20 minute. easy fun wood carving video

[@markduggan3451]

It's great to hear you back on our screens. Hopefully, you'll be able to get the shed up and running again soon. Take care, my Cornish friend.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@markduggan3451 Hi Mark... Thank you so much.. it's good to be back.. I'm pouring the concrete foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later on in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@jamesbrady3433]

Well done . Very interesting. Thanks for your display of artistry

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi James... I'm glad that you liked it... Thank you so much... I hope that you and yours have a lovely Christmas and have a happy New Year... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Good to have you back Andy. Love the carvings, Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@ThePapa1947 Hi Gary... Its good to be back.. I'm glad that you liked them... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@whittler0507]

Great job .very well done and cute .. Thank you for sharing

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@whittler0507 Hi Gene... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it.. I hope that you and yours are all well.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@mikeliss5264]

Great to see you back Andy

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@mikeliss5264 Hi Mike... Thank you so much... it's good to be back... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ccwoodandcraft]

It is great to see and hear you again. I pray the new shop is coming along. Thanks for sharing your carvings. I really like the double one. Your explanation of your process was quite helpful. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@ccwoodandcraft Thank you so much for your kind words... it's good to be back... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop tomorrow and will post an update later on in the week... I'm glad that you have enjoyed this video and found it useful... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

You have an artist’s eye for sure Andy! Great job and explanation 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@toddatglencovewoodworks Hi Todd... I'm not so sure but that's very kind of you to say that... I'm glad that you liked it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@ginabirks4910]

Love this little character, thanks for sharing with us. Best of luck with the new workshop.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@ginabirks4910 Hi Gina... I'm glad that you liked him... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop tomorrow and will post an update later on this week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@hobbyist7688]

Hey nice !!!! you are back !!!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@hobbyist7688 Thank you... it's good to be back... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@54lespaul3]

Andy, a pleasure to hear your voice again! Not much of a carver myself but I’ll watch someone that knows what they’re doing!! Cheers, Rick

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@54lespaul3 Hi Rick... Thank you so much...I'm glad that you have enjoyed it... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@mykhough6614]

Nice to see and hear you again. You make it look so easy and enjoyable. Hope you get back in your workshop soon.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@mykhough6614 Hi Myk... Thank you.. it's good to be back... My idea was to make it as simple as possible... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later on in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@tomevans4402]

Fun carve. Hope things go well for you

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@tomevans4402 Hi Tom ... I enjoyed making this one... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@williamharrison8875]

Loved the simplicity of this one. Wish I could give it 2 thumbs up!! One for each hand.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you so much William... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@chuckross3243]

Happy you are back! Cool whittle. Hope the workshop project goes smoothly.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@chuckross3243 Hi Chuck... Thank you.. it's good to be back... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later on in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@Gregbrowning94]

Hi Andy, good to see you

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@Gregbrowning94 Hi Greg... Thank you so much... its good to be back... Have a lovely weekend.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@catchthatskew]

Thanks Andy, good to see you again. You introduced me to carving with your wizard video from a few months ago, and I've really been enjoying learning ever since - so thanks very much for a new hobby. All the best with progress on the workshop.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@catchthatskew Thank you so much.. it's good to be back... I am always really pleased to hear that I may have inspired someone to try a new hobby.. I'm glad that you are enjoying it... I find it quite frustrating at times when I know what I want to carve but it can be very hard to get good results .. I don't practice enough to get very good.. you have probably seen Doug Linkers videos.. he is exellent but also spends many many hours perfecting his skills... I will be doing some work on the foundations of the workshop soon and will post an update at the end of next week.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@catchthatskew]

@@AndysCornishCreations Thanks. Yes, since getting interested in carving I've found so many resources on KZbin - Doug Linker is excellent as you say, also notable I think dywoodcarving, ddalo, and many more that won't come to mind at the moment. I find it difficult to translate from watching someone else make a cut, to doing it myself - presenting the knife at all the right angles, depth of cut, movement of knife etc. That makes it slow progress for me still, but generally I'm fairly content with the final result. I think practice is key as you say. Looking forward to having a go at your gnome/gonk - might even make a few tweaks to get a santa gonk? All the best, Chris

[@williamellis8993]

Really neat, Andy. I think if I tried something like that my finished product would be that pile of chips at the top of the screen. It's great to see you (and hear Ivy) back again. Bill

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@williamellis8993 Hi Bill... Haha... I'm sure that's not true... It's good to be back.. thank you... Have a lovely weekend.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

You make this look easy, Andy! I'm sure it's lots of fun. Great job, my friend!😄 Take good care and keep them coming as you get the time. Phil

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop Hi Phil... I tried to make it as simple as possible to carve so anyone could have a go... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

@@AndysCornishCreations Good progress, Andy! I don't envy you the work but to have the opportunity to design, layout and replenish a whole new workshop should be a lot of fun!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop that's the part that I am looking forward to

[@RoysTimberArtTechniques-mv6gt]

Looks great I make wood spirits and other various carvings

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Roy... Thank you... I hope that you enjoy making yours... I wish that I had more time to practice carving... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@deniseghalebi3127]

Great project, thank you! Now....have you any tips on how to cut that on the diagonal please?

[@donaldchase6800]

Nice job explaining the little folk. Don

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@donaldchase6800 Hi Don... Thank you... have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Not quite first LOL. Brilliant Andy, just brilliant. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@WoodenItBeNice Hi Huw... Haha.. not quite... I'm glad that you liked it.. Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@angelageorge1966]

Love these

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you Angela... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@jimneely4527]

It's good to see you back producing content, Andy. Best wishes.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jim... Thank you... it's good to be back... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@stevegray9532]

Proper Job Mr P! Tis the season for Gnomes etc. Hope the re-build is coming along. Thanks, Steve (Titanic Town)

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Steve... Yes... that season is coming along quickly... just been to the garden centre and Christmas is everywhere.. Workshop update end of next week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@garyp8471]

Not something i could get into, but did find it interesting watching you doing it Andy, hope your keeping well and making some progress even if steady so we shall see you on lathe again possibly next yr. All the best from Lincolnshire.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@garyp8471 Hi Gary... I'm glad that you have found it interesting.. I will be pouring concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later on in the week... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@davidparkyn4716]

Great little whittle Andy, great to see you back again,looking forward to seeing your new workshop update video.Take care my friend

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi David... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you liked it... There will be an update on the workshop at the end of next week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@tonyjoe5707]

A wonderful video for somebody getting into carving. Thanks for taking the time out to do this

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@tonyjoe5707 Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it.. My pleasure.. I enjoyed making this one... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarkMcCluney]

That double sided knife is terrific! As is the rest of this vid. Cheers Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Thank you so much as always... Not a double sided knife... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarkMcCluney]

​@@AndysCornishCreationsI was sure you cut with both sides of the wooden handled knife. Oh well, it's an excuse to watch yet again to see where I made my mistake. Cheers mate.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@MarkMcCluney Hi Mark... these knives are deadly sharp and care has to be taken with just one sharp side ..

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Wonderful to see you again, Andy! Gonk making time means Christmas is just around the corner! Your carving skills are amazing to watch. Thank you for explaining about the use of the tools and gloves and for adding in the lost details about the nose. I remember my parents and grandparents carving with their pocket knives to pass a bit of time. They called it whittling and it was always accompanied by easy conversation as the family spent time outdoors. 😊 Take care. I'll be looking forward to the update on your workshop.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gwynn... It's good to be back... Thank you so much for your kind words as always... I'm glad that you have enjoyed this one... That sounds so lovely, the thought of your parents and grandparents whittling... I will be concreting the foundations this week and will post an update at the end of the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@malbun3275]

Hi Andy Great to see you back on deck again.very clear and interesting video on carving,something I’d like to have a go at,I think I’d try with pine as it’s soft.stay safe Regards

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@malbun3275 Hi Mal... Thank you so much for your kind words as always... Do give it a go... Pine is okay but Basswood is much softer and more evenly grained.. ideal for learning with... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@phillipbates2625]

Some great whittling there Andy nice to see you getting back to your self and sharing your videos👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Philip... Thank you so much... it's good to be back.. I will try to keep them coming... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarciaHouston]

Andy!! Glad you are back, great video. With winter weather coming on, it's a good time to pick up carving skills. Thank you 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Marcia... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you liked it... Do you carve ? Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarciaHouston]

I carve linoleum blocks for printing, but I would like to try my hand at wood carving. I get a lot of good tips from your videos, thanks!

[@robertlight7241]

Great to watch and listen to really helps me learn to and fingers crossed your workshop is being fixed up for you

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@robertlight7241 Hi Robert... Thank you so much.. I'm glad that you have found it useful... I'm pouring concrete into the foundations on Tuesday and will post an update later in the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@indianatone218]

Gr8 to see you again Andy , and making a vid .Ant .

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@indianatone218 Hi Ant... Thank you very much as always... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@fredagolland3157]

Glad to see you back in action 😊

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you Freda... It's good to be producing videos again... Take care... Andy

[@TheMessyStudio]

Those are awesome, Andy!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@TheMessyStudio Hi Billy... Thank you very much... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@garrydeimert7397]

Nice one Andy, may have to try carving looks fun, another hobby, hope all is well, G

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@garrydeimert7397 Hi Garry... Thank you.. Check out Doug Linker videos on KZbin.. he is really good... If you do give it a go.. keep it simple, have fun and wear those cut gloves.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@AnthonyWiddowson]

They look great and I was just wondering how the workshop was going. 🤔

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@AnthonyWiddowson Hi Anthony... Thank you very much... I will be pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update later on in the week... Its been very wet this week but hopefully it will be dry next week... you know all too well what its like here in Cornwall Haha... Have a lovely weekend... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@rjvcescobar]

Thank You 😊...love the videos

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you so much... I'm glad that you have enjoyed them... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@TController]

Is there no end to your talents? That said, I prefer your woodturning vids. These gonks are fairly cute though!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

I'm afraid there won't be any woodturning videos for a while yet... Workshop update at the end of next week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@denvermiller3780]

Nice caving

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Denver... Thank you very much... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@colinwatmore7041]

Wahay yer back, terrific, love the gonk/gnome, gonna do one soon as. Hope that the rebuild is going to plan and that the workshop isn't too far away. Which lathe will you favour for the future? Dying to see the new set up when completed, lots of tips to pick up on!! Cheers Andy, stay safe.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Haha... thank you so much...it's good to be back... I'm glad that you liked it and I hope that you will enjoy making yours... I'm pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update at the end of the week... I'm really not sure which lathe to get next... the prices have gone up so much since my last one... I had the Axminster AP406WL before and whilst it was very good, I fancied a change... The Laguna 18/36 looks good but is more expensive and extra are expensive too... The best overall value for money that I have found is the Record Power Coronet Regent with bed extension and outbourd rigger... These are at the limit of my budget... What are your thoughts on a lathe purchase... I will be pouring the concrete into the foundations of the new workshop on Tuesday and will post an update at the end of the week... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@colinwatmore7041]

@AndysCornishCreations I had the same dilemma about a year ago, as to which lathe to get. I already had a bench top lathe, but no reverse and size limitations. I still use it for pens and smaller tasks occasionally. I looked at the record power maxi, but found that they weren't making it any more and couldn't find out why. It ended up between the RC Regent, RC Envoy and the Nova Nebula. The Regent won out in the end, didnt go as slow as I'd have liked but the Nova seemed heavily into computer science and I thought more likely to go wrong, and another against on the Maxi was the five belt settings, it's bad enough with three. I got the outboard rigger but haven't used it yet, I dont turn a lot (any) metre wide bowls. I wish I had got the lathe bed extension instead, maybe when I'm home next year. One of the most useful things is the turning headstock as it saves awkward positioning and reaching when hollowing out, much more comfortable. I'm sure you will do your research though. You could always go to Yandles I suppose, is it near enough to you? Best of luck in the future, looking forward to your update on build video. Took in a fair few of your catalogue whilst you were off the tube, some goodies in there aren't there... all the best mate, Colin

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@colinwatmore7041 Hi Colin... Thank you so much for your imput... that's very useful.. I am leaning towards the Record Power lathe... I also had a mini lathe and really liked using it... perhaps if I keep the costs down, I could have both... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@georgiob3430]

How do you keep all sizes of v gouges sharp my biggest challenge pls advise Thank you

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Georgio... I use an ordinary strop with green polishing compound for the backs and I have a Flexcut slip strop which is made for stropping gouges and V tools for the internal surface.. I only have one V tool, I use a 2mm U shaped gouge quite a lot for the hair and beard... Good quality tools are a must.. the cheap sets are rubbish... I am not really very experienced or knowledgeable about carving and I don't practice enough to get very good... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@kevinparrott5620]

Could you tell me the best wood to start with please

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@kevinparrott5620 Hi Kevin... Definitely Basswood... it is by far the best wood to carve with.. You can buy it on Amazon or Ebay... 1x1x5 inch are a good size to start with... I hope that you will enjoy your carving.. Don't hesitate to ask for any advice... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@FSmith-vg2xc]

What type of wood are you using? Thx!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@FSmith-vg2xc I should have mentioned it during the video... it's Basswood.. Its definitely the best wood to carve with as its soft and has very close even grain... You can buy it on Amazon and Ebay.. I would recommend the 1x1x5 inch pieces.. great for beginners projects... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@johnmeeks9618]

Andy, is this bass wood you are carving or something else?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... Sorry but I forgot to mention that it was Basswood that I was using... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@markopolo5695]

What is that wood Andy?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

@@markopolo5695 Hi Marco... I should have mentioned it during the video but it is Basswood.. it is the best wood to start carving with... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy