Carve A Gnome From a Block of Wood - Beginners Full Tutorial (DIY)

#woodcarving #carving #whittling
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here's my take on a simple Gnome.i tried to do it in easy to follow steps so i hope you like it
-new to carving?scoll down my list and have a look at my Introduction to woodcarving video and tools videos that will help you get going in the right direction

[@gabrielribeiroillustration5560]

Doug is like the Bob Ross of wood carving. With the relaxing voice, and the patience.

[@tdalloutdoors4293]

Yeah, I like this analogy.

[@cgriggsiv]

Yes I totally agree with that

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

all he needs now is my hair

[@randyyeager]

Yeah, except I'm guessing Bob Ross smoked a lot of weed before every show.....

[@ChaoticBean794]

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[@kathleenlee2673]

Cute guinea pigs! Hi from Melbourne,Australia. New to carving for maybe a month. You’re an inspiration and a great teacher. Thanks for making your videos.

[@anitarussum4590]

Never knew Guinea pigs were so calm. They are adorable. So is the Guinea wrangler😉

[@rickgroshong250]

Your guinea pig is probably thinking that this is a lot of work to make his bedding material.

[@augusthermann5111]

Greetings from Germany one of the homelands of gnomes. In the old times many of them lived here and were digging for silver and gold in the mountains 😉

[@bmwisetta613]

Tach

[@augusthermann5111]

@@bmwisetta613 Moin

[@paulgagie3159]

A very talented gentleman and extremely good teacher .

[@robertdellinger6471]

Doug I have been watching your videos on and off for a couple years and have alway wanted to do it. I have always been good at drawing pictures but really wanted to carve and just didn't try thanks to you, you have given me the inspiration to go for it. I ordered my knives al ready they will be here after Christmas, looking forward to getting started with something simple. will be watching a lot more of you videos and some over and over. Thanks again Doug

[@jimarsenault394]

Doug, your carving videos are simply the best. I have learned lots from you and you have given me confidence to carve my own works of simple art. I also love the camping/fishing videos but I really think the carving is your personal niche when combined with the others it is even better. Thanks so much for doing these. 😊

[@July4.1776]

This video is way better than anything you'll ever see on TV! Thanks for the free entertainment Douglas!

[@pumpkinboi800]

This is the most wholesome channel on KZbin

[@richardcurrier1384]

Love the tutorials but them little critters on your table sound like little coffee percolators, keep up the great work. I am 80 years old with Parkinson’s disease but still carve all I can it is my great pleasure and has been for more than 50 years, just love it God bless

[@myhearthasahalo]

Richard Currier do you have any pictures of your work?

[@nealrousseau]

Thank you for doing a gnome tut. You should be selling these online somewhere. Your pieces are incredibly creative and would sell like crazy!

[@robertrobison3480]

Hurray! For us old wood carvers. You did one for us. Thank You! I love your tutorials. Thanks.

[@roberttrabucco9615]

Thank you sir! Another great tutorial. No one gives out so much detail like you do. Thanks again.

[@tuckerdogglass5383]

I love your assistants.. you can hear the cutest voices giving you instructions... How many cuties do you have? I love thier little noises. Thank you

[@6bluestrings]

thank you sir, another very enjoyable video. you have the coolest desktop visitors and sound effects !

[@crystal-jeanroat2885]

Thank you for this video, I followed along and made my first wood carving in 30 years. I love your piggies keeping you company!

[@smoky5833]

I never really know how my gnomes are going to turn out until am almost done. The Guinea Pigs make for a great audience and pleasant background. Great video, thanks! Ray

[@woodmight]

Doug this is to say thank you from an old man just learning how to carve. I love all of your videos, they are very informative. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@carterbelanger6593]

Hey Doug, you got me and my brother into whittling during covid. Thanks! Were currently slowly creating a boardgame involving a dozen wooden gnomes, leprechauns and dwarves at war. Were wondering if you could do a Squirrel tutorial soon. The gnomes ride them into battle (using mini harnesses)

[@theo9845]

Absolutely fantastic!! What a great guy to watch at his element. You make it look so simple, but I know, it ain't, lots of time and dedication to this great art. Thanks Doug

[@paulzarpaylic4706]

Great video, love Guinea pigs. I am 75 yrs old and had pet Guinea pigs all my life. Doug maybe carve a Guinea pig for their cage. You are a great craftsman and instructor, keep videos coming. Zarpman

[@steakslapn9724]

Didn't realise there was a guinea pig till like 12 minutes in. Haha. He is so chill. At he loves the wood chips too.

[@FoodForThought.]

I'm just starting to get into carving and I have to say that your videos are the best I've found on KZbin. They are so easy to follow and you take your time, which is the best for me. Thank you!

[@suepeterson5675]

Doug - Hello ! Beautiful work 👍💖. Always enjoy watching you do these carvings. Your little fur babies are so cute & very talkative. I think their saying " Doug , Doug ! carve a charactor like me ". Take Care 😊

[@joetexas1546]

Doug Please carve us a ‘Joe Robinet’ Gnome ( thin piece of wood/Elmer Fudd hat!)

[@joetexas1546]

Big nose,big ears,goatee haha

[@temperhollow7716]

I loved watching the little Gnome come to life! For a minute he looked like a Pope with a cross on his chest. Such mathematical precision in the carving too! Masterful workmanship : )

[@madmartigan8774]

I really like watching you're carving tutorials. It's surprisingly relaxing. Along the lines of Bob Ross. You make look so easy. Nice touch with the guinea pigs as well.

[@JW-ez1kt]

Doug best carving video yet! I love the close up shots! Don’t fast forward it give me time to catch up.

[@NikkijsNWA]

OH MY GOSH!! Now I want a guinea pig! Had some years ago and I love them!!!

[@RIcklacantina]

I met Mr Rien Poortvliet when I was a student in Laren The Netherlands. An excellent artist but also an excellent storieteller. He was a famous man in the Netherlands

[@garygirard1133]

Doug I must say you are amazing. You are a big part of getting myself into carving. i have done a couple of follow along carvings with you and can't wait to try this one. Thank you so much. I can't wait for your next carving video.

[@cavemanjohnnie]

Your an inspiration to the novice carver, simply love the in-depth tutorials you give in these videos.

[@nephilimrephaim3949]

I don't know why, but I really love gnomes

[@MrSteamDragon]

Ok Doug, i just finished this little fella; my first ever carving. Followed the tut from go to whoa and had a ball. Wow, those tiny face details really teach you some patience 😳. Took my time with it and it paid off, plenty of room for improvement of course, but am over the moon with the results...can't wait to start the next one. Thanks Doug. BTW used one cutting glove on my left hand and jewellers cutting tape on thumb and two fingers on my right (knife hand). I felt safe and I found using the tape was a better method over wearing two gloves; I found a glove on my right hand made holding the knife tight a little problematic. YMMV of course. FWIW I bought a 1 1/2" OCC Straight Knife. For someone who has never used a carving knife before i felt this was a great starter knife. Sharpened well on a strop and held the edge for some time. Will probably add a smaller (1/2" or 3/4") detail knife later for stuff like small eyes on gnomes 😄. Coffee coming you way Doug.

[@mcidor]

I so enjoy watching these carving videos. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on some wood blocks and giving some of these projects a go. It been years since I’ve done any carving.

[@irishwanderer4206]

im so amazed over the guiney pig just sitting there relaxing and watching would of thought it would run away !!

[@lornadunsmore4387]

Thank you for making these videos. I am am a novice carver and have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@GPTblacksmith]

I’ve been drawing for decades, but I’m brand new to carving (as in my wood and tools are on their way in the mail). I just want to say thanks for the content and it’s a real inspiration. If I can ever get close to your level, I will be very happy. Cheers 🍻

[@helenkeatr1787]

This is amazing just what am after for my garden. An your ginnipigs are adorable sat watching you at work xx

[@willac5]

I like all the thoughtful details you put into the gnome, like the hand being slightly smaller than the arm of the coat. Neat little carving!

[@maryelizabeth8839]

Yay! Another wood carving video.. we love them Doug! Look at that wall ... so much quality work. Cutest guinea pigs.

[@jesustokesxx]

You're my hero doug! I love your videos. Keep them coming and know you're appreciated for them.

[@gmaclll]

Thanks for the video, Doug. The eye detail in this one is the best that I have ever seen on a video.

[@alexsimpson7623]

Just bought my first set of knifes yesterday and today you drop a video for beginners. What a coincidence. 😂

[@TUSSCANNY]

Love your shirt. Love love love your work. Granny Fan

[@jackiereeves9280]

The pigs talking in the background while you are creating is fun. Love to watch the "little people" come to life! Thank you Doug

[@BushTuned]

You make it look so easy. If i try i would have 100 slashes and a blood red piece of wood snapped in 8 pieces. Love this. Never saw wood works in my life like this. Amazing. Will check more content out!

[@parkoffice3647]

Absolutely the cutest little gnome! I am going to keep this video and give it a try. I've only done spoons so I am a real beginner. Wish me luck!

[@timdarnell1323]

You are so easy to listen to and watch. Very informative on your detail. I also enjoy watching your friends. Lol

[@derekatkins8494]

Hey Doug, could you possibly do a video on sharpening a carving knife? Or setting up a new knife out of the box? I got some flexcut knives and I'm having trouble getting them sharp...as always, great video and instruction!

[@sontagkevin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHPFd3aZr81_hdU Here is Doug's video on stropping knives.

[@vegsmashed]

@@sontagkevin Why is this "Video unavailable"?

[@casper1240]

My Flexcut knives came already sharpened i just strop them a bit after a few carvings put some compound on the Strop that helps the process

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Wow! Doug over One hundred thousand. Came back for second look. What a great video.

[@davidvitale9338]

I’m watching and you can tell that’s a harder piece of basswood - BUT - Doug pushes on and pulls a Gnome out of it anyway! Good form Doug!

[@Mythologos]

So glad I found your channel before trying this!

[@geraldmartin8195]

Very informative and instructive. Your little critters are like icing on the cake. Thanks for all...

[@kenhuckins8106]

Yes, Doug it has been awhile and it's great to have a new carving vjdeo. Thanks, I hope you keep it going.

[@stevenmackenzie8527]

I have been watching your carving how to Videos. I must say I am learning loads of information. I really appreciate how you teach your sayings ' that's okay'. Makes me want to do better. Thank you for your time and generosity in making the videos. Ps I love the Guinea pigs two!

[@robertrobison3480]

Good point about the front side.

[@ronh7008]

Thank You for the great video! Guinea Pigs got all my attention the first view so it’s time to watch again for all the wood carving goodness 🙂.

[@kooleleen]

You showing that book gave me some flashbacks. Here in the Netherlands that gnome is called David. Nice work man!

[@denisduguay4895]

Another great video Doug thank you for making a gnome Tutorial for us .We are enjoying all your video's keep up the good work .

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

such talent and a real great voice, so chilled.

[@sambezious]

I watched this video for 6-7 minutes before I noticed the Guinea Pig. LOL Great job, as always, Doug. I'll be giving this one a try. ~Sam

[@patscnr]

Hey Doug! I love your little friend there. At first I thought you carved it until I saw it move. Lol!

[@Bunefoo401]

Totally mesmerized, I didn’t even notice the guinea pigs at first. Great work. I just finished your long house video with Shawn James (another great video - I’ve been following him for about a year now). Looking forward to browsing your videos now. Thank you for sharing.

[@nickblassmann1263]

Fantastic craftsmenship . Very well done Thank you Doug

[@scottalexander4063]

Nothing beats a gnome carving amazing let’s see more 👍🏻

[@gentlebear2722]

Really like your videos and your 2 carving buddies. Learning with each one. Thank you

[@vlund3305]

Love to watch you carve. All your friends were really cute to watch too.

[@billyaxley3014]

Very nice Gnome carving and I'm going to give it a try. You really are a great asset to carving and you are referenced by many people online, along with Gene. You are blessed with a great aptitude for doing and explaining...Thanks. Need to see some animals like dogs, monkeys, elephants, rabbits, etc. I have trouble doing them and basically gave up for the people types. See you at the WCI forum. :)

[@mikobushwacking1982]

DOUGIE YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anizzutz1107]

Great video! I'm really enjoying your work. Its good inspiration and a great tutorial for me, as I'm just getting into carving. Thank you, and great job!

[@kensden599]

Been missing your carving tutorials. Thanks for doing another. Love the live audience

[@artist6135]

Loved it!!! You make it look so easy!!!! Thank you Doug! Loved the Guinea pigs too!!!!!❤️

[@rumahbenavari5157]

Thanks Doug! I've carved everyone of your tutorials, now I'm able to make them my own design. You're a good teacher and I hope you con't to do tutorials every once in a while. 👍🙈🙉🙊☕️

[@donnablackman9167]

HI, Doug. So nice to find your videos in my e-mail box and this one's a treasure. I wondered how long it took you to carve one of your characters. I also wondered how you sharpen your knives to be so sharp that they cut through wood like it's butter. Then there's one more thing that has me baffled: How on earth did you carve those little hamsters to look and act so real, even to the squeaky toys inside them? (!!!) It's a treat to watch you carve so easily, so I'm looking forward to your other videos where you illustrate your many talents and skills, and also to the next Longhouse build installment. Take care, Doug. :0) Donna B.

[@popsbushcraft1962]

Doug thank you so much for these tutorials. They help me so much

[@ironbomb6753]

Doug, I met you thru our mutual friend Joe. I find your videos very interesting and entertaining and fun to watch. I'm a new sub to your channel, very good stuff. This Bushcraft stuff is a great alternate to television. I've not had such a good time outside since I was a kid. 👍🇨🇦🙂

[@ronquesnelle7294]

Old video and I've surely watched it more than once, but just a fun carve. Thanks Doug 👍 Best wishes from Wasaga Beach ⛱️

[@MickyBellRoberts]

I love watching you create stuff, awesome. Very educational.

[@johnconklin9039]

Must be Tribble mating season in CA, lol. Outstanding as always Doug.

[@gw6797]

Cheers Doug, your video was certainly not clunky. I have gone to bed for a couple of hours sleep before my first night shift and instead have watched you so if I call asleep at work I'll be showing my boss this video lol

[@mannyvaldes1101]

Thanks for give tips every body appreciates

[@Donovanoutdoors]

Love the apprentices!

[@johnw1135]

Thanks for all of the vid's especially this one !

[@AntiSocial714]

I just starting wood carving and really enjoyed this video , thank you !

[@051biohaz]

Doug, i really love the carving videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge..:)

[@davecurda2350]

Great job Doug

[@Faithnofear2022]

Couldn't wait to start this little guy😁. Thanks for sharing.

[@fernnewell6032]

Glad to see you carving again.

[@Watcherrye]

Love your Videos, learns a lot off them too! Thanks Doug

[@andrewgward7]

Those guinee pigs are so cute!! I started laughing when I finaly noticed the black one at the begining of the video😂. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@stevewicker984]

New subscriber here, at age 64 I think I may have found a new hobby. I love woodworking this is something I could do with just a few tools.i ordered some knives and wood blanks I hope mine turn out half as good as yours!

[@jazzmusician46]

Fantastic video. Thank you. You are a terrific teacher!

[@robertrobison3480]

Doug. Really like the way you do the eyes. Good instruction on this one.

[@NerioNyx]

I love your videos! I recently got into wood carving this year and followed the one for the "easiest simplest carving" the one you carve a face into a block that was split in half. I've since taken a version of those faces and have been creating my own little gnome figures, I wish was able to share a picture. I love your little gnome tho and really enjoy your videos. Thanks so much!!

[@sheilamaclean968]

Guinea pigs listening intently, talking amongst themselves learning how to carve and eyeing up all those lovely wood shavings. Great video, just what I wanted to know before beginning the first wood carving.

[@dennymoser7345]

The Guinea pig is cracking me up!

[@shanekuchler6220]

Now that is how you do a tutorial, DIY KZbinrs take notes from this man for he is a GOD. To all of you who make videos with shitty music and no talking, you really need learn from this man on how it is done right.

[@livia5781]

Ich liebe all diese kleinen Holzfiguren 😍, es ist ein Genuss zu sehen wie so ein kleiner Kerl entsteht! 😊 Die Meerschweinchen sind ja drollig! 🐹💕