Carving A Woodspirit Into a Hiking Staff with 2 Tools-- Beginner Woodcarving Tutorial

[@jackbutler3273]

I've watched you with Doug Linker doing the coffee show together. I've been watching him for a long time. He's why I got started. But I've watched others too. But I like what you have done on wood carvings.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks A lot Jack!

[@masja1790]

Loooove it. Turned out so amazing. Just starting on woodcarving myself. Watching this before I go to sleep is so relaxing 💕 thank you

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you! Glad to hear it's relaxing! !

[@phyllisrambo3100]

You’re a true artist, therefore you have different approaches that still results in amazing work. I am a beginner and have been watching a lot of videos, for some reason watching you and especially this has helped me understand the cutting process better. Your a great teacher Alex, thanks for all your time, amazing!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That means a lot! Thank you Phyllis!

[@bige5565]

Really nice. Appreciate your enthusiasm to simplicity and teaching us beginners especially after seeing some of your other carvings. You are very talented and sure hope you continue this content

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you very much!!

[@bige5565]

Yes sir. You are doing good work my brother. Appreciate you

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Appreciate you too! @@bige5565

[@stantilton2191]

Great fun Alec, folks can take a step back from today's busy world and simply enjoy this. Inspiration is all around us. Thank you for sharing.

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Very nice Alec! Love that willow. Looks like a pleasure to carve.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

It was! Thanks!

[@ronaldricard9622]

Hey Alec, just getting going but this is my first carving ever lots to do still. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@lisahenry781]

Loved this carving episode today! Just love hearing the knife carve the wood. ❤. So creative! Keep this type of carving coming! Lots of us beginners out there who need some entry level stuff that’s within our skill set.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much Lisa! Will do!

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant 👍 The timing of this video is awesome , I’ve just started carving wood spirits on storm damaged branches . I’ve done two but my next will be even better after following your tips 👍 Much thanks , very helpful.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Ah! That's awesome! No problem

[@tomboese367]

I carved a banjo playing hill Billy recently and didn't narrow the nose, and it LOOKED AWEFUL ... you're a fine teacher ... thanks for your commentary, but - wear a glove..

[@jackbutler3273]

Alec, another thing I haven't seen many carvers use a sloyd knife. But I really like how you used that knife.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@midnight4540]

Nicely done, I actually learned a couple more things to try to see if it helps me be a little faster or easier. Thanks and take care

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Good to hear! You too!!

[@ervinslens]

Phenomenal work man, this looks spectacular! So nicely executed video 👌👌

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TinyFitz]

Loved watching this wood-spirit carving. Thanks

[@alaincoz5875]

Je suis vraiment fan de ton travail

[@waynepreston9790]

Loved this one, more free flow, creating on the go, fun, fun, fun. Thanks, i carve walking sticks but I have gotten into a rut, this challenged me. Thanks again.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Very much appreciate the comment! My pleasure

[@TJfossil]

Wonderful carving! Thanks for your constant inspiring videos! Love 'em.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@OldMeanGeezer]

A good "Practical" carve Alec; Thank You! I subscribed to Woodcarving academy this year, I need to subscribe to you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Awesome, thank you! Yeah! Check it out: www.aleclacasse.com/online-woodcarving-school

[@gldead3741]

I watch this in amazement . You are a true artist .

[@jackbutler3273]

Haven't tried Willow Wood, but if I get a chance, I will. I'm still learning trial and error. A lot of errors but the pictures sound like a excellent idea. Thanks

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

No problem! Give it a shot’

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Absolutely brilliant 👏 great to watch and very very informative. Thanks for this, certainly gives you the enthusiasm to try and do it as well as you do. Cheers Les.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@lesliecrowther7004]

High Alec, after watching you carve that piece of work I'm afraid that you are fully responsible for me spending £40 quid. Yes I've ordered a skew knife from my pfeil supplier here in the UK. It's ok though I did not have one anyway 🙃 lol. Keep them coming mate. Cheers Les.

[@hughtempleton8640]

absolutely brilliant carving , Alec ❤

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kitsuiam1082]

Hello alex ....from india .....jus love your carving tutorial and im getting on it too.....youre a great teacher too ....keep up the good work 😊😊👍🏻✌️

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@johannaknowles8569]

This is such an encouraging video 👍🏻 thanks. I’m trying to carve in end grain on a large poplar slab and it’s kind of a nightmare but I shall persevere 😂

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Thanks for the video. This will help with my face carves. I recently had to have 6 big willows felled on our property. Going to be learning to use a chainsaw, so lots of practice wood. Power carving willow, it's a fuzzy wood, but I'll try it with some hand tools too. Willows are famous for being self pruning trees, meaning they drop their branches regularly. So if you need some wood, ask someone that has willows if you can clean up the dropped branches for them. The willows in my yard are always shedding branches.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Great point! Enjoy your willow practice!!

[@indianatone218]

Thanks for showing us , really cool project .

[@treecuttertam]

Another excellent video, thanks a lot. Was reassuring to hear you talk about wood hardness. I had a feeling the wood I deface in attempts at carving (Oak, Cherry etc.) was harder to work with than that fancy kiln-dried basswood but was wondering if my sharpening and carving skills were just rubbish. Conclusion: it's a bit of both.

[@KenMantle-z4e]

Great video and excellent project (you're getting almost as good as Doug😉). I appreciate the one/two tool projects. Thanks for the tips.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks 👍

[@عبدالهادي-و4ش6ع]

Your channel is amazing keep it up❤

[@lynnkuzio7904]

Awesome job ❤❤❤❤

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bushna2007]

That was thoroughly enjoyable!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!!

[@jackbutler3273]

Oh, thanks, Alec

[@sarahandthewolf]

I just carved my first face along with you and this was immensely helpful. Mine looks a bit alien but that’s ok - no rush- better next time! Thank you!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

So glad to hear! I enjoy your channel and your silversmithing!

[@sarahandthewolf]

@@AlecLaCasseArt I appreciate that cos I feel I’m in the ‘your first 100 videos will be horrible’ stage 🤣🤣 It can only get better 👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

@@sarahandthewolf keep it up!! You’re doing good stuff!

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Thanks for the lesson.

[@susanwoodcarver]

Delightful. Thank you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Susan!

[@tedlee7918]

Thank you for your help 🙏

[@ricksmith3125]

Nice walking stick wood spirit

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@tomboese367]

I've made most of my own knives out of necessity (I can't afford everything I want), but the blade you are using on this willow carving fascinates me. is that a Flex cut brand, and what do they call that style of blade? it looks like a drop point camp knife, only smaller.

[@tomevans4402]

Jumping In again, I carved your flower and it turned out good not great but good 😂 thanks

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I’m sure it is beautiful! No problem!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Hi from Quebec. Cool carve funny to watch.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@stephangrobler5524]

Really great content on the channel. Would like to see you whittle with the flexcut carv’n jack.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks ! Might have to do it

[@lesliecrowther7004]

Alec just watching this one again, and the penny dropped, just wondering why you used your scew knife for removing the bark 🤔? I would and would have thought that you might have used a sloyd knife for the initial removal, any dirt or grit possibly being present. My scew knife arrived yesterday ( Thursday 2nd May ) What a beauty it is too ,little touch up on the strop and it's amazingly sharp and beautiful fine preesice cuts ,glad that i watched your video. Now need to find some suitable wood to try getting a face correct. Thanks again buddy 👍 Cheers mate Les.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hey Les, I like the way you think! Just happened to want to keep it to one tool for this video! Often have a sacrificial tool for rough outer stuff like you say!

[@pretoriano753]

Complimenti bellissimo lavoro. Domanda: il legno che stai lavorando è un legno verde! giusto? grazie Salvatore

[@zakhickman2371]

Love what your doing with the art of wood. I live close to you and want to know if you do carving classes in person? Would love to meet one day

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Sure thing! Shoot me an email: [e-mail]

[@zanelenhlapo2942]

Thank you ❤

[@tomevans4402]

Great carve

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@caseybledsoe770]

I'm tickled that you quoted Bob Ross in this video. Just before you said that, I told my wife I was watching the Bob Ross of carving.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s wild!!

[@danielmilliken8903]

Hey Alec ! what kind of willow tree is it ? I looked up willow and it gave me different options . Ty urs looks awesome

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Daniel! I don’t know !

[@rickyrygg7188]

what degree do you sharpen your knifr to

[@tomboese367]

how much does a tree limb have to dry out before you can carve in it? If you carve in it while it is still wet will the carving split as the wood dries????

[@CertifiedSunset]

Depends on the wood and what season it's harvested. Hardwoods like to dry slowly, some people let them dry for 6-12 months depending on thickness. Soft woods don't often have to dry nearly as along since they tend to be porous and the water can dissipate easier. A trick I learned from my old woodshop teacher is to bury your work pieces in a bed of dry sawdust or wood shavings, it will help keep your piece from drying out too fast and splitting. It's nota 100% surefire method, but it does help from my limited experience.

[@CastisV]

I'm always afraid the bark of the wood will harm the knife and dull it out. Do you usually polish it up after clearing the area?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

It doesn't hurt to strop throughout!

[@mr.o5501]

Is this green wood? I tried listening for that answer but I guess I missed it if you mentioned it

[@ZanoniChapron-j8v]

Muito bom.

[@siddikmujawar4402]

where to find cottonwood..,?

[@peggyhix293]

Looks like a Swiss bevel…. What is the name of that knife….? Lovely

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

A skewed Flexcut knife. I believe it’s in my description

[@DoubleDowner]

Hi mate, great video as always, I was wondering tho... a lot of carvers are concerned about Doug Linker, he's been off youtube / IG for quite some time. Maybe just taking a break but do you know if he's ok ?! in good health etc ?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

He’s good!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

And thank you!

[@thekapilsony4447]

I love you❤❤❤

[@RayRayHandyman]

Thank you for your instructions, I gonna try❤😊

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Have fun! My Pleasure!

[@gilbertobarrientos2002]

Excelente video!! Me gustaría en español.

[@michaelward-eo8sj]

Cottonwood likes to live near water. Creeks, rivers, lakes. Take a hike & look..

[@tomboese367]

isn't it fascinating that we can have round, ovel or oblong faces, yet carve them with triangles in so many places on the face???

[@lynnkuzio7904]

CARVER

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[@kete3690]

Willow tree

[@MohammadullahBabai]

🎉😂❤❤❤

[@jimwillockx2278]

Alec, you have mad skills, however, this is a beginner tutorial, this just my humble opinion, you should be wearing a glove on your left hand, just sayin...........

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Heard captain!

[@Tom-sd9jb]

Dude, I can imagine most people watching these videos are adults or kids so will be supervised by an adult. They'd have to be intellectually challenged if they can't make the decision to wear it not to wear a glove.

[@armstrong2052]

Leather glove is best? Curious to know.

[@BobRenda-x8o]

And “just like that” the safety police have spoken.

[@SamBillingsley-wv9be]

Do as I say not as I do!

[@SamBillingsley-wv9be]

You wañt horible try black walnut, the grain can change 4 times in 2 inches!

[@PossumMedic]

🤷‍♂ hair is for kids!