Turning a FREE Wasp Nest into EXPENSIVE Art - Resin Art

[@BensWorx]

Check out my store ➡️ bensworx.etsy.com

[@mikemuxterdole1129]

Deff look killer with a light under it ❤

[@jambalie]

Made my first purchase this afternoon! 😊

[@christinereinhart2111]

I have awesome things

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou! I really appreciate your support :)

[@Smalltownnews]

​@@KarMicFox11 wait!!!! He wasn't wearing his mask in this video. He usually wears one I must have over looked it. I can't believe that, he always preaches about safety and wearing proper protection

[@vmaxwell0798]

I'm sending this video to my daughter. She had a stroke 5 years ago and began doing epoxy art. She has a bench grinder and this may give her some ideas. She also prepares and sells craft acorns. She makes bracelets with just one hand. She is so amazing, my beautiful and gifted daughter.

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

What a sweet comment!! I had a stroke a couple of years ago also, although Im not an artist!!

[@lisaalexander1824]

How lovely for her....can't stop creative ppl....mine would turn to muddy brown lol😅

[@jeandunn1594]

​@@cathylindeboo.9598oh I believe there is an artist hiding in each of us. You just need to find yours, it could be cooking or teaching, or singing, or reading, art comes in so many forms. Maybe yours is sitting quietly with an old person in a nursing home, just holding their hand. You are a beautiful artist....💜😘🥰

[@Deborah-ut3ud]

🐝This turned out to be so gorgeous. So interesting to see the process from design conception to beautiful, unique piece of art. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ingridr8917]

Nice but too much work and mess for me

[@debbiemorey6044]

As a beekeeper I can tell you that beekeepers would go crazy over this. Just find a local beekeeper and get some burr comb to make them with.

[@Doxymeister]

That's an awesome idea!

[@sarahfortune1170]

Wowser, how beautiful is that!!! ❤❤❤

[@fisheswit10rodz]

So pretty

[@arktisticallycreative4932]

It's a great way to recycle dead wasp nests, though.

[@louisebernard5780]

Great idea, now I am thinking where to put my hands on them 😆 Never would have thought of that and it turned out beautiful!

[@HWA520a]

My little girl watches a lot of silly stuff on you tube, so I've been flooding it with the good stuff like this video so she can see all the beautiful things people are doing!

[@DizzKola3]

Great idea!! ❤

[@kheventplanner]

Hey I should send it to my granddaughter! Great idea thanks!

[@trumpthis2]

Art and science is always an idea to capture their little brains. Also free like taking my boys to the airport to watch the planes

[@mistybollinger3312]

Wonderful idea 😊😊

[@were2baby134]

How it's made is still a great TV program for kids and adults alike. My kids still sit and watch it with their dear old parents

[@JamesCoody-l7u]

Ive seen. So many people doing videos with resign, but it takes a true gift for someone to take a piece of nature and create something that will last forever. And SIR may I add you’ve gone above and beyond and have made a piece of beauty. ❤carrie

[@emmmeocacatoo6749]

Just beautiful, just think of those hard-working wasps that made that nest and never knew it was going to be art.

[@BR-dc3jn]

Maybe they did 🤔

[@deloradeabel8487]

Who would have ever imagined using a wasp nest to turn into such a beautiful work of art?You have a very creative gift,an unlimited imagination!

[@deeray5756]

Ive definitely thought about it, that's why I'm watching this

[@nancya9402]

Funny just found one the other day and this came up. Crazy❤

[@cwavt8849]

Always willing to help an artist out with a comment. It isn’t the kind od thing that I usually like, but it is pretty and I never appreciated how much effort went into making them. Thank you

[@BlueGrandma64]

Sir, you are truly amazing ❤ I love how you can take something that most people would see no value in and turn it into something so beautiful 😊

[@blazer5154]

If you try another one like this, you might want to start with a clear bottom layer and then pipette in the galleries. This one turned out really cool too!

[@akhagee4707]

That's what Inwas thinking, clear bottom layer to close the bottoms of the cells. Then pipe in colors.

[@Kristin-e3w]

Just watched with my 5 yr old granddaughter. She loved it.... she welds with her mom and now wants a lathe! Keep up the videos please!

[@pioneercynthia1]

If your granddaughter is already welding at 5, you and your wife are some fantastic grandparents!

[@ameliasachs6704]

Like it, that you call your (under) pressure pot „Freddie“ 😎

[@normastone1044]

I can just imagine Freddie chuckling over this.

[@LOD-dt8to]

I like there's a picture of Freddie on it. ❤

[@Crafty.Goth.Creations]

It's brilliant!

[@Debbie1746]

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm very happy that you fast forward through the repetitive parts, and offer those that wish to see it can do so on the vlog. Other creators sometimes lose me when there are long periods of repetitive action.

[@oddaudiocrafting]

It is incredible how well the colors swirled without getting muddy or combining too much as I've often seen them do in others' projects. You seemed to have the magic touch in this project and it turned out amazing!

[@benjalucian1515]

He didn't agitate the colored resins and was very careful to just let them lie, otherwise, yeah the resins would have mixed and become muddy.

[@Corkies-1985]

Also I love the fact how the colours mixed at the bottom

[@BensWorx]

Yeah it looked really cool 😊

[@woodydavis8287]

The back looks like 1971!

[@amandachilds5290]

Wow that is not what I expected! I'd love to see it in a monochromatic, ombre color scheme of blues, corals or greens! That could be beautiful too and might be good for beachy decorated home or even stand in for coral or underwater looking items that won't make anyone think of wasps! Very cool

[@MermaidMoney]

I was thinking it looked really cool but also it still gave me the creeps LOL

[@EvaFG1962]

Beautiful

[@SubarcticFox]

Amazing work...never dreamed someone could make art like this out of an old nest!

[@mysticsoulshine632]

I love how the happy little accidents end up looking like you meant to do it all along. Keep up the good work.

[@sonnyjs15]

Bob Ross 😢

[@sandysanders4199]

I like making pendants out of the smaller ones. I use liquid latex on the back which seals the holes. You can paint over the latex. Then I put a small amount of clear resin inside to seal off the inside chambers from each other before filling each cavity with the colors I want them to be. Yours turned out beautiful!

[@brittneystardust1311]

I just wanna say that I REALLY appreciate you sharing that it didn’t go to plan and a “failure turned into a happy little accident” or whatever you said that was really cute and profound. I often get sooo discouraged when my plans fall apart, and just give up. And nobody online shares the mishaps. It’s all about “aesthetic” and “brand deals” and monetization, but your video was informative, inspiring, SO FUN TO WATCH, and so authentic. You can see the joy you have in creating and it is contagious, my friend. Thank you 💕

[@allmyedgesaresharp]

Me too! Sometimes I just want to toss those accidents but something that blows me away is sometimes they are the first to sell, 😂😂 one lady told me perfect is boring, so I guess you just never know❤😂❤😂❤😂❤😂❤ it's frustrating when you can see it in your head but not make it lo look that way, just remember that ugly to you can be beautiful to someone else and just keep going for it!

[@CactusGal]

We had a painter, in the States, named Bob Ross. He used to say that there are no mistakes in artwork, just happy little accidents! Very calming to watch him, if you get a chance to watch.

[@brittneystardust1311]

@ oh I LOOOOVE Bob Ross!!!!! Duh! Of COURSE!!! He was the original for the “happy little accidents”. That’s what I need to do. Watch more Bob Ross. Thank you for the sweet reminder and taking time out of your day to share it with me. Sending you all the love in the cosmos. 💕💕

[@megan5867]

I still watch Bob Ross videos all the time before bed. He's very calming, and makes me so happy. It's as good as any anti-depressant I've ever taken.

[@andreafuller6207]

I have actually been thinking of turning the old wasps nest above my garage into something with resin. This video has been very inspiring, thanks!!

[@athena00125]

My 2 year old daughter loves to watch your videos every Saturday while she eats breakfast! She is always talking about "making something" in her sweet little baby words. 😂 Thanks for the joy you bring our house every Saturday! It's a great way to start the day! ❤

[@mookinbabysealfurmittens]

[I'm just a stranger, but] that is so cute!

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

We all know that Ben is secretly the Flash. His stiring and sanding speeds are superhuman!!!! 😂

[@DawnOldham]

This is my first time seeing your channel, so the algorithm sent me to you! 😊 Your work is BEAUTIFUL!

[@terretulsiak]

Very soothing to watch this organically originated process.

[@angelakimbrell1214]

This is my first time of seeing anyone do anything with a wasp nest and it is so beautiful. Fantastic work thank you for sharing.

[@NiaLaLa_V]

I use them in my open moss gardens. I like to have them hanging over the moss. Cannot be done in a closed terrarium, for anyone reading who wants to do it too.

[@k9insomniac783]

As long as Ive been watching your videos, I’ve always admired your ability and vision with turning epoxy. I’m a wood turner as well and I get sad when I use epoxy. I never quite get the results I’m looking for. So, in short, I’ll live vicariously through you. Lol

[@VictoryDunn-gq4ey]

What a beautifully creative way to preserve the intricate nest of a wasp. Well done you!

[@zmaxx21]

Nice beautiful work!

[@___ben___]

1000% this video deserves engagement!

[@Neodymium5312]

Glad you see you back and in good spirits. Keep the projects coming this was super cool

[@moragsu]

Absolutely beautiful! You are very talented!

[@ThatArrow]

I’m definitely feeling some new energy with this one and it turned out great. I hope everyone is doing great, thanks for sharing

[@JanaPiersall]

Ben, I stumbled upon your channel while browsing KZbin and love this. It is beautiful!

[@olgs37]

Today is my daughter's birthday (she turned 17! Yikes!) and we're kinda sad because this year, I'm fully disabled and incapable of doing anything with the kids. I declined (in health) about three years ago, and then became fully disabled to the point of being bedbound due to the severe pain I'm in. The only entertainment I get is what comes to me in my bed. That is to say, thank you for your videos because if it wasn't for videos like this, I think I'd have gone mental from zero stimulation. And btw, that Rubiks ball looks so damn interesting! My son (whose birthday was six days ago, and he turned 16!) absolutely loves things like that (he's autistic; puzzles are his thing, lol). It's really fascinating the kinds of incredible and unique things that people's minds come up with! I hope your engagement goes up and continues to go up. You make such beautiful things.

[@ritawhite5536]

Blessings to you I'm in the same situation ❤️ you got this!

[@WishyWashyMaybe]

Hi, sorry, it sucks to be have chronic pain. Please check out "The Switch" @ Empowered Therapies. Maybe it will help. 😊

[@bonnied72]

I love how the wasp's nest seems to have its own movement inside, as the piece turns at the end. Really beautiful!

[@pamelatome5857]

Fascinating!! Mesmerizing colors!!!! I even like the funny clicks and clacks of your fancy machines!

[@laurelcay7914]

I love how you use unusual bits of nature and and turn them into priceless treasures! My daughter hates that I pick up odd things when on walks......your videos are my proof that I'm not just a crazy pack rat.

[@jenniferthomas8557]

Best use for a wasp's nest ever! 🤩

[@miss__anthropy]

I started watching your videos a few years ago, and they were great for me because I could watch them and turn my brain off and just enjoy watching you work on the lathe or sanding or mixing five minute epoxy or whatever. I sort of fell out of it a while ago, but when I heard about what happened with your daughter I wanted to reengage with the channel to support you. And let me tell you, man: this channel is still really, REALLY fantastic at shutting my brain off and just letting me stare at stuff. As someone who normal describes their brain as being like a pinball machine (thoughts bouncing off each other and lighting things up and bouncing off the walls ALL THE TIME), finding Brain Off stuff is really rare. Thank you for allowing me to just watch the pretty colors and relax. Seriously, it's such a gift.

[@my2cents581]

What a creative way to preserve a beautiful piece of nature!

[@patriciayard107]

Absolutely amazing! As a fellow artist, I’ve noticed that folks are losing their appreciation for fellow artists talents. I’ve learned the value of someone else’s gift as they “Put themselves out there”. Even though I paint ornaments, I spend time watching someone share their gifts, and process with the world. See, as a person, it’s important to encourage other artists in what they do. Speak out, give compliments that let them know how much you enjoyed seeing their gift. Bottom line here, if you expect blessings, you should be able to bless others It’s easier to be kind and show your support, you never know if that person was thinking about giving up. On life…….. I so enjoyed this video tonight! Looking forward to more of them in the future.! Thank You!!❤

[@StrandedLifeform]

Oh wow! No matter which direction you look at the piece, it's absolutely stunning! Great work, Ben. ❤

[@joshfixler]

My 7-year-old daughter and I love your videos. This one was a return to form. Thanks for showing her how to turn a mistake into something beautiful!

[@ibbaboo]

Absolutely breathtaking. I love watching your videos. Who knew an old bees nest could turn into art.

[@kimberlybeebe790]

That was a really great idea. And you're right, the back was REALLY cool!

[@aportgirl]

All I can say if you made a piece of art that can be enjoyed everyday.

[@flurrythesabor9163]

The final product looks absolutely stunning!

[@valerieserenacarlson7086]

That is the most amazing thing I've seen done with a wasp nest. You are a true artisan.

[@joannegroulx6331]

So creative and beautiful!

[@leospitz6541]

Hey Ben, this looks awesome! But I have a suggestion if you have a chance to do it again I have a suggestion. After you clean out the galleries cast the nest in just enough clear resin to seal the bottom. After it is cured fill up the galleries with colored clear resin, and when it is cured encase it in clear resin. Turn it so the top is a dome and put a light under it. I think it would look amazing. Oh another thing you and your much prettier half might try is hydrodipping some of your frogs in wild mixes of colors

[@benjalucian1515]

Agree. That would allow people without heavy duty equipment to do something similar.

[@ooshta]

Great job. Yet another reason to bring back the shop classes in high school ❤.

[@shannabauer]

I couldn't agree more!

[@RhondaMasters]

That is a Happy Accident. Its absolutely STUNNING!!

[@mariontaylor4003]

I craft using as much natural material as possible and I have to say this is absolutely creative genius! The colors are mesmerizing!! 😍

[@kimlindsey5178]

I have never seen your channel before, but oh my gosh! You make some extraordinary pieces. I need to binge your channel right now! Thank you!!

[@truss5234]

Wow!!!!!! I couldn't turn away for a second watching this!!! How beautiful the results!!!!! I look forward to seeing more 😊 This deserves ALL the likes. God bless you & your channel!

[@jennclepper1215]

Absolutely amazing! The "happy accidents" are always the best.

[@gapeachnw8284]

Beautiful!! This video put all kinds of things I’ve seen in my 60 yrs into another perspective. I had not thought through all it took to make some of the amazing nature crafts I’ve seen over the yrs. I love natural things being used to create art & useful things. Thank you for the details. Your videos are well done. ♥️

[@KaeChaos]

It turned out so colorful! I love the bright colors, and the natural elements from the nest.

[@prestonclark6472]

That might be the most interesting epoxy and lathe turning project I've even seen! SO beautiful and the back is gorgeous!!! Great job.

[@Hythyr]

I watched the vlog, and I know what you wanted, but honestly, plan b is beautiful! The back is a work of art - Van Gogh vibes for sure! Great project, Ben!

[@chandawu]

I love this video and technique. My husband and I dabble in epoxy charcuteries and river tables. We have a sh*t ton of wasps nest in our barn. I have now found my new project. Thank you so much. You are amazing!! I’m so glad I found you!

[@charlie8124]

Prayers for you and your family. KZbin isn’t the same without y’all.

[@brittanylamb375]

What happened

[@M1N1Girl007]

Yeah what's going on?😢​@@brittanylamb375

[@Finny_finn_finn]

Yah...what happened?

[@robinb.stewart1912]

Ugh I hate when I'm left wanting to know what happened?!?!?!

[@cindyahrentzen7542]

That is really amazing and beautiful!!! A real work of art!

[@poppysiddal5860]

Gorgeous work. Beautiful Etsy store as well, friend. I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. You’re a keeper.

[@smzdreamz5500]

I love your work and your presentations. I'm glad to be able to watch you on my phone app when I can't be on my computer or via the TV. Thank you for making your videos available to us.

[@amadeojuarez8371]

Just commenting hoping your engagement numbers go back up. Always enjoy your projects and your energy. 👍🏼

[@janbounds911]

YT needs to change their algo. This is a lovely piece. As an artist, I know how things ebb and flow. Their algos don't. As a musician, you can go up and down many times throughout the course of your career, until you hit. This is why YT isn't good for artists in that sense. Don't stop. Don't be discouraged bc robots are saying you aren't hitting their mark. Just do you.❤❤❤😊

[@debrajol3585]

Yah usually when we say ‘resins gonna resin’ it’s not so good. This one the resin was gonna resin in a most spectacular way! Fantastic work.

[@indianangel39EarthAngelTyee]

How beautiful, turning natural nature into art what a gift Thank you for sharing

[@outtadarkness1970]

You had me hooked when you said you were using a wasps' nest! You did not disappoint! Thank you for sharing. ❤️🌻

[@chessicahullum2896]

This turned out deserve standing applause❤❤❤

[@RingoXIX]

That "failure" definitely turned out better than the original probably would've. Beautiful!

[@gaile2845]

I was worried for a minute, but you pulled it off. Amazing.

[@BensWorx]

Thankyou 😊

[@randomusername266]

11:53 no way he said that😭😭

[@feelingsandstuff-kp4vu]

I am a first time watcher and I was amazed!!! How you can think of this and then DO it! Simply beautiful!!

[@TheParkAttendant]

If the law would allow it, I have the interior of a hornets nest I would send to you. It has three tiers and looks absolutely alien.

[@VictoriaMiske]

If there's no hornets in it it should be safe to send

[@miriamluskberry]

Wow! I watch a lot of resin art and I've never seen anything like this! I've got a list of things to look up, like "pressure pot" for starters! Simply amazing, you have taken resin art to a whole new level.

[@monamelendez1953]

I admire the art of making something so beautiful out of things "we" toss away... What an amazing craft ! LOVE IT!!

[@stevenperry3515]

You are so talented, Ben. I love the way you present the videos too, particularly the sped up bits. Something very therapeutic about listening to the sounds of superfast mixing, sanding, etc.. - Sue.

[@lizhallengren5127]

Oh so much fun to watch and listen to--no annoying music and the sounds from stick shaking was nice, very interesting project

[@stevebennett3495]

Ben your cretivity and artist visions are mind blowing and a joy to behold! Thanks mate-for making the world a more beautiful place!

[@cookswithbeer]

Wow! Would love to see a glow in the dark version of this

[@craftingforalmosteveryone]

You make some truly amazing projects. I am amazed by the tools you have...You are SO talented.

[@BeckyCathell]

beautiful, it just needs a bee in it.

[@lauriehayes5460]

Wow, that Piece Looks Awsome..

[@CynthiaRaines-p4e]

I'm speechless. I've saved these and didn't know what to do with them. You made it look totally incredible. Thank you so much 😊

[@nancymanuel8536]

I have always loved bees nests how intricate they are how detailed and efficient they are, sir you have found your hobby beautiful

[@SuperBrowndog1]

This is exactly why I love resin art, everything looks so beautiful and unique. I love it. 💕

[@RuthHeller-i3h]

Ben your wasp design is amazing. It's beautiful what you can do with nature's creation. Thank You for sharing your creation.

[@ecdeluca]

My 12-yr old & 10 yr old daughters were really inspired by this video to start working with resin and creating some of their own one of a kind art pieces! We were both very impressed with your equipment, especially your helmet! We'll probably start with something closer to your turtle silicone mold tutorial. Thanks for the super fun and addictive viewing!

[@CissyBrazil]

Just gorgeous! I came across this channel in my feed. I use resin art for rocks after I paint them and they come out great. I’ve been doing that for over a year now. So when I saw that you used an old wasp nest, I was so excited to watch this then I realized that this type of thing is not teaching me anything because there’s so much machinery that is used and products that I’m not familiar with, that I was disappointed, but I’ll tell you. This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much!

[@texximac5292]

Working with resin is so versatile !!! Never know what you can come up with next !!! Love your ideas and this looks amazing !!! I'm an artist and often paint bees and honeycomb !!!!! Love your work .... ! Love from Oz ⭐

[@leonepitt8188]

You are such a creative couple. I love how you work together. Tonight's video showed yet another talent. Such a stunning creative art piece from a humble beginning. Beautiful..

[@adelinawarriner6259]

awesome looking

[@TraceyHiatt-or1vj]

The flat side looks like you could swim in it!!!!! Breathtaking!!!!!!

[@KENGARTLB]

What a fantabulous idea, from beginning to end!! I was enthralled from the first drip of resin and stunned by the end result. I'm considering something similar, and you've inspired me. Thank you muchly, my friend. May your time be joyful and your peace complete.

[@anastasiarose9003]

My father was one of the first generation artists to use epoxy doing things like this way back in the seventies. So watching you make art with this and using all this new technology is super cool. Thank you for doing your videos your art is quite beautiful and I really enjoyed it. I hope you have success on your Etsy shop and your video viewership goes up.

[@angelaberry3483]

Absolutely gorgeous 💞

[@JHAFarm]

That turned out amazing!

[@WendyDahling3]

This is so beautiful. I wish I knew a friend who had the equipment to make such wonderful things. It really is a work of art. Plus I’m obsessed with the curly resin bits that shoot off.