We Spent the Day Crafting as a Family :) - Ben's Worx Vlogs

[@geryscanlon33]

What an awesome blog. I dry my flowers in my airfryer. I flatten the flower. Place on top of 2 sheets of paper towels, 2 sheets on top. Remove airflow tray from airfryer, place flowers, replace tray. I do 2min at a yime on 180c. Works well. Ee have lots of Jaccaranda trees in South Australia.

[@davidhanson2351]

Hollo from Florida. We also have the Jacaranda Trees here in Clearwater Florida

[@mattersofthehartbynat8815]

Love the longer videos… and LOVED seeing Courtney in there with you guys!! I know all about taking one day at a time… my 21 yo daughter has BPD, Bi-polar, ADHD, and is on the spectrum… her moods are mostly unpredictable… one day she is running about, having a ball, and the next she can’t get out of bed!! Then a BPD episode leads to uncontrolled behaviour, where she will cut herself and/or put holes in the walls with her forehead… it is the most heartbreaking and frightening experience for a parent to witness, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone!! So, I really mean it when I say how beautiful it is to see Courtney engaging with you both so happily! Sorry, enough of my dribble!! Love you guys. ♥️♥️🇦🇺

[@bensworxvlogs]

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[@der_kluger_gunther8391]

awww tell courtney she did great! i am not into flower things but i would seriusly buy one of those right now. i wish i had such supportive parents... you are all adorable :)

[@kellyw.1779]

Hey Ben, Nicole and Courtney! What a great day, the pocket hugs are so cute with the pretty flowers. Can't wait to see everything demolded! Take care...Big hugs from Texas!!😍🌻🤩🌼

[@StrandedLifeform]

What does an Australian plug look like? For pot cam, have you looked at the kind of cameras scuba divers use? Those types might be able to hold up to the pressure. Just a thought anyway. The flower hearts Courtney made are so beautiful. Good to see her in the shop, hopefully we'll see her more often making beautiful art. Do they make holiday themed molds? It might be cute to have little Santa Claus and wreaths for Christmas, shamrocks for St Patrick's Day, turkeys for thanksgiving and so on. The bird in the shop was hilarious! Had me ROTF. Waiting for you to do the stuffed bear. I think that will be a very interesting experiment. Fingers crossed it will work.

[@AndyCallaway]

If that bird flew into your workshop, it wouldn't be a minor bird, it would be a maker bird. 😄

[@bensworxvlogs]

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[@Berly5762]

I love watching you all. So inspiring. Keep up the good work and I do love the long blogs.

[@davidhanson2351]

Hello from Florida again congratulations to Courtney. I went and checked right after I watched the video and all of her pocket hugs were sold so congratulations.

[@mjrulez100]

We have Jacarandas in South Australia. Some councils use them as street trees.

[@cathyomalley2772]

How about cracking an egg into resin as see if it cooks.

[@candytlew77]

Y’all are a beautiful family. I love seeing you craft as a family. So much love❤️

[@Gina1966]

Silica is the best way to dry flowers,

[@IceQueen1972]

Love seeing Courtney out helping y'all. Love seeing her caring on the tradition.

[@michaelpiper8198]

ever thought about using something like scuba equipment for taking camera's deep underwater so it can withstand the pressure and be protected from spills.

[@stuartcousins9269]

Those are felt polishing burrs. They are used in the polishing of jewelry and stones.

[@jenniespradlin4909]

Courtney should sign the pocket hug card so ppl know she did them. :)

[@ThePhannomMenace]

Awesome work Courtney! I'd buy them!

[@virginia_estherginger41785]

My late grandma used heavy books to press flowers, just place the flowers on non stick baking paper and fold the paper and place in the book, she had multiple layers, I actually recently found one that had been in a book for over 30 years...

[@iamonlyme9514]

Jacarandas seem to be Australian wide, my cousin has a beautiful one outside their home in Port Pirie SA 😊 So awesome Nicole doesn't have to use a mask anymore 😊

[@HylianSiren]

I love Courtney's hearts! They turned out so beautifully! ❤

[@mel.e2675]

Hi Courtney! The pocket hugs are beautiful! Fun blog. Are you going to have the smaller frogs be for sale in the store? I like tiny things and wouldn't mind picking up some if you decide to do that. I can't wait to see how the wings work out for the Fragons! I need a Fragon in my life! 🫢😊. Much love to all! 😊💜.

[@LisaVornhagen]

It was so nice seeing the three of you working together like that! It's great to see Courtney smiling. I love her hearts! They turned out really pretty and I didn't notice any bubbles!

[@Peter_Nottle]

you coming to my home in paradise? 😱CAIRNS 🥳

[@markduggan3451]

I liked the reference to The Big Bang Theory. Great vlog.

[@tplude1]

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[@farscape3100]

i would love to see the bird in slow mo 😊

[@dalemaclaren7576]

Absolutely funtastic Vlog. Nicole with your wooden flower press I have several cardboard shapes to fit in mine. In-between each cardboard piece I put my flowers into coffee filters. They press wonderful. I leave them for 2 weeks pressed. Courtney so Absolutely wonderful to see you ❤️ Beautiful pocket hugs. Ben Absolutely love your sense of humor. So looking forward to your honest review of the let's resin big debubbler machine. Take wonderful care and keep smiling and loving each other ❤❤❤

[@loisbradley1201]

Great to see the 3 of you crafting together ❤❤❤ Glad the bird was unharmed while escaping. Close call and good duck Nicole😅❤

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

@Ben have you tried putting pot cam in an underwater case and then in the pressure pot 💡

[@staciromero9068]

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[@Amerisis1972]

I love the pocket hugs! I was thinking the baby’s breath hugs, maybe do the first layer, and instead of filling the back, you could take out the first layer put in the second layer then the flowers and lay the already cured layer on the top. Sandwiching the baby’s breath in between the layers. It wouldn’t be flat on either side but should work.

[@LureneNZ]

I recognised the Jacaranda trees and have been admiring them. They also grow in the area where I live in Hawke’s Bay, NZ. Courtney’s hearts looked so great! I love the dried flowers and they’d also look good with some glitter added. I can’t wait to see the mini frogs and to see what the mystery hair accessory mould is.

[@whiteroserochester971]

Hi guys, Here in South Australia we also have Jacaranda tress everywhere, There is a Christmas song called "Christmas where the gum tress grow" that refers to Jacaranda tress also, it's a great song.

[@shanmclean2553]

I’ve been on that cruise and it was great for a short trip. Going to Willis Island means that you have hit international waters and can get duty free in the shop.

[@elisabethk2655]

Courtney pocket hugs are beautiful. Love seeing you guys as a family. !!

[@yvonnehayes1805]

Love you guys, a breath of fresh air. Would you consider doing a round coffee table? I've been struggling with mine. Keep putting out your vlog. ❤ you both

[@mandy-janeart-mjdesignhous3600]

Ben and Nicole, Courtney needs some "'silica beads/sand'" to dry flowers. She can go for little walks and forage little flowers and folage in the local area. Jacaranda flowers any native Australian flowers are popular in the US market.

[@nopesiedaisy]

It's lovely to see you all together! I hope you're feeling like you have your feet back on solid ground, Courtney!

[@dianestainer7843]

I hope whilst Courtney has time before her course she dies more pocket hugs as I would love to eventually own one or more they were so pretty and pleased to see her getting back to normal as much as she's able to and looking to her future all the best from the UK 🇬🇧 xx

[@mistilahowetz4521]

Love love love seeing you all together! What a beautiful family! Courtney it's so nice seeing you. Your so beautiful. I love your pocket hugs! I will buying some. Thank you for getting the family together for the vlog! Love watching you guys. You are my favorite channel to watch!

[@JeanelleDowney]

With those hearts you could drill a hole in them and make a key chain💕💕💕

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Seems like the birds were wanting to do some projects of their own! I'm with you, Ben, I'm not a fan of mint chocolate. It will be fun to see how all your new frogs turn out. I love Courtney's hearts. Dried flowers are so beautiful. And yes, I really enjoy the long vlogs. Sometimes I want to reach right in and help! 😊

[@bensworxvlogs]

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[@michaelripley4528]

The intruder was Bird Raynolds😁 Looking for Robert De Niro😂

[@bensworxvlogs]

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[@marybeth17]

hi Ben, Nicole & Courtney, what a nice fun family bonding video. Sending love, prayers, & hugs from the states. Have a blessed weekend.🇺🇸🙏🤗💗

[@bobshupert7]

Love watching you guys! What about putting one of the tiny frogs Nicole found into a small frog mold, and then put the small frog in a large frog mold?

[@fourwinnsdummy]

Hi everyone, I love those hearts Courtney made. She did an amazing job on those. I think you can save the one with the rough back too. Just flip it over and dome the back side with more UV resin. I don't what brand you use but I know the JDiction has a version that is high viscosity (thicker) and it work great for doming due to the high surface tension.

[@marymoomey5011]

Courtney's flower heart are super cute! Wonder if you could dust them with your color shifting powders? Also, the wings mold, I bet you guys could make some cool earrings out of the ones that would still have the holes from the little posts. Glad to see that Nicole's hands are feeling better! Great video as always! 💜

[@DirtBoyTrucker]

Love seeing you guys all together. Courtney is a beautiful soul and she's gonna do great things. It's awesome how much you two support her in her goals. I would have bought one of her hearts if they hadn't sold out so fast. And it is terrific that they immediately sold❤

[@ammo_skull]

I'd love to see a uncensored vlog! 😂🤣 Would love to see your real Aussie humour 😉😉 Love watching you both, keep up the great work! ❤️

[@bensworxvlogs]

We would get canceled 😂

[@ammo_skull]

@bensworxvlogs too funny! 🤣😂

[@alisonmary1443]

Courtneys hearts are so delicate and pretty. Good to see you, love your natural shine, your Mum has that too, comes from inside out. I'm enjoying the longer vlogs, I woke at 2am and there you all are great stuff. Thank you 💖🐾🐸

[@bensworxvlogs]

Thanks Alison 😊

[@plasticbutcher]

I really enjoy the longer vlogs and was great to she Courtney Smiling Rick B.

[@geoffwarnes9327]

We used to press wild flowers in the encyclopedia’s as kids. Love the vlogs. 👍❤️

[@wysgyeman]

Loved seeing all of you! Courtney seems to be doing well. I know how hard it can be, Courtney. You are not alone. I live in Virginia, USA, and I support you. You are a lovely young woman and you are stronger than you know. Take care, stay safe, and, stay healthy!

[@bensworxvlogs]

Thankyou 😊

[@SPooleUK77]

All the best Courtney glad your doing well. Best regards from your english fans xx

[@juliethorn1926]

I'm in New Zealand and bought the Lets Resin de bubbler machine about 5 weeks ago. Have been using it daily for last 3 weeks. Absolutely love it, and also bought the 3hr curing machine a real game changer for the home hobbyist. I had to buy reverse plug adaptors for it. Summer is yet to arrive in NZ so I use the 5 min setting twice, once you have set your timer, push the button to start and you must press the dome down that starts the de gassing action. Another great video, always a joy to watch and cant wait to see Courtney having fun making items.

[@aaronpaulus3492]

It's good that Courtney is starting to make stuff for the store. Keep your chin up, Courtney

[@SamTheBattleshipp]

Those flower pocket hugs look so cool! I always love seeing flowers in resin. A little bit of the garden right in the palm of your hand. I actually think little "imperfections" in hand made items are perfect! It shows the item was hand crafted and individually made. I hope the new frog moulds work out for you. I am so glad the air purifyer machine works so good for Nicole. I am glad yall are doing well. Hope you all have a great rest of the weekend!

[@lynbit]

Nice projects today. Love the pocket hugs. Couldn’t the one y’all didn’t want to put into the store be saved by just adding another layer of uv resin? Although I see nothing wrong with Nicole having a pocket heart of Courtney’s. We moms always love keeping our kid’s crafts no matter how grown they get.

[@bevholdsworth5924]

Love the longer blogs and great to see Courtney doing her thing. The bird episode made me laugh as about a week ago I got back to my car where no had left the windows down about 3 inches and there was a sparrow flying around inside 😂. And the little bugger pooped in my seat not once but twice!

[@bensworxvlogs]

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[@LSK77_]

You have just inspired me to use my UV resin colours never touched it before. 🙈 Looking fab Courtney 💞 well done chick. Looking forward to seeing how the little frogs come out. Hope everyone is having a great weekend 🎉

[@grumpymunchkin1540]

Nicole can you PLEASE 🙏🏻 walk us through the making of a dragon book? I know a few people have asked before but life is busy so you’ve maybe forgotten 😅 thanks for all your fun family videos x

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

There's a channel where the guys are from Perth. They do lots of experiments with dropping things from a height, or dropping large items onto other items....etc. they are beating the heat of (nearly) Australian summer, by working with another team in Montana.....where its nearly winter. Lol

[@shanmclean2553]

Please get yourselves some uv safety glasses as you’ll damage your eyes without. You definitely need them when using the double sided, but should use them anyway

[@AlienLeader4]

The hearts are amazing. I actually was like oh no when you said you was not gonna sale the babies Breathe heart I liked that one. It's awesome to see you all in the shop together. Keep up the amazing work. 👽

[@PamsResinCrafts]

ahhhh Ben and Nicole don't go buying any contraptions for flower drying. All you need is some kitchen towel, and a backing dish. Put a layer of paper towel on the bottom, then the flowers (you can flatten the flowers if you want), then another layer of paper towel. Put in the oven at 100 C for 45 minutes. I have done it and it works like a dream. Also saves money.

[@kryzier]

What a wonderful vlog with the family. I'm sure you've probably already unmolded it by now, but the tiny mold that comes with the dragon set is dragon hands and it's really hard not to get bubbles in the fingers. I had a hard time with that mold in general not getting bubbles in all the small spaces. It works a little better if you pinch the mold as best you can after you pour a little resin to coax the bubbles out. I hope you guys have a better go of it than I did.

[@ritavanderwall6024]

So good to see Courtney! Also I have a main channel video idea; you could spiffy up your work top with some type of resin design.

[@AlpacaMade]

Thank you Courtney for being a good sport, the little hearts turned out very pretty❤️👍

[@donaldfinch1411]

YAY COURTNEY!!

[@plasticbutcher]

I second that Rick

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely awesome

[@mialagunas8499]

Good to see you guys! Loved all the family together ❤

[@wadehendryx7378]

Courtney's Hearts turned out beautiful. You know what you can do? Back them with some color. Mount a magnet so they can be refrigerator magnets. Hope you guys are doing well. Take care.😊 Can't wait to see the frogs. I've done the large ones but would love to do some smaller ones. 😊

[@bensworxvlogs]

Great idea mate

[@wadehendryx7378]

@bensworxvlogs you are up awful late.

[@wadehendryx7378]

@bensworxvlogs actually I guess it's morning there. Lol. Have a great day.

[@bensworxvlogs]

Yeah 2pm 😊

[@jenniferharton6383]

Thank you for doing a vlog tonight. We love them. They are so relaxing for us before we go to sleep. We love watching all the frogs and things you make . Thank you again. We love you guys and Courtney and Jake and the puppies.

[@teariana1]

Hi Courtney, wish I could live with your mom and dad. How amazingly supportive they are. Beautiful hearts.

[@AcrylicArtByBeauxandAnn]

Courtney’s flower pocket hugs are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I love them! She did a great job. 💜 Can I suggest an idea maybe add a magnet on the back? Just an additional craft for her if she likes. Hope you all are doing well.

[@MelindaDusenbery]

Glad the machine is working for Nicole

[@kymdevenish-meares4684]

Good job Courtney, they look really nice.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video Ben & Nichole it was Awesome to see Courtney doing some resin crafting and i am looking forward to when Courtney does some epoxy resin crafting also how about geting hold of ammonite Mold and i hope you are all well👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@lisamartin4928]

I love the flower hearts, especially the blue one.

[@chammers7377]

with thanksgiving coming up this month here in the US, I reckon you could modify the turkey frogs what little they need to fully look like a turkey, maybe even put it in an egg... I'd probably go for trying to make the base layer look like it is sitting on a platter myself

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

I would totally have taken that Baby's Breath one. I love that flower, and I wouldn't have minded the bumpy back. Perhaps next time using them just use a little less resin in the first fill so there's enough space to do a final flood coat on the back to ensure they're properly contained? Cos I think it was gorgeous. Edit: And I'm loving the longer blogs, not gonna lie. They're fun and easy going watching when I wake up. ☺

[@elf5012]

I would like to see a (large type) transparent frog with a pale seawater tint. The shop looks terrific, and what excellent creations you two made. The volcanos are fantastic. Now, that's how you organize, Nicole. It's really nice. Courtney's 60s-style dried flower necklace pendants-what do you think, drill a hole at the top and use matching colored rat-tail (satin) cording for around the neck? They are so hippie-style (I was a teenager in the fabulous sixties) and beautiful.

[@FishiesGoPook]

ooooooooooooooo itty bitty handcuffs! SQUEEEEE! so cute! you want to have fun and make something with the handcuffs for me? your choice? maybe something light up? with lime green? *throws money at the screen*

[@FromMyMellin]

After watching your nerd episode I think you need to do MM&M skulls!

[@nancydawkins429]

Absolutely love Courtney's dried flower hearts. Can't wait for them to be in the store.

[@candacedowney813]

Time flies when you're having fun and I do enjoy watching you all.

[@danareed1656]

oh wow those look great ! i love the blue one and the little flower one that didnt turn out!

[@fullerzoomn]

Courtney is SOOO beautiful! Even if just woken up! Look at her smile- just gorgeous!

[@garzilla7123]

I picked up some of the Coca Cola Oreos and some of the Oreo Coca Cola, but haven't tried them yet. I told my nieces I would have them over to try them, but it's hard to get them to come over when they both have the time. It was nice seeing the three of you having fun together. 🙂👍👍👍

[@jennieraup6612]

Willis Island has a weather station on it, and nothing else. Cruise ships go around it, so that officially they go in international waters, so people on board can legally buy ' duty free'on board. I have done this cruise, and it was good for a short break. Wish I was going with you!!!

[@awesomeOrlie]

You all look like a very beautiful family, that's cool how everyone like doing arts and crafts. All of you are totally awesome.

[@roseosullivanfromIreland]

Hi guys, great hearts. Doing crafts as a family is lovely. Thats funny I start pressing our own flowers it take a while but great. Its great to see people happy. Take care.

[@kellymarsh-f6s]

Those pocket hugs are beautiful,& Courtney is a very gorgeous young lady,you have such a lovely family,love watching you guys all together ❤️

[@dhogue01ify]

Those hearts would be great as keychains.❤

[@madeleinemuller1445]

You could make a dome of UV resin on top of the baby breath heart and then you wouldn’t feel the flowers any more 😉

[@johnkriete2152]

Could you put two of Courtney’s hearts together, maybe a string or ribbon betwixt them? Good to see you guys doing well.

[@jacqtubing]

Courtney!!! I love the dried flowers!!! Thank you for explaining the Jacanda tree, it is beautiful!❤

[@LisaOliverauthor]

Such a fun vlog, and lovely to see Courtney having some fun as well - huge hugs to you all and we'll catch you in the next one xx

[@ellishansen8115]

Courtney's hugs look awesome!