Awesomely Fun Whittle Wood Spirit--Beginner Woodcarving Tutorial--Father Time

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I accidentally posted this one in low res at first a few hours ago so I had to delete and repost it! But thanks for the kind comments coming from those on the initial post!

[@jimnisbet1969]

I thought it was something I said! 🤣

[@jimnisbet1969]

Oh and remember - technical term for the sharp edges - wee bloody jaggy bits! Big love from Scotland! ❤️

[@jimtalbot5113]

Alec thanks for mentioning how long you've been carving. Your skill and talent is amazing. I found you through Doug who I watch faithfully also Gene and Kevin. Now you are added to the list. I'm still new and learning but hope to improve with practice. Your videos are greatly appreciated.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot Jim!

[@131dyana]

Thank you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

No problem!

[@banjoroo1515]

Surch purty eyes. Love it. Thanks

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

That is sooooo cool Alec, Thank you kindly for posting something for us to work on.....I won't quit till I get get it done.....You and Doug both have some awesome things posted, as a Newbie I truly Appreciate it very much, Thank you again.....

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@tomstadnyk546]

Thanks Alec. While certainly not beginner skills on your part, the instruction you give will help any level carver accomplish a good finished carving. Great job!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Tom! I appreciate the comment!

[@jamesallison7150]

Alex do you a foredom flex shaft if so can you give me some tips on how not to break the inner shaft

[@wattsnex2725]

Really like the coloring on this guy…thanks Alec. I think this one will do some numbers with views…

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@Taffydaz]

This is a great tutorial! I’m new to carving and am struggling with eyes myself, you made this look so easy - I’m definitely gonna try this closed eye in my next carving. Amazing job, Thankyou for posting!! 🤘

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

You can do it! Thanks!

[@jeffmayart]

Great demo Alec… handsome lil piece … I agree less is more with color

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Jeff!

[@doningle7724]

That was great bro ! Thank you. I'm hoping to take some classes soon, keep up the good work love the Bob Ross and Doug linker vibe , very informative as well as entertaining

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Don! Appreciate it!

[@williammedeiros6338]

Another great show thank you

[@NikkijsNWA]

Elvis has left the building... 😍

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

I love my flex cut knife, stays sharp a long time.....

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

There you go!

[@doloressophia]

This is GREAT! Thank you for this.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@MoussaHanjoul]

Man thanks alot for sharing! I really like your carving style

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Moussa!

[@gizzardpuke4056]

Your such a cool carver I find your work a joy to watch much like doug linker however your detail is a challenge which I like especially the eyes .

[@rumpple4skin976]

Great carve thanks

[@davide6047]

Bellissimo!!!!

[@SewWhittle]

Another awesome carving!! ❤

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@tomevans4402]

Love guy. You are so skilled

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Tom!!

[@stormbringer_7774]

Dude i had so much fun trying to carve two of these chaps, and two of your small lighthouses! They’re not perfect but I made a video short of em for you tube, the white one looks like Zeus, I had to give him eyes eh!😂🙌 You inspire me sir, I tip my hat to a master carver, I’m Steve in belfast, love coffee and carving show, keep steaming that ship ahead bro, Ryan Olsen recently was awesome as last time😂🙌🇬🇧 All the best to you and yours eh🇨🇦

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much for the kind note! Glad you’re trying them out! Thanks for watching too!

[@ВладиславДудков-з9ч]

Отлично) хорошая работа)

[@elainev.thomas4259]

Brilliant Work 💯 thanks

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@carolschulter7587]

You are my favorite wood carver and one of my favorite you tubers. Videos are great but my phone tends to run out of battery, by chance would you have any paper type instructions? I would def buy books from you. Thankyou for sharing your art instruction!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Carol! Working on paper instructions/ the book! Thanks a lot!

[@carolschulter7587]

@@AlecLaCasseArt yes!!!

[@leonmorgans4250]

Had a break from carving but keen to start again. I was making good progress. These videos as well as Doug and Ddalo are inspiring to us beginners. I hope someone else from the UK sees this and can advise of somewhere to source basswood/lime/linden. I'm finding it really expensive

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hope you find a source and get back to it!

[@ccarbe3878]

Awesome

[@halflingcarvings]

Fantastic demo!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant carve , learned a lot 👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@8360365]

👍 Fun... Fun... FUN Could you mention where you are getting your basewood... Your last few post have been FAB!! Thanks

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hey Paul! The basswood was gifted to me by a friend! But if you Google basswood, I’m sure some good sources will come up!

[@ivanbrunidj]

Ciao, scusa quale legno stai usando? Come il burro 😅

[@carolschulter7587]

Hey alec,could I ask, what would you charge for one of these wood spirits you carve? I love this sculpture, he looks like my husband! I would love to have one to study and copy. Do you sell them? You are the bast face carver!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hey Carol, thanks! I haven’t sold a whittle like this before so I’d have to think about it! Sorry I don’t have a quick answer! These are usually just for fun!

[@carolschulter7587]

@@AlecLaCasseArt totally understand, they are beautiful and I know you are busy, there might be other people out there who would like to buy, I know this could make you even busier, but it might be another source of income(?) Thankyou much for thinking about it. :)

[@Rigus208]

Alec Enjoyed your demo on eyes ,always learning something every time I watch .Question ;) does the knife you used have a tiny radius on the tip ? When you make those ‘swooping’ cuts a fine pointed tip would have a chance to dig in or break off . Thanks for sharing 👍😇🇺🇸

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I hadn’t thought about the tip that way but It very well could be the case! I like a bit of a rounded tip

[@mikethomas5412]

What's the best edge angle for carving/whittling knife?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

To be honest I’m not sure of the exact angle, but I like a fairly narrow blade with a Scandinavian grind!

[@Anders.B]

Alec. Great carving and video. You are like Shia LaBeouf's more talented cousin. Keep up the great work.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I appreciate that!! Haha!

[@MessickGreg]

Enjoyed the carving Learned a few cuts you made. At least the name of them. I just call it carving or whatever. Have you ever tried a potato? I saw a dude carve a face out of one

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Greg! I will have to try the potato!

[@kerimorduoglu9081]

Ben emekliyim gençlik mesleyimi oyacı armatörce evde yapmak istemiyorum ağacın türü önemlimi başarılar diliyorum teşekkür ederim.

[@roxtar10870]

Looks like John Goodman LOL

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Lol

[@ozzie8821]

👍👍👍👍🍺😎

[@mikegriffin2762]

Stay away from the towel

[@FlatlandMando]

a little under an hour...me 3 days later my carving looks like poo

[@Bomtombadi1]

Keep at it, bud! It’s so worth it when you get it!

[@gizzardpuke4056]

I would love to see more tutorials in how you create the eyes you carve. I don't have the finances to be able to join your school at the moment But I will as soon as I am able , please continue your KZbin carvings . And make it so we can buy you coffee.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot !! Will continue to post! I just added the buy me a coffee link in the description!

[@gizzardpuke4056]

Instead of hair , how would you carve twigs with small leaves on as hair ? Would you be able to demonstrate this please .

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Great idea, a sort of greenman.