Carving a Unique Wood Spirit

[@ahmelmahay]

looks like old arney great job Mark

[@River-Channel]

We love it! It's great to be able to see the process!

[@danmcelroy6584]

Impressive! Makes me want to get a set of carving tools.. If only I could draw faces..

[@hughtempleton8640]

Fantastic carving 👍

[@50shadesofrust65]

I like to use small knots as moles and blemishes. Thanks for the video.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking carving

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jessies3236]

I'm a very beginner wood carver and this was very helpful thank you!! I have cut myself already to! The tools go through like I'm butter! Its insane! Heck of a learning curve. Lol. My issue with gloves is my hands are smaller than my childrens so finding gloves that actually fit that dont hender my carving is a struggle.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

The gloves can be uncomfortable. I found some that are intended for working with steel that aren't too bad.

[@usernamemykel]

A lot of people use a self-stick wrap (like a roll of gauze) of rubbery material, such as "3M Vetwrap" (to wrap horse's/other animals legs for protection). The Chinese clone products are just as good, less expensive, and come in a variety of colors. You'd wrap your fingertips with this as a layer of protection from knife cuts.

[@jeffjenkins298]

Nice piece Mark! Very unique.... and seeing that in the wood from the start. Big thumbs up!!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Many thanks!

[@19stoney64]

Good vision! Seeing it in the wood. Nice work! I’ve got to get back at it. I have more cottonwood bark than I know what to do with. All locally found. Bark here in southern Indiana doesn’t get more than about 3 1/2 thick. I’ve sold hundred through local art galleries over the years but covid has those closed as well. If you haven’t carved faces in cottonwood bark you should try. It’s completely different animal. Any bad habits such as twisting a tool will break it. Not physically demanding. Good camping weather should be showing up soon. Take care!

[@ASCarvings]

Excellent. Love it

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Thank you!

[@johnblach3344]

Very nice

[@tomevans4402]

Your right about the overall form first, took me awhile to get that but it helped me a lot. I carve found wood and caring a folding saw in my truck. Carving a branch of walnuts now, kinda hard on the tools. Great video thank you.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Walnut is even harder than cherry. I hope your tools hold up. :)

[@tomevans4402]

Tough stuff switched to the Dremel

[@augustcalderaro3797]

Great piece, thanks for sharing!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Glad you like it!

[@BillHartCooks.]

Ok.... That is cool. A wood spirit with a "Cigar." Nice! All Kidding aside. Your work is an inspiration. Although I am in my mid fifties I hope to "grow up" one day to be able to create stuff as cool as you do.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

LOL!! Well, I am in my fifties as well so I am sure you can do it!

[@usernamemykel]

Had he turned it upside down, he could have made a great nose out of it.

[@MarshmallowVogt]

very coool piece thanks for sharing

[@415volts]

Love this - thanks for sharing - I really want to get into carving. Just need to find the time as I have access to all the tools etc through my work - this has inspired me. Thanks

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

I am glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff

[@raymondraymon5675]

Amazing job

[@stevew585]

INCREDIBLE!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Nice job !

[@wadenvern]

Great video! You remind me a lot of myself! Have you ever tried using a darker stain/oil first, wiping most off, then after it dries, apply your topcoat or lighter stain, it will really showcase the effort and detail you out in 👍. I’m def subscribing 🤘

[@windows2054]

Really great work! The final look is stunning. Do you use any polish to "cure" the wood? like anything that would ensure it doesn't rot on you or anything

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

I just make sure it is well dried and then apply either boiled linseed oil or some other finish. If wood stays dry it won't rot.

[@grassyknoll4702]

nice job...

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Thanks!

[@markkonkel4448]

Reminds me of Joe boo from Major League!

[@susannadistefano7457]

Genial 👍 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏

[@SelfishLove1]

Well I just almost cut my finger off, just as you were talking about wearing protection.. Ouch!! Lesson learned.. Great video otherwise!

[@robertgillon3078]

Turn the cigar into an incense holder so it’s smoking

[@ФйфФиеста]

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