Published On Jun 12, 2022
I #carved a Black Rhino out of Black Walnut Burl and #epoxy resin. I used 8.5 gallons of resin and poured it in an experimental chest refrigerator. be sure to check out that video here:
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3D rendering by Laura Mercadal @mercadal_laura
Products Used:
1. MAS Epoxy (Get 10% off ALL products by using code 'Blake' at checkout):
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2. 20V Chainsaw (highly recommend) - https://amzn.to/3hQpvD2
3. Re-usable hazmat suit- https://amzn.to/3sbtI9A
4. Face Shield & Respirator- https://amzn.to/3CbW9XT
5. Carving disc - Medium- https://amzn.to/38qDEVy
6. Carving disc- Aggressive- https://amzn.to/3ws802b
7. Carving burr- Fine- https://amzn.to/3yGkEgz
8. Carving Burr- Aggressive- https://amzn.to/3wdoAE1
9. Carving Burr 1/8" shaft- https://amzn.to/37Jh1LK
10. Carving Burr 1/8" shaft- https://amzn.to/3wrhJps
11. Arbortech Mini Carver- https://amzn.to/3Nx7YNB
12.Bessey Clamps- https://amzn.to/3IbYkxb
13. Orbital Sander- https://amzn.to/3CbVOEB
14. Small Orbital Air Sander (different color)- https://amzn.to/35T8nt1
15. Nylon wheel to clean up burl- https://amzn.to/3MnKM3b
16. Sawhorse (LOVE this thing)- https://amzn.to/39ihRQE
My Camera- https://amzn.to/3LjOZnH
Camera Mic- https://amzn.to/3PjU82y
Voiceover Mic- https://amzn.to/3How7SV
00:00 Cutting Walnut Burl
00:38 Trimming down
01:07 Cleaning up Burl
01:30 Penetrating Epoxy
01:54 Epoxy Pour
03:03 Prepping the Block
03:37 Rough Carving
05:35 Porch Pirates
06:50 Carving Details
08:14 Refining Details
09:48 Sanding
10:31 Filling Holes
11:05 Polishing
11:28 Finish
11:54 Final Reveal
