Sculpting KING SHARK from SUICIDE SQUAD 2 / Polymer Clay

I saw the trailer for Suicide Squad 2, and I saw King Shark in all his dad-bod glory. So, naturally, I had to make my very own tiny Nanaue.
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Chapters
00:00 - HAY
00:20 - Ingredients
01:20 - Shark-God/Dad-Bod
02:02 - wtf...
03:35 - Oh Thank Shark-God
04:20 - Turn to the left and cough
05:44 - Watch out, he's... armed
07:19 - How to Make Jam
07:52 - Blowing Hot Air
10:27 - I know my Limits
11:20 - Glamour Shots
#kingshark #suicidesquad2 #polymerclay

[@ferndodd3912]

The first mouth made me want to give him a big ol' snuggle, and the final product still makes me want to give him a big ol' snuggle despite the probability I'd get ripped in two. You did amazing and I love him

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I feel like that's a perfect description of his character.

[@Moonstone429]

Agreed

[@elijahisconfused]

we all love him and want to hug him, the risk is worth it

[@Choujifangirl]

@@elijahisconfusedI honestly think if someone hugs him he would just be confused like “what’s going on!?”

[@slaytahharwood417]

​@@Choujifangirlno he'd be like"new friend"and probably brake you in half

[@RyanDxxx0]

S h a r k with dad bod. The content we thought we never needed but did.

[@Mr_Berry0]

Shark with a father figure

[@giancarlocasoco9638]

burd

[@Raekiel]

What a disarmingly friendly wave. Hands down, I almost choked when I saw his first face- what a derp. Honestly, your skills and humor go hand in hand to create an amazing video. You better believe I'll be super excited for every video you make, gotta love all the tiny nerdy things.

[@emmdemm4433]

how did you fit 3 hand/arm puns into one coment lol! love it

[@emmdemm4433]

@@mirandaspiders "Disarmingly"-"Hands down"-"Hand in Hand"

[@frankierzucekjr]

This was great, especially you laughing at his happy go-lucky face at the beginning. Love your show bro. Awesome job

[@workinprogress5431]

I was expecting a pop up of Jabberjaw and something along the lines of "Since I'm not trying to make a cartoon character older than most of my viewer's parents, let's make this a little less Jabberjaw and a lot more Jaws"

[@arleebean]

I was thinking "two by two, hands of blue" when the gloves came out, and I'm so glad I'm not alone xD This dude looks amazing!!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I went deep down the Firefly rabbit hole looking for a clip of that, 2 hours later I hadn't accomplished anything but was completely okay with it

[@mc_thicc0534]

Clicked instantly and will every time, best part of the week

[@zeweepiglin2471]

Couldnt agree mor

[@dmcdonald3301]

Absolutely 👍👍👍

[@williamsandersan7168]

Mhm

[@JonkariP]

Really nailed that shark like skin texture

[@rodNantz]

I can almost feel the fish smell from it

[@unoriginalusername4416]

"Finished is better than perfect" is a lesson I'm still learning with my art. I often don't notice mistakes until I'm in the coloring stage and by that point I generally have to just make the conscious effort to let it be and trudge on, accepting it as a lesson learned moving forward. I hear the same thing from speedrunners: "Don't start over when you make a mistake, it's just time-save for next time." Meaning, see it through and accept the bad time because that means on your next attempt you have a specific area to improve and get a better time. Progress can't be marked if you don't finish at least some of the things you aren't happy with.

[@4THECRAFT]

the amount of care you put into the butt every time, shows the determination of a great artist 😄👍

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Ya gotta love what you do, right?

[@anonymousbat223]

DANG, the texture, the teeth, the fins, the gills, the colour, the wrinkles, and the fat just makes it look real! This is just awesome, and beyond my ability with clay!

[@scottywan82]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who immediately thinks of Firefly when I wear blue nitrile gloves.

[@breadpilled2587]

That skin texture is IMMACULATE. genius

[@Mokieness]

This was amazing to watch. Normally it's the sculpting that I love watching more as I try to learn techniques but this time watching the paint work was a joy to watch! He looks fantastic!

[@apricotenvy]

your first attempt at the mouth would be perfect for the version of him from the animated harley quinn show from hbomax

[@NorthoftheBorder]

It reminded me of Bruce, "fish are friends, not food"

[@agamerwithzeroveiws4385]

@@NorthoftheBorder same lmao

[@chasonlapointe]

That hand makes it look's like he ripped Wallace's arm off... what did he do to Gromit?!?!

[@whiffunderscore703]

I mean Dog is a delicacy in some countries...

[@dubbingsync]

Nom nom.

[@carrie4910]

10 points for the blue hands Firefly insert 😁 I loooooove dad bod shark god! King Shark in the trailer is the whole reason i want to watch the movie.

[@carrie4910]

@@NorthoftheBorder Same 😂

[@hannahhoskins7617]

I feel like your videos are the only craft videos where I enjoy the journey more than the finished product; it takes a lot for me to not burst out laughing 😂😂 Excellent job, man!!

[@JacobSTucker]

Gluteus Maximus--this is the level of detail I come for, but I stay for the Cultivation of Mass! Another awesome video, Adam!

[@JacobSTucker]

@@NorthoftheBorder I PROVIDE SECURITY

[@JacobSTucker]

I know it's not a quote from the same scene, but it's my favorite Mac quote lol

[@AlbertFilice]

Impressive how accurate you can be with the air brush!

[@jacobcox4565]

I do love how rotund King Shark is. It would make sense for a creature that lives in the deep ocean to be packed with blubber.

[@cabilbo]

watching the end muted with baby shark playing on another tab is the best experience possible

[@sharonolsen6579]

Not going to pretend .. I have never heard of "King Shark" until this very minute ... Perhaps I have led a far too sheltered life .. That said.. awesome build.. great video.. **AS ALWAYS !! : D

[@bewilderbeastie8899]

He made his debut in the 90s Superboy comics and he's absolutely great, I love him. The Harley Quinn animated series has a wonderful version of him!

[@myarmsrgone]

@@bewilderbeastie8899 hand

[@morejq6192]

I can only wish to be as good as you with clay someday. It looks incredible.

[@andriafehizoro686]

I love that "Hewlow" sound .. it warms up my heart

[@emeraldhoarder2298]

Just the little "hello" was perfect I love it!

[@heather301083]

Aww I liked the Barney version, he was cute 😅

[@Jackanaitor250]

I love it when the Shark the shape of my dad separates fruit and jam falls out. Best part of the year, imagine if he did that to a man!

[@amandaramey9760]

It's amazing how much care and thought goes into every project

[@LaserGadgets]

Whenever I see that dude, Im like Oo

[@nineblackgoats]

Now he had a thing with John Constantine. No need to thank me for the mental image and the resulting sleepless nights, it was my absolute pleasure.

[@ScentedPineForest]

NGL I was originally gonna skip this one since I'm not too interested in the source material, but I'm glad I didn't. The editing and script are on POINT. One of the most entertaining videos from you I've seen :D

[@Misha..K]

Laughed so loud at Barney-Shark 🤣 my son came to check on me 🤣

[@oozlydip]

His “what is that 😂” made me smile 😂

[@laurenrollins1945]

after binge watching all of your videos, i attempted my first sculpture and it was so much harder than you make it look. i have so much respect for all of your attention to detail! 😍

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Awesome as always... And we need a King Shark movie. This is easily Stallone's best role.

[@anastasia408]

'roll little wormy deelie fingies before adding even littler wormier deelies and then some extra blobs' is a magnificent way to explain the process of sculpting hands

[@robotdobot321]

The quality of your videos steadily get better after each one! Keep at it Adam, we’re all here to keep watching you make tiny nerdy things

[@sirboko]

3:20 buff shark man? No thanks Dad-bod shark? Yes please

[@st1nkf1nger42]

please make merch that just says "wormy-dealies"

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I'm floating merchandise ideas JUST LIKE THIS ONE

[@stealthflower]

@@NorthoftheBorder I would totally buy that on a tee (assuming the exchange rate didn't instantly turn it into $1,000,000 plus shipping, which tends to happen)

[@mominator-inator]

Wise words to live by "Finished is better than Perfect". Love it Sensei Adam!!!!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

When you're doing weekly builds, it becomes a way of life

[@mominator-inator]

@@NorthoftheBorder and I hope you know how much you are appreciated for it :)

[@matthuck378]

"Finished is better than perfect." Wise words.

[@NOVIC_1]

HEY!! I would love to see the polar express as a book nook with the ghost on top and the kids inside for a Christmas video

[@1Dataluke]

I found your channel by happy accident while working. I watched a few videos when I got home and was subscribed before the end of the day. You do great work my man, I look forward to watching more and more. I might even want to give creating like this a go myself

[@KalashAesthetic]

Omg. I just watched the trailer today, saw the shark and thought that it definitely looks like something you'd make.. and here it is. So cute!

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Am I so transparent?

[@jesseheisenberg8854]

You're the most creative sculpture on youtube, video-wise

[@wwt17]

Always look forward to Fridays so I can watch your newest creation!

[@tomhall6410]

Stop the video at 1:24 and you've got a great among us crewmate. Can't wait to see THAT video

[@mrhefner01]

You sir have serious talent and make me want to give this a run as my creative outlet. Thank you for the detailed videos, very detailed descriptions for what you use + time stamps and of course spreading knowledge!

[@aegisring]

King shark smiling is like when groot smiles, you dont know you want to see it, but once you do, you love it

[@xXMooniieXx]

The 'wtf...' Part was my favorite one, tbh XD It made me laugh sooo much! X'D The texture turned out sooo great! He still looks so friendly in the end :D

[@tamiranuyee]

Amazing work! The "Hello" killed me :'D

[@lanceofdestinyfx6149]

I don't want to admit how many times I've watched this video.... He's just perfect 💙 (Doesn't help that NoTB gives perfect commentary too)

[@Thomaznovaki]

He looks just adorable!

[@cassidystinks351]

I'm especially excited for this version of king shark because he looks strikingly similar to the 2019 Harley Quinn cartoon version

[@adamteeee]

Amazing, really great job in that subtle skin texture, makes all the difference 😍

[@jennym.2268]

King shark turned out great. Nice job!

[@pinstripeowl]

Nice work on finishing all those shark edges

[@minndean]

2.20 - not a fail at ALL, it's Shark Head Maui 😄

[@zahoark]

Looks really good, love the colours and textures :)

[@uhhok8296]

This is incredible! great work!

[@dracovasile4743]

Hay! This version of King Shark and the version from the Harley Quinn series are the best. Big, round and cuddly ... until they bite your head off. You did a fantastic job. Absolutely adorable. 😍

[@krudeddie]

At the start it sure did look like Jabber Jaw. Thanks for sharing your amazing work.

[@normannaudain5719]

looks great the shark texture looks really realistic

[@19Mikeys_Block90]

Wow this is very impressive, well done 👏 simple tools to use and basic and easy body base building! May use these techniques myself.

[@thomasharrington1477]

this reminds me of some old realistic Patrick Star drawing I saw when I was little

[@clairelaffan7670]

Looks amazing! Your videos inspired me to start sculpting again myself :) How do you prevent small clay pieces from sticking to you and your tools when you're trying to put them in place? I always end up ruining the shapes of smaller pieces when this happens

[@Illusionsnine]

Gotta love the sharkman that rocks the Dad-bod, Hail King Shark!

[@littlebob9954]

You did the best looking king shark I’ve ever seen

[@bonyfoxx]

This is so violent. I’m here for it. *smashed clay mug* ANOTHER

[@kg3451]

Can’t believe I just found this. Love the build and love King Shark!

[@angrykio]

This was my favorite character, i called him the little fish boyo ugh he's just so cuteeeeee. Such a good replication of him

[@Wolfspeak89]

I'm only like 2 minutes in and laughing really hard at how rough you are with everything. I always love your work!

[@QuitoMosquitoMus]

now da scar looks like they're glowing so cooool Everything abt da shark looks cool

[@kissboyer1701]

Those shots are very glamory.

[@gracielouslade1270]

You videos really help me get through the week. Love your work. And the little arm-y deelies ❤️🤩

[@felwinter0262]

I like how the character looks way better in the sculpture you made than the way he looked in the trailers.

[@melindarivera6598]

I've never ran across your channel before. And last night, this video was in my recommended. So, I saved it and watched it this morning. I LOVE your content and sense of humor. You have gain my subscription this morning, my friend!

[@quarantinedbassclarinet4255]

You better believe that when I saw that editor's note before the glamor shots I opened another tab to play the baby shark song over this video muted and absolutely laughed my butt off Absolutely love your sculptures, humor, and videos!

[@monroerobbins7551]

Thank you for making us a Shark God with a dad bod, it gives me joy. (Also, thank you for the emphasis on the really derpy face attempts, and… for focusing on the lovable Lumberjack belly and muscle, and the chasis. It gives me joy, and gives me reference for how to draw tuchuses, cause I suck at drawing them.)

[@bush-ee]

i listened to baby shark whilst the glamour shots were rolling and the timing could not be better

[@optillian4182]

"Bird." -King Shark, 2021

[@wutangclams9936]

you really hit this fish out of the water. looks awesome.

[@Joey-nt4xr]

I always get excited when I see you've posted, your content is unreal

[@supersonicsandshrew9742]

Dad bod shark is something I needed in my life and I never knew it

[@ajmeraki4029]

I love it! You always do the best work, I'm a big fan. Would you mind if I asked a question? I've had some bad experiences with more traditional, from-the-ground clay blowing up on me and haven't touched clay since, but videos like yours are piquing my interest once again. I've never seen you knead your polymer clays, so do you have to do that, or does polymer clay just not have those problems with exploding if not properly kneaded? Thank you, and please continue with these excellent videos.

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Err... mine's never "blown up" on me, but I need it pretty well to get it workable. I have never heard of polymer clay exploding, though, so it may be a more "natural" issue?

[@jenniferelford1604]

Oh my gosh, when he made the hands- sooooo technical lol

[@ConnRads]

Shark bods matter too! You nailed the shark bod shape !

[@LiamDuke]

Love the sculpture, love the Firefly reference. Praise shark boi

[@Zireael08]

Geralt hunting a griffin sculpture would be cool

[@crookedbuns]

Okay now you have to do a King Shark in short shorts in the Suntan Lotion Dog pose xD Brilliant work as always dood keep it up

[@AlliRayy]

This is honestly so good!!! 😀

[@TearsOfEternity]

I'm not a fan of Suicide Squad but this sculpture is awesome! I love watching your videos, they're oddly relaxing. 😊

[@kreativekanine6032]

You’re really good at this stuff!

[@mark3208]

Love your work. Amazing as always. 👏👍👍👍👍

[@HeartsGloriusHearts]

king shark is so cool! You should be extremely proud of this.

[@Johns-qr3ph]

That looks incredible

[@SesshouFan22]

Honestly loved King Shark in this movie! Dad bod Nanaue is superior Nanaue! All day, every day!

[@NoNanoGM]

"no need to be the best just need to be good enough" "finished > perfect" I think this channel taught me an important lesson for life

[@ashtonrainleygalang966]

The first attempt in the eyes made me laugh😂

[@lslama5915]

If I had even a slight amount of artistic ability… THIS is what I would want to get into doing. I’m envious bro.