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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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 ☺️☺️☺️
Not everyone is comfortable enough to come on camera and give a reaction
Damn, how are you not more popular? You're talented man. Absolutely love this sculpture.
Thank you so much!
I would love to see the clients reactions :) Very creative and well executed :)
Thank you!
Glad I stumbled upon this! Really enjoyed watching a new way of making sculptures. The end result looks awesome!
Awesome, thank you!
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.
@@BMSculptures hi 👋
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!
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!
Super True!!!!!!!!!!!!
another superb piece.
It is amazing what you do !!! A true artist. 👍👍
I love this one most, because it is an octopus. Really awesome outcome with your method. Thank you for showing us.
Wow who knew recycled tires could make such a kick ass piece of art! Love your work thank you for sharing it here on KZhead!!
Its insane how you do your work blows my mind every time you bring something new.
That's brilliant-- my favourite sculpture yet!! 🐙
All I can say is "WOW!" Great work and awesome touch-up work :)
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!
Prob one of your best “Tire” sculptures.. fascinating animal and if not one of the most intelligent oceanic creatures out there .. great work !
Houston here. Love this!
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! 😊😉👍👍👍
This is so freaging sweet man! It looks so cool! I'm extremely happy I found your channel, the things you make are absolutely amazing. You're an incredibly talented artist!
Stunning piece of art! Such a talented artist!
HA!! Love it!! Just Brilliant!
I think I’m in love with this sculpture. You work magic with recycled materials.
Blake! You never cease to amaze us all with your masterful creation's! More! More! 🎨🐙👍🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
haha More coming! Thank you
I just spent the few days watching your videos. Just wow. You are super inspiring. Such talent.
I really like all of your art work that you do on this channel , as an artist myself this also helps me get inspired to branch out on my art work
That was very ingenious and incredible art work. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Gorgeous octopus!
I am so happy your channel came upon my feed. Great work!
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
This is beyond cool! I’m so glad KZhead suggested your channel 💜
Thanks Katie!
You’re a total artist, you just are born with it, can’t pretend it. Beautiful.
You Do Such Amazing Work! LOVE !!!!
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.
Looks amazing. Very well done.
I have never seen anything like this...you are seriously talented! Absolutely amazing!!!
I love octopus art and have seen quite a bit.. this is deff on the top of my list.. bravo for the originality
I love octopi. And this dude is awesome! Thanks for sharing
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.
You are very gifted and totally amazing!!! Keep it up. Love you stuff
Thank you so much 😀
AMAZING & AWESOME
Blake, I would LOVE to see you carve a penguin!!!👍🏻
That's beautiful and very inspiring! ♥
Awesome ! Love it, you’re inspiring me to sculpt again !
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!
I’m completely blown away with your talent! Gorgeous sculpture!!!
Thank you so much Cerise!
@@BMSculptures you are very welcome!
❤ another amazing piece of artwork. M
Great work Blake
Santapus 👍 love it.
Absolutely amazing.
Simply beautiful !!! WOW !!!
Thank you so much 😀
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.
Nice! You should do it!
Beautiful!
Just beautiful. Love it!
Thank you so much!
love the bicycle and motorcycle tire wraps, good idea.
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.
Thank you so much 😀 I also love me some BBQ octopus.
And, when it's not prepared correctly, it's about like eating a rubber tire. 😁
@@rogermccaslin5963 that is correct sir, it perhaps is tougher than a rubber tire.
absolutely amazing!
Awesome creation. Came out great!
Most awesome thing I've seen this year!
Looks amazing!
Blown away!
So Awesome, found myself binge watching... Again AWESOME !!
So glad I found your channel , love it thank you Andy
Awesome, thank you!
Man, you are a genius at your thing. I say this with all seriousness. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
This is so so so awesome work!! Its inspiring and so thought out!! just a happy to watch!
Thank you so much!
So very cool. Love it!!!
Great job. Learned a lot from this. Awesome use for tires
Beautiful 😍
Awesome work. Learning a ton here!
Love this octopus!! ❤ Now I need one ❤
Sweet!
Simply incredible.
Awesome!
absolutely FASCINATING!
Thanks!
Amazing!
Incredible!
Awesome!!
What an amazing piece of art!
Thank you Rebecca!
Awesome 🤩
So cool!!
Brilliant!! :O great way to upcycle too! You're funny :] Looking forward to your other videos!
I've been looking at a variety of videos on KZhead 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.
Well, that's because YT removed the dislike button after every white house/biden video had a 18-1 dislike ratio!
That’s insanely amazing!
Dude, mad skills!!!
This is gorgeous, and so creative! That's a great way to reuse tires, and it looks amazing. The production of this video is good too, I legit thought I was watching a channel with millions of subs. Good job, man!
another work of art.i've watchedmost of your builds they just amaze me .
Thank you Adrian!
Amaaaaaazing Job!
Dude🤯🤯🤯🤯one of the coolest projects I've ever seen 💚💚🇮🇪😃
I love this so much!
I've watched a few of your videos and I've subscribed. Superb. Love them.
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
Dude, this turned out amazing! I love it! I'm hoping this one gets the million views it deserves. Good luck, Blake!
Thanks Gary! KZhead is a roller coaster who knows how many it will end up at, Im just here for the ride!
Amazing so talented. And patient
Amazing. there's really nothing else to say. Amazing!!
OUTSTANDING!!💥
Thanks Dave
Very original, being a diver I love it. Eyes are perfect.
this is big art project nicely done, good luck
Hey Blake that is absolutely amazeballs I stumbled upon your channel and I am completely hooked I love the carvings you do the whale and torso are incredible but they way you’ve filmed this really make me want to give it a go. You’re incredibly talented buddy and a true inspiration #makersgonnamake 👍🏻
Very cool job !!!
He looks great, well done
WOW! Incredible work!
Thank you very much!
Stunning! Love it
Thank you! 😊
Love the customised axes at the wall