Sculpting a Giant Octopus out of Recycled Tires & Foam

I used recycled tires to create an octopus tire sculpture. The sculpture started with welding steel armature. Once the frame was fabricated I used insulation foam for the inner structure. I did a full foam carving using a knife and other power tools. Once the form was complete I sent the octopus out for fiberglassing. I teamed up with Becca Barnet (fellow NBC's 'Making it' contestant) to do custom eyes. She did an amazing job, creating the octopus eyes out of glass spheres with resin painted and backfilled. Once I received the eyes I installed them and then began the tire process. I used all stainless steel reinforcements because this sculpture will be displayed outdoors. What do you guys think?
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[@bighominid]

I live in Seoul, and I distance walk. If there's one thing Koreans love, it's sculptures, and if you walk along the 32K section of the Four Rivers path from Incheon toward Seoul, there's a long part that follows the Ara Canal. At one point along that path, there's a sprawling sculpture garden that contains sculptures ranging from abstract shapes to more concrete-looking animals. Your bison (and, from your other video, your giant octopus) would fit right in. Nice work.

[@Deletirium]

I like Koreans - in general, you're a decent people with good morals. Not a fan of your government, but that's no reflection on the people.

[@thevirgo2911]

Yeah you should consider adding a section of the clients’ reaction during the unveiling of the piece to them. That’s the only thing missing for me. But it’s really amazing watching you from start to finish ☺️☺️☺️

[@femcel101]

Not everyone is comfortable enough to come on camera and give a reaction

[@brucemartini2288]

@@femcel101 Maybe what we are used to seeing on reactions, the tv channels probably paid them Generously for it😆

[@amourdoctrina9435]

The intricacies of the tentacles is amazing. Please travel with your work to High-school Shop classes, please please please.

[@sterling7673]

Wow who knew recycled tires could make such a kick ass piece of art! Love your work thank you for sharing it here on KZbin!!

[@Joxman2k]

I would love to see the clients reactions :) Very creative and well executed :)

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@raffiboy9426]

Prob one of your best “Tire” sculptures.. fascinating animal and if not one of the most intelligent oceanic creatures out there .. great work !

[@KaypeaCreations]

Glad I stumbled upon this! Really enjoyed watching a new way of making sculptures. The end result looks awesome!

[@BMSculptures]

Awesome, thank you!

[@twatmunro]

I came here from the epoxy whale, which I really hated. (It seemed like a misuse of expensive materials to me.) But as much as I disliked the whale, I loved this octopus. Such fantastic work.

[@Naijatv-q7e]

@@BMSculptures hi 👋

[@ferrodell2194]

Blake! You never cease to amaze us all with your masterful creation's! More! More! 🎨🐙👍🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@BMSculptures]

haha More coming! Thank you

[@friedaraeperkins3258]

I am amazed! He is beautiful! I would absolutely display this for all to see. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us! I love everything you do! 😊😉👍👍👍

[@Incorruptus1]

I love this one most, because it is an octopus. Really awesome outcome with your method. Thank you for showing us.

[@bluecuracao6478]

Hey thank you very much for sharing the process! Not only the sculpture took time, but also making and cutting video of the process. I very much appreciate it! Learned something from your videos :) The octopus is amazing! Beyond expectations

[@FatalShotGG]

Damn, how are you not more popular? You're talented man. Absolutely love this sculpture.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@kamandekimiti9664]

it was thrilling to make one too back in 2018 using cement, i used marble for the eye, that thing looked awesome, its still in my compound 😄

[@allysonallyson4096]

OK- I AM SO EXCITED!!!! How amazing to see the process and birth of this amazing sculpture that will come to reside with ME!!!! Blake, that was just an amazing video and I am so grateful that you are the creative artist that you are. I am beyond words!!! So, you told me the sculpture was a female, and after many considerations, I have named her Athena, as a daughter of Poseidon. I am just thrilled to have such a fabulous piece of Art at my home. Wow is all I can say!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@BMSculptures]

Allyson, I am so happy you like it! I tend to call everything I work on "him" without giving much thought, so my mistake! I love the name Athena, very fitting! I Cant wait for you to get it and display it at your home. You have to send me pictures! I also thank you for giving me the opportunity to make such a fun and unique sculpture. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire process!

[@WishySissy]

Is it amazing?

[@mariasxoina1]

Athena was the daughter of Zeus. Just saying..Enjoy this incredible peace of art.!

[@ridd1ck]

Man, I m a huge fan of you from the other side of the World, from Turkey. I have watched every single video of yours and you are my favorite artist! So creative and talented man! I know it is not easy but I always wanted to create such sculptures but no time and money to buy equipment and also a place to do something. Maybe one day I can start from somewhere! Thank you for sharing your magic with us! Good luck!

[@edwardlok2786]

Amazing! Sky is the limit for creativity!👏👍

[@alexguerra6135]

One of the most UNDER. RATED. ARTISTS! I feel like this comment gets put on every video by me 😂 but I feel like you’re sooo much more deserving on views! I wish this channel was bigger and you could get your name out there more but at the same time I’m glad I’m one of few who get to watch your exclusive art crafting! You absolutely nail every sculpture, and furniture and restoration you do! I love your work you’re super inspiring and when you asked what kind of videos we want with music or voice overs, this is perfect! Lots of commentary and explanations! Great work Blake can’t wait for the next one!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much for your continued support of my channel Alex. you have been with me since the beginning and I greatly appreciate all the insight/ support you give. Thanks Alex!

[@syedm.sultan3658]

Super True!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dylanjacobson3112]

I love octopus art and have seen quite a bit.. this is deff on the top of my list.. bravo for the originality

[@arnisdaddy7905]

I've been looking at a variety of videos on KZbin for years and this is genuinely the FIRST TIME I've ever seen a video with thousands of likes and NOT ONE SINGLE DISLIKE! A true testament to your talent.

[@poppaluv]

Well, that's because YT removed the dislike button after every white house/biden video had a 18-1 dislike ratio!

[@lyidacampbell7755]

Yes it did look like a Santa octopus. Real nice octopus!!🙂🧛‍♀️❤🐙👍✌👋

[@michaelm077]

Absolutely one amazing sculpture, as an Italian growing up eating Octopus, it’s very tasty when prepared correctly, you captured the very essence of this Invertebrate Mollusca. Love your art, great talent and appreciate you sharing with the world.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀 I also love me some BBQ octopus.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

And, when it's not prepared correctly, it's about like eating a rubber tire. 😁

[@michaelm077]

@@rogermccaslin5963 that is correct sir, it perhaps is tougher than a rubber tire.

[@jameswulzen590]

nice work, I'm 83 and an old art major from the Bay Area Calif. Now living in Hawaii for the past 50 years.

[@daviddallimore2053]

I love this so much!

[@davidbell5017]

That’s a great sculpture,, would have liked to see it finished and hung upright. Nice, thanks for sharing.

[@SchnauzerTraxx]

Epic, great work 😎👍

[@lawsfreelancemalice1380]

Now I’ve got hints for my old bike tire collection in using tread for shaping/patterns. The finished octopus looks lively and it was structurally made to last, nicely done. I was puzzled at each stage as to how it would look, there was inventive uses I didn’t expect.

[@BMSculptures]

Nice! You should do it!

[@sintundonga2413]

Its insane how you do your work blows my mind every time you bring something new.

[@katiebellmichelle]

This is beyond cool! I’m so glad KZbin suggested your channel 💜

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Katie!

[@jaysenjohnivanturner1972]

Never get tired of watching. I want your exact one but only one thing....please use real black suction cups, I would like to have it on my slider glass door. Awsome work man.Thanks again Blake!

[@ellejaysmith6623]

Words cannot describe how in awe I am of your imagination and talent. Just remarkable. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@cerisekappes580]

I’m completely blown away with your talent! Gorgeous sculpture!!!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Cerise!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@BMSculptures you are very welcome!

[@Rebeca-hb7ml]

You’re a total artist, you just are born with it, can’t pretend it. Beautiful.

[@theangriestcatintheworld]

That's brilliant-- my favourite sculpture yet!! 🐙

[@imabinthekitchen]

Wow! Gorgeous octopus!

[@janegalloway4677]

Theres no end to your talent! Just when i was gettin my head around how amazing your epoxy sculptures are....nek minute an octapus made fm bike tyres! Love watching your videos!

[@kevinhurley9503]

Dude🤯🤯🤯🤯one of the coolest projects I've ever seen 💚💚🇮🇪😃

[@lovedbykai7508]

I just spent the few days watching your videos. Just wow. You are super inspiring. Such talent.

[@ruffsilver122]

I had no idea where you were going in the beginning of this process, and was mesmerized by the steps that brought us to the final product... Art is not all glamor.. Thank you for sharing this, I really enjoyed this video.. new subscriber.

[@bethketterer8240]

I think I’m in love with this sculpture. You work magic with recycled materials.

[@ZDvineMsCassilynn]

That’s insanely amazing!

[@Alabastrodeamor]

Impressive! ❤️

[@-MrFozzy-]

Insanely good,sir! OH….I thought I recognised you and your sculpture! I saw making it in the UK. You were awesome! Glad I tripped and found your channel!

[@Acackleofcrafters]

So cool!!

[@Raymond_Petit]

Most awesome thing I've seen this year!

[@dagmarsigridmanondenijs-bl7156]

I am so happy your channel came upon my feed. Great work!

[@alex-wj7je]

just found your channel! your great.......nice to see the progression/working out of an artist........and your a good guy. binge watching for days know. good luck

[@margaridaluz3655]

It is amazing what you do !!! A true artist. 👍👍

[@Bigjoelifts15]

That is absolutely stunning .i couldn't see it at first .but by the end wow .amazing mate .well done . Big love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@halynaloorendejong5227]

Неожиданно для меня такое видео. Ты талант и должен больше показывать пример для нас простых людей. Удачи и больше гениальных идей.

[@Mjddjmmjd]

Dude, mad skills!!!

[@BruceFindlay-kv5gr]

Blown away!

[@bravocharlie777]

This is so cool mate. Amazing artist. Have given me such huge inspiration to create. Thanks from Australia

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@53Peterbilt]

HA!! Love it!! Just Brilliant!

[@thomasknapp6403]

That was very ingenious and incredible art work. Thanks for sharing.

[@EvaFariou]

AMAZING!!!!!!

[@marciah0312]

All I can say is "WOW!" Great work and awesome touch-up work :)

[@katherinclayton4344]

Amazing!

[@totalclutter]

Absolutely amazing.

[@adrianhawea2926]

another work of art.i've watchedmost of your builds they just amaze me .

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Adrian!

[@madmo453]

Amazing! I was worried about the eyes when the brows and sockets started going on, but love how it turned out in the end. The treads on the head looked really cool too.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you liked it!!

[@staceyritchie7100]

Awesome!

[@box4859]

Trash to treasure, now that, is artistry and you have another subscriber.

[@morris_de]

Looks amazing!

[@kennethbenson2547]

absolutely amazing!

[@lukelocks9083]

Stunning piece of art! Such a talented artist!

[@andreaeyzaguirre6208]

Amaaaaaazing Job!

[@madeleinegombert661]

You Do Such Amazing Work! LOVE !!!!

[@GinaMacArt]

Hi Blake, I must say, you are an extremely talented artist. I love all your sculptures but my favourites would have to be the wood and resin. You have an amazing eye for detail therefore I challenge you to do a sculpture in wood and resin of the little Bubble Blaster. Best wishes from, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🐨🇦🇺

[@silviaporchiella6734]

Amazing👍

[@daniellephilp8619]

Love this octopus!! ❤ Now I need one ❤

[@h4lfbaked_726]

I have never seen anything like this...you are seriously talented! Absolutely amazing!!!

[@bemccune7671]

Truly beautiful, impressive skill and creativity. Fun fact, I once was part of a team that built a 14ft wide, 12 ft tall steel octopus for Burning Man. This looks like it was more fun to build than that, and I learned a lot from watching you make this.

[@AlonzoWiggins]

So Awesome, found myself binge watching... Again AWESOME !!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Dude, this turned out amazing! I love it! I'm hoping this one gets the million views it deserves. Good luck, Blake!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Gary! KZbin is a roller coaster who knows how many it will end up at, Im just here for the ride!

[@melissabrocherie7645]

❤ another amazing piece of artwork. M

[@p.ardito7814]

Amazing job. Very creative sculture. I will try something like that.......i enjoy to create things from material that no body spected. Keep going bro...

[@jameswulzen590]

love the bicycle and motorcycle tire wraps, good idea.

[@dragonflygrandma]

That is wonderful. Hugs and Prayers ya'll

[@tylerthornton3107]

AMAZING & AWESOME

[@nyqer6636]

another superb piece.

[@Bloktarino]

This need to be in a gallery not someones fence! Amazing work!

[@hamitelik7377]

really good !

[@mbatyatimothy2907]

Man, you are a genius at your thing. I say this with all seriousness. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@denisewascavage209]

You are very gifted and totally amazing!!! Keep it up. Love you stuff

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much 😀

[@maryflower3479]

Awesome!!

[@singlecatt]

I love octopi. And this dude is awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@DuenezCasey]

Santapus 👍 love it.

[@nikiiijello1217]

Incredible!

[@yvonneost12]

I don't know what planet your clients come from , but they must have awsome houses if they have your works in it . I just watched the wood & acrylic whale video before this and I loved both of them .

[@kaaba92]

That was extremely artistic 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😄😄 Awesome work

[@retroblue4748]

Beautiful 😍

[@tracybowling97]

This is incredible! I love sea creatures and you nailed it! Banana and all! I bet your client was ecstatic to see him and to own him.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Tracy! Who would have thunk octopi love bananas!? 😂😂

[@tracybowling97]

@@BMSculptures Ha! 😂

[@jimmyacha6888]

Very cool job !!!

[@marionkilian7188]

Really beautiful piece, the hard work is almost part of your process and helps your talent and vision be realised.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you very much!

[@novampires223]

Those eyes!

[@leaveildabney9765]

Awesome creation. Came out great!

[@ryancarlson3602]

I've done some foam work like this for fiberglass sculptures. I would use a rasp instead of a knife! Great Work!

[@l0nele_]

Randomly stumbled upon this and clicked it because I love watching people craft things & I also love octopuses & squids so double whammy. Great job this is awesome! Santapus 😂

[@BMSculptures]

haha Thank you!

[@Eng.Civil.Mohammad]

Awesome 🤩

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Houston here. Love this!