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 NBCโ€™s โ€™Making itโ€™ 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? #carving #sculpture #art Want to Commission a one-of-a-kind sculpture like this? Email me at bmsculptures@ Follow me on: Instagram: @Bmsculptures Facebook Page: @blakemcfarlandsculptures
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