I watched you make the bull. That was pretty cool. In regards to your finger, I almost chopped of mine cutting pipes under the house. I'm a 100% disabled veteran and the VA amputated everything under my right knee 2 years ago. As I am a Marine, I think it would be awesome if you could do a 3d rendering of the Marine corps eagle, globe, and anchor.
I am a viewer from Taiwan🇹🇼. Thank you for your videos, I really like them all, especially the one with the Tyrannosaurus 🦖Skull, it is really amazing! I can see your love for wood and sculpture, and your passion for putting your own ideas into your works. It's very touching! I hope that one day I can also ask you to help me make a work and mail it to Taiwan.
I think “imperfection” in a handmade item makes it unique and one-of-a-kind…it is the fingerprint and mark of its creator. Mass production or computer production does not produce the patina and character and rarity of something made by the imagination and craftsmanship of a human being. I enjoyed watching your creative process and the outcome is truly stellar! I look forward to more of your videos! ✨
Actually the peacock is a really good idea with this same concept of end grain design pattern if you could somehow get the end grain to look like peacock's feathers
The imperfections could be thought of as battle scars, which many animals pick up - as you yourself proved in this video! Seriously though, phenomenal work as always, and I hope your finger is still healing well.
Bulls & cows pick up scars from barbed wire nails & other sharp objects on the fences used to keep them on your property. That's why Rolls Royce leather is so expensive. All of the posts & fences get wrapped so the cows wouldn't scar their hide/skin. That Makes for blemishes in the hide/skins used to wrap high-end vehicles & clothes.
As a person who does handmade art, I understand the point of keeping the imperfections. We strive to be as perfect as we can be, but in the end, it IS handmade and this is all part of the process. I would absolutely embrace that, if I were the owner of this gorgeous piece.
As a knifemaker myself, im gonna go the opposite way and say that I don't like keeping the imperfections in, especially easily fixable ones. I find it hard to draw the line between leaving the imperfactions, calling it "charm" and being lazy, not fixing easy mistakes. If course every handmade product will have mistakes, but to me it feels a bit unfinished if they are really easy to fix.
Our cows often had scratches on their hides from the barbed wire fences in the field. The carving marks add character to the piece. Awesome work! Keep up the great videos.
As a non woodworker I totally agree on leaving the imperfections. They’re part of the humanity and story of the piece - those things will increasingly become more important than ever. Also I’d love to see a feline sculpture like a tiger or leopard 😊 glad your finger is ok 👍
I would tend to agree. Having seen real bulls (I grew up on a small farm) their skin and body are rarely ever perfect. The imperfections add realism. The only thing I would suggest is to remove the obvious sanding mistakes. This just makes me think the artist didn't want to mess with it. But the dings and such add to it.
Yes, this would be GORGEOUS. Made out of burl or something "curly". You could collaborate with a jewelry maker or metalworker to do the stag horns as well which could be cool.
Pretty cool how you were able to get back in the shop after an accident like that. I nearly lost my thumb and i couldn't even look at my workshop for a month.
For me, it helps to admit that I was the moron who screwed up and if I slow down and use a bit of caution I’ll be fine. I cut the tip of my thumb off with my mandolin slicer while messing around making midnight cheese snacks… lol the next day I used it to make a salad and my roommate was like “dude! wtf!? You’re using that death trap again!” and I’m like “yeah… I want thin cucumbers.” Haha I know that I didn’t use the guard, I forced a hard cheese through the slicer which is a big no-no and I didn’t bother using the nonslip pad either… I basically threw safety out the damn window and locked it. Same with my motorcycle the first time I crashed… it was a low speed crash but I had anxiety for a few days about even getting on it until I remembered… I chose to ride in the rain, I made a dumb mistake and rode up onto a painted section quickly trying to get some cover and had I just used common sense I would’ve been fine. So next time something happens, take it as a learning opportunity and don’t let your anxiety control you. Fear can be just as dangerous as carelessness. Sometimes being timid can cause a whole host of other dangerous situations. Good luck, stay safe!
I absolutely love that you kept the imperfections! Not specifically for the handmade perspective, but because Bulls are Rough animals that have battle scars. I think it adds value to your art.
It's like when you hear music that was recorded in a studio and there's a clear but subtle mistake the guitar or drummer made; clear enough to where you know it was caught by producers or editors but for whatever reason, was left in
The hard work & hand made aspect adds to the fact the it's a bull sculpture too, a fairly prominent symbol of masculinity. Also as the artwork is a passion project, I think the sculpture says something really profound if you choose to interpret it so.
You were very lucky. My dad got his left hand in the table saw on the final piece to a project. He ended up losing his middle finger and only able to move his pointer finger at the hand joint. I love to watch woodworking videos but still cannot stand to be at home when my husband uses the table saw. Thanks for the warning to all who see this to stay mindful of safety.
So glad you decided to keep the "flaws". As you said, it adds value showing it was hand-carved; it also reflects the bull's hide, showing a life of challenges and battles. Beautiful sculpture, and even more so with the imperfections.
Leaving the rough marks gives it character too! This is absolutely Stunning!! Highly impressed with your skills and would love to see you create a Tiger complete with "Stripes"!
I think the steel base was such a good choice, the pitting looks really cool with that bluing on it. For the brass, I would try heating it up to bend it, brass is a really soft metal so it shouldn't be too hard to make it bend the way you want it to.
As a novice woodworker, I loved this one, not just the work, but to know even the expert make mistakes! I almost lost a finger too, not been careful as well, router started bouncing, next thing you know it was carving my finger! 😂😂…. Keep the work coming…… love it.
I agree with keeping the imperfections. Not only does it show that it was handmade, but it also adds character to the piece, in my opinion. Amazing job once again!
Your choice of wood for the horns turned out a whole better than brass would have ever been. I know that not many like WILD DOGS, but their contrast of patterns and their large ears makes them a quaint oddity of the African plains and a challenge I'm sure you could conquer ❤️
I love the base! Perfect fit. Leave the flaws. Not only does it lend to hand carving but a Bull is also going to have scars and imperfections. It's like when you buy a new pickup and are scared to scratch the box. It's a pickup! Used for work. Beat it up and use it for what it was intended for. I love all of your sculptures. This is by far my favorite piece!
I think a topographical style (basically a diorama but in layers) map of a canyon or a mountain range would look really good. Maybe have each level of elevation as a different pattern. Beautiful work on the bull. I agree, I think the imperfections add character to it.
Extremely ironic, but my woodwork teacher is missing two fingers but it wasn’t even a woodworking accident but he uses it to scare all the year sevens into using the gear Properly
The pitting of Bull’s base is fantastic! It gives character. A uniqueness. I don’t know if these patterns are always different, but I like it. This idea can be used for your other bases to put your sculptures on. And you’re never wasting anything. Turning a supposed imperfection to perfection. 👌
Indians of the southwest actually put in hidden flaws of their pottery, blankets ohos. To allow bad spirits to leave the piece. I only know of one man that was perfect in everyday. He died but will be back one day!
I'm a very tactile person, so the rough imperfections and carving strokes are nice. They're something that I would like on something handmade, something I can feel
Hey Blake, I haven’t read thru all the comments so I don’t know if anybody else has suggested it yet. When I saw all of your random cutoffs, I immediately thought of a Giraffe. The patterns look similar to their markings. Just a thought keep up the great work and watch them digits!
Hey, glad to see everything went ok and nothing serious happened. You are the youtuber who carve most stunning sculptures I've ever seen. I wish I have money to buy those sculptures especially the T-Rex... Be safe and thanks for sharing your adventures.
Regarding flaws, when i was a kid i showed my dad a colouring book picture that i had coloured in perfectly. My dad took me a side and quickly coloured in the picture beside it. He said while my picture was realy lovely, asked which of the two pictures looked alive? I could see what he ment, between the gaps in the colour and the odd error outside the lines his picture was more animated. A lesson ive used in various ways in adulthood. NOTHING IS PERFECT. Forgive the little flaws in people your work in life!
What an amazing piece. I am very pleased the bull has his family jewels returned to him. I was very sad to hear of the mistake but impressed by the remedy. I absolutely loved the base plate. A wood base would have competed with the beautiful sculpture, this gorgeous plate stood proud in itself and complimented the bull at the same time. First time I've watched your videos and will be watching more in the future. Keep up the good work. Also thanks for including your injury and the reasons behind it. I am a beginner woodworker, only a few years experience, and it was great to see why your injury happened and how it could have been prevented. Having said that, I'm glad it wasn't too serious for you and you are recovering well. Sorry, what a lot of words! but thanks.
Man, that blueing metal base paired with that beast is absolutely gorgeous. Phenomenal work. It’ll be a sad day when there aren’t folks like you to do these amazing sculptures.
Really digging the pattern on the metal base actually. I think keeping the imperfections on the sculpture is a great choice too. Your injury was definitely a mistake that could’ve been avoided, and that lesson seems to be memorialized in your one of a kind piece. Keep up the great work these sculptures are fantastic!!
Wow! The way you talk the viewer through everything happening, and own your mistakes (which are learning opportunities) is awesome. And how challenges can change decisions (like the brass horns became timber horns) is great. And a fantastic end result -- I loved how you showcased the completed sculpture, too many videos have a 2 second showing at the end but yours was great! And this thing looks awesome, well done. Glad your finger is healing well.
My idea for your next project… a life sized rattlesnake halfway through it’s strike. Coiled, but stretched out. Mouth open. Stainless or Silver fangs and topaz or emerald eyes with brass rattles. The body of the snake can be from whatever medium you choose but there should be texturing for scales and some diamond type pattern. If made from wood, it could be diamond patterned inlays. If made from metal you could use clear coat with different colored toners or make patterns with blueing etc. or mix these ideas with some of your own as you begin to envision….
I love your channel! I am an Architect and I do some art on the side and am so impressed by people with your level of skill and talent. I love that you left the flaws and when you asked what should you carve next I somehow thought of Rodin, one of my favorite sculptors. His work always has that slightly unfinished or flawed look and most definitely would not be mistaken for something done by machine. Maybe some kind of homage to Rodin in style but it could be any subject, even a peacock! ha
My goodness I am soOo happy you didn't lose your finger! And your manscape transition was smoOth lol! 😂 The piece is stunning. Taurus here hehe. Your talent never ceases to amaze! As a traditional artist competing with AI art, I understand what you're saying by leaving traces of it legitimately being handcrafted
Nothing I see is an imperfection, but a beautiful reminder of who a true artist is. If I ever win a million dollars, first funds go to my sisters then for me, one of your sculptures. Thank you and please be careful.
Dude, your work is always flawless. It is nice to see your passion for art coming to life in each project you embrace - from the simplest to the most elaborate. Cool stuff! 😊 👍
You are, of course, absolutely correct to want to keep the tiny flaws. They are part of what makes the piece unique; they are your signature. A magnificent sculpture, by the way. Many congratulations. I only wish I could afford to buy it.
Working with tools can be dangerous, I’m super glad the bandsaw didn’t hurt you any worse. I also appreciate you addressing it in your video. Your misfortune, and analysis of why it happened and how it could have been prevented, in this video may save someone else. Also, love your work. Your sculptures are beautiful
This is the first of your videos I've seen, and it's quite impressive. A couple notes from an amateur knifemaker/blacksmith. 1. Leaving the imperfections is always a personal call. I hate leaving relic (imperfections) in my work, but it usually sells better because it "looks handmade." 2. Excellent call with the bluing and sanding on the base. It looks great and is still well preserved. 3. The brass horns are possible, but not in a wood shop. Good call in substituting the curly maple. Limitation definitely added to the creativity.
I really like how the metal base turned out! It's a nice simple contrast from the complex pattern of the wood, and the pitting keeps it interesting without being distracting. I think it would be cool to do some kind of lizard for your next sculpture. Like an iguana or gecko or bearded dragon. It could be tricky because a lot of lizards are fairly detailed but that might be an excuse to show off a cool type of wood as the skin texture or something. Or make a tree snake coiled up on or around a branch. Snakes are simple but when twisted up could make for some interesting shapes. Excited to see whatever you end up doing next!
11:49 Bottm right off cut has a full star pattern, this piece could be made into a set of drink coasters! Also, there are some other pieces where the pattern has been cut in a way that they can be glued together to make it whole again.
My very first time of watching this take shape; as I used to carve, plus 18 other arts, and then ALL taken away by a bout with a severe case of Spinal Meningitis in 1990, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR STYLE OF CARVING!!! I'd like to see and watch you design, carve and shape a swooping Bald Eagle just before it catches it's next meal of fish, just saying; keep up the awesome work, as this Native Elder of 78 is so excited to watch another carver, maybe my 250 years old tools will get picked up again, because of you and yur inspirations to me!?!? Stan Peters.
I love this 😍 next time I'd love to see you carving an elephant (if you wanna stick to animals) or a vegetal thing like a tree (like a bonsai or a baobab) I also agree that marks of human action on handmade things are what makes it so unique and gives it it's charm 🙏
I love everything about this! The pitting on the plate and leaving the slight imperfections creates character to the sculpture that it wouldn't have otherwise. I'd definitely leave the imperfections. The hand made industry shrinks by the year and seeing that something was carefully crafted by hand is priceless. I'd love to see you carve my favourite mythical creature. A Gryphon!
I love what you did with the metal stand. And the flaws that you see to me is what makes this sculpture PERFECT!💥 It is one of the most beautiful pieces that I've ever seen! ❤You truly are a master at what you do. It's so much more than just sculpting. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and entertaining videos. I would love to see a Florida Gator. 🐊❤ Sorry to see that you cut your finger so bad. Your wife was so cute calling you Nubs.😅 We owned a family bakery for over 50 years. I made every cake you could imagine. One night I was working on a huge cake and my knife slipped and cut 3 fingers. But my left pointer finger was almost completely severed. It is paralyzed and stays freezing and purple. The cake I was decorating... For the grand opening of the my town's new ambulance base!😅 True story! USE THE PUSH STICK!
Thanks for the safety reminders! Watching the pattern take shape was very cool, and the end result was gorgeous. But this sculpture also made me search what a bull's unit looks because the shape and placement seemed so odd and now I know too much about bull anatomy... This video was a roller-coaster.
That was exactly my thought process behind it before you even said it! Sometimes the imperfections is what makes it perfect 🤩. I love it! Don’t forget, you literally put blood, sweat and secret tears into this. Awesome work!!! Glad your finger is healing nicely.
Absolutely incredible! By the way, I always thought a life-sized Dragon statue would be awesome! Each scale could be a different metal or dyed metal and there could be a hatch in the head to make a fire, so the eyes and mouth would glow and smoke would come out of the head.
Beautiful work, as always. Leaving the imperfections totally makes sense on a bull - battle scars! Not sure if this would be possible but I think an octopus would be such a cool sculpture to try out.
Definitely a good call leaving the flaws. I want to see you make a puffer fish or a porcupine. I feel like making wood spikes would present an interesting challenge.
Another amazing piece! You do incredible work! I'd love to see a honey badger, because what's more badass than a honey badger? The white stripe on its back in clear epoxy and using blackwood or ebony would look amazing. Sorry about the finger, glad it wasnt lost!
Total blown away with the end result. First time watching and will be back regularly. I know exactly how you cut your finger on the bandsaw as i did the same thing, but it was my left index finger. I was trying to cut a bowl blank and my excuse was blunt blade applying too much force. It was the same angle as yours, but it kissed the middle finger as well. Unfortunately, I hit the bone in the joint and cut the tendon. I have most of the use back, but it has a defined bow to the finger now. Like you I was lazy and couldn't be bothered making a circle cutting jig. I now have one. Like i said first time viewer but have now subscribed. You do fantastic work. love your skill. Thanks for sharing.
This sculpture is spectacular. I love the intricacies behind each crevice of this sculpture and believe it was a perfect decision to leave those inperfections in order to give the piece its character and story. I am loving the work I have seen from you thus far. I can't wait to see what you do next. I would really like for you to make a cheetah or a large lion, but if not an animal, maybe an old ship, like a pirate ship or other type of vehicle.
Very cool!! Being a Taurus myself, I love the design and the "flaws". Makes it look unique, almost like battle scars. I'd love to see you make a complete 3d Eagle, Globe & Anchor. (Marine Corps Emblem)
I make lots of wooden bowls. I too leave places where the sanding missed. I think it adds character to the piece and you can tell its hand made. I am in agreement with you on that. The bull sculpture is beautiful, great work. As for your next project, how about a globe of Earth?
That metal base is perfect for this wonderful sculpture. I’m glad you left the flaws in the sculpture as well. It’s beautiful. Have you ever done a sculpture of an Umbrella Cockatoo or a Moluccan Cockatoo? Their head-crests are different from other cockatoos and are quite magnificent when unfurled. I’d love to see a sculpture of one of them with their head crests up in all its glory. Magnificent birds.
As a craftsman, I would remove the flaws, but you as an artist have a reason for every stroke and blow you apply to your artwork, and so it is part of your piece of art.
I gotta say i love your take on keeping the authenticity of a hand made sculpture by not fixing the imperfections. You make great points and it really makes the piece feel so real and genuine
Fantastic piece, I would be very stressed to get all those lines to match up, you did very well. I appreciate that you owned your accident and gave the appropriate cautions. When I was a kid, I had a retired woodworker for a neighbor, named Stubby, he had three fingers on one hand and four on the other. They were from three separate accidents; some people just don't learn.
The "flaws" are perfect man. This looks so freakin cool! So creative and so yours and no one can take that away. Well done man. I'd like to see your take on an alligator coming out of this pattern wood. I know it's sortof a trend but I bet you can make it your own. Thanks for the great videos and almost sacrificing your digits in the process of your art! 😊 🐮
Wow this sculpture looks amazing I like your work because you always challenge yourself and make some out of box artwork with beauty Keep it up brother
This was such a satisfying watch!! The pattern was beautiful, I'm constantly amazed by how you can invision an end product. I am obsessed with stags, particularly red stags, if you could incorporate one into a build at some point, I'd be all over it! Hope your finger is 100% soon :)
I think a kangaroo carving would be cool to see! I also think that there’s a lot of potential to put lights in your epoxy carvings that could give off a beautiful addition to your work
Cool idea! I always fear of lights breaking and then I have a useless light stuck inside the epoxy. If only there was a way to replace them once they go bad.
@@BMSculptures That is very valid point. I think there are a few ways to make replacing them possible but it would come with its own draw backs. I think the best solution would be to have the lights coming from the base stand. that way the light would be removable from the underside and easy to hide from view providing a glow from underneath. This would however require the epoxy to be at the bottom of the carving. The only other way I can think to is to have a detachable compartment in the centre of the sculpture. However, that comes with a lot more risk and whatever can be separated would likely be visible.
The right karat of gold would have the same color and it's pliable, I feel like that would've been a viable option but it still looks amazing man great job!
That is a Super Awesome sculpture!!! I 100% agree with you on your outlook of leaving in the "flaws" / "imperfections". It gives it a personal touch knowing that it was not created by a machine. Well done bud 😊👍
For your excess pattern cuts from the initial cuts for the bull; small spheres, pyramids, stars, and other geometric ornaments. Then use them as gifts for friends for casual presents.
New sub here - very nice work on the bull. Love the pattern and keeping the imperfections was a good call. My dad used to whittle chains, bull heads, fish and stuff like that when I was a kid. This brought me back some of those memories. Maybe a strange idea, but I think a platypus would lend itself well for a wood sculpture, though the fur texture (should you try that) might give you fits...lol
Brother, you rocked the bull!! Sweet!! I love him. Glad, so thankful, that finger wasn't worse. Thanks for sharing the after action and talking about the incident, to jar us. Amazing work.
Awesome sculpture. I recently switched to woodcarving. I have no moral strength to draw. And I believe that the small scratches, the mismatch (I made two cat heads, but one is a little larger, although these were exactly the same squares of the ash), it really makes the product "alive".
Ok, I love the explainer vids more than just the music, for someone who knows nothing about what you are doing, but still love to watch you work, it is so awesome to hear your ups and downs, little things that made you happy and things that you found difficult or how you managed to solve a problem. Your voice is calm and relaxing, slow and low toned, easy to listen to, I could easily sit and watch a 2-hour video taking me through all the nitty gritty detail. Love your work!
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peacock!
I watched you make the bull. That was pretty cool. In regards to your finger, I almost chopped of mine cutting pipes under the house. I'm a 100% disabled veteran and the VA amputated everything under my right knee 2 years ago. As I am a Marine, I think it would be awesome if you could do a 3d rendering of the Marine corps eagle, globe, and anchor.
A warning would be nice before showing off your bloody finger like that.
Its literally agents TOS.
I am a viewer from Taiwan🇹🇼. Thank you for your videos, I really like them all, especially the one with the Tyrannosaurus 🦖Skull, it is really amazing! I can see your love for wood and sculpture, and your passion for putting your own ideas into your works. It's very touching! I hope that one day I can also ask you to help me make a work and mail it to Taiwan.
I vote peacock 🦚. I have a rare disease called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and the peacock is our mascot along with the zebra for rare diseases
I would have died if you showed all the comments voting for a bull and then proceeded to make a peacock just because of that one guy
while editing this I thought the same thing. I should have done a damn peacock haha.
You still can. 😉 🦚
@@BMSculpturesI think that you are going to have to make a peacock. Can you imagine how much detail you are going to have to put on that. 😂
I would have loved that 😂
Bahahaha! 😂
I actually really do wanna see a peacock now. What a cool opportunity to use amazing designs and colors on the plumage.
Fr same
This man litterly puts his blood sweat and tears into his work.........and amazing work it is as always
I think “imperfection” in a handmade item makes it unique and one-of-a-kind…it is the fingerprint and mark of its creator. Mass production or computer production does not produce the patina and character and rarity of something made by the imagination and craftsmanship of a human being. I enjoyed watching your creative process and the outcome is truly stellar! I look forward to more of your videos! ✨
Actually the peacock is a really good idea with this same concept of end grain design pattern if you could somehow get the end grain to look like peacock's feathers
My thoughts exactly
The imperfections could be thought of as battle scars, which many animals pick up - as you yourself proved in this video!
Seriously though, phenomenal work as always, and I hope your finger is still healing well.
Very true, I like your thinking. Thank you Daniel!
Bulls & cows pick up scars from barbed wire nails & other sharp objects on the fences used to keep them on your property. That's why Rolls Royce leather is so expensive. All of the posts & fences get wrapped so the cows wouldn't scar their hide/skin. That Makes for blemishes in the hide/skins used to wrap high-end vehicles & clothes.
My thoughts exactly
As a person who does handmade art, I understand the point of keeping the imperfections. We strive to be as perfect as we can be, but in the end, it IS handmade and this is all part of the process. I would absolutely embrace that, if I were the owner of this gorgeous piece.
100% this. Just like bubbles in glassware and the inconsistancies of ceramics, it's what makes hand sculpting so beautiful!
Well... If that enters into the "value" of pieces, you can be sure that they WOULD be incorporated in machine made ones... It's not difficult.
As a knifemaker myself, im gonna go the opposite way and say that I don't like keeping the imperfections in, especially easily fixable ones. I find it hard to draw the line between leaving the imperfactions, calling it "charm" and being lazy, not fixing easy mistakes. If course every handmade product will have mistakes, but to me it feels a bit unfinished if they are really easy to fix.
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Wow! So glad you didn’t lose your finger. Beautiful sculpture. I originally voted for the buffalo and would still love to see you do one.
I hope so too!
Our cows often had scratches on their hides from the barbed wire fences in the field. The carving marks add character to the piece. Awesome work! Keep up the great videos.
As a non woodworker I totally agree on leaving the imperfections. They’re part of the humanity and story of the piece - those things will increasingly become more important than ever. Also I’d love to see a feline sculpture like a tiger or leopard 😊 glad your finger is ok 👍
I would tend to agree. Having seen real bulls (I grew up on a small farm) their skin and body are rarely ever perfect. The imperfections add realism. The only thing I would suggest is to remove the obvious sanding mistakes. This just makes me think the artist didn't want to mess with it. But the dings and such add to it.
Same! I'd vote for a lion, personally -- been collecting lion figurines since I was a teenager. 😊
24:32 I was initially thinking he was going to say
"It's a bull and bulls fight so the imperfections are his battle scars"
Absolutely stunning piece! I'd love to see you sculpt a stag deer... with brass antlers.
Yes, this would be GORGEOUS. Made out of burl or something "curly". You could collaborate with a jewelry maker or metalworker to do the stag horns as well which could be cool.
Yes
Pretty cool how you were able to get back in the shop after an accident like that. I nearly lost my thumb and i couldn't even look at my workshop for a month.
For me, it helps to admit that I was the moron who screwed up and if I slow down and use a bit of caution I’ll be fine.
I cut the tip of my thumb off with my mandolin slicer while messing around making midnight cheese snacks… lol the next day I used it to make a salad and my roommate was like “dude! wtf!? You’re using that death trap again!” and I’m like “yeah… I want thin cucumbers.” Haha I know that I didn’t use the guard, I forced a hard cheese through the slicer which is a big no-no and I didn’t bother using the nonslip pad either… I basically threw safety out the damn window and locked it.
Same with my motorcycle the first time I crashed… it was a low speed crash but I had anxiety for a few days about even getting on it until I remembered… I chose to ride in the rain, I made a dumb mistake and rode up onto a painted section quickly trying to get some cover and had I just used common sense I would’ve been fine.
So next time something happens, take it as a learning opportunity and don’t let your anxiety control you. Fear can be just as dangerous as carelessness. Sometimes being timid can cause a whole host of other dangerous situations.
Good luck, stay safe!
I absolutely love that you kept the imperfections!
Not specifically for the handmade perspective, but because Bulls are Rough animals that have battle scars.
I think it adds value to your art.
It's like when you hear music that was recorded in a studio and there's a clear but subtle mistake the guitar or drummer made; clear enough to where you know it was caught by producers or editors but for whatever reason, was left in
The hard work & hand made aspect adds to the fact the it's a bull sculpture too, a fairly prominent symbol of masculinity. Also as the artwork is a passion project, I think the sculpture says something really profound if you choose to interpret it so.
You were very lucky. My dad got his left hand in the table saw on the final piece to a project. He ended up losing his middle finger and only able to move his pointer finger at the hand joint. I love to watch woodworking videos but still cannot stand to be at home when my husband uses the table saw. Thanks for the warning to all who see this to stay mindful of safety.
So glad you decided to keep the "flaws". As you said, it adds value showing it was hand-carved; it also reflects the bull's hide, showing a life of challenges and battles. Beautiful sculpture, and even more so with the imperfections.
Leaving the rough marks gives it character too! This is absolutely Stunning!! Highly impressed with your skills and would love to see you create a Tiger complete with "Stripes"!
Agree with you!
Facts!!!
I think the steel base was such a good choice, the pitting looks really cool with that bluing on it. For the brass, I would try heating it up to bend it, brass is a really soft metal so it shouldn't be too hard to make it bend the way you want it to.
Yeah, the bluing kinda makes it look like it's traversing mud or uneven ground. It's really cool.
Couldn’t agree more!!!
As a novice woodworker, I loved this one, not just the work, but to know even the expert make mistakes! I almost lost a finger too, not been careful as well, router started bouncing, next thing you know it was carving my finger! 😂😂…. Keep the work coming…… love it.
I personally love those imperfections. You both have battle scars! Amazing work!
I agree with keeping the imperfections. Not only does it show that it was handmade, but it also adds character to the piece, in my opinion.
Amazing job once again!
Thank you, glad you agree!
Your choice of wood for the horns turned out a whole better than brass would have ever been. I know that not many like WILD DOGS, but their contrast of patterns and their large ears makes them a quaint oddity of the African plains and a challenge I'm sure you could conquer ❤️
I love the base! Perfect fit. Leave the flaws. Not only does it lend to hand carving but a Bull is also going to have scars and imperfections. It's like when you buy a new pickup and are scared to scratch the box. It's a pickup! Used for work. Beat it up and use it for what it was intended for. I love all of your sculptures. This is by far my favorite piece!
So glad you kept the flaws. They are small enough to be legitimately overlooked by an artisan and definitely appreciated by a knowledgeable purchaser!
I think a topographical style (basically a diorama but in layers) map of a canyon or a mountain range would look really good. Maybe have each level of elevation as a different pattern. Beautiful work on the bull. I agree, I think the imperfections add character to it.
seconding this.
Человеку с таким талантом,без рук никак.Берегите себя.
My grandpa is a woodworker and has been for a long time. He’s missing 2 fingers 🥶
Well shit
Extremely ironic, but my woodwork teacher is missing two fingers but it wasn’t even a woodworking accident but he uses it to scare all the year sevens into using the gear Properly
@@Swamisepic mine did the literal same thing wth?? i dont know if he actually lost them to woodworking or not though
😱😱😱 poor poor grandpa!
The pitting of Bull’s base is fantastic! It gives character. A uniqueness. I don’t know if these patterns are always different, but I like it. This idea can be used for your other bases to put your sculptures on. And you’re never wasting anything. Turning a supposed imperfection to perfection. 👌
Indians of the southwest actually put in hidden flaws of their pottery, blankets ohos. To allow bad spirits to leave the piece. I only know of one man that was perfect in everyday. He died but will be back one day!
@@jerryrakoczy2107 how interesting about what the Indians of the southwest did to their pottery and blankets. Love stuff about Indians.
I'm a very tactile person, so the rough imperfections and carving strokes are nice. They're something that I would like on something handmade, something I can feel
Hey Blake, I haven’t read thru all the comments so I don’t know if anybody else has suggested it yet. When I saw all of your random cutoffs, I immediately thought of a Giraffe. The patterns look similar to their markings. Just a thought keep up the great work and watch them digits!
Those imperfections are what make the art. It’s things like that that make art special to me
Amazing project, as always. So glad you didn't lose a finger ( or worse ). Stay safe, and make more magnificent sculptures.
Hey, glad to see everything went ok and nothing serious happened. You are the youtuber who carve most stunning sculptures I've ever seen.
I wish I have money to buy those sculptures especially the T-Rex...
Be safe and thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thank you so much 😀
Regarding flaws, when i was a kid i showed my dad a colouring book picture that i had coloured in perfectly. My dad took me a side and quickly coloured in the picture beside it. He said while my picture was realy lovely, asked which of the two pictures looked alive? I could see what he ment, between the gaps in the colour and the odd error outside the lines his picture was more animated. A lesson ive used in various ways in adulthood. NOTHING IS PERFECT. Forgive the little flaws in people your work in life!
What an amazing piece. I am very pleased the bull has his family jewels returned to him. I was very sad to hear of the mistake but impressed by the remedy. I absolutely loved the base plate. A wood base would have competed with the beautiful sculpture, this gorgeous plate stood proud in itself and complimented the bull at the same time. First time I've watched your videos and will be watching more in the future. Keep up the good work. Also thanks for including your injury and the reasons behind it. I am a beginner woodworker, only a few years experience, and it was great to see why your injury happened and how it could have been prevented. Having said that, I'm glad it wasn't too serious for you and you are recovering well. Sorry, what a lot of words! but thanks.
Man, that blueing metal base paired with that beast is absolutely gorgeous. Phenomenal work. It’ll be a sad day when there aren’t folks like you to do these amazing sculptures.
Really digging the pattern on the metal base actually. I think keeping the imperfections on the sculpture is a great choice too. Your injury was definitely a mistake that could’ve been avoided, and that lesson seems to be memorialized in your one of a kind piece. Keep up the great work these sculptures are fantastic!!
Wow! The way you talk the viewer through everything happening, and own your mistakes (which are learning opportunities) is awesome. And how challenges can change decisions (like the brass horns became timber horns) is great. And a fantastic end result -- I loved how you showcased the completed sculpture, too many videos have a 2 second showing at the end but yours was great! And this thing looks awesome, well done. Glad your finger is healing well.
Hope you used the weird pattern and texture one. Would have looked really cool as horns.
Nooooooo you didn’t.
Also wished you would have made onyx for the eyes
Of course everything you do I love though
Loved the pitting
My idea for your next project… a life sized rattlesnake halfway through it’s strike. Coiled, but stretched out. Mouth open. Stainless or Silver fangs and topaz or emerald eyes with brass rattles. The body of the snake can be from whatever medium you choose but there should be texturing for scales and some diamond type pattern. If made from wood, it could be diamond patterned inlays. If made from metal you could use clear coat with different colored toners or make patterns with blueing etc. or mix these ideas with some of your own as you begin to envision….
I love your channel! I am an Architect and I do some art on the side and am so impressed by people with your level of skill and talent. I love that you left the flaws and when you asked what should you carve next I somehow thought of Rodin, one of my favorite sculptors. His work always has that slightly unfinished or flawed look and most definitely would not be mistaken for something done by machine. Maybe some kind of homage to Rodin in style but it could be any subject, even a peacock! ha
That is a great suggestion. Thank you! what did I get myself into with this peacock 😂😂😂
My goodness I am soOo happy you didn't lose your finger! And your manscape transition was smoOth lol! 😂 The piece is stunning. Taurus here hehe. Your talent never ceases to amaze! As a traditional artist competing with AI art, I understand what you're saying by leaving traces of it legitimately being handcrafted
I love the pattern in this piece. The geometry required to make it line up is mind blowing. I would love to see you carve a white sturgeon
Nothing I see is an imperfection, but a beautiful reminder of who a true artist is. If I ever win a million dollars, first funds go to my sisters then for me, one of your sculptures. Thank you and please be careful.
Dude, your work is always flawless. It is nice to see your passion for art coming to life in each project you embrace - from the simplest to the most elaborate. Cool stuff! 😊 👍
Nice to see you make a solid wood sculpture without resin. Love it
You are, of course, absolutely correct to want to keep the tiny flaws. They are part of what makes the piece unique; they are your signature. A magnificent sculpture, by the way. Many congratulations. I only wish I could afford to buy it.
Dobrze że zostawiłeś te niedoskonałości. It's good that you left these imperfections.
Working with tools can be dangerous, I’m super glad the bandsaw didn’t hurt you any worse. I also appreciate you addressing it in your video. Your misfortune, and analysis of why it happened and how it could have been prevented, in this video may save someone else.
Also, love your work. Your sculptures are beautiful
This is the first of your videos I've seen, and it's quite impressive. A couple notes from an amateur knifemaker/blacksmith.
1. Leaving the imperfections is always a personal call. I hate leaving relic (imperfections) in my work, but it usually sells better because it "looks handmade."
2. Excellent call with the bluing and sanding on the base. It looks great and is still well preserved.
3. The brass horns are possible, but not in a wood shop. Good call in substituting the curly maple. Limitation definitely added to the creativity.
I really like how the metal base turned out! It's a nice simple contrast from the complex pattern of the wood, and the pitting keeps it interesting without being distracting.
I think it would be cool to do some kind of lizard for your next sculpture. Like an iguana or gecko or bearded dragon. It could be tricky because a lot of lizards are fairly detailed but that might be an excuse to show off a cool type of wood as the skin texture or something. Or make a tree snake coiled up on or around a branch. Snakes are simple but when twisted up could make for some interesting shapes.
Excited to see whatever you end up doing next!
The whole sculpture looks perfect with the flaws.
The eagle sounds like a very interesting sculpture to make next.
I’m glad your finger has healed.
Hand made imperfections are signatures of love.
11:49 Bottm right off cut has a full star pattern, this piece could be made into a set of drink coasters! Also, there are some other pieces where the pattern has been cut in a way that they can be glued together to make it whole again.
ты лучший, очень сложная и кропотливая работа. Удачи тебе в твоих новых проектах💪💪💪
My very first time of watching this take shape; as I used to carve, plus 18 other arts, and then ALL taken away by a bout with a severe case of Spinal Meningitis in 1990, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR STYLE OF CARVING!!! I'd like to see and watch you design, carve and shape a swooping Bald Eagle just before it catches it's next meal of fish, just saying; keep up the awesome work, as this Native Elder of 78 is so excited to watch another carver, maybe my 250 years old tools will get picked up again, because of you and yur inspirations to me!?!? Stan Peters.
I love this 😍 next time I'd love to see you carving an elephant (if you wanna stick to animals) or a vegetal thing like a tree (like a bonsai or a baobab)
I also agree that marks of human action on handmade things are what makes it so unique and gives it it's charm 🙏
Love the Baobab tree idea!!
Loved the pitting on the steel base. It turned out such a nice textural counterpoint!
Glad you liked it!
I love everything about this! The pitting on the plate and leaving the slight imperfections creates character to the sculpture that it wouldn't have otherwise. I'd definitely leave the imperfections. The hand made industry shrinks by the year and seeing that something was carefully crafted by hand is priceless.
I'd love to see you carve my favourite mythical creature. A Gryphon!
That would be an amazing sculpture! 😮
I love what you did with the metal stand. And the flaws that you see to me is what makes this sculpture PERFECT!💥 It is one of the most beautiful pieces that I've ever seen! ❤You truly are a master at what you do. It's so much more than just sculpting. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful and entertaining videos. I would love to see a Florida Gator. 🐊❤
Sorry to see that you cut your finger so bad. Your wife was so cute calling you Nubs.😅 We owned a family bakery for over 50 years. I made every cake you could imagine. One night I was working on a huge cake and my knife slipped and cut 3 fingers. But my left pointer finger was almost completely severed. It is paralyzed and stays freezing and purple. The cake I was decorating... For the grand opening of the my town's new ambulance base!😅 True story! USE THE PUSH STICK!
Thanks for the safety reminders! Watching the pattern take shape was very cool, and the end result was gorgeous.
But this sculpture also made me search what a bull's unit looks because the shape and placement seemed so odd and now I know too much about bull anatomy...
This video was a roller-coaster.
That was exactly my thought process behind it before you even said it! Sometimes the imperfections is what makes it perfect 🤩. I love it! Don’t forget, you literally put blood, sweat and secret tears into this. Awesome work!!! Glad your finger is healing nicely.
Absolutely incredible!
By the way, I always thought a life-sized Dragon statue would be awesome! Each scale could be a different metal or dyed metal and there could be a hatch in the head to make a fire, so the eyes and mouth would glow and smoke would come out of the head.
I just wanted to say you’re a true artist. You do fantastic work and I’ve been binge watching your channel. Love your work
Beautiful work, as always. Leaving the imperfections totally makes sense on a bull - battle scars! Not sure if this would be possible but I think an octopus would be such a cool sculpture to try out.
Definitely a good call leaving the flaws. I want to see you make a puffer fish or a porcupine. I feel like making wood spikes would present an interesting challenge.
Another amazing piece! You do incredible work! I'd love to see a honey badger, because what's more badass than a honey badger? The white stripe on its back in clear epoxy and using blackwood or ebony would look amazing. Sorry about the finger, glad it wasnt lost!
Total blown away with the end result. First time watching and will be back regularly. I know exactly how you cut your finger on the bandsaw as i did the same thing, but it was my left index finger. I was trying to cut a bowl blank and my excuse was blunt blade applying too much force. It was the same angle as yours, but it kissed the middle finger as well. Unfortunately, I hit the bone in the joint and cut the tendon. I have most of the use back, but it has a defined bow to the finger now. Like you I was lazy and couldn't be bothered making a circle cutting jig. I now have one. Like i said first time viewer but have now subscribed. You do fantastic work. love your skill. Thanks for sharing.
This sculpture is spectacular. I love the intricacies behind each crevice of this sculpture and believe it was a perfect decision to leave those inperfections in order to give the piece its character and story. I am loving the work I have seen from you thus far. I can't wait to see what you do next. I would really like for you to make a cheetah or a large lion, but if not an animal, maybe an old ship, like a pirate ship or other type of vehicle.
Even just the curls from the planer are BEAUTIFUL! This is incredible!
Very cool!! Being a Taurus myself, I love the design and the "flaws". Makes it look unique, almost like battle scars. I'd love to see you make a complete 3d Eagle, Globe & Anchor. (Marine Corps Emblem)
I concur- while we may strive for perfection- keeping some flaws is no “lazy” it’s important to know someone handmade the item.
I make lots of wooden bowls. I too leave places where the sanding missed. I think it adds character to the piece and you can tell its hand made. I am in agreement with you on that. The bull sculpture is beautiful, great work. As for your next project, how about a globe of Earth?
i just commented planets imagine Saturn with the rings tho
@@dylanmoreland9383great idea
That metal base is perfect for this wonderful sculpture. I’m glad you left the flaws in the sculpture as well. It’s beautiful. Have you ever done a sculpture of an Umbrella Cockatoo or a Moluccan Cockatoo? Their head-crests are different from other cockatoos and are quite magnificent when unfurled. I’d love to see a sculpture of one of them with their head crests up in all its glory. Magnificent birds.
As a craftsman, I would remove the flaws, but you as an artist have a reason for every stroke and blow you apply to your artwork, and so it is part of your piece of art.
I gotta say i love your take on keeping the authenticity of a hand made sculpture by not fixing the imperfections. You make great points and it really makes the piece feel so real and genuine
I’d love to see you do a Greek statue next! I’ve never seen anything like that :)
Fantastic piece, I would be very stressed to get all those lines to match up, you did very well. I appreciate that you owned your accident and gave the appropriate cautions. When I was a kid, I had a retired woodworker for a neighbor, named Stubby, he had three fingers on one hand and four on the other. They were from three separate accidents; some people just don't learn.
The "flaws" are perfect man. This looks so freakin cool! So creative and so yours and no one can take that away. Well done man. I'd like to see your take on an alligator coming out of this pattern wood. I know it's sortof a trend but I bet you can make it your own. Thanks for the great videos and almost sacrificing your digits in the process of your art! 😊 🐮
I love the pattern in that metal, I can't stop imagining a globe that uses this poster to show the map
Wow this sculpture looks amazing
I like your work because you always challenge yourself and make some out of box artwork with beauty
Keep it up brother
Thank you. Glad you enjoy my work!
This was such a satisfying watch!! The pattern was beautiful, I'm constantly amazed by how you can invision an end product.
I am obsessed with stags, particularly red stags, if you could incorporate one into a build at some point, I'd be all over it!
Hope your finger is 100% soon :)
У нас , о таких мастерах , говорят - "золотые руки" . Здоровья и новых успехов в творчестве тебе !
I felt the imperfections looked like “battle” scars….
Always amazingly beautiful sculptures!
I’d love to see a horse, or a peacock
I think a kangaroo carving would be cool to see! I also think that there’s a lot of potential to put lights in your epoxy carvings that could give off a beautiful addition to your work
Cool idea! I always fear of lights breaking and then I have a useless light stuck inside the epoxy. If only there was a way to replace them once they go bad.
@@BMSculpturesmaybe a little sculpture of a city skyline where you put lights in the buildings and access them through holes in the base.
@@BMSculptures fiberglass...
@@BMSculptures That is very valid point. I think there are a few ways to make replacing them possible but it would come with its own draw backs. I think the best solution would be to have the lights coming from the base stand. that way the light would be removable from the underside and easy to hide from view providing a glow from underneath. This would however require the epoxy to be at the bottom of the carving. The only other way I can think to is to have a detachable compartment in the centre of the sculpture. However, that comes with a lot more risk and whatever can be separated would likely be visible.
The right karat of gold would have the same color and it's pliable, I feel like that would've been a viable option but it still looks amazing man great job!
That is a Super Awesome sculpture!!! I 100% agree with you on your outlook of leaving in the "flaws" / "imperfections". It gives it a personal touch knowing that it was not created by a machine.
Well done bud 😊👍
For your excess pattern cuts from the initial cuts for the bull; small spheres, pyramids, stars, and other geometric ornaments. Then use them as gifts for friends for casual presents.
Las pequeñas imperfecciones que tiene la escultura ,son adornos a fin de cuentas ,gracias por explotar tus dones y compartir el arte.
New sub here - very nice work on the bull. Love the pattern and keeping the imperfections was a good call. My dad used to whittle chains, bull heads, fish and stuff like that when I was a kid. This brought me back some of those memories. Maybe a strange idea, but I think a platypus would lend itself well for a wood sculpture, though the fur texture (should you try that) might give you fits...lol
I just wanted to point out that this man is LYING about almost cutting his own finger off. This man is indestructible.
Brother, you rocked the bull!! Sweet!! I love him. Glad, so thankful, that finger wasn't worse. Thanks for sharing the after action and talking about the incident, to jar us. Amazing work.
Sou brasileiro e admiro demais o seu trabalho. Cada um mais lindo e maravilhoso que o outro.
Before you watch this 23:15
TRIGGER WARNING! BLOOD! (Please do that)
Just don't hurt yourself guy
Magnificent piece of work. As for the scratch marks we call them signature. That means it was done by hand, you are right.
Awesome sculpture. I recently switched to woodcarving. I have no moral strength to draw. And I believe that the small scratches, the mismatch (I made two cat heads, but one is a little larger, although these were exactly the same squares of the ash), it really makes the product "alive".
Love the bluing. It accentuates the metal’s imperfections perfectly and gives the impression of the bull running on a well-worn path.
Ok, I love the explainer vids more than just the music, for someone who knows nothing about what you are doing, but still love to watch you work, it is so awesome to hear your ups and downs, little things that made you happy and things that you found difficult or how you managed to solve a problem. Your voice is calm and relaxing, slow and low toned, easy to listen to, I could easily sit and watch a 2-hour video taking me through all the nitty gritty detail. Love your work!