How to Paint/Finish Your Woodcarvings

#woodcarving #paintingtechniques #folkart
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In this video i touch on finishing techniques to help you after you have made your woodcarving.from painting,woodburning,antiquing to a finish to protect your handmade carving for years to come and become a family folkart heirloom

[@wardsandstrom3293]

Hey Doug! I'm in construction of my own carving room! I used to work every day as a young man for years. Ended up going through a life changing workplace accident that keeps me from being mobile. My friend actually got me into carving in 2012. So nice to see you're ideas and carvings! Definitely changed my terrible depression into art. It is rewarding in the end.

[@WienArtist]

I traveled to Elbigenalb, Austria in 1998, to the Geisler-Moroder School of Woodcarving; where I learned a very simple painting technique that I still use on my figurines today. Basically, when the carving is prepared to paint, I use simple watercolors (the kind you can purchase in Walmart, for example), and I tone the reds, yellows, blues, and greens with a bit of brown paint or brown stain to give it a more antique appearance. The way I paint is one section at a time (arm, leg, hat, etc.) with a heavy color. Then I take a damp (not wet) cloth and wipe the color off in that section - just enough to leave the darker color in the folds, cracks, and crevices. Once the carving is completely painted and dried, I take 000 steel wool and go over the entire piece - lightly. This removes just a tad more of the color and gives it an old appearance. After I clean the carving from any steel wool residue, I go over the entire piece with "Antik Wachs" (from Germany/Austria, where I live). It is "Antique wax" in English. I wait for about 10 hours or overnight, and then buff the carving out, giving it a nice, protective sheen.

[@CaveManTwoPointZero]

Hi Doug. I was trying to teach myself to carve and getting very discouraged until I found your channel. Thank you so much for your great videos, they have taught me so much.

[@ORflycaster]

You're not only a very talented artist, but a great teacher. Another great video Doug.

[@JKS_Crafting]

My brain didn't read the word "only" and thought " that's a bit harsh" 🤣

[@leongodhania1335]

I was painting a couple carvings last night and I never like my finishes and was literally wondering if you were gonna release anymore videos about this! What a coincidence !- Choppers carving.

[@Tonqra]

Absolutely love these videos, every time i learn something.

[@ericharris2826]

ZAZA 0p

[@x_x3867]

same

[@Wolvyrine]

Doug, I don't know where you learned all the stuff you share with us but i am SO glad you are here to share it with us. You inspire me to keep trying new and interesting things and showing me I can do these things. Loved this tutorial!

[@barbarahansen674]

I do not have a carving club nearby, or a fellow wood carver to learn from. I am self taught and on my own, but I absolutely love to carve. Your videos are my link and I am so grateful!

[@Bunefoo401]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. By the way, had me laughing out loud, literally, when the owl got pushed in 🤣😂🤣

[@coenknip]

Glad you saved the 🦉 from drowning 🤗

[@garethwiltshire6376]

I so look forward to these videos ,I don't want them to end . Thank you very much you make my day . Deep gratitude. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK.

[@bohorustica8545]

Nice Video, I use the Clapmann's on my wooden cutting boards in my kitchen as well as my wooden handles steak knives. Something else I sometimes use is the Shoe Polish in the flat tins. Different colours of brown so it kind of stains and seals it in one application. When its dry you can buff with a shoe brush, Don't know if people still polish leather shoes anymore. I inherited my dad's shoe polishing brushes which I love using.

[@williammueller768]

I love your down-to-earth casual manner. I makes watching really enjoyable

[@stevenwayneblevinsjr658]

Really enjoy the series Doug it’s helping me out a lot. Also loved Sophie’s little gnomes. I see the talent is throughout the whole family.

[@aTravisD1]

This series is wonderful and those gnomes are amazing.

[@myrtle6179]

All the beautiful and cool carvings on the shelves. Sophie's works are great too!! Absolutely amazing!!

[@muddchop]

What a great informational video, thanks Doug!!

[@davewilliams6172]

Great video Doug, I love your work and will be starting my carving adventure real soon. I hope you can persuade Sophie to do a video on her Gnomes....they are excellent! Keep up the good work, both of you and may your blades never dull.

[@6bluestrings]

thanks for sharing your acquired finishing techniques. Yay Sophie! those dudes are Cool!

[@cgriggsiv]

Again Doug fantastic video Excellent tutorial on how you go about from carving to the knife now to your painting and finishing up

[@advancedhealthsystem]

Thanks Doug. You shared in ~20mins what I've gathered on my own in the past ~2 years. I've also been told a old toothbrush works well for applying waxes and getting into the creases.

[@matthewcollins6466]

Started carving a couple years ago, it is a joy to see your work.

[@mtate02]

Awesome explanation/demonstration Doug!! Thanks for another great vid! 😊

[@CliffManis]

Thanks, love it. I have painted for years, but no carving yet. I like your new favorite finish.

[@BrettMByers]

Cliff Manis check out some of Doug’s basic carves, like anything,...with a little faith and practice you will amaze yourself following Doug’s tutorials!

[@Cydsdad]

The Poor Owl Oh No Mister Bill !! LOL Thank You Doug

[@stormy439]

👍👏💓😁 Exactly what I thought!

[@slyflea]

There hasn’t been a video of yours yet that I haven’t learned something! Chuckled at the 🦉 plunge. Great technique that I will incorporate at some point. Thanks for providing these tutorials.

[@BrettMByers]

As always great stuffs Doug! Seriously diggin Sophie’s gnomes and would love to see how she does it! Nothing but exclamation marks I know, but excellent paining techniques and ideas for every one to think about and experiment with! Be safe, stay sharp and thanks again for the wonderful tutorials! 😁♥️👍🏻

[@Wherethewindblows524]

Thanks Doug I've really enjoyed it. I also enjoy all the encouragement u have provided for so many having fun with your whittles. I sure enjoy ur videos oh the gnomes are beautiful

[@lauralucas4433]

I'm just starting a new venture. Not in carving, but in designing flat wood. I wasn't sure about sealing it first. My ex used to paint walls so I knew enough about paint to be dangerous and cautious. I saw a sign in a laundromat that looked like pieces of an old fence. the top piece said; 'I'm lonely' the second board said 'Looking for a sole mate' the third board had 4 clothes pins glued to it to hang a stray sock. I loved it and want to make some as gifts. Your information was helpful.

[@MrMonkeyJuices]

Your daughter's projects were really cool, i could definitely see those in a christmas shop or something

[@marcelc7135]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Dough. I’m interested in all your subjects and the diversity is a treat. Thanks

[@aventura_bushcraft]

Fantastic video as always Doug, I do not know English, but you show everything so well that it is not necessary, your tutorials are perfectly understood, greetings from Spain

[@d.willie7439]

Another awesome video Doug, learn new trick with every video, thank you again my friend, please tell sophie to do a video of her gnome, (that's from my wife).

[@jakarnowski]

I finally started carving a year or so ago. Got hooked up with a carving club in NW Indiana and learned a lot in a short time. Doug, these videos are fantastic! I have been trying to figure out a good way to antique my carvings, thanks so MUCH!!

[@richardgroom988]

Thanks for another great video Doug Great reference for the beginner carver (me)

[@mikecollingsworth9166]

Awesome Doug! An anthology of learnings, personal experience and also really tip top tips :) Spot on and thank you ... As people inspired you (Gene, Sharon and Kevin to name but three) you are now an inspiration to people. Keep to your own path and thanks for taking the time to share. Time is the biggest gift you can give and this series evidently has taken time effort and commitment.

[@mrsensable]

Thanks for helping others get started with carving Doug

[@barryfigel9957]

Another great video buddy thank you

[@jimrowland6089]

All good stuff Doug. I like looking back at how my transition went from start to now. I used to paint figures for my friends that played role-playing games. It was always fun and creative. I have seen a lot of nice art paints, brushes, and finishes at stores like Tuesday Morning, Ross, TJ Maxx. It looks like a good deal if you have an application for it. Looking forward to the next video.

[@mrs.americanmade7452]

Doug I want to thank you kindly for your time of sharing your Knowledge which is worth Gold to me.....God Bless You

[@edwardmcdonough3606]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindacsmith13]

OMG, I love those fluffy little things. So cute.

[@phillipjones3342]

Thanks Doug another great tutorial

[@Davidbalboa86]

I put my like when I saw the hairdryer piece XD

[@evanpalmer3594]

Love this video! Great channel. I really inspiring to reach your zen and skill

[@ricknsw71]

Another quality video keep up the great work doug cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@johnathandolencic4360]

I learned carving in a high school class and 6 years later I decided to pick it up again. Watched one of your videos and made a little guy yesterday and it reminded me just how much I love woodcarving again. you’re a great teacher of this art and I appreciate you sharing your advice for novices like me to learn how with just a knife you can make beautiful pieces of art!

[@finleycarves]

Thanks again Doug! I'll adjust my painting and finishing based on this helpful video.

[@MattyHD403]

Thanks so much for taking the time to reach us this, Doug!

[@stormy439]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE GNOMES!! I showed my crafty roommate and now they are on the top of her list to make.... IMMEDIATELY!!! Thankyou both for the exceptional videos!😁💓🇺🇸

[@kayuta8896]

Shoe polish also works as a finish. Cheap comes in colors, and it smells good!

[@CliffManis]

Thank you Mr Linker. Love each of them. Time for more fishing.

[@lisalovelylpa]

Fascinating ! If you wanted a bright solid color you could paint it white or with white gesso then paint the color.

[@lindafromidaho2932]

Great, great video!!! The lighting in your room makes everything kinda reddish, but you did a great job showing the finishes!! The gnomes are wonderful, too. Such a talented family!!!

[@stoneblue1795]

All very well done. Makes it seem that even I could do some of this!

[@billyaxley1762]

An excellent and comprehensive video that I wished was available when I first started, Doug. Your beginner series on carving will help a lot of newcomers and they can rapidly learn the wood carving basics.

[@connieebinger6343]

Cool gnomes Sophie!

[@withamvillageapartmentscor884]

Thank you for the bonus Gnomes at the end! They were so cute!

[@dgwaugaman8636]

Thank you for the lessons. Your work is a pleasure to see and you lessons are helping umy very beginner wood carving effort. By the way my wife is a printmaker and she did nearly burn the house down with dyed rags soaked in linseed oil. I hope you are making a good living off your work; you deserve it.

[@DarthWigs]

This was every bit as informative as I'd hoped it would be. Thank you for going so in-depth. Also, Sophie should make all thirteen of the traveling company from "The Hobbit", haha.

[@davidquerry8869]

Doug, enjoying your series. Just talking/trying to add, here. I don't like the shiny look either. But, if you put a clear matte sealer on your paint, before putting on your antiquing methods, the paint stays clean, and the antiquing only stays in the corners. Prevents that just dirty look. I prefer the craft paint water base solutions, over the spray on. They seal the paint better. Don't worry about all the foam, scrub it on, and roll it in a towel between your hands. Then gently brush some more on carefully, over your larger flatish areas. Also, I like hitting the corners/high spots, with a flat sanding sponge. To add wear marks for the rustic aged look. Doing this after your clear coat, and before the antiquing method, or at the very end, will yield different results. Depending on the products you use, if things do get a little shiny, break out the Scotch Brite at the very end. Also. the very lightly splatter on some black with a toothbrush trick. With all that said, if your goal of finishing is, it looks 80 years old right off the bench. I do this all the time. This is not for the new "clean" look.

[@dane6k6]

Thank you for the series of videos. just starting out and your videos are a big help.

[@timreid9556]

Tell Soph they look great!

[@davidlaundrie2868]

I've been really enjoying your videos Doug. They've inspired me to start carving and playing around in my shop again. Thank you !

[@leonidaslantz5249]

You and Sophie are so talented sir.....and oh, your beautiful skin tones on the makeup tutorial at the end of this fine video. Seriously, thank you for these instructional videos!!

[@MasterRaven420]

This is my first time finding one of your videos I carve magic wands in walking sticks in Salem Massachusetts AK the wood city I like to always talk about the people that have taught me what little I know so far of carving .I make a livelihood though off of making magic wands for children and adult alters and costume play. Video on paint I wish I had seen a while ago thank you for the insight I look forward to your future videos I'm going to look at some of your past videos and definitely share I appreciate you and I consider you as one of my new teachers too thank you so much. 🪶🤍

[@bushwhackedsurvivor9713]

Thanks Doug.

[@christopherblomeley6925]

Thank you Doug...

[@FYA808]

Thanks for the Great Video Doug! I’m always amazed at all of the talents you and your family have. With all of the projects from carving to crafts and taking found objects from adventure and turning them in works of art is just outstanding. Looking forward to next vid.

[@christopherharrison6724]

We call them gonk’s in Britain and they are very popular around Christmas Sophie’s made a great job of them.

[@michaelholbrook4401]

You had me at "..I can never find it...", boy do I know that feeling with my own local shops. :)

[@Zirboman]

great stuff !!! thx a lot Doug !!!

[@nel3596]

Thank you Doug just watching you do your stuff and your relaxing way of teaching is special I have had a pen knife type of carving knife which has some scoops and vtools but watching you I am only going to use the flat blade it was a Christmas present off my wife and I play a guitar so perhaps it’s her way of shutting me up can’t make so much noise with less fingers.seriously if I can just practice the cuts I will be happy and move onto more advanced tools thanks again

[@XEmeralDQueenX]

Thanks for the tips, very cool. I'm actually working on the Little Indian tutorial and is coming out good. Thanks Doug love it!!!!

[@Danny_Joiner]

Lots of information put together in this video. Showing that you can paint or finish however you want & that there's not only one method will help so many. So many variations with painting and finishing you can have any look you like. The tomte/nisse/ gnomes that Sophie made are really exceptional 👊

[@ladysmith3988]

Awesome information! And loved Sofie's Christmas gnomes!! They're so cute!!

[@edballardwd8jvv601]

I love it Doug, I also think Sophie and Willow need to do some videos, kinda mother daughter krafting thing.

[@welshknight1456]

great video, lots of good information, Many Thanks.

[@jimduhaime9]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos, comments, honesty, love for the art, techniques, etc. You do a wonderful job. I especially like your imagination.

[@gb4670]

Thanks Doug, have a wonderful week. Cute little gnomes.

[@wdinarte]

Doug L. You are amazing dude 🤙👌

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

Doug, these videos are really great! I am so glad you are doing an updated video on painting/finishing/tips/tricks. The only downside is now I have to buy myself a wood burner! LOL! The tip on doing cheeks and noses for a more rosy look was good timing for all of us carving/painting Santa's this time of the year. I can't thank you enough for doing this series Doug, it's really informative and a whole lot of fun to watch. And please tell Sophie that my wife and I love her gnomes! They look really great! That is a great idea for Christmas presents. Thanks again Doug for your time and effort in making these great videos. You, Joe and Shawn are still my top 3 favorite KZbinrs!

[@thizizliz]

It is fun to w as tch your skills& techniques evolve. All the different finishes really do impact the final look.

[@woodywukwurmkur7337]

Thank you very much Doug and the gnomes from Sophie are so cute 😊

[@MAELR0]

Thank you very much! These videos are so useful

[@XBLAxDigital]

Very useful video for me! I was always curious about painting my carvings but was too afraid to even attempt it since if I messed up I would destroy my hard work.

[@hardcase501st8]

Thanks for keeping everything so simple and easy to understand!!!

[@SpecterNeverSpectator]

I always wondered if I needed anything special to paint wood, thanks for the video, I'll deffinetly use this in the future.

[@derrickfinney9299]

Great job, Sofi

[@RatdogDRB]

Yeah, I'm an oil/wax finish type of guy. I like enhancing the visual pop of the grain.

[@patricksmith9049]

Love your channel....you have a great nature in your spirit.....love ya bro

[@jeromyashcraft4571]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@Doog513]

Great little video

[@KeeganD93]

Those gnomes at the end are awesome!

[@MrMetric64]

Most of my carvings are painted and antique... I want to do some of them with the beeswax over the paint, good video ... thanks!!!

[@michaellionart3675]

Love that little hairy guy. Nice one Sophie.

[@SwordPlay1]

Thanks for sharing. Love your style man

[@richardkunicki5684]

Another fact filled video. Thanks for all you do to help us viewers get better. Now that I saw you stain the owl, I may try that finish, I need to carve 3 for my granddaughters. Nice that Sophie has a work space too. Nice gnomes.

[@pat_in_va8605]

Wonderful information, thank you so much! While I am an old lady new to carving I spent several years painting tabletop wargaming figures. One thing I would tell folks new to painting figures is that "staining" or "antiquing" hides a multitude of sins. If you know you are going to be staining/antiquing the piece then little mess-ups at crease lines (such as where a shirt meets the neck, things like that) are not something to fret. The stain will fill the crease, and you won't see that bit of flesh-colored paint on the shirt portion, or the white edge of an eyeball straying a small bit onto the eyelid. The other thing is that even the least expensive brush will last you a good bit if you make sure to keep it clean between uses.

[@theguardianinsurance493]

Those brushes you use if you want to throw it out there sometimes are Artist's Loft brand. The line is called Roma. Love the videos!! Thanks for a great hobby!!!