I carved 500 wood pieces into a whale
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Published 2022-02-23
Want to commission a meaningful piece of art just like this one? Email me directly from my website: www.blakemcfarland.com/contact
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See this whale in person at "The Beacon" -Topeka, KS. Inside the 'Founders Room'. www.beacontopeka.com/
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Huge thank you to Alex Reynaud for the pedestal and technical help-
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Products Used:
1. MAS Epoxy (Get 10% off ALL products by using code 'Blake' at checkout):
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2. Stop leaking fast- Flex Seal Paste: amzn.to/3sVZFC5
3. Re-usable hazmat suit- amzn.to/3sbtI9A
4. Face Shield & Respirator- amzn.to/3CbW9XT
5.Arbortech Turbo Plane- amzn.to/3vYWzyj
6.Bessey Clamps- amzn.to/3IbYkxb
7. Orbital Sander- amzn.to/3CbVOEB
8. 20V Chainsaw (highly recommend) - amzn.to/3hQpvD2
9. Small Orbital Air Sander (different color)- amzn.to/35T8nt1
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Wood Selection
01:16 - Milling Wood
02:36 - Orientating Wood Pieces
03:32 - Initial Glue Up
04:50 - Mold Making
06:42 - Epoxy Pour
07:40 - Bear In the Room?
08:23 - De-Mold
09:00 - Carving
10:18 - Devastating Fall
11:24 - What I do with Cut-Offs
12:40 - Power Carving
14:20 - Carving the Fins
14:50 - Face Details
15:32 - Sanding/Finishing
16:34 - Display/Pedestal Build
18:25 - Final Reveal
All Comments (21)
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What do you guys want to see me carve next???
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If I commissioned a project like this, with this much time and effort, and the artist STILL made time to make me something super special, that thing being sourced from leftovers from the actual project...that’s so meaningful man. That would mean a lot to me and I hope your clients have appreciated as much as they should.
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That turned out freakin sweet.
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Never would have imagined it would turn out as beautiful as it did. What incredible work!
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I know you said your T-Rex was your best, but this ranks up there with one of the most exquisite pieces of art I have ever seen!
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This looks almost like the skyline of a city within this whale. Gorgeous work!
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This is the most beautiful wood/resin sculpture I have ever seen. This is my first video I seen of yours, so I binged watch some videos. You are absolutely amazing, so talented, just beautiful work definitely a new subscriber keep up the great work.
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Thought $18500 was a hell of a lot at first but to say this sculpture is a masterpiece would be an understatement. You truly are a craftsman with exceptional talent.👍 that whale is beautiful and I’m sure your clients are extremely grateful.
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Stunning work. You really deserve a huge round of applause for that work of art.
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From a woodworker to a wood carver, you just inspired me. Blake, two thumbs up!!
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So happy to see this finally finished! Stunning sculpture. 👍
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Dude it's like a museum piece, it's so stunning I can hardly believe it's even real.... I want one now with layes of blues going from the lights to the darkest
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I always love the fact that he’s not an idiot and uses protective gear. Seriously the amount of channels out there that just go without eye and inhalant protection is ridiculous.
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"We don't even really like him that much" - totally cracked me up! This looks absolutely amazing, you're so talented! I can tell I'm going to spend the rest of the afternoon watching the rest of your videos!
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Stop being so good at this. Amazing work dude
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It would be awesome if you can get the client reactions to all your hard work. I'm sure a lot of us want to see that.
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The wood shapes are reminiscent of a futuristic city scape within the whale...simply stunning! Kudos on such a masterpiece!👌👍✌😮
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I don't think I've seen anything more beautiful in my 65 years. My hat is off to you sir.
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Yes! I love sanding, actually. This is one gorgeous whale. Next, I'd like to see you carve a foal.
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I don't really see any comments on it but the coasters are so cute and probably so meaningful
