Watch an Eagle Come to Life: Carving with Spray foam

I carved this 6’ eagle out of foam, steel and recycled tires. Checkout the entire #carving process. #woodcarving #howto
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Thank you to the friends and client over at 'Nothing But Tires'.
Huge thank you to Alex Reynaud for the pedestal
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Tools Used:
1. Hot knife- amzn.to/3KCYkrf
2. Spray Foam- amzn.to/3JPGtMR
3.Welding helmet- amzn.to/3M4HGRV
4. Carving Rasp- amzn.to/3JwnKFT
5. Aluminum Foil Tape- amzn.to/3uIvwbs
My Camera: amzn.to/3Jwdptq
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3jBWQln
Voiceover Mic: amzn.to/3jzZRm1
Chapters
00:00 Beak
01:37 Steel Armature
03:09 Foam Carving
03:54 Masterworks Ad
05:13 Pedestal
06:08 Claws
07:03 Carving form
09:39 Tape & Fiberglass
10:37 Tire application
12:19 Fabricating Eyes
13:57 Final touches
15:33 Finished sculpture

[@Brittany0909]

This is gorgeous. My husband died two months ago and we loved watching your channel together. He was a logger by trade and I think this one would have been his favorite. I love watching your videos they give me peace in a time where I need it thank you for all the beautiful creations they are lovely to watch.

[@husam_gray]

I'm sorry, may God have mercy on his soul, I hope you meet in heaven

[@chazza8670]

Hope you’re doin well ❤️

[@Easy_Going__]

My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband. God bless you.

[@sjoukjehoogsteen691]

So sorry for your loss

[@YTias]

❤️❤️

[@cyberwolf367]

This is absolutely amazing, I love how all the feathers are equally aligned and overlaid, the most important part of creating or drawing in my case an animal is that it looks exactly like the reference, and this is absolutely spot on

[@ines83altdelrosario5]

Yo pienso es sierto

[@msb5775]

Paint sprayer tip: if you’re painting with a dark color and then are doing a sealant/top coat over it, mix a little bit of your paint in with your sealant before spraying. Otherwise the color might become cloudy or you’ll be able to see streaks of the clear coat. Not an issue for light paint colors though.

[@mikesmadlife8029]

Thanks for the tip I know it helped me

[@Spain42]

Yes! This works great for furniture painting too with a brush. I’m a furniture artist. I find this piece absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@sboz86]

That's such a wonderful idea, thanks!

[@JohnDoe-yq9ml]

Can you explain further I don’t understand

[@AliciaMully]

Thank you

[@helfire156]

Blake, you are one heck of a person. The idea, the creativity, the craftsmanship along with your hardwork and dedication is something out of this world. I can't imagine the time and patience that takes in creating those amazing sculptures that you do, it's truly admiring.

[@gittn2436]

Dude that's actually insane how well you did that!

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@thistlechisel9965]

As a clay medium user, I'd never thought recycled tires can be use as medium for sculptures, it is superbly done, wow!

[@abelis644]

Look up Brian Jungen, a Canadian Indigenous artist who uses Nike Air Jordans to sculpt native masks... Your mind will be blown!!! Cheers!

[@twistedperceptions]

1.6M views and only 43K likes. Definitely deserves more likes than what it has. I absolutely loved this sculpture. Keep up the amazing work and looking forward to all your future pours and sculptures.

[@macstuntsable]

Thank you Blake for the wonderful sculpture... I feel inspired by this one particularly... it was great to watch your craft start to finish!

[@j4xart105]

What a cool piece! Love how the smooth texture from the steel contrasts against the texture of the tires.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you very much!

[@RayElberg]

"...if you like this video..." Man, I love this video! Amazing creativity with great results! The joke about the turkey amused me :-) Well done, Blake!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Ray! Glad I still have some dad jokes left in the tank

[@solangehinault6390]

Each of your sculptures is the discovery of a new way of working with the material, it is exciting to discover how you will proceed each time! Your eagle is simply majestic! I went to your site and viewed all your works, but my top three is first the Swan, then the Whale, and finally the Bald Eagle!!! Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity!!!

[@taylorturrie9059]

Thank you so much for sharing your process! I just started using styrofoam insulation and spray foam this Christmas. I love that you resource and recycle so many of your materials. I am a 67 year old grandma starting yet another foray into three dimensional art. Wheee!

[@judestewart3955]

Oh my goodness, the eagle is stunning- so realistic and quite majestic. Well done Blake.

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Jude!

[@kengetchell8698]

This is incredible. Love the recycled materials!

[@BMSculptures]

Thanks Ken!

[@freesanima]

There is not one gram of recycled material there, Sr... The is a huge difference between recycling and reusing...You may want to look it up, Sr.

[@ines83altdelrosario5]

Es toy de. Cuerdo

[@ines83altdelrosario5]

Busca te un ayudate

[@David-Field.Stuff01]

Very impressive work. I do a lot of foam carving sculpture and one handy thing I learned was that if you use a home plant water mist sprayer to lightly mist the sprayed foam it will cure faster. This is particularly helpful in climates where there is very low humidity or if your workshop is really hot. Also, if you are planning to inject a lot of foam into a hollow space, spray some water mist into the hollow space first. Then fill the hollow in layers and mist each layer lightly as you go. This prevents the foam from curing solid on the outside but staying wet and uncured in the centre. Love your work.

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

I’m blown away with every single project you do! You’re an incredible artist and I thank you for sharing your work.

[@Immortal_BP]

wow the tire gives really nice feather texture, having been around a lot of eagles while in Alaska one thing i noticed is their furrowed/deep brows are one of the most defining features so other than missing that it looks great.

[@ines83altdelrosario5]

Dime ver hermoza lindo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Blake, WOW stunning eagle. You have an amazing eye and no shame in sending out for specialist tradesmen to help. Another amazing sculpture, thanks for sharing.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you Jim!

[@bajiron]

This is a gorgeous sculpture of an Eagle. So much work is put into this endeavor. Amazing!

[@stefanitadio6236]

I've admired your tire sculptures for a while but this is the first time I watched the process start to finish. It's so interesting and you are supremely talented!

[@kennethblackmon66]

I love art that looks like something and to be made of tires it's incredible

[@diamond6256]

OUTSTANDING. I love this so much. My favorite is the beak and the use of old tires. GREAT JOB!!!!! Damn I want one of these.

[@wsells]

This is probably my favorite of your sculptures so far. Amazing!

[@StephenNesbit]

I love watching your work come to life, but I had a bit of a question! Instead of having to paint those thousands of crown staples, why not purchase the black versions? They have black and hyperblack crown staples that would potentially save a lot of time / effort.

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

Thought the same, but maybe he once bought the lime green ones in bulk for cheap and now has a life supply of them to use up

[@THEHORSELOVER235]

@@petrescuework-difficultcas6581 he uses blk paint quite often so those would benefit him

[@Godballs]

Deserves 100M+ views

[@dianabenson3895]

OMG that is so freakin awesome, it's absolutely perfect. I can't believe how well you got the arch of the wings and the flow into his back it literally looks like he is about to take off. Wow you nailed it, beautiful work.

[@kubaskaproductions4159]

As not just a proud American but also Eagle Scout this sculpture is my favorite of all. Your epoxy ones are awesome as well but this one really hits home for me the most. You have real skill.

[@judsonp.4734]

I'm always amazed by the things you make. they are so cool and amazing. I love your sculptures.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Judson!

[@jennylawson1980]

Your work is so beautiful and unique. I love how your projects have so much heart and say something. Wing spans of any large bird 🦅 are tough to get proportions right even in drawings. You did an amazing job to bring him alive.

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much Jennifer

[@SummerS95Kj]

I just found your channel and all I can say is WOW!!! Can’t wait to see more of your magnificent sculptures!,,👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@edsummers6869]

The end took my breath away! Outstanding sculpting, and the tires are a touch of genius.

[@justanunknownfriend5091]

This man’s work is unparalleled to most. Thanks for the amazing content sir! SEMPER FI

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@A.Mere.Creator]

Really nice utilization of common materials to make a work of art

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you!

[@bonsaitigerMTB]

The metallic flak looks amazing. Great shout, and great shout leaving the eyes carved and not putting anything extra in there. This was one of your most flawless sculptures!! No mistakes! Good job man!! Keep ‘em coming:)

[@umbrellacorp.]

I think it looks like my budgie at first. Then after you finished it the Eagle has landed. It looks great. Keep up the good work. 🦅😎👍💯

[@GG-hl2jt]

I wonder how much something like this cost 😩 looks insane.

[@zellafae]

A lot, many hours to get it done and the cost of materials and getting the fiberglass done, not to mention time spent designing it

[@jenn4883]

I am also super curious, the hours and talent spent is insane!

[@Pizzagulper]

I can't get over how cool this is. This is such a masterpiece. I always though creates with metal claws and things are a great aesthetic, and the addition of the tires for feathers is so good!

[@jesseroemelin3843]

Omg you sir! And your channel are hidden gems of youtube! Glad I came across your channel!!! The sculpture is amazing!!! I think your the first person I've come across that could give Duke a run for his money! Great job keep it up!

[@donaldadams1644]

What a fantastic process you have shown & described for us. Wonderfully thought out with the feathers being a stand out. Your use of the bicycle tyres for the feathers was inspired. They look so natural it's amazing. Your commentary 'on the run' is absolutely great allowing people into the mind of an Artist rather than being lost in some contrived mystique. Well done, delightful in all respects. Don from South Aust.

[@killowah492]

this is my first time seeing one of your videos and i can say for sure that i am never leaving …this was incredible to watch. you’re so talented man. awesome work

[@mirtagordillo3486]

This is my first time watching you work and I can't believe how your sculpture came out just by using recycled tires the texture it gives to each feathers amazing now you have me hooked lol great job with the eagle 💜💜

[@user-dc9ce3lc2l]

That is one of best art pieces I have ever seen!! What incredible patience!! Very beautiful and just perfect!! You should be very proud and satisfied!! 👍

[@conniegarcia5626]

I made an eagle from a foam football and a Styrofoam ball, armature wire and foam sheets.lots of glue. I loved how it came out. Love watching an artist such as yourself.

[@tylerdowling]

Absolutely stunning how you can make literal tires into genuine and impressive pieces of art. Amazing.

[@thedoorguycharlie]

That was amazing AF!!! I'm gleaning so much from your process. Thank you so much for your effort.

[@tamibell4325]

OMW! This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!💥❤ I loved watching every minute of this! You are truly an artist!AMAZING! JUST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!💥❤🏆🦅

[@DD-zm1uu]

Incredible!! I’m in to art, but have never seen anything like this. I so enjoyed watching the process. You have some mad talent, and I thank you for sharing it with us.

[@cheyennejt]

It's cool I live in north western PA. I occasionally get to see eagles around the Allegheny and Clairion rivers sometimes while I'm riding my horse or driving. I'm always in awe of them. I feel blessed and thank God, when I get to witness them.

[@chantheartist5384]

SUPER DOPE!! You inspire me to stretch myself to create!! I love how you slick help recycle rubber! Genius!!❤

[@Michigan-Tactical]

That looks amazing. I used to work at a radio shack. We would take the RC cars outside and play with them. Or sometimes we'd have a return when the customers got bored with them. Either way the tires would be dirty. We would spray pledge furniture polish on them, let it dry and just crumble off and it made them look new again. It might work for you too. Also I used to do spray finishes in a factory and your painting looked pretty good to me. I really enjoy watching you make these.

[@lisanidog8178]

Using tire material as textured feathers is brilliant! This why I love watching artists. They use such neat things one would never think could be used. Only thing I do is use cans, soap and baking soda boxes as bases and envelope paper as covering. But it’s recycling like you do.

[@giovannacasadio9600]

I am new to your channel and you got me hooked on the first video about deep pour epoxy, but this is way over the charts of amazing and majestic art manship. You are by far the best artist I have watched to date. Grazie.

[@lukecarter7906]

This is seriously one of the most beautiful pieces I have seen in a looooooong time! Love the imaginative use of mediums

[@ines83altdelrosario5]

Es un Bello trabajo

[@sydneyevans2637]

Tires were perfect texture for feathers and great recycling. Excellent job, Sir!

[@jonny555ive]

This is absolutely incredible, fantastic work dude, You really knock this one out of the park. Amazing craftsmanship !!!!! Keep the hits coming 👍👍

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

Dude, you blow me away! Your creativity and level of skill, your use of materials are incredible and so inspiring. I love your work! This piece is breathtaking. ❤ 🙏

[@andrewh3730]

Wow Great job. I never would of thought to use old tires for feathers but this is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@vincentxiao601]

How apt it is to use discarded tyres for this majestic eagle artwork commissioned by a tyre company! Tnx for sharing the tips about using aluminum foil adhesive as a surface protectant and the welded balls polishing.

[@johnhicks9929]

MY GOODNESS !! TALK ABOUT MAJESTIC LOOKING , WOW-WOW-WOW ! SIR , YOU HAVE TALENT BEYOND MORTAL MEN !

[@brandonhoesel541]

Dude your work is amazing , don’t know how you have the eye for it , I especially like how you can take bike tires and see a layout that when the finished product is revealed it’s amazing .. your modern day Picasso but with sculptures !!

[@sapphirejade5029]

All the work you do brings back old childhood memories. A family member of mine would always be in the garage and the whirring of the machines was a way of knowing he was there. As a kid, I was terrified of the machineries he used and afraid he was going to get hurt. Yet, as I grew older, he let me help him. I loved it and felt right. Sadly, it's been over 2 years since he said his final goodbye. Everytime I go to the garage and work on my own personal projects, I feel him. I'll always be his little girl. I miss him, but I know he's always there.🥺

[@aarons5724]

Outstanding! This is not just craftmanship, but artistry (or should I say "This is not just artistry, it is craftmanship"?). We plebeians do not always realize that extraordinary lengths you must go to--nor the various skills that must come into play--to create something wonderful. I got to thinking that you might be able to hire a neighborhood kid to do a lot of the tire cutting for you. In any case, I am very much impressed. THANK YOU for sharing your gift with the world.

[@madeleinegombert661]

I can't get over how real it looks. AMAZING!!!!!

[@holgermuller2262]

I have never seen something like this bevor in my life. It´s so amazing. Thanks for showing us your big talent. Greetings from Germany. Holger

[@megansmith1382]

Whoa! I didn't expect that 😳 I am thoroughly impressed 👏 what an amazing experience that was to watch. Just incredible 😍 👏

[@TheCypherBlu]

Wow, I've never seen anything made out of tires, how creative & Awesome! Thanks :)

[@shawncook6268]

Another amazing piece. Never would of thought of old tires as a medium. Very talented

[@renae4]

Love the use of repurposing old bike tires. You should be super proud of your work x

[@jamescooley7849]

Your work is amazing and I'm impressed with the use of bike tires as a medium. WELL DONE 👏

[@flamingomtn]

You are INSANELY talented and creative. Thank you so much for sharing your process with us. Your videos are fascinating.

[@88Blazehaze]

Man you’re on a level of your own. That’s a f#%*g killer sculpture dude. using old tires for feathers!!! Amazing work man

[@tis_phil]

Killer job, again! Paint spray tips, the trigger will engage the air first, then paint second. Takes practice, but you can partially release the trigger, find the paint cut off point, this keeps the air flowing, and will stop drops when you re-engage the paint/trigger. Also, start your first spray pass off to the side of the object, not on it. Cheers

[@lisaworkman4293]

Amazing work! Very talented,love your use of materials ! Keep creating you have a gift!!❤❤

[@steamsparked]

My favorite part is when you use the spray foam, which is messy at first, but you make it look good at the end

[@littlegirl-lc8lh]

so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! thank you so very much tiny giant!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LakeCyn]

I LOVE THIS!! Amazing talent to bring out the majestic eagle!!

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Wow, that looks incredible. I wasn’t sure about the tires. I have not seen that used before. But, it turned out to be a remarkable choice. It added so much to the overall look. I love it.

[@mingusduchamp]

You inspire me to do artwork again 😊 thank you

[@patriciafranck9650]

I really enjoy you telling your many viewers, how you accomplish your beautiful work

[@waterboy8999]

Nice work! I like the fact that you have good manners in asking people to consider subscribing, not very common these days. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@64bosely]

All I can say is.... Wow! Your talent is just truly beyond words. I am hooked on your videos!

[@marcolopez1875]

You are Amazing! I found your channel by pure chance, I have to make you so many compliments, because for me you are a true genius! an artist with a capital A! Greetings from Rome. Marco

[@Jlove77]

Wow! This is my first time seeing one of your videos. You did an Amazing Job!

[@Thunderhawk51]

That's super badass with that black and white coloring, combined with shiny steel! Just, wow!

[@richardphilpot9193]

wasn't sure about the finished look with tires but it looks like leather more than tires u the man..makes me want to try harder on my work

[@iowegian7496]

What amazing work you do! It was fascinating to watch you make the framework and the insulation. Never seen that before.

[@mariedriskell8752]

Oh, oh, oh...dang*it, that was soooo AWESOME, HE Turned out incredible 👏 ❤️ You ROCK!!!!

[@muckemark4318]

very good work wow I'm blown away very artistically I've also been an artist for years but I haven't yet come up with an idea like this to use old bicycle tires. thank you for the inspiration. Greetings from Germany Bavaria

[@robanderson4137]

those old turkey carving knifes (the two bladed oscillating type) work great on foam...bought one at a garage sale and it has been my go to for foam for many years.

[@carter316]

That was an excellent video and a beautiful piece of art... you did a very very good job... AWESOME

[@DrTubeman]

Every new sculpture you create Blake, just blows me away. Tip of the Fedora.

[@JayRev_Music]

BY FAR - the baddest ass creation I’ve seen in years. Geez, just, wow.

[@nyqer6636]

Noticed the Pipe in the stock bin "Eagle" how appropriate. Beautiful ...again

[@lisanidog8178]

That’s one sharp lookin’ eagle! What a joy to watch you create him. Well done!

[@tamalasneed2263]

OUTSTANDINGLY AWESOME !!!

[@bettyforbes7291]

hi Blake, A-MAZ-ING!!! I am in awe of your talent, creativity & the uniqueness of medium you choose to work with, thank you for sharing

[@BMSculptures]

Thank you so much!

[@jimboladd2305]

I just started watching you and your videos. MAN you are a GOD at this great art!!!!!!!

[@alexandraframe6493]

Totally awesome! To think old tires turned into a beautiful Bald Eagle. Excellent work.

[@BMSculptures]

Glad you liked it!

[@achilles.heel.90]

Mannnnnn..... You are one of a kind artist. Huge Respect to you.

[@calindasaulteaux4477]

Wow. Your talented. I can't wait to see the rest of your creations. 💖