Carve a Simple 6" Female Gnome -Knife Only -Full Tutorial

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-today we are making a mate for our last video tutorial the Male Gnome
-I failed to mention during the video but we are using a piece of Basswood that is 6"tall and 1 1/2" square. The knife i'm using is an OCCTools 1 3/4"
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[@kristeniszler]

I like how the gnomes are having a party at the end of the video!

[@john91187ff]

Hi Doug. Writing from the most easterly part of Canada. Newfoundland. Been following you for over 4 years now and have learned so much. Started carving in hospital while being treated for cancer. One of the perks of being a professional fire. Started carving using using a folding utility knife from Canadian Tire. Have bought more of the type you use and find them excellent. Learned your stropping methods and an still waiting for the right side of my left index finger to regain feeling. Lol. My cancer has returned again so I’m heading back for more treatment. As I found the last time I was in hospital carving got me by and it also entertained the nurses. Can you do a tutorial using the female goame

[@ladyliberty417]

Love the lady gnomes ❗️ The men could use some company and it was fun and relaxing to watch, thanx Doug❣️

[@ThomasKMills]

2 years later and I finally did this one. Thanks Doug. Could you give a one with a turned head sometime. Thanks in advance

[@billyaxley3014]

Great way to portray the female, Doug, and the "basics" can be used for many other female carvings.

[@janetwithers7427]

Love the cheering squad for the cute woman you carved. 😊

[@kevinhampton7215]

It was a great video Doug, I loved the intro with the cat calls from the male nomes. Dress and the chest was priceless . Fun stuff

[@ginabirks4910]

Just completed this lovely lady gnome and really enjoyed making her. Thanks again Doug for another fantastic character.

[@skywalker73able]

Thank you Doug for another great tutorial.

[@NatePolmateer]

Haha great video Doug!

[@kellydiver]

I’m so glad you did a female character. I would love to learn to carve female wood spirits. Do you think you can design one for us to learn to carve?

[@jimschaffer9831]

That gnome home in the back ground was incredible.I bet that didn't happen right away.What away to display you carvings. Enjoy watching you make your carvings.I have a 4 piece starter set coming for christmas.Its going to be along wait. Jim's woodshop.

[@simonproctor4882]

Hi Doug another great video tutorial, i love these gnomes that you're doing. Do you think you may include a knight and maybe dragon tutorial in the future as i would love to create a fantasy scene, with castle etc. Keep up the amazing work Sir.

[@garypostell5268]

Awesome stuff Doug!

[@davelevee7385]

Love your tutorials Doug! Thank you

[@maj301]

Your editing came up a notch..Very good.And another very good tutorial..Please keep it going..

[@daveturkall4003]

From the mind and through the hands of Doug another excellent video! What’s next? Gnome children to round out the community? 😉😉

[@john91187ff]

Sorry hit the wrong button. Was wondering if you could do a quick show to see your ideas for a nurse gnome.since I’ll be there for 3 weeks would like to make a few for those who will be looking after. Tks and take care of yourselves. John Blackwood.

[@peteroberts7334]

Hi Doug , I've watched other carvers and truely , I find you the best in explaining what your doing . Your an awesome Carver and a great mentor !!! Thank you for teaching the carving craft !! Pete in Halifax ,NS

[@young-soonkim6730]

Good Saturday Doug! Those 6" female Gnome looks very nice. I watched the documentary of the Gnome People who were only 3" tall. They discovered in the cave of Florence Island near Indonesia. First they thought the skeleton remaining were children. But, the testing prove that these were fully grown Gnome people who lived on the island long time ago. The villagers who live there have a lot of the Gnome Myth Stories still about them coming out at night wondering around their village.

[@burritodog3634]

did you mean 3 inches tall or 3 feet tall?

[@Mucram-17]

I wonder how long he practiced the lady's before filming. Great job Doug 👏

[@mamehasan2007]

He did at least five of them 😉

[@johnhein5089]

Another great video. If using 1 1/4" block the 4 measurements are: .6", 1 1/4", 2", and 2.6".

[@dawnwatson4158]

The gnome gents sounded really happy about the arrival of the women gnomes! They look great!

[@hammer48ful]

Nice that you found a female gnome village. Will make the male gnomes happier. Didn't know if they lived a Shaker type of life style.

[@lunsfordcarvings]

Another great video buddy! Round round get around! She turned out great!!

[@kevinhampton7215]

Thanks for the tips on carving female gnomes. There is not a lot of videos out there on carving females.

[@ycb6537]

Lol. When I made the comment of needing female gnomes I didn't think there would be any. Glad to see female addition. Geat job Doug.

[@RJDCR]

very kool , I think U'll stick to watchon' you carve.....Great work , Gnomes are neat RJ

[@amoschase7207]

Is that a soft bristle shoe brush or something stiffer? Love your videos!

[@Danny_Joiner]

Endless possibilities with these. Really like these beginner tutorials. Woman are generally more difficult to carve, well at least one that looks like a woman. Many look like a man with long hair. Thin face, thinner nose and your on your way. Great video, lighting and to the point☕

[@mikemcguire8351]

Some funny comments here. Great video, very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@NikkijsNWA]

I love the way you share the little details, " slight angle" etc...

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Right on girls

[@MrErdalKaya]

Müthiş awesome

[@jamestom2510]

As for your camera sensor overheating, go back to using a micro 4\3rds sensor. Olympus, Lumix else you get overheating

[@bearbushcraftuk5848]

Awesome video brother, thanks for sharing with us all. Take care & stay safe my friend

[@tomevans4402]

Just finished your guy gnome, got busy and worked on it in my truck waiting for my grandson took three days? Might have more time this week so I’ll be doing this carving.

[@Mantreaus]

Knot babies soon arriving, and a happy gnome lawyer thinking his retirement is settled and is looking for a nice tree in the southern forest. Hope the new couples never build a home in an apple tree. Happy to see the men enthusiastic, just wondering how long till hunting and fishing becomes a popular pass time for them. Well done Doug, Well done. ;)

[@Santos-oc2no]

awesome Dough I'll try one!!!! thanks for your great videos

[@reedtodd2404]

What do you think the best field tomahawk or axe is?

[@jamesbrace3212]

IM SO THANKFUL FOR THESE VIDEOS! WHEN IM HAVING ANXIETY & STRESS I START WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS & THE CALM ME DOWN. THANK YOU!!!

[@ugocasartelli437]

Buongiorno vorrei capire che tipo di legno usa!Oppure se è il coltello che taglia molto bene grazie 🙏🏿 Ugo

[@kennordan6177]

Doug, I’m so glad the boys now have a few ladies in their life, and maybe we will be able to add a few ladies to our own array of all male carvings!

[@marygordon3032]

Love the intro Doug and thanks so much! 🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@BraxxJuventa]

Haha! Great video Doug! Thank you!! 👍😁👍😁

[@whittler0507]

Your the best buddy ..love your videos and teaching

[@juriaan13]

Finally somebody to wash, cook and clean for the man gnomes hehhe

[@kirknorthof5128]

Awesome work Doug , have fun , God Bless.

[@glg3945]

Oh my gosh, hilarious 🤣. Nice carving video. Love your humor. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 👍

[@tinderbox218]

#5 is the cutest and most feminine to my eye ❤️

[@rudyo8409]

Awesome Doug" Now all them lil' dudes won't be lonely . : )

[@Rigus208]

I agree with Tinderbox ,there all cute but the rounder face suites them .😉

[@BillO964]

Doug, I don't know if you read new comments on your older videos or not however... This video has me grinning ear to ear this morning. So fun. My wife's hair stylist, and my barber, asked me to do a gnome carving as a gift for her mother. I carved your 6 inch gnome fellow yesterday, and then found the female gnome. BRILLIANT. I will give her both. 😊 Doug, I am 70 and started carving by following you in 2019. I love your stuff. Thank you for introducing me to a wonderful hobby in my retirement year. I have been a carpenter, woodworker and even boatbuilder most of my life but never thought I would be-able to create such fun and creative work to give to my family and friends. I refuse payment for carvings (although often been offered money and suggested I sell them for profit ) I prefer and love gifting the carvings I think worthy. Thanks Doug. You always bring a big smile.

[@garyrobinson6175]

Doug, I don't seem to get my knife very sharp, any suggestions? I've been watching all tour vids for about 2yrs. but just recently started trying to carve. Sure is hard without a sharp knnife.

[@jennytidy2442]

Now you've made some girl gnomes, to go with the boy gnomes, there's gonna be some baby gnomes 🤣

[@6bluestrings]

Great show Doug. Thank you sir. Now they need a wee gnome doggie. TY!

[@margaretkeays3434]

😅Finally! They're gorgeous!😂

[@fhhddvhhddyh2376]

A friend of mine gave me some live edge slabs of ginkgo have you ever tried it mr linker i really found it very easy to carve i think easier than bass wood i have both and ginkgo was kind of softer just a suggestion if you never did thanks for all the material you share i really admire you

[@Rigus208]

Doug. Another great teaching experience.first female gnome I’ve seen, other than the book . I see there’s enough characters for you and Sophie to play tic tac toe . Keep up the good work 👍👍😉👌👌

[@Brixish00]

the gnome home is super awesome.

[@danielbruinsma4049]

What thickness is your blade

[@johnburnsiii920]

It's a GIRL Gnome !!! Excellent idea Doug. Another great video sir.

[@clydemorris3927]

Go Doug 🌲 "hello Sophie ☺️

[@Barbara_Schulz]

Go by feel, Doug. 😂😂😂

[@Marc-lr6nd]

Hello, i've been following you for a while now, and i love your vidéos and your work. This delighted my grandchildren because since then i have been trying to reproduce your Gnomes .It would be able To put a translation in French, It help me a lot. Thank you again and Bravo

[@christineingram55]

These are just so lovely..But you know what you have got to do now you have the women..Children lol! 🥰

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Great video, thanks again Doug ! Really appreciate it.

[@michaellaier7643]

How do I buy Doug a cup of coffee?

[@michaellaier7643]

Found it on home page under about

[@peteswright]

Hio Doug. Is the OCCT a "Flatter ground" or a standard shape? I just ordered the Flatter Ground ! Hope its the right one when it comes. Great vid BTW. Nice to see the flat plane cuts.,

[@bobwebberkc]

Your the best and have inspired me to carve!

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

“I think we brisker her pretty good”. Really no reaction for that line haha

[@halinawiecek2297]

Doug is so beautiful, very good job and video I can wait for next.

[@trishaharrison6183]

Beyond creative. The beginning was hillarious.

[@weedeater64]

Doug: Try to keep her symmetrical.. Me: Here, a little off this side, now that side, now this side... now...later... Here is your crooked toothpick.

[@vasileiuga7299]

Awesome! Coffee on me next week 😁 thanks Doug 👍

[@Wherethewindblows524]

I forgot about this one. No wonder people r carving the girls. Right on doug. Love ur gnome home. That was a great video I'd like to make one for my 2 youngest grandkids. 👏👏😀 itll b nice to carve a couple of these for them to go along with the little whittles. Thank u doug

[@rossgebert9422]

Great one Doug, thanks

[@marcdecarufel6262]

Hahaha! The boys are excited!

[@peterhyde3282]

Doug another absolute masterpiece!👍👍👍 You just keep going from strength to strength. Took my first bass of the year this week fly fishing. Summer's here! Pete

[@Hitchiker1000]

Thanks i needed a new thing to carv 😍

[@MarieFlanigan]

Thank you! That’s great!

[@sydneyevans2637]

Doug, thanks for bringing in the women folk. They turned out really nice. They all have so much personality in their faces. I propose a bit of a carving challenge to you that you may or may not like. How about a little girl with braids? I've really enjoyed your carving and other projects. Best regards from the Sonoran Desert!

[@Wayne03878]

I just got through work and some junk, you turned my day into a happy event. Thanks

[@mylastnerve138]

To funny the beginning is 😁

[@veerendramarigoudra2342]

Ede riti berevu madi

[@KJC63]

ugh....I can't get this one! Tried twice. I end up butchering it. I did the 6" man gnome pretty darn good, but this one - NOT! LOL! She (x2) ended up in the woodstove. Back to the drawing board :) Thank you for making these videos, Doug. I've done about 11 so far (some will have to be done again)....but my last two (before this attempt), look really good. So I'm getting it.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug

[@earthangel8596]

😅It finally hit me... the little men Gnomes where Cheering😂 The Arrival of the Lady Folk, too Great Mate 👍🏼 - watching and learning from the central Coast of California. Started carving Nov2021. And hope to never stop♡.

[@jamestom2510]

All I can say this is therapy for me. I tried this with Aussie wood and its like carving rocks.... i think ill watch you instead.lol

[@derlalala9856]

Nice Doug! :) Soon you will get a storrageproblem with all the Babygnomes! ;)

[@micknolen]

Thanks for doing this Doug. My daughter loves gnomes but is often disappointed that we can rarely find female gnomes.

[@samjones1751]

Great tutorial Doug thanks

[@lukep6275]

Where do you get all of your wood?

[@johnhein5089]

FB Msg me for bass wood.

[@javalavva]

Thanks for another fantastic video. I've learned so much and I love your method and the steps you take, explaining it all. On this one, the mouth was my undoing. I had the entire thing done, and I was really liking how it turned out. And then the mouth.... ugh. I know you say that you're using regular basswood, but your stuff looks like ivory soap compared to what I have. I know it's 90% your skill but I'm always amazed how clean your carvings look. I think the blocks I have (bought off ebay) work well overall, but when I got to the mouth it was very crumbly and chippy. And my knives are honed, stropped, and scalpel sharp. It was very frustrating to have it 95% done and not stick the landing. Will try again!

[@juliegogola4647]

I had actually been in search of another KZbinr's video when I typed in "Female Gnome", but, I am also, happy to see that I can also see what YOU have going on here.

[@gpmscosta]

Hello Doug, where do you usually get your basswood blocks from? And are 2'' x 2'' x 6'' blocks good enough for most of the figures you carve on your channel? Thanks in advance

[@johnhein5089]

I can help with 2x2 and 1.5x 1.5 blocks.

[@gpmscosta]

@@johnhein5089 That's great, John! I've been looking for those blocks for a while, but I can't seem to find good blocks for a reasonable price. It's often 5 blocks for 200 dollars to ship them to where I live (Portugal). Do you have an online shop?

[@johnhein5089]

@@gpmscosta I'd love to help but the wood I sell is air-dried. I believe Portugal, like other countries requires a certification of kiln dried wood.

[@gpmscosta]

@@johnhein5089 Good sir, could you explain the difference?

[@johnhein5089]

@@gpmscosta When wood is air-dried it is harvested in the late Fall or Winter when the moisture in the tree is at its lowest. It then cut into slabs in the Spring, put into a barn and dry for about 2 years. It is then cut into smaller pieces. The moisture content of the wood is about 10-11%. Wood to be kiln (oven) dried is harvested at any time during the year, cut in to dimensions and heated in an oven to remove (boil) the moisture. While this process kill insects and allows finished wood to be produced on demand it also makes the wood harder. It will typically have 5-6% moisture content. A Forrester selecting wood for carving will be careful to select straight trees and avoid sections immediately below large branches whose weigh causes the wood to compress. Compressed wood is denser, heavier, and much harder to carve.

[@veerendramarigoudra2342]

Sir edu very very super

[@aoac1]

Love watching / listening you create! I'll get a knife one day. Thanks!

[@poodog49]

Hi Doug.Just found your channel and I am very interested in your work.Of all the carvers out there you are at the top my friend.I am useing some local basswood and it seems to be much harder than what you are useing.May I ask where you source yours , please.Again all your videos are just so very interesting and you show carving that is very clear and easy to do......Thank you.

[@jeffreypotter]

Great job. I tried one and it came out pretty good for a first try. Will give this a shot. Thanks for all of the videos, they are great!