Shocks Art Clips

80 livestream clips

Handling Suicidal Depression

gluing a celebrity's sign and answering questions

96 rating
00:47:50-00:48:20 Open at timestamp
30 seconds personal journey recovery

The creator shares how building his art business gave him a reason to keep going during a period of deep depression and suicidal ideation.

Possible opener: this right here, you guys, it it honest to God, there was a point where I was uh honestly, I was suicidal.

this right here, you guys, it it honest to God, there was a point where I was uh honestly, I was suicidal. And what kept me going is knowing that people gave me money and they needed their art. And what's crazy is every time I'd get close to finishing a piece, somebody else would hit me up and order another. So, I had to do that, you know, and then I was like, you know what? Obviously, I'm still supposed to be here and do this this thing.

The Lightning Arc

Fractal Burning what will be glowing coasters ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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96 rating
00:02:21-00:02:28 Open at timestamp
7 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

A visually arresting clip of high-voltage electricity arcing across wood.

Possible opener: High voltage electricity starts arching across the wood.

Now we're cooking with electricity.

Fractal Burn Magic

These Epoxy Pieces Look Normal… Until The Lights Go Out

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96 rating
00:01:35-00:01:52 Open at timestamp
17 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

An explanation of why the artist preserves specific fractal-burned wood grain details versus sanding them away.

Possible opener: Why are these wood grains glowing?

I get these bubbles off the back. And the thing is, you when you sand it, you got to be really careful not to get these detailed burns out. The easiest thing to do is sand too much. Look at that. Those little detailed burns. That's where a lot of people's work differs from mine. Not only does it glow in the dark, but I keep them branchy.

The 10,000 Volt Machine

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

95 rating
00:31:05-00:31:20 Open at timestamp
15 seconds explanation education

A concise, high-stakes explanation of the danger behind fractal burning.

Possible opener: "How many volts is that?"

"10,000 volts. 500 milliamps. Takes 25 milliamps to stop your heart."

The Glowing Reveal

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

95 rating
00:56:59-00:57:15 Open at timestamp
16 seconds explanation education

Nate demonstrates the dramatic transformation of his fractal-burned art under UV lighting.

Possible opener: Let me turn this [__] light.

Let me turn this [__] light. There we go. They're all glowing. Now you can see them way better. They glow really good.

The Lightning Strike

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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95 rating
00:03:25-00:03:45 Open at timestamp
20 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator triggers the Lichtenberg machine, showcasing the immediate, visually stunning electrical arcing process on the wood grain.

Possible opener: "We are 88 deep and hitting the button."

We are 88 deep and hitting the button. Watch how branchy this [__] is. It's so pretty.

The Glowing Reveal

Knife Scales and Address Signs | Shop Live-Stream

95 rating
00:00:29-00:00:43 Open at timestamp
14 seconds explanation education

A quick showcase of custom-made knife scales that glow in the dark.

Possible opener: Want to see custom axe handles that glow in the dark?

and he ended up making them knife scales for these guys Absolutely beautiful little kitchen hatchets, you know, kitchen axes. They're uh they all glow in the dark. They're going to glow in the dark.

Band Saw Curve Hack

Starting a Custom Walking Stick | Shop Live-Stream

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95 rating
00:07:26-00:07:38 Open at timestamp
12 seconds explanation education needs quick check

Demonstrates how to use relief cuts to navigate tight curves on a band saw.

Possible opener: Struggling with tight curves on the band saw?

when you do the little pre-cuts like that. It helps guide it so you don't have to make as sharp of turns

Volume Knob Control

Fractal Burning a Curly Maple Urn ⚡ Woodworking Live-Stream (Day 3)

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95 rating
00:23:16-00:23:45 Open at timestamp
29 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator explains and demonstrates controlling fractal burn intensity using a variable voltage regulator.

Possible opener: I control electricity like a volume knob.

And I am controlling it like a volume knob. Like that's turned down and now I'm going to turn it up slowly and you'll see it get hotter and hotter.

The Tape Miter Trick

Building a Curly Maple Urn | Woodworking Live-Stream

95 rating
01:00:00-01:02:15 Open at timestamp
135 seconds explanation education

Demonstrates a simple, effective workshop hack for gluing mitered boxes using only tape and a strap.

Possible opener: "All right, y'all. Now you get to see this cool invention."

All right, y'all. Now you get to see this cool invention. It is a ratchet strap that has these corners on it and you use it to glue things like this, like boxes. Oh, but first I need to line them up and use tape. Tape is important. This is a cool trick if you don't know it yet. I just showed my girlfriend this the other day and she was Oh, it's pretty cool. It's I think it's kind of common sensey, but still cool. And it makes making boxes really easy.

Why I Don't Wear Gloves

attacking some projects

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94 rating
00:13:10-00:13:35 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A high-stakes safety demonstration explaining why gloves are a major hazard when using power sanders.

Possible opener: "My first time trying it and I'll end up cutting it down to there to get the shape right. No gloves because if you use gloves and they catch"

"My first time trying it and I'll end up cutting it down to there to get the shape right. No gloves because if you use gloves and they catch, it'll pull your hand into the sander and you could, you know, put your finger the wrong way, just shred it completely. Just touching this like that will take your fingerprints off pretty deep. So, you got to be really careful when working with these things."

Nate’s Backstory: Homeless to Creator

Shaping a wizard staff for Jackson

93 rating
00:30:28-00:31:17 Open at timestamp
49 seconds personal journey recovery

A raw, vulnerable reflection on overcoming homelessness and finding purpose through craft.

Possible opener: “It's crazy the problems I face today versus other times when I was young.”

It's crazy the problems I face today versus other times when I was young. Like, when am I going to eat again or where am I going to sleep tonight or am I going to get robbed at this place? Like I do not miss the old days, the old ways. If if you didn't catch on, I used to be homeless and [ __ ] long time ago.

The 'Branching' Fractal Effect

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs & burl ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

93 rating
00:05:37-00:05:50 Open at timestamp
13 seconds motivational inspirational

A high-contrast, visually stunning moment where electricity carves intricate, lightning-like patterns into Irish oak.

Possible opener: Watch electricity carve art into wood.

Branch, baby. Branch. I love it. Hell yeah. That's what I'm talking about. That's a good one right there.

Glitter Rule #1

Pouring Epoxy Art | Skull Ashtray, Cancer Ribbon & Purple Heart Wood Live-Stream

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93 rating
00:05:47-00:06:06 Open at timestamp
19 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

A quick, actionable tip on workspace hygiene when working with resin and glitter.

Possible opener: Never keep your glitter near your main workspace!

And another thing I'm going to say is don't pour your glitter where you do everything because glitter gets everywhere and you don't want it to get on everything. So, I just brought these over to show you. I'm not I'm going to keep them somewhere else and I'm going to dump them in the epoxy. Not right here. You know what I mean? It's just, trust me, it's work smart, not hard.

The Lightning Strike

Fractal Burning My Workbench! ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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93 rating
00:02:44-00:03:00 Open at timestamp
16 seconds artistic process needs quick check

The high-voltage electricity creates a rapid, branching fractal burn across the maple wood.

Possible opener: Watch this wood turn into a lightning storm.

Beautiful branchy burns. I absolutely love the way maple fractal burns. Super branchy. Nice and strong branches, too.

The Instant Fractal Burn

Fractal Burning live edge boards to sell ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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93 rating
00:03:09-00:03:18 Open at timestamp
9 seconds artistic process needs quick check

The high-voltage arc strikes the black walnut, forming an immediate, intricate fractal lightning pattern.

Possible opener: High voltage engages

N/A

The 'Magic Juice' Recipe

Fractal Burning Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

93 rating
00:03:26-00:03:33 Open at timestamp
7 seconds artistic process

A quick, high-value reveal of the conductive solution used for fractal burning.

Possible opener: Give her a little more of the magic juice.

Give her a little more of the magic juice. It's really just baking soda and borax in hot water. That's how you make the magic happen.

The Spark Storm

Irish Shillelaghs and Anime Cane | Shop Live-Stream

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93 rating
00:28:15-00:28:40 Open at timestamp
25 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A high-intensity visual sequence of the angle grinder shaping the anime cane.

Possible opener: The sudden burst of sparks from the tool.

(Visual-only sequence)

Woodworking Safety Caution

Finishing Epoxy Art Projects (Part 2) | Skull Ashtray, Cancer Ribbon & Walking Stick Live-Stream

93 rating
00:23:34-00:24:00 Open at timestamp
26 seconds artistic process

A concise, critical safety warning regarding the danger of wearing gloves while operating woodworking tools.

Possible opener: The gloves are for epoxy, dude.

No strings on your hoodies, anything like that, it can be deadly to a woodworker. And if you wear gloves while you woodwork, it's easy to lose your finger.

The Significance of Challes

epoxy work and finishing shillelaghs

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93 rating
00:28:44-00:29:08 Open at timestamp
24 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator explains the historical context and practical nature of Irish shillelaghs and cudgels.

Possible opener: "Irish oak and blackthorn challes and cudles."

Irish oak and blackthorn challes and cudles. The easiest thing to do is Google a challe. They were used in the faction wars in Ireland or their walking sticks. Very traditional. And they do hit hard. I accidentally hit myself in the head once doing a video at the end. I spun it around my back and it barely clipped me here. It hurt for two days. Video's funny.

The Glow Reveal

Adding color and glow to Shillelaghs

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93 rating
00:05:02-00:05:26 Open at timestamp
24 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A high-contrast visual reveal showing the glow-in-the-dark epoxy in a dimmed workshop.

Possible opener: Turning off the lights to reveal the glow.

So, it's like bright outside, but I can turn these lights off and show you it glowing because it's pretty [ __ ] bright.

The Shillelagh Explained

epoxy work on shillelaghs

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93 rating
00:16:11-00:16:30 Open at timestamp
19 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A concise explanation of the historical significance of the Shillelagh.

Possible opener: What's a challe?

What's a challe? It's a traditional Irish walking stick or beating stick. They carry a lot of history and are blackthorn challes are gifted at times to notable characters that visit Ireland.

The Magic Burn

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

93 rating
00:06:51-00:07:07 Open at timestamp
16 seconds explanation education

A quick explanation and visual demonstration of the fractal burning process.

Possible opener: It's going to reach.

It's going to reach. There it is. It reaches and it catches. It reaches and it catches and then it goes. And now we're cooking with electricity.

Glowing Address Sign Reveal

Making Irish Shillelaghs and hanging out

93 rating
00:57:50-00:58:15 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education

A high-contrast demonstration showing how the glow-in-the-dark epoxy remains visible even in daylight.

Possible opener: "So, even with this window right here, look at this. You see that"

So, even with this window right here, look at this. You see that You can order these on my website for 220. The names are an addition, but they glow for a long time. And keep in mind, this is like by the window with the sunlight, and you can still see it glow. So, pretty freaking cool, huh?

The First Fractal Burn Spark

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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93 rating
00:04:09-00:04:23 Open at timestamp
14 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A high-voltage electricity demonstration on Irish oak wood.

Possible opener: Nope. I have to turn it up.

Nope. I have to turn it up. There we go. That looks awesome.

The Lichtenberg Effect

Fractal Burning Craig's Bartop. ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

93 rating
00:02:40-00:03:05 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education

A demonstration of high-voltage fractal burning on black walnut.

Possible opener: "All right. Who's ready to fractal burn this black walnut?"

"All right. Who's ready to fractal burn this black walnut? because I sure am. We'll just rock it out real quick here."

The Microclimate Space Helmet

Shaping Irish Blackthorn into Glowing Shillelaghs

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93 rating
00:02:54-00:03:15 Open at timestamp
21 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator demonstrates his air-purifying 'space helmet' by turning it on to show how quickly it clears the air.

Possible opener: "Why am I wearing a space helmet in my shop?"

I like to put on my microclimate like this because it just is easy. Get my hood inside and then you push the button. Watch this. Hold on. push the button. Look at how fast it works.

The Urn Upgrade

Building a Curly Maple Urn | Woodworking Live-Stream

93 rating
00:00:00-00:00:29 Open at timestamp
29 seconds explanation education

The creator explains his decision to ditch a poplar prototype for a higher-quality curly maple build.

Possible opener: "So, I started making this ern."

So, I started making this ern. A customer ordered an urn and I started making it out of this popppler. And I'm not saying it's a bad box, but I just I'm not liking it. So, I've got a bunch of wal I mean walnut. I got a bunch of maple, nice curly maple, and I'm going to sand her up on the drum sander. Get her nice and level and pretty and ready.

The Vacuum Chamber Magic

Epoxy, Fire, and Real Talk | Military Memorial Build Live-Stream

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93 rating
00:13:15-00:14:15 Open at timestamp
60 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A demonstration of using a vacuum chamber to degas epoxy and remove bubbles.

Possible opener: You guys want to see what it's doing? Check this out.

You guys want to see what it's doing? Check this out. any wording work? No, I have not. Nidita, I'm working on a memorial piece for a veteran who passed for his son. I mean his daughter and wife. But yep, this is it. The bubbles are coming out. Welding. No, I have not. So, I'm going to turn it off for a minute and let the pressure pull all these bubbles up. No, you're good, bro. I mix up words all the time with text. But yeah, so the pressure is only I'm trying to get it all the way to the top. It's almost there. But I'm going to let this do its thing for a minute cuz the bubbles are going to come all the way up to the top of this cup. Just watch and see.

Turning Off the Shop Lights

Finishing Epoxy Art Projects (Part 2) | Skull Ashtray, Cancer Ribbon & Walking Stick Live-Stream

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92 rating
00:27:13-00:27:40 Open at timestamp
27 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

The artist cuts the shop lights to reveal a room full of glowing epoxy resin art.

Possible opener: Let's make everything glow in the dark.

Dear lord, that one is bright. Holy [__] some glowing numbers.

Burning Paper Experiment

Fractal Burning and Working on Orders ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

91 rating
00:39:31-00:40:20 Open at timestamp
49 seconds artistic process

A dangerous and visually arresting experiment where the creator fractal-burns a standard sheet of paper.

Possible opener: But we're about to find out what happens to this piece of paper if you fractal burn it.

But we're about to find out what happens to this piece of paper if you fractal burn it. And I want everybody to think about what would happen if they were touching this machine. Slowly turn it up. There we go. Let's just crank her up. The anticipation. Well, yeah. There we go. Yep. That's it. It's done for.

The Lightning Effect

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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91 rating
00:01:07-00:01:16 Open at timestamp
9 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A high-voltage fractal burn in real-time on Irish oak.

Possible opener: Want to see wood turn into a lightning bolt?

And there we go. Running it. Electricity through the Irish oak chalies.

The Mat Burn Incident

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

91 rating
00:09:02-00:09:33 Open at timestamp
31 seconds mistakes problem solving

An accidental arc of electricity burns the rubber workbench mat, creating an unexpected visual phenomenon that shocks the creator.

Possible opener: Electricity hitting the rubber mat unexpectedly.

It's fractal burning the rubber mat. That is awesome. It's fractal burning the rubber mat. I don't know if I should worry or. Holy crap. Look at that, guys. I got it on meta glasses, but you can see it right here. Oh my gosh, the char and everything.

The Dangerous Arc Mishap

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

91 rating
00:43:03-00:43:35 Open at timestamp
32 seconds humor personality

Nate accidentally fractal burns his rubber safety mat, leading to a chaotic and unplanned visual outcome that he reacts to with humor.

Possible opener: I just fractal burned my own mat!

They're connecting underneath. Damn it. It is fractal burning the rubber mat. It's fractal burning the rubber mat. Now the rubber mat is fractal burning the Irish oak. Oh my god, I just went too hard on that. But it was worth it. That was worth it. No branches. That was worth it. We can still work with it. Oh my god, that was hilarious. That was hilarious.

The First Shavings (ASMR)

leveling my new bench

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91 rating
00:21:02-00:21:18 Open at timestamp
16 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A highly satisfying, crisp visual of the first wood shavings being removed during the leveling process.

Possible opener: Captures instant visual gratification.

ఆల్ rightట్ రైట్మక్ట్ air

The 'Wormy Maple' Reveal

Building A New Workbench, Part 1

91 rating
00:04:11-00:04:23 Open at timestamp
12 seconds artistic process

A high-quality reveal of the unique spalted maple wood grain.

Possible opener: Look at this incredible wood for under $4 a board.

Yep. This one has a big crack, so we're going to be trying to avoid that. This wood is beautiful, man.

Final Glow Reveal

These Epoxy Pieces Look Normal… Until The Lights Go Out

91 rating
01:13:30-01:14:05 Open at timestamp
35 seconds artistic process

A dramatic reveal of the glow-in-the-dark properties of the finished epoxy piece.

Possible opener: Normal piece until the lights go out.

Everything that I make glows in the [ __ ] dark. Glows like cra. Look at the window right there. There's light coming in there. You can see how that [ __ ] glowing though. Look at that. Look at that. And of course, the project that's going all kinds of places for no reason. It's just leftover epoxy everywhere for that guy. This thing is bright, though. Holy [ __ ] Oh, that's the bottom of that cup.

Lightning in Wood: The Reveal

Let's start with lightning ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

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91 rating
00:02:53-00:03:17 Open at timestamp
24 seconds artistic process needs quick check

The high-voltage electrical arc begins to branch across the white oak.

Possible opener: 3 2 1 go.

3 2 1 go. There we go.

The Spaceman Setup

attacking some projects

91 rating
00:00:00-00:00:25 Open at timestamp
25 seconds humor personality

An introduction to the unique, high-tech breathing helmet used for dust protection.

Possible opener: "working on this stick some more. Well, tonight, this evening on the live."

"working on this stick some more. Well, tonight, this evening on the live. If you're not watching it live, thank you for watching the replay. But right now, we're live. And uh the dust collection for this does not work. It broke. So, it's going to get really dusty in here. Uh sorry about that in advance. But yeah, welcome in. Slide y'all over a little bit. Oh, hello. Hello. All right. It is a spaceman doing stuff and things with wood in space."

Liquid Chrome Pour

Knife Scales and Address Signs | Shop Live-Stream

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91 rating
01:30:05-01:30:25 Open at timestamp
20 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A mesmerizing visual of liquid chrome being poured into an epoxy mold.

Possible opener: Ever tried a liquid chrome epoxy pour?

Liquid chrome pour Wow.

Glow-in-the-Dark Reveal

Starting a Custom Walking Stick | Shop Live-Stream

91 rating
00:50:10-00:50:35 Open at timestamp
25 seconds artistic process

A dramatic reveal of glow-in-the-dark epoxy under black light.

Possible opener: Wait until you see this urn glow.

You think this glows enough? Oh, that's glowing enough for sure. Absolutely.

The Electricity Spark

Fractal Burning a Curly Maple Urn ⚡ Woodworking Live-Stream (Day 3)

91 rating
00:02:16-00:02:25 Open at timestamp
9 seconds artistic process

A high-impact visual of the machine being activated and the initial arc appearing on the wood.

Possible opener: Watch what 10,000 volts does to wood.

Here we go. Here we go.

The Magic of Wetting Walnut

Building a Curly Maple Urn Box | Woodworking Live-Stream (Day 2)

91 rating
00:40:12-00:40:46 Open at timestamp
34 seconds artistic process

A high-satisfaction visual reveal of grain figure when water is applied.

Possible opener: Let me throw some water on it so you guys can get a little bit of a better

Let me throw some water on it so you guys can get a little bit of a better Oh, did I not get Okay, it's dark and deep and beautiful.

The Irish Blackthorn Reveal

Irish Shillelaghs and Anime Cane | Shop Live-Stream

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91 rating
00:00:39-00:01:04 Open at timestamp
25 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

Introduction to the raw blackthorn wood from Ireland.

Possible opener: "Start with this guy."

Start with this guy. So that's what Ireland smells like. It's got a little spultting in there. It's pretty cool.

The 'Cell' Effect Reveal

resin work & answering questions about anything

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90 rating
00:26:57-00:27:25 Open at timestamp
28 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator demonstrates how adding isopropyl alcohol to wet epoxy creates intricate cell-like patterns.

Possible opener: Watch what happens when I add alcohol to wet epoxy.

This is isopropyl alcohol. These are bubbles. Watch this. Gone. But then if you like, watch this. Hold on. Let me turn this light out. It's reflecting. Okay. Now, that just created a bunch of cells in it.

The Glow-in-the-Dark Reveal

gluing a celebrity's sign and answering questions

90 rating
00:34:10-00:34:30 Open at timestamp
20 seconds explanation education

A quick demonstration of the creator's signature glow-in-the-dark epoxy technique.

Possible opener: Let me get my black light.

But even though the windows are out, the wood glows. Everything I make glows in the dark.

The Lord of the Rings Clock Reveal

epoxy work on shillelaghs

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90 rating
00:32:37-00:33:23 Open at timestamp
46 seconds explanation education needs quick check

Showcase of an intricate laser-engraved project.

Possible opener: So, this is what I wanted to show you guys that I'm working on.

So, this is what I wanted to show you guys that I'm working on. These are knob cone pine cones, and it's face down right now. Once it's out of the mold, it'll be face up, but this is what they look like on the other side. So, all these knob cone pine cones are super cool. They got like sacred geometry looking stuff. And I got this piece of burl under it that I laser engraved with the white tree of Gondor from Lord of the Rings.

Bandsaw Cane Shaping

part 1 making a custom staff and cane, the shaping

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90 rating
00:10:06-00:12:35 Open at timestamp
149 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A high-impact transformation segment showing raw walnut being cut into a shillelagh cane profile on the bandsaw.

Possible opener: Carving a walnut cane in seconds.

I'm going to do the challe style first cuz it'll be a little easier.

Blackthorn Branching

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

90 rating
00:02:05-00:02:30 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education

A mesmerizing display of a fractal burn expanding across the unique grain of Blackthorn wood.

Possible opener: The start of the electric current on the wood.

I love the way Blackthorn fractal burns, too. And it is absolutely beautiful. Very branchy. Very It's got good character, man. I mean, it's weird to say that, I think, but it's just got really good character. They're really defined burns, you know. Watch. Look. Look at that.

The Epoxy Reveal

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

90 rating
01:04:45-01:05:15 Open at timestamp
30 seconds explanation education

The creator turns off the studio lights to demonstrate the final glow-in-the-dark result of his fractal-burned epoxy projects.

Possible opener: "Let me turn this light out."

Even though there's still light coming in, my glow is very, very bright. Now, this camera doesn't capture it all.

The Dangerous Beauty of Fractal Burning

Fractal Burning and Working on Orders ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

90 rating
00:02:31-00:02:58 Open at timestamp
27 seconds explanation education

A high-quality demonstration of the "Lichtenberg" figure-forming process on black walnut.

Possible opener: I love the way black walnut burns.

Here we go. I love the way black walnut burns. It gives really defined, deep, but branchy burns. It's one of my favorites, honestly. Just like that.

The Big Meeting Burn

Fractal Burning My Workbench! ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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90 rating
00:10:31-00:10:45 Open at timestamp
14 seconds artistic process needs quick check

Two separate burn paths converge in the middle, creating a bright flash and ignition.

Possible opener: Wait for them to meet in the middle!

Look at them run, chasing each other. Oh, they're going to meet in the middle. When they meet in the middle, it goes bright and catches on fire. Watch.

UV Beast Transformation

Fractal Burning live edge boards to sell ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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90 rating
01:11:00-01:11:20 Open at timestamp
20 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A transition to a dark room where a UV flashlight reveals the vibrant, hidden glow-in-the-dark epoxy within the wood.

Possible opener: Shining UV light on finished board

N/A

16 Years Clean: The Real Story

Fractal Burning what will be glowing coasters ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

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90 rating
00:13:37-00:14:15 Open at timestamp
38 seconds personal journey recovery needs quick check

The creator shares his personal history regarding his recovery from addiction.

Possible opener: Art is awesome and it got me away from being a criminal 100%.

Art is awesome and it got me away from being a criminal 100% I'd rather deal with it than keep burying it.

The Bear Mace Disaster

Laser Engraving Trivets LIVE! Will These Sell?

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89 rating
00:05:06-00:06:15 Open at timestamp
69 seconds explanation education needs quick check

The creator recounts a chaotic, humorous survival story about accidentally spraying himself with bear mace while hiking.

Possible opener: "So, let me tell you the story."

So, let me tell you the story. We were in Mars. We went hiking somewhere. Can't remember the place, but everybody left except for me, my girlfriend, and two friends. We were doing a really intense hike up a mountain um to get to an overlook. So, we get to the overlook or we're going up and I have bear mace in my pocket because my girlfriend carries bear mace on hikes. Whatever. So, I never had but you know, whatever, I get it. Uh there are a lot of bears out there. Anyway, uh so we are hiking. bear mace is, you know, in the pocket of my backpack where the water goes, you know, on the side. I was walking under two very large oak trees that had fallen and I think one of the trees knocked the clip off of the, you know, the safety clip off and the next tree hit it and it sprayed it directly over my shoulder, into my face, in my eyes, my nose, my mouth, all over my back and my arm and it sucked.

The Electricity Dance

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

89 rating
00:01:34-00:02:10 Open at timestamp
36 seconds artistic process

Nate initiates the high-voltage fractal burn on an Irish oak shillelagh.

Possible opener: All right, you guys ready?

All right, you guys ready? Ain't nobody in the chat yet, but that's going to change. Let me grab this. Okay. So, I I use spray bottle of regular water because sometimes I make my solution too strong and I got to dilute it a little bit with this. So, we're just gonna hope that's not the case right now. But, it happens. It happens often. So, we're going to go from right here down. And I think we're going to just see if we can get her to jump up and over. Sometimes it wraps around and and under, but it's about to be awesome. You are going to love this. If you don't know who I am, my name is Nate at Shocks Functional Art and I make really cool stuff and things that all glow in the dark. Eventually they'll glow in the dark. Right now they don't, but they're about to light up. Ready? Start slow. Work big. Right now I've got a variac. Well, it's a variable voltage regulator. And what it does is it basically turns the electricity up and down like the volume on a radio. It's got to soak just a little bit more, but we'll just turn it down a little bit. And there we go.

Epoxy Glow Test

attacking some projects

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89 rating
01:28:38-01:29:00 Open at timestamp
22 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A quick, satisfying reveal of the glowing epoxy pigments in the dark.

Possible opener: "All right, let me see about that glow."

"All right, let me see about that glow. Lights off. Let y'all see it. It's glowing."

UV Glow Reveal

Fractal Burning Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

89 rating
00:43:37-00:43:50 Open at timestamp
13 seconds artistic process

A satisfying visual transformation using a blacklight on epoxy-filled fractal burns.

Possible opener: Hit it with my super strong black light flashlight.

Hit it with my super strong black light flashlight. UV beast. And yeah, there you go. Glows in the dark.

Why I Don't Use Garden Dust

Shaping a wizard staff for Jackson

88 rating
00:36:08-00:36:31 Open at timestamp
23 seconds explanation education

Educational tip on why workshop sawdust (specifically with epoxy/toxic woods) isn't safe for gardening.

Possible opener: “Some people say use it in your garden and all that.”

Also, some people say use it in your garden and all that, but you can't do that with this because number one, a lot of wood is toxic that you wouldn't imagine is toxic, like black walnut and things like that. Also, you got to remember I got epoxy shavings in a lot of my stuff. Bad for plants, bad for animals.

Why I Wait for the Wood to Crack

Making Irish Shillelaghs and hanging out

88 rating
00:22:50-00:23:15 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education

An educational explanation on why natural wood cracking is actually a benefit for the artist's resin-filling process.

Possible opener: "Some of the oak ones, uh, well, and actually a lot of the Blackthornne, all of them have cracks and"

Some of the oak ones, uh, well, and actually a lot of the Blackthornne, all of them have cracks and especially because they're coming from another country, and it doesn't take long for them just to like go ahead and crack cuz they've been dried. So, it doesn't take long for that crack to happen. And that's why I've let them sit for a week or two, you know, just to kind of let that happen, fractal burn them, and they open up. And then I can fill it with glowing epoxy.

Impossible Cut Challenge

These Epoxy Pieces Look Normal… Until The Lights Go Out

88 rating
00:16:43-00:17:15 Open at timestamp
32 seconds explanation education

The creator demonstrates a difficult cut on the band saw to create knife scale blanks.

Possible opener: Can this actually be cut?

All right, let's do the impossible. The apparent impossible. Woo! Like butter, baby. Look at that. He'll get a bunch of scales out of that.

Vinegar Magic: Removing Stains

Let's start with lightning ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

88 rating
00:28:26-00:28:43 Open at timestamp
17 seconds explanation education

A quick demonstration of using distilled vinegar to remove baking soda stains from black walnut.

Possible opener: Ha. All right. We're here now.

So, this is just regular distilled vinegar in a bottle. And you're going to see it bubble up a little bit, mainly on the walnut, but it's going to clean up all the stains from the baking soda.

The Magic of Branching Burns

Fractal Burning Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt.

88 rating
00:01:56-00:02:25 Open at timestamp
29 seconds explanation education

The primary process clip showing electricity creating organic patterns on wood.

Possible opener: Here we go.

Here we go. Oh yeah, dude. This thing is going to be branchy. I can already tell. I love me some branchy burns. Damn, that smells really good.

Domino Joiner Power Demo

Starting a Custom Walking Stick | Shop Live-Stream

88 rating
00:17:53-00:18:05 Open at timestamp
12 seconds explanation education

A quick, satisfying look at using a specialized Domino joiner tool.

Possible opener: The most satisfying way to join wood.

I guess I'll use a damn domino. I don't see the hurt in that, right?

The Color Test Trick

Pouring Epoxy Art | Skull Ashtray, Cancer Ribbon & Purple Heart Wood Live-Stream

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88 rating
00:43:50-00:44:15 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education needs quick check

Demonstration of testing resin pigment intensity in a small sample cup before pouring a large mold.

Possible opener: Stop guessing your epoxy colors!

I'm going to show you guys how I check color in epoxy. It's actually really easy because, you know, in this big thing, it's going to be look different than when it's in the mold. So, I'll show you how to check it.

From Homelessness to Homeowner

Fractal Burning what will be glowing coasters ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

88 rating
00:14:51-00:15:06 Open at timestamp
15 seconds personal journey recovery

An inspirational success story detailing the creator's transition from being homeless to owning his own home.

Possible opener: I was homeless on and off for over like 13 years.

I was homeless on and off for over like 13 years I think give or take whether I was couch hopping living in a car just on the streets in the woods man like now I own a home.

The 'Chop Shop' Heist Story

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

Human Review Required
88 rating
00:40:30-00:41:45 Open at timestamp
75 seconds humor personality needs quick check

A thrilling, albeit incriminating, story about the host's past life involving a semi-truck heist.

Possible opener: "I once helped orchestrate a semi-truck heist."

"Why don't we just empty a truck? Why don't we just take the semi-truck?"

Defining the 'Challe'

Irish Shillelaghs and Anime Cane | Shop Live-Stream

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88 rating
00:42:35-00:43:04 Open at timestamp
29 seconds explanation education needs quick check

A quick, educational explanation of what a traditional Irish shillelagh is.

Possible opener: "A challe is a traditional Irish style"

A challe is a traditional Irish style walking stick or weapon. A lot of people like to argue that they have to be longer to be a walking stick challe, but in reality it's the same thing. This is it's a black thorn. This is from Ireland made by an Irishman.

From Addict to Artist

Adding color and glow to Shillelaghs

87 rating
00:27:18-00:27:51 Open at timestamp
33 seconds personal journey recovery

The creator shares his personal journey from addiction and crime to finding purpose through functional art.

Possible opener: "I used to be a criminal. I used to be an addict."

I used to be a criminal. I used to be uh an addict. And I mean, that was I'm almost 16 years off of the hard drugs. I think that if I can do it, anybody can do it. I believe in you. Um I like that it helps me with a lot. It helps me mentally, physically, emotionally. It's just helped me become a change man.

Art vs. Addiction

part 1 making a custom staff and cane, the shaping

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87 rating
00:34:26-00:35:35 Open at timestamp
69 seconds personal journey recovery needs quick check

A vulnerable and personal testimony from the creator about how his journey with addiction led him to find life-saving purpose through woodworking.

Possible opener: Art saved my life.

I got a fifth grade education and a GED. I learned a lot from the school of hard knocks on the streets doing bad illegal stuff, which I don't do anymore.

Dangerous Artistry

Fractal Burning a Curly Maple Urn ⚡ Woodworking Live-Stream (Day 3)

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87 rating
00:09:29-00:09:42 Open at timestamp
13 seconds motivational inspirational needs quick check

A sobering explanation of the lethality of the equipment used.

Possible opener: Why I never touch the probes.

10,000 volts, 500 milliamps. I have links to these machines which are safely built that come with lots of information in a group on the book of faces to learn more about them.

Satisfying Branching Burns

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

Human Review Required
87 rating
00:28:20-00:28:40 Open at timestamp
20 seconds artistic process needs quick check

A high-quality capture of electricity moving through the wood grain, forming intricate Lichtenberg figures.

Possible opener: Watch nature take its course in the wood.

That is beautiful. These might be some of the best burns all day.

My Story: From Criminal to Artist

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

Human Review Required
87 rating
00:25:01-00:25:25 Open at timestamp
24 seconds humor personality needs quick check

A candid, emotional personal transformation story.

Possible opener: If I was that myself, I wouldn't be alive right now.

If I was that myself, I wouldn't be alive right now. They are Irish oak challes. Yeah, Damian. Anybody, man. You know, if you all don't know, I used to be u a drug addict and a criminal, and I changed my life a long time ago. I've been off the bad stuff for going on 16 years in September, I believe.

Irish Man Glitter

Shaping Irish Blackthorn into Glowing Shillelaghs

87 rating
01:02:12-01:02:35 Open at timestamp
23 seconds humor personality

The creator humorously labels the massive pile of sawdust generated from his project as 'Irish man glitter'.

Possible opener: "Ever heard of Irish Man Glitter?"

Let me sweep this stuff up a little bit. It's everywhere. Irish sawdust. Irish man glitter.

NC Bipolar Weather Rant

attacking some projects

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87 rating
00:50:00-00:50:56 Open at timestamp
56 seconds humor personality needs quick check

A humorous, relatable rant about North Carolina's extreme weather fluctuations.

Possible opener: "80 high 55 60 78 82 57."

"80 high 55 60 78 82 57. How do you go from 80 to 30 overnight? 80 to 30. The high is 80 and the low is 39. What the [] is that [] Can anybody explain it? North Carolina has the most bipolar bipolar weather in the world. Look, temperatures much lower than today. 25° lower tomorrow. Pollen counts extreme levels. Trium pollen, tree pollen increasing tomorrow, guys. Y'all, come on, man. Calm down, North Carolina. calm down. It is It's nuts."

The 'Borg Sphere' Tattoo Reveal

gluing a celebrity's sign and answering questions

87 rating
00:04:26-00:04:44 Open at timestamp
18 seconds explanation education

The creator corrects a common misconception about his Star Trek tattoo.

Possible opener: You guys are getting a good view of my Star Trek tattoo.

Everybody thinks it's a Death Star, but that's the Borg sphere from First Contact underneath the Enterprise D-Class Enterprise, y'all.

Pricing Art: The $3,300 Reality Check

epoxy work on shillelaghs

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87 rating
00:26:34-00:27:26 Open at timestamp
52 seconds explanation education needs quick check

Candid discussion on the business side of custom art pricing.

Possible opener: It's funny though. I have people that hit me up that ask me how much for like an epoxy resin table

It's funny though. I have people that hit me up that ask me how much for like an epoxy resin table and I give them a fair price, you know? Like I'm cheaper than a lot of other epoxy artists, you know what I mean? That do what I do on the level that I do it. And I told the guy $2,300 or no, it was $3,300 cuz he wanted it like 6 foot. And I thought that was a pretty cheap price. He wanted it big, long, but skinny. I told him $3,300. He told me he expected it to be about $800. And he did not mean to say that offensively.

Fractal Burning 101: The Secret Solution

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

87 rating
00:00:30-00:00:41 Open at timestamp
11 seconds explanation education

Explains the conductive solution used to facilitate the burn.

Possible opener: The secret to fractal burning isn't just power—it's this solution.

uh the solution is baking soda and borax and sometimes I add a little too much of that. So I just spray it down with water, help it uh do its thing properly.

Guitar Build Reveal

Fractal Burning Irish Shillelaghs ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

87 rating
01:00:41-01:01:06 Open at timestamp
25 seconds explanation education

A showcase of a custom-built, fractal-burned electric guitar.

Possible opener: So, this is Burly Maple and it came out of Old Salem Winston, Salem, North Carolina.

So, this is Burly Maple and it came out of Old Salem Winston, Salem, North Carolina. This is Curly Black Walnut as the pick guard. It has blue, green, red. A lot of the red was covered up by this. My bad. Green fractal burns on the headstock. Spin her around. This wood in in in real like up close person is absolutely insane.

Why I Hate Free Shipping Lies

Fractal Burning Craig's Bartop. ⚠️ High voltage Extremely dangerous Do not attempt.

87 rating
00:41:30-00:41:59 Open at timestamp
29 seconds explanation education

A passionate business philosophy regarding transparent shipping costs.

Possible opener: "I do not upcharge on shipping."

"I do not upcharge on shipping. I pretty much charge what I pay. I think that's fair. A lot of people cheat and make it seem like they're doing everybody a favor and they incorporate shipping into the price of the product and then say free shipping. I don't do that stupid stuff."