever, but depending on how these resins are stored, they could potentially last for hundreds of years, maybe eons if kept in darkness. As I said before, I highly doubt this fish will skeletonize, based simply on the numerous things I've seen encased in resin in the past. Suffice it to say, only time will tell...

[@hollypierce3076]

That turned out quite nicely, hopefully he stays in good condition for the foreseeable future!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Holly

[@ethandarkheart2628]

Unfortunately, its unlikely. Most people tend to forget that decay also occurs due to enzymes and acids inside the body. I'd say possibly freeze drying could prevent the break down of tissue.

[@CaMaRoSSGiRL14]

@@BensWorx Can we get another update at the end of a video in a couple of months? Love and respect sent from Louisiana!🤘👄🖤

[@Mike-su8si]

So the shape of the dolphin won't change much being in all that epoxy plus no air can get to it i think it'll last a really long time until that thing breaks open or cracks

[@hollypierce3076]

@@ethandarkheart2628 ooh great idea!

[@Emu19]

This video felt much more serious and solemn than your other videos, I'm so sorry for your loss. You did a beautiful job memorializing Angel. Sending you love ❤️

[@derryoneill9484]

The care you took with Angel here is really touching. Awesome video Ben

[@meleilers1975]

I'm so sorry on the loss of your friend. Pets are friends and family. Thank you for sharing this video. Angel looks great an his plaque. 💜💜💜💜

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mel

[@KevinGroninga3D]

Sorry for your loss mate! BTW, I set a lot of scorpions in resin this same way. Except I soak the scorpions in alcohol for a few weeks and then dry them out before casting by putting them in the fridge for several weeks with desiccant. I’ve made single action pistol grips from them and even some bolo ties. But your method here is sound and hopefully he’ll look great for years to come!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Mate

[@MrForeverAlone]

Just curious but when you soak the scorpion in alcohol will it effect it with its fluorescent shell? I have a scorpion preserved too that I want to put in resin soon so I’m curious if the alcohol will effect it also can you reposition them by soaking them in soapy water and letting them dry out?

[@KevinGroninga3D]

@@MrForeverAlone no, the alcohol will not effect their ability to glow under black light. I catch mine alive and then put them in alcohol. Months later they’re still soft so I can position them and pin them out to dry in the shape that I want.

[@MrForeverAlone]

@@KevinGroninga3D thanks for the advice I appreciate it

[@ruecifer5012]

@@Punk-Pikachu yeah sounds like hes put here promoting animal cruelty to me. Drowning in alchohol sounds like a painful way to go tbh

[@xUzumakix]

I'm so sorry Ben for your loss. It's nice idea with resin,you can now see them even after passing..

[@psychokramberry8632]

The solemn and respectful tone of his voice is a subtle grief. It's beautiful to see how the emotions seep through the details

[@DS-ky9dl]

Angel turned out really nice... it is a nice memorial.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@anniewardlow9297]

Sorry to hear about you losing Angel 🐠. At my house animals aren't just animals... they're family members. Great job of preserving him or her!

[@alyssabush4162]

I’m so sorry for your loss.. This is beautiful and baby Angel is beautiful.

[@jamesadams2333]

This was beautiful and a wonderful tribute. My condolences for your loss and I’m certain he will remain immortalized forever without difficulty. Well done I must say.

[@skylastudioz]

There's so much energy in your videos, this one literally brought a couple tears to my eyes. Thank you once again.

[@1986krazy]

Thanks for sharing this one with us, Ben. I could tell from the way that you spoke in this video, that he meant a lot to you. Glad that he is there for you to see every day, though. Take care

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Alex

[@timdoyon1964]

So sorry about your pet fish. My condolences. You really did an amazing job preserving him. I enjoyed your video… take care!

[@faroshscale]

1:58 oh bless his wee heart, so tiny and fragile. You're lovely for showing him such tender and respectful care even in death

[@carinhall4508]

Absolutely beautiful! RIP Angel

[@wynkenblynkennod3712]

Ah man I'm sorry for your loss😭

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@victoriareyes5748]

I'm so sorry for your sweet little fish. Your care for him is obvious with how delicately you handled him.

[@normandothegreat]

Cool way to honor your little buddy. 🙂👍

[@tracybowling1156]

Hi Ben my friend! I'm sorry that Angel passed on. Fish seem so delicate sometimes, huh? While it's sad for a pet to die, it's such a neat idea to make a memento of them. This is a perfect idea for any small pet. Like lizards, spiders, a very small snake, fish, etc. You are the sweetest to help teach us how it's done. You are #1 in my eyes! Definitely my favorite artisté!

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Tracy

[@jackstrange186]

Truly a beautiful Angel.

[@uh-oh8704]

A beautiful homage to a loved pet. Nicely done my friend. 🥲

[@blakepoirier836]

bro, this got me in the feels. My grown self got a little teary eyed.

[@geoffwarnes9327]

Sad to see the loss of the angel but great to see him preserved for eternity 👍

[@ellishansen8115]

Hi Ben. I'm sorry you lost your little Angel. It was a very nice heartwarming video to watch. Even little fish work their way into our hearts! ❤

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Ellis

[@paintingsbypellie]

Awe, the care you had for that fishy friend touched my heart

[@ThePepperly]

You are a sweet guy, thank you for treating the fish with the respect he deserved

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

What a great way to create a lasting memorial for your angelfish. Sorry for your loss Ben.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@ConnieConnie824]

I hope it preserves well. Came out wonderful ❤️

[@amhunter7556]

Absolutely spell-binding. Thank you.

[@GDaddyTx]

Looks great, I believe you did well in preserving your beloved Angel. Thx for sharing.

[@SuriOokami]

This was so sweet and heartfelt, and I hope Angel is resting in peace, but… Please forgive me for finding it kind of hilarious when he was just spinning rapidly in circles on the lathe…

[@Anthemcat]

Same

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@jajahgadis]

Looks incredible, like a realistic painting on ceramic. A sea horse would be great too.

[@fartass9849]

This came up in my recommendation, and I didn’t expect it to be so touching. This is a really beautiful process.

[@lalareeves1941]

Such an amazing piece. It's not only beautiful, but meaningful as well. 🥰💕

[@piccolo46cn]

Unfortunately, at some point, according to the experiments from Peter Brown, the epoxy will turn yellow if not dyed and eventually the fish will likely rot. It should still last a couple years before this happens.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

The pharaos knew their stuff

[@jacobhargiss3839]

I have a fish preserved in resin that I've had for probably 10 years. though I dont know the exact method and resin they used, it's still crystal clear and the fish is in the same condition as when I got it.

[@seaweedisvegetable8465]

@@jacobhargiss3839 alcohol maybe?

[@jacobhargiss3839]

@@seaweedisvegetable8465 I have no idea

[@brandonferrell828]

I love the music in all your videos. its so beautiful and simple it makes me wanna pick up my old handmedown string box.

[@creneeramirez7878]

So sorry for your loss I had a fish named finelope and I sure wish I could have preserved her, amazing work very talented

[@richardbriansmith8562]

That was an awesome video and i am glad you were able to preserve Angel hope Nicole and your son Jake are well once again Awesome Video Ben's worx

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Richard

[@crispyjokingtuna1495]

You’ll have to update us in a couple of months to see if it has begun to decay

[@BoilingKoolaid]

Well, you did such a great job caring for Angel and being respectful.

[@b.c.9358]

My condolences for the loss of your baby. Thank you for doing this video for us.

[@Valspartame_Maelstrom]

I had one as a kid and I cried when he died. this brought those memories back and had me crying for My first pet all over again. beautiful tribute!

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@lechatbotte.]

Will he decay? The resin partially cooks the little guy but since it’s anaerobic I don’t think he will rot. This is a very nice tribute to a family pet.

[@xellffs6258]

My friend's pet is a horse. I should tell her to just do its head. Lmao. It'd be a nice tribute to The Godfather as well.

[@andwjy]

@@xellffs6258 Good idea. Gonna do the same to my grandma. Just need to wait until she's home from grocery now...

[@shawbros]

"since it’s anaerobic I don’t he will rot" The resin is mostly on the outside of the fish. It will probably rot wherever resin has not penetrated.

[@lechatbotte.]

@@andwjy lol

[@lechatbotte.]

@@shawbros it’s sealed in resin that was cured under a vacuum. If you watch Ben regularly you know many of the things remain viable though not edible

[@bkkorner]

Very nice job! RIP, Angel, and my condolences!

[@rarski9]

Very cool. Beautiful tribute to your Angel.

[@pamib29]

Hi Ben! What a lovely thing to do to Angel ♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐠

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Pamela

[@darcitorgerson8909]

Ahh! That was beautiful Ben! All animals are pretty special!l 🐠🐾💚

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@zombeesnack]

Beautiful! I too am a fish keeper! And wish I had known I could preserve some of my friends earlier on. ❤ thank you so much for making this video!!! Love it!!

[@CaMaRoSSGiRL14]

Loved this one. I can see the care and delicacy that you had with this one. Condolences my friend from Louisiana.

[@lyonsden7830]

Well done brother I think the thing I was most worried about is when you put it under pressure was not sure how that would play out but u did it 👏

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou

[@BlackCat_2]

Awesome and I hope that it keeps working. Sadly for me Herman and Fishy died over 15 years ago before I knew what resin was. Good for me though I guess as they were 5 and 7 inches respectively. Heidi

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Heidi

[@WalkerCarey108]

I’m so glad it worked out so well!

[@AuntieRoma]

😢 This made me cry. Any pet, from an aphid to an elephant, is sad when they’re gone. Do all animals cross the rainbow bridge? I’m sorry for your loss, Ben. I’m happy you were able to celebrate Angel with this tribute to him. Take care and many hugs to you and your family.Pets included. 🫧✨ Roma 🍅 🌲💚🌳🦅

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Roma

[@TheSassy]

Awesome as always Ben! I was completely expecting it to decay in some way! Glad I saved this one for the first day of my holiday! Looking forward to the next one! Oh andto my egg arriving!! 💛

[@BensWorx]

Thanks Sas! I hope you have an awesome holiday 😊

[@charlesreicks648]

Sorry for your loss. Thanks Tim

[@SeeingStarsYT-art]

Very sorry about your loss! It is very heart warming that you did this, even if the resin will yellow

[@RobDucharme]

Outstanding. Great way to memorialize Angel.. Just a thought, would desiccating them first be a good plan or would it make them impossibly fragile? I noticed the eye changed a bit in the 4 week update but otherwise, looked really good!