Carve a Santa Face Ornament -Full Hand Tool Tutorial

#santa #christmas #woodcarving
In this video using a 2x2x4" split in half piece of Basswood i show you how to carve a Santa ornament you can hang on your tree or make a fridge magnet etc...
-tools used were Helvie knives 2 1/4" and 1 3/4"
-Pfeil 10and 5mm #9 gouges as well as a 4 mm #11
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[@HonnePerkele]

Greetings from Finland! Can I just say that the gnomes you make, are just fantastic! In ancient times, Tonttu (Gnome) was a very important creature amongst Finnish houses, people used to give gifts to them such as porridge and bread and such. Eventually Tontut faded away and only the remaining old folk were believing in them. Nowdays Tontut are only remembered as Christmas elves (I have always been against American Christmas elves, they're too flashy). People nowdays just treat gnomes as some funny looking garden decorations. Mostly posing in disrespectful manner showing their arses or giving a middle finger. Which is just sad in my opinon. Merry Christmas Doug, don't forget to leave a bowl of porridge and a cup of coffee next to your house to keep the small ancient ones happy :)

[@jtandroid6718]

As someone who has done nearly all of your tutorials, the move into slightly more advanced carvings is very welcome and a good rounding to your library. Also - he looks awesome! Best wishes to you this Christmas and thanks for the videos!

[@kenknecht8824]

My thoughts and gratitude exactly. Thank you

[@randywood8658]

I like the Santa 🎅 face 😊good job all so look for you in wood carving magazine 😊

[@rickgroshong250]

Doug, you are an excellent teacher! Your demonstration of the eyes simplifies what has seemed like a daunting addition to my skillset. Thanks for all you do for the carving community.

[@phyllisrambo3100]

Agree completely, your an exceptional advanced teacher. Somehow you manage to clarify the difficult steps better than anyone else! Also video quality is excellent. Thank you for sharing and all your time Doug.

[@mddoyle77]

Absolutely thrilled to see this on my feed this morning! I started carving less than a year ago and am addicted! I’ve carved 62 Santa’s and 2 snowmen so far this year to give away as Christmas gifts and most have been based on your tutorials! Thanks Doug for sharing your talents and time. Appreciated more than you know!

[@manuelamonteverde2233]

Che tipo di legno usi per intagliare ? Grazie.

[@davidvitale9338]

@@manuelamonteverde2233 he is using Basswood

[@Alberto1993]

@@manuelamonteverde2233 manuela, si usa il tiglio. Difficile da trovare da noi. Ti consiglio di girare qualche brico e cercare i listelli di Ayous (lo chiamano anche Obeche). Costa pochissimo, parliamo di 2/3€ per un 4cmx4cm lungo 1 metro. È morbidissimo, piu del tiglio e solitamente viene usato per le cornici dai corniciai. Ti troverai benissimo!

[@PaoloTenconi]

@@manuelamonteverde2233 Ciao Manuela si usa il tiglio e si trova facilmente 👍🏽👋🏽

[@CastisV]

Wow, thanks for showing the eyes in such detail. I know you've explained how to do it before, but for some reason this way just clicked and blew my mind. Can't wait to try it on my next carving.

[@_Myfriend012]

The coolness made from your fingertips makes me happy!👍👏 🎅Linker! 🌹🍀 Have a happy smile! 🙏

[@seancusson72]

Oh man I've been waiting for a higher detail tutorial from you! Awesome timing because my Saturday morning is clear!

[@robcarr1899]

Brilliant job sir. I really enjoyed this video. I know what I'm gonna be doing later. LOVE IT. I've not been carving a full year and because of you I feel I had been doing it for years. You got me carving and a friend of mine is carving because of me. You started something over here in the UK. STAY SAFE mate.

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

Texture, depth and shadows! Check! And fish hook the temples into the cheeks... (taking notes here 🤓). I think this was one of your best instructional videos yet Doug. I really liked how you explained the carving of the eyes. That is going to help me tremendously. Great video! *Insert coffee slurp sound byte here*

[@pstrdenver]

Great detail. You’re a great carver and instructor. Thanks for doing these for us.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Fantastic Doug! Really great work!

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

SOOOOoo Thankful to see you are back!!!!! You are simply the best!!!!!

[@marca5883]

A surprise Doug video💚🇬🇧🌱 joy of joys thanks for sharing Mr Linker

[@cjkumbaya8642]

Doug, what a great surprise to find this tutorial this morning! I can't wait to try this one. You are so very kind to share your talents with all of us! You are the reason that I have just started carving! I'm really enjoying this creative craft.

[@davidvitale9338]

I have been watching this video periodically for a few months and now that Christmas is coming on us, I plan on carving a half dozen or so as Christmas Presents. The high water mark this video brings is the transition from cartoon eyes to realistic eyes in a carving most of us will do. I loved the gnome's head a bit ago, but I see it this way, a gnome and Santa are mostly just a hat style away from each other.

[@lindabrown2211]

Doug this video could not have come at a better time. I've been struggling on a Santa carving and kinda gave up on it. This has inspired me to pick it back up and finish. Thanks Doug. Be well

[@williamantonioatehortuaagudelo]

ooh wonderful work

[@bobbylee3357]

Thanks for sharing your amazing talents. I have given away several carvings that brought me much pleasure.

[@kevinbelport4926]

As a Truck Driver with boring down time. I think this is my Meditation. Going to go back and start from your earlier videos. You are a great teacher

[@thetradingchannel1702]

Great fan ✅ You are among the lucky winner for the Christmas 🎅giveaway🎁 package 📦hit up to claim your prize

[@jackdon4482]

Thanks for another holiday project!

[@jimtalbot5113]

Doug your skills at teaching carving and videos are just plain awesome.

[@truenorthcarver]

Just watched the vid through. Great way for all carvers to see the value and impact of deep clean cuts , shadows and sharp tools. I’m going to give this one a go for sure. Thanks Doug!

[@weightdr80]

Thanks for the website tutorials. My friend has tried to talk to me for years into woodcarving for 46 years. He and others used to take their lunch hour and sit around a table doing various woodcarvings. we worked for the same employer. I was interested, but my work kept me to busy, I've been retired for over 10years and he retired last year. He suggested we get together this spring and he would introduce me to woodcarving. He doesn't know it but I've been watching your website for many weeks now AND I AM INTRESTED! My dad taught Jr. and Senior Shop in school. He could make anything. Cabinets, stereo speakers, carve wood figurines from walnut, make silver jewelry, etc. etc. Watching your videos had stirred something in me. It must be genetic. He's been gone for many years now. Ii may no good at woodcarving, but I need to try. It's in my blood. Thanks for sharing your terrific talents with us.

[@briandonaldson7357]

Awesome as always Doug,, that is the best way I've seen eyes done,, thank you for that.. I say yes show us more detailed videos,, because you have all the beginner stuff,, I really appreciate you taking your time and doing these videos much love.

[@boondox2684]

Loving the extra tools! Thank you for another great video!

[@ajda1947]

In my humble opinion you are the leader as far as teaching your skills. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. Peace, Scottie (carving is my free time).

[@MountainMoonAdventures.]

Oh my gosh he is so awesome!❤👍You are the best Doug, I love all your carvings❤😁✌

[@timweedon4637]

Oh yeah, I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Cheers Doug.

[@RustyFender1]

Great video, I mean really great quality lighting and sound. So many videos have poor sound and lighting that washes out the detail. It's great to see guys like yourself ddalo and Mr Coats taking the time to produce really decent vids. Thx for your time and effort.

[@jgehl1]

Wow I sure learn a lot from these videos. Thanks

[@cgriggsiv]

Doug another awesome carving tutorial

[@daverowland3782]

I like the way you explain alll the cuts you make, and your mixture of carvings!

[@TheJenkeyNeedle]

Thank you for your carving tutorials. As a new carver I find it very helpful when you explain the different cuts and steps to make the little characters come alive!

[@thetradingchannel1702]

Great fan ✅ You are among the lucky winner for the Christmas 🎅giveaway🎁 package 📦hit up to claim your prize

[@chriss3886]

Very inspiring Doug. I'm still in the "simpler" phase, hope to nearing this level summertime next summer/fall. Please keep make these videos, I've learned more from you over the past 6 months than I thought possible.

[@glennnielsen2425]

Wow great tips , I don’t own any gouges . So my two attempts with just a knife, looks like Santa on a diet ! Never tried the notch cut on eyes , I liked that . Your carving turned out great!

[@Alberto1993]

Thank you Doug, i will do it this evening. Love this project a little bit more detailed.

[@TheKlause]

Wonderful lesson, what a great Craft for everyone to make during the Holiday Season. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@abrenning2499]

I’ve watched your carving skills develop over the years and continue to be impressed. You have grown tremendously and you can show and teach what you’re doing. Very enjoyable watch. Nice job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobkrause0103]

I’m really impressed Doug. Great job. I’m learning a lot

[@yoshi425]

This was so fun to carve, thank you for the more detailed carving tutorial!

[@meltdown1968]

The "V" in v-cut stands for "versatile". Such a powerful little cut. Awesome as always! 😄

[@philharvey8411]

I have been carving for about a year and have progressed fairly well but this video took me up a level. Although my Santa did not look nearly as good as yours I had way more depth and shadow than any of my other carvings by far. Thank you for putting these videos out!

[@wesleypipesgaming19]

Hey Doug! I just wanted to say thank you for the videos and tutorials. Your videos are why I bought knives and started to learn. I love it! I've started using mainly chisels as my tools, and I'm really enjoying them. Hope you're well!

[@HarumiMcW]

Thank you very much for this Santa carving. Not too difficult and finished product looks wonderful❤ Thank you again!

[@probi1001]

Just fantastic!! Watching you do the eyes will be a big help going forward. Thanks so much for all your tutorials, easy and advanced.

[@thomaspulvi3439]

The best!!👍👍👍

[@gene2069]

Great video! Can;t wait to try it.

[@TheJkaeser]

Fantastic carving..so lifelike..Can't believe how just a little black pencil in the eyes can bring the face to life. Great Video....

[@bobjordan4016]

Outstanding once again!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

More tools, awesome ! Thanks again Doug for sharing. 🤗

[@SewWhittle]

I wish “scoop ‘er out” worked that well for me. 😅. Can you, sometime, show the 3-corner cut slowly? I just cannot get it right.

[@carvedbydwill3212]

One of the best teachers on the planet. Great presentation. Great comments and coaching. Love what you offer and your talent is insane. Thank you Doug for inspiring me and others to be better and expand our skills. Keep up the great work. Just awesome stuff.

[@lebourgeoisjacky9004]

Bravo, j'aime beaucoup. Vos vidéos sont très claires et captivantes. J'ai hâte de visionner la prochaine. Merci.

[@user-ce5ie1bl7o]

I like your carvings very much

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Great video Doug! Will be playing this one several time's. Thanks for the demo.

[@refusedone]

You have such a calm and reassuring energy…I needed that today, your videos help more than you know…thank you Sir

[@fernnewell6032]

This is the best I have seen on doing the eyes. I have such a hard job with doing them. So thanks. And the three corner cuts too.

[@NikkijsNWA]

I can't tell you how many times I have watched this, but I can tell you I laugh every time at "ball of the nose". Hahaha

[@jwatt65]

Glad to see another tutorial. The master is back!

[@JLPryce]

Thank you Doug.

[@johnmyer1261]

Doug, Thanks, great timing, I cut 12 blocks this morning for Santa ornament presents, now I have a guide to cutting them. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@cavemanjohnnie]

Great video Doug! The eye portion of this tutorial I found to be very informative for my use. I'm sure a lot of your subscribers should find this video a tremendous help.

[@rubenfilipe1987]

Awesome! Thanks, Doug! Have done several santas from your previous tutorial and was looking for something just like this! ❤

[@jerrystark3587]

Terrific video and Santa project. I look forward to watching more of your video collection. Thanks!

[@michelebenini8125]

Thnkx a lot mr Doug for your video and channel 🔝👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Toccen]

I have watched your channel for a couple of years now I belive it has to have been. And you are really starting to get incredibly skilled with that knife. Love to watch your vids before I rest its great to relax with your vids.

[@raymorris2655]

Outstanding video! Thank you for taking time to show us newbies how it is done. My hat is off to you sir.

[@jasontraska2616]

I'll never be able to carve something like that but it was still a great tutorial to watch. I'll be able to use some of those ideas w/ simpler carvings. Thanks for sharing!

[@sonnyboywannabe]

Thanks Doug. love all your videos. great tutorials.

[@kevinhampton7215]

Thanks Doug, excellent tutorial , you explained everything wonderfully.

[@rickparker312]

Great carving!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks Doug. 👍😁

[@davecurda2350]

Wow what a great carving Doug

[@natehenderson3828]

Super talented!! Thanks for your time.

[@dansmith2966]

I love watching your tutorials !!!

[@andyanaoutdoors2487]

I will give it a go. Thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me so so much.

[@lindabrown3450]

Thank you for sharing. What a gift, had a lot of fun following along with you and it turned out very nice.

[@tomevans4402]

Great great fun video. Iv carved you Santa from last year, big hit!! I’ll carve a bunch of these. Thank you

[@ernestobatungbuhay9769]

WOW! This is awesome. Thanks for sharing this video. I am a beginner but I've learned a lot from you every time I watched your videos. God bless and more power to your channel.

[@warfox364]

Excellent thanks Doug 😊

[@mattietiger2959]

Amazing work!

[@torrogrande01]

Great video, you make it look so easy. Gives me hope! Thanks!

[@NeilL269]

Thanks for this video Doug! Can't wait to try him! A lot of my carvings have big hats, because I've really struggled figuring out the eyes. This technique should really help.

[@JohnDProffitt]

Great video. Even with the more detail that you put into it, you still make it look so simple. You are a true artist and I really enjoy learning from you. Thanks for the video.

[@raymeyer3365]

Awesome video Doug. Love all your stuff

[@glenhehir3833]

Love it mate.

[@Werewolfwhittles]

Looks awesome! Great work, looking forward to trying it out

[@paulkemp6459]

Awesome Santa Doug 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing

[@pauljames7727]

Awesome Doug, what a difference inside a year love it.

[@briancourt1420]

Thanks for what you do so well.😊

[@katherynlamarche7308]

Was very nice of you to send carvings to Shawn James. I watch you all the time now that I have my health back. Julien Lamarche

[@tomstadnyk546]

Excellent Doug!! Great step by step tutorial . Thank you.

[@tomstadnyk546]

Also love the added texturing.

[@kcrowe559]

Love the eyes! Thanks for showing us how to do them

[@bobneal1960]

Thanks Doug great video

[@daverowland3782]

Thanks!

[@daverowland3782]

Your welcome! Although the personal that you use used my credit 2 times!

[@lorenkrebs3467]

Great video Doug!

[@leemichel8199]

Great tutorial as usual bud . God bless you and your family and happy carving..Lee

[@marygordon3032]

Awesome Doug I just love it, thank you great job! ✅✅✅😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@garypostell5268]

Rough out knife and gouges 👍💯🙏

[@davidpiraux1262]

Great video! I started watching you close to a year ago and I have learned alot ! It seems you have leveled up yourself good sir !! Love your carvings keep up the great work.