How to Carve a Super Simple Santa Ornament -One Knife, Full Woodcarving Tutorial

#woodcarving #Christmas #Santa
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-last year i made a non teaching video on this super simple Santa and have been asked many times to make the tutorial so here it is
-tool used was a 1 5/8" OCC Tools knife and the wood was a 3" tall 1.5" square piece of Basswood cut in half giving you two ornaments
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[@maj301]

Please don,t stop doing these step by step tutorials..They are appreciated more than you will ever know..

[@JHV166]

You were the first person I ever watched carving and with your help, I am now totally addicted to the craft. My pieces don't come out like yours, but I have had great satisfaction with the skills you have taught me... Thank you for your time and patience to produce such valuable content. Oh and thanks for the Hatchet tip... Worked like a charm... Easier than batonning ! LOL!

[@andytarap8136]

You are just awesome, I started out watching your videos and now I watch many others as well, but you're easily my favorite...every time you put something out I can't wait to watch it. Thank you for always sharing your experiences with us, no doubt you spend countless hours editing, thinking of ideas and sharing for the benefit of everyone else. Appreciative of what you do, and I am now proudly a carver for life thanks to you for giving me the confidence to start and not be afraid of it!

[@bssn9469]

Well put, same here!

[@ladyliberty417]

Thanks Doug, always enjoy watching you carve, love this Santa’s expression, you make it look so easy but that’s cause you’re a master 🎅🏼❗️

[@tillerjets]

“Bob’s your uncle” sure is cool to hear that. I say it all the time and NOBODY understands it. Love it. Thank you for these videos I’ve recently started carving and your videos are a tremendous help. Cheers!

[@simon2781]

This is exactly what I was looking for, fluently led and expertly crafted! Thanks Doug!

[@cjkumbaya8642]

Good news! My hubby is buying me a band saw!! I can't wait.

[@SewWhittle]

Woo hoo! Mine bought me one too! Happy carving!

[@cjkumbaya8642]

@@SewWhittle Glad to hear it!!

[@robertrobison3480]

Thank you. love the chisel and mallet trick to split the block.

[@amandaodeay1509]

Yes!!! I'm excited you did a tutorial of this one!! I'll be giving him a try this weekend. Another great video Doug!

[@rachthegardener]

Really handy to know about splitting wood, thank you 😊

[@Shari_A._]

Great tutorial. Thanks, Doug.

[@kellynurrenbern4841]

love this and definitely going to give it a try. I couldn't help noticing the one in the corner though, the eyes were fantastic!!! any chance you could do a tutorial focusing on eyes? that's where I get hung up every time

[@WitchessJae]

I have no idea that I needed whittling in my life. And I have no idea how I got to this part of KZbin. But I am thankful and LOVE your videos. I'm about to buy my first set of wood and a small kit with knives and gloves and stuff. I need to make something!! And I have no creative bone in my body. I'm hoping that I get to the point where I'm willing to show people my projects.

[@texasveteran7231]

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas thanks for all the inspiration.

[@shamrock4500]

Hi Doug, just give your carving a quick shot of matte clear after the color, then water down some brown-black paint brush on and wipe off quick, that's what I use on my decoys.

[@ReadyGoShowChannel]

I think I'll make a few of these with magnets in the back. I'm sure a hand carved refrigerator magnet will make a perfect little gift for the extended family.

[@brandonb9239]

well that was a fun project to do even tho I had a regular pocket knife. Thanks Doug!

[@fungalukaapacuka10]

Just ordered my first carving knives, this will be a good start, Thanks Doug

[@jackdon4482]

Have to say as I continue to make quite a few of these that your line about ' have fun with it..don't get caught up with being exact, that only you know'....are great words that have made me carry on and having fun! Thanks for that!

[@josephharris2635]

With the world in the current state that it's in, it is such a relief to kick back and enjoy one of your videos, pick up some pointers and get lost in something wholesome for a change. Keep up the fantastic work Doug!

[@martybauer9420]

Gee, you make it look so easy. I think it takes a clever carver though...that's you. Thank Doug. Cute, cute ornament.

[@timlist4173]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you sir!

[@NoLieIm51]

Awesome I can’t wait to get a proper knife I really enjoy the videos

[@sirpards6498]

Hello sir, i just wanna say thank you for your content, it really helped me cope with my depression this pandemic. your calming voice reminds me of my father who always liked wood work, so this type of content a real dream

[@bassman2162]

I can’t believe how easy you make that look. I think I’ll give it a try and see just how easy it really is. 😉 Excellent project.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thank you Doug! 👍😁

[@shannonandgayecoker411]

Thank you so much for helping us newbie’s. Your a great 😊 teacher

[@jackdon4482]

Just a big Thank You!

[@chrisgarnsey3255]

You do great work. Your the reason I started carving ! Keep it up Doug and thanks for all the great tutorials!!

[@marygordon3032]

It just so amazing what you do with a small block of wood Doug, thanks for sharing! 👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯💯

[@billb902]

You are the Bob Ross of carving. Love you videos. So helpful.

[@vivienmargrave6350]

That was wonderful. Going to have a go today. Many thanks Doug.

[@scottalexander4063]

Amazing we love watching Doug videos keep them come Doug 👍🏻👍🏻

[@brayn1989]

Man, you're my wood carving Bob Ross ASMR. Ty for this.

[@joer5627]

Well Doug, I have no idea what’s on TV tonight but I know what I will be watching. Plan to knock several out for the grandkids. Thank you

[@lindabrown3450]

Thank you so much for your videos. I was baffled as to how to cut the wood, so showing how you split it so easily was a gift. Please keep doing your tutorials they have been so helpful.

[@chuckhupp5985]

Thank you so much for the carving tutorial I really enjoyed it

[@markhopkins7204]

you got my name on your subscription list...thanks for sharing!!!

[@2Beavers]

I think everyone wants start carving and even advanced should go to this channel. My hobby is wood carving as well, and I find this channel so helpful and relaxing.

[@totalplacementstaffing6027]

Love your videos. They are helping me a lot and are my go-to start new projects. I am as new as it gets. Thank you VERY much for doing this. Your conversation, instructions and talking us through it are what makes you stand apart from others. Thanks again. Tom

[@brendaroberts8417]

Thanks for another great video!! I for one will always be appreciative of you doing these and getting me hooked on carving!! 🙂

[@titotijuana]

You are a saint my friend.

[@andrewgward7]

I finally tried carving this, let's just say you can tell it is something🤣. Thank you for redoing this as a tutorial!!!

[@shannonandgayecoker411]

Thanks for your Great help on my second one now . Merry Christmas for the Deep South .

[@jeffmoak6107]

Doug! I find lots of your carvings are good and inspire me to give some a try. I don't follow exactly as you do them. Take my license where I can here and there. But I do credit you for really giving my that push to get me carving wood. Folks ask me if I power carve like with a dremel. I shutter and say NO. Traditional tool carving only, knives, gouges, chisels, time and effort. Most come out as I expected them too. Some have not but I call those pieces "not finished yet"! Tha ks for giving me the basics and pushing me on.I started with a flip out razor knife and a woodspirit face on a redwood walking stick from the Redwood forest out in California. Using your method it looked like something. So I bought a cheap Ukrainian carving knife and have not looked back. I find stuff to carve everywhere now but always find somwthing on hour channel. While East river South Dakota gets good amounts of cottonwood bark we over here in West River don't. So I have carrot man but no base yet to drop him into. Someday I'll score a chunk of bark from east river and finish him off. I have been doing what I saw Denis Stallings cLling a stylized Owl, I have done three now, they come out pretty cool.i usually post pics of them on my facebook page. Check them out sometime. Your a good guy Doug, you help lots of folks. Good for you! Thanks Jeff Moak in South Dakota.

[@carolesheppard9443]

Yay, I’ve been waiting for this. Thanks Doug.

[@paintriversaint1932]

Thank you

[@steve1a326]

Thanks!

[@jlm3303]

Thanks for sharing your talents... Wishing happy holidays to you and your family.. 🎅🤶🎄

[@joeybart1776]

Making these for friends & fam - I like going the homemade route for Christmas gifts so this is much appreciated brother- God Bless 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@jacobpuckett7893]

Bob Ross of wood carving… awesome!

[@larrym884]

Thanks Doug. Christmas is coming

[@patocycles]

You deserve a million coffees, thanks for sharing your experience. 🙏

[@ferdblu1946]

Could you do a tutorial for the little sitting gnome holding a pot with bird seeds? Im planning to put a bunch of them in my garden.

[@DeeFieret]

I absolutely love your videos, and your talent as well! I'm new to whittling. I've been relief carving and power carving for about a year, but whittling is so relaxing. Thank you Doug, for sharing your wisdom. Dee Fieret North Carolina, USA.

[@suzizfun]

the sound of the wood being cut is sooo satisfying 🤤

[@wandawhite5721]

I'm on my second one. My measurements appear to be bigger. Thank you so much. You are so cool.

[@jamesnimmo1049]

Thanks Doug!I'm totally hooked on carving Thanks to you.Keep up the awesome videos.

[@seregafromrussia]

thank you very much!

[@christophermartin7973]

Awesome Doug this is a beautiful ornament. What a fun project to do while listening to some Christmas tunes. Going to try this one for sure.

[@SlurmpMergatroid]

I just watched your hobo carving video. You have a great voice for teaching.

[@TheGrumpyStone]

Doug, I appreciate your work. You are one a the reasons I finally made it to start wood carving, even though this idea was brewing for a while. I do like not only your craftsmanship, but also your artistic view and agility while your work on your projects and you seem as a very pleasant person. Keep up the great work! Wishes from Ukraine!

[@lindakumm3801]

You are the Bob Ross of wood carving.

[@lenhowl]

You are a master carver sir, just love watching and learning from you. Cheers

[@bushmonkeycraftsrestoratio5332]

The Bob Ross of carving, fantastic work 👏

[@parkoffice3647]

Just so very cute. I want to make a bunch of these for my Christmas tree.

[@gregwexler4702]

Always enjoy your time. Thanks

[@user-vf8sl5mh8h]

I hope that you will do lessons and explanations for beginners about wood carving, as I have not been able to learn and would love for my teacher to be as creative as you I am an Arab girl and you are my role model in sculpture

[@dougLinker]

I have a whole playlist for beginners to get you set up and started

[@giov906]

Hello from South of France

[@johnw1135]

1:17 ...Oh my goodness I could wack myself across the head !!! 😅 I have been thinking about buying a cheap $200 band saw just for splitting my wood in half, not anymore 🤣 and the worst part is i have split firewood back in the day many of times, same concept just on a smaller scale , for that it's time to buy "Doug coffee" !!! thanks for reminding me 👏✌👍

[@brigitteprovost4306]

Merci pour ce tutoriel, beau travail! Joyeuses fêtes🎅🎅👍

[@richardmabe4186]

I enjoy your videos very much. The enthusiasm for what you do comes across. I'm sure you're never bored and will carve your whole life. I think you're a very good teacher, give a lot of people pleasure and help them find a satisfying creative pursuit which could benefit everyone.

[@Klubbatoklart]

As always, down to the buttom. Do it simple and as if, it's as natural as it is. Plain and simple and natural. I like that attitude.

[@MichelleOhio]

Love it, thanks Doug!

[@СергейДовгань]

Beautiful Santa !!! Thank you. :) :) :)

[@jerrytoler9789]

Another great video! It's relaxing to me to watch you carve.

[@TheLomDogg]

You are the Bob Ross of carving haha Thanks for the great videos.

[@LaLadybug2011]

This is it! I am going to get out the new carving knives this weekend and try my hand at carving. I've been watching Doug for more than two years with my grandbabe and it's time to just DO IT! I'll make sure I have the First Aid kit handy. Thanks Doug.

[@colinrobbins6713]

Lady bug, I started a few years ago watching Doug and for every project I averaged two deep cuts on my hand, now I average only one deep cut for every six projects, take his advise, use a anti cut glove or gloves, good luck🇬🇧

[@lawrencekeating5571]

@@colinrobbins6713 The first thing I bought after some basswood was a safety glove! It saved me a couple of trips to emergency for stitches (or worse) in the first two weeks. Absolutely the best investment I’ve made for carving yet 😉👍

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@colinrobbins6713, Thanks for the reminder Colin! Hopefully I can find one locally.

[@eblackshaw]

The Bob Ross of Whittl'n ... thanks Doug.

[@jonnygranville281]

You are amazing. I am going to carve for my family for Christmas presents

[@rrr579123]

Enjoyed the video!

[@ZakariyaMissoum]

thank you for the tutorial :)

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Thanks Doug for the great carve! Will probably be my to-go-too guide for basic face carve! Thanks again.

[@peteroberts7334]

Great Santa Doug !! I like what you said make it your own , it doesn't have to be perfect !!! Pete

[@northernwelshman4549]

Thanks as always for get me out to the wood pile!!

[@kevinhampton7215]

Great video, thanks for tip on the jig. You could have been a teacher or professor , you have the gift.

[@boredymcboredface8624]

Love these videos Doug - thank you for sharing !!

[@jonnygranville281]

I'd love to see you do a Krampus.

[@colinrobbins6713]

Lovely jubley Doug many thanks 🇬🇧

[@boogermansdaddy1]

One of these will definitely be on our tree this year, thanks for posting the tutorial.

[@johnbittinger7590]

Love the videos! Your tutorials are what got me into wood carving. Would you ever consider doing a step by step video on the more detailed Santa's like the ones in the background of this video?

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Doug .

[@sand3882]

Upside down at about 18:49, he looked like a comic book character. Very cool all around!

[@joselucas1160]

Simple and beautiful, thanks Doug.

[@Helmukk]

Cool!

[@douglasfraser5925]

Great tutorial, really appreciate you sharing this information. This is a really fun project. Can’t get them done in 10 minutes but I sure like making these.

[@ve3tvb]

Another great carving Doug thanks....

[@dekphoto]

Thanks Doug!

[@crkbrnhrt5432]

Thanks very much, Doug. So much fun!🥰

[@colinham9148]

I have been trying to carve a dogs head for some time now, but you have taken away my mental block as to how to carve the head. Thank you.