Whittling Squirrel - Quick Practice Project

The Squirrel pattern is in this link as promised in the video:
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You will get also 4 basic whittling step by step projects and whittling knife guide.
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Wood carving and whittling is here more than 5000 years and we have the opportunity to connect to our ancestors and make some nice carvings. Personally for me is wood carving and whittling way how to connect with my grandfather who was quite good at this craft.
It is also very nice hobby for long evenings by the radio.
I wish you good luck with this whittling squirrel practice video.
Vladimir

[@NerioNyx]

I appreciate all of your tutorials so much. Always inspiring to watch. You helped me at the very beginning of my wood carving journey and still to this day inspire me. I can't wait to try this squirrel!

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Thanks for this project!!

[@gregsullivan8956]

Thanks for sharing

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are mostly welcome.

[@user-22-]

Another great little carve! Love squirrels 🐿

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

2 2 thank you. Enjoy.

[@user-gg9sw1cw5y]

Love the sound effects *whoosh whoosh* thank you for the tutorial friendo :)

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

me too :-)

[@kenedgerly6473]

Great project! Love the shuttle humor you add. "Push like if you like, if you don't like you are probably gone by now but if not push dislike so I know whether to continue with these videos." I definitely like and hope you continue with more videos!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

funny :-) cheers

[@peggyhix293]

Yes… I do very much enjoy your videos. I am a beginner carver and love your style of teaching. Your easy going nature is refreshing❤️

[@patfawcett6292]

Brill 2 watch maybe b as gud as you keep up the good work Vladimir

[@linmcinnes3122]

Nicely done! Keep them coming. Thank you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you Lin. See you around

[@carafeuernadel3558]

Tolles Video, vielenDank! Sehr gut und verständlich erklärt👍🏻

[@jimbates3557]

Tyvm for producing these videos!

[@tomspeelman4246]

My thanks to for this video ,I enjoyed it, I needed a a boost to get me going again. I wish you well from the USA.

[@gramtravels8755]

I just found your video and love the squirrel. I am new to carving so I will be giving this a try. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnaustin7589]

Great help please keep them coming

[@ArtCrouse]

Very well put together. I learn something each time I watch your videos. Thank you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks. These comments really motivates me and guides me that my work here is worth it and beneficial for others.

[@johnfrost8551]

I learn something with every video too. I just watched this one and learned how to cut those tight curved corners...I need a good hook knife for better results...I know about the problem of using a straight knife, the catching and scraping and tearing. Thanks for the videos.

[@peteroberts7334]

Hi , I'm Pete from Halifax Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 Stay Safe !!!

[@michaellevy4884]

So far your tutorials are these easiest to follow and I am at the very beginning levels. Keep them coming pllleeeaaasseeee!!! 😀😀

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for your support. :-)

[@joestroud7206]

Have really enjoyed your videos.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

good to hear Joe. Cheers

[@mda7075]

Love your tutorials please keep them coming

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you. :) I'll try. Come and join us on facebook for more content: facebook.com/groups/wood.carving.and.whittling.homewoodspirit/

[@floydfisher9274]

I enjoy your videos I wanted to carve some animals and this is great Thanks

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Floyd Fisher glad to be helpful here. You are welcome

[@MarkFugel]

great project...hope u r doing well!! keep helping us carve! THANK YOU

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Mark. Up and down like in normal life.. :D thanks for asking and thank you for your comment brother. I will do my best to help me and you to progress in this amazing craft. :)

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Thanks for the video, good work. I have ordered more Lime wood online and will make the squirrel my next little project.

[@yaradawoud3975]

Really useful, I'm watching this video for the 3rd time 😀

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Glad it is helpful!

[@aurorasalinas1215]

Love your work. Your are a very calm and patient teacher. Thank you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you for your words.

[@Wayne03878]

I very much enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming. I like the fact that you show proportional markings so that no matter what size wood one has, you can work from the guidelines.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

cheers for the thought wayne!

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

I love this video! My favorite animal is the squirrel. Now I can make them to give to my friends and family! Then they'll always know where they got it. Thank you for making this really easy to follow video!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you for watching. I have just now finished an article about this video. :D there is a story about one Squirrel and Golden nut which I wrote today :DD homewoodspirit.com/whittling/how-to-carve-squirrel-beginners-video-project-with-pattern/

[@elisendapelonegro9117]

Can I please ask what is the brand of whittling knife that you use?

[@davidwilliammaybury4997]

easy to follow great thanks

[@markberry7193]

You are so talented! I am having a blast watching and carving with you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@JAANkungful]

Thank you for tutorial that really help.l would love to see more tutorial from you

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I am working on having more time for it..but it is still up and down these days..

[@francescocalvanese6235]

You are great man

[@herbartruiz]

Thanks for your tutorial. This was the first carving I tried in years. I’m loving it and so will my 5 year old son.

[@jimpulcine9925]

I love your video's they are right to the point. Keep up the great work

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Jim. How did the squirrel go?

[@joediberardino4419]

Awesome keep it up

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks

[@sylvaincollet4325]

I love your video it’s easy to follow you understand clearly what you explain and we can see very well your moves continue like that with other animals a wolf maybe

[@karenr67]

I enjoy your carving

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Good to hear. All the best Karen

[@mariomiranda6244]

I have just started wood carving and you have done a good job teaching thank you

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for your words. :-)

[@donaldosborn7772]

First time watching you love the squirrel

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

it is good to hear Donald

[@lilycamillewolf8086]

Loving the video's, please do keep on doing them!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I would do it just for comments like yours. :D good on you!

[@charliejackson5096]

Hello Vladimir I am Happy with your videosAnd a hole that you can T you sending such great videos I learn so much from your tutorialsSo I hope you can continue them please.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are very welcome. Thanks for your support

[@jimdomanski2062]

V. Greetings from Canada. I am new to carving/whittling and have been checking all sorts of sites. Your tutorials are among the best. You have an engaging manner and your videos are easy to follow. Keep them coming. Jim

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Jim. This always means a lot for me! Really appreciate your support brother. Keep going too..its great craft and hobby.

[@1scootergirl]

Greetings from Montana USA! I’m really glad that I’ve found your videos. You explain clearly and the video is clear and up close. And you are very engaging, which I enjoy. These are fantastic beginner projects that I am really looking forward to practicing on. Thank you so much and also for the patterns. Very helpful! ~JoDee

[@LBerty279]

Hello from another Canuck in western Canada. Just wanted to extend a kindly thank you for your videos. I am a Novice whittler and your tutorials and subject matter are perfect. Great presentation and relatively easy to follow. Keep up the good work!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Wonderful! thanks for your words

[@christopherlakin]

great tutorial

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

cheers

[@22ceedee]

very well done ! keep up the good work . Thank you for sharing your passion for wood carving with all of us .

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you. I am really happy that it helps to people.

[@whittlingsteve2878]

Really enjoyed this little whittle Vladimir. You made it super easy to follow with very clear guidance. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. I look forward to checking your other videos out. Steve from the UK 🍁

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are very welcome Steve. I love when the videos help to people.

[@susanmusgrave483]

Love this video! Can't wait to try it! Thank you!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Susan. Comments like this really helps and motivates me to do my best and improve. Thank you too.

[@chablispark]

Just found you on the internet.WOW! Thank you for your tutorial, from Ottawa Ontario Canada.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Greetings to Canada from Prague (Czech Republic)! ;-)

[@jmh119]

Hi Vlade! I really enjoy your videos. As a new carver i am looking forward to trying out your squirrel! Keep up the good work.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I am glad it helps Jim! Hope you stay hooked on it for a while :DD

[@banditbeggers533]

Great video mate very well explained and I have just downloaded your patterns to try thank you

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Have fun

[@adamsandor8012]

Thank you my friend

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you for your support!

[@hagonzalezzelaya]

Muy buen trabajo!!! Felicitaciones

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks!

[@texasbob5836]

Vlad, great video! Really nice filming and lighting. Hope you are well and keep carving!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I am doing well my friend and thanks for your comment. I love carving so there is no life without it for me... ;-)

[@1scootergirl]

Hi, Vladimir. I liked this tutorial very much! I found it very helpful - often you seem to be in a great hurry and that wasn’t the case with your squirrel video. You do a fine job and your lessons have helped me to improve my carving. Thanks so much. (And your projects are quite unique. 🙂)

[@mylastnerve138]

Love it

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Glad to hear

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

I recently found your videos and I am loving them. You have a very pleasing voice. You offer a thorough description and explanation of each portion of the carving. They are so easy to understand. I hope you continue to make more videos so other new carvers like myself can improve their skills and really enjoy this beautiful craft/hobby. Thank you my friend. Chris 😉

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Chris for your kind words. Keep going with your carving so we can keep our fathers and grandfathers heritage. :D

[@maddensterling630]

instaBlaster.

[@standswithfish]

Nicely done! I found this very helpfull, subscribed!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome. Thanks for support!

[@martysnelling9459]

Love your tutorials and well explained, keep up the good work.

[@traciewalker9318]

Thank you so much. Perfect rainy day, lockdown project for a beginner like me. Also showed me that I need a better knife! Really enjoyed it. 👍

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for your support.

[@kenedgerly6473]

Watched this video about 7 months ago and again today. Getting ready to cut a true down in my yard that's not doing well and thinking about leaving the stump and trying this little guy on the top for a yard decoration. It's about 6" in diameter so think it will be perfect. Still thinking about it so not positive I'll do it but if I do I will send a snapshot of it to you. Thanks again for the videos!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

sure I will be glad to see it. You can find me on our facebook guild here: facebook.com/groups/wood.carving.and.whittling.homewoodspirit

[@kraeromero]

This was awesome, thank you! It was my first whittled animal. I hope to join the FB group.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

you are welcome. thanks for the support

[@chrisb.4496]

Nice good job!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks Chris

[@nathaniela.316]

Vladimir another great project. Thanks for the pattern, it really helps. Look forward to many more from you. Have a great day, Nat

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome Nat. Enjoy

[@phyllisstone3089]

Very good video, easy to understand you and you explain things so very well. I printed off the projects from your website and will check out your FB page. Thank you. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Phyllis. See you around.

[@Wayne03878]

had a lot of fun, Thanks

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome Wayne

[@annaravenbennett7321]

I absolutely love this squirrel! I will be attempting it soon. But I was so nervous watching this video because you had no gloves or guards on your fingers! 😳😨😰😱🫣

[@stacygerlich5807]

Never stop your videos!! They are wonderful and very helpful. Your teaching style is very good. Thank you so much

[@amandaodeay1509]

Another great video! Love the animal carving tutorials you're doing. Exactly what I'm looking for :)

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thats good to hear :) I am planing to do some figures too if you are interested.

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Great, thank you. 👍

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you too!

[@22ceedee]

i have joined your FB group as well and am looking forward to being a part of that .

[@attaboy4656]

Clare Doetzel ;

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I share a bit more in our facebook guild. you can do too :)

[@espacolivre]

Tanks I'm from Brasil

[@brookemajor5412]

Cool scwerl

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thx

[@andrewgward7]

Awesome! I plan to carve the knight that you made, it will be a gift for my dad for either his birthday or father's day. It largely depends on how much I make mistakes and how long it takes for me to carve it.

[@beatriceblankenship1239]

I just discovered you on KZbin I love all your carvings!!!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thank you! :-)

[@ron78]

Great videos. Love how easy you make it seem to make them little carvings. Thanks for your time and tips. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome, all the best

[@Larry-325]

New to carving and love it. Just found your channel and think your videos are a great help. You tell us what we need to know and show us as well. Others don’t do that very well. Thank you. I will check out more videos. 👍👍

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks and welcome

[@luismata2026]

VERY SOOTHING VOICE

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

:) thats me lol

[@mr.f613]

The Harry Potter website says my patronus is a squirrel 🐿 Thanks for the video!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

haha. Glad it helped.

[@robertgilmour1903]

I enjoyed this video it has given me some inspiration to begin carving. My problem is a lack of self confidence but I will do my best to overcome this and start my carving journey.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

good luck mate. you can do it. :-)

[@jeffiebear007]

Great video, I’m not one to follow tutorials I pretty much see what I like then try to copy. I’m glad I watched this one showed me more ways to cut and it got me thinking a lot of your cuts remind me of when I took a chip carving course. Thanks for putting these videos up and I did join your FB page thanks again from 🇨🇦

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

cheers jeff. good to have you around

[@lewisward4359]

Home Wood Spirit, Nice video, well presented. We can see what you're carving.. Wow! You use American basswood! I've always wanted to carve European Linden because I Know it's the primary carving wood in Europe. Denser and takes great detail.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I like to try new things so Ive ordered some basswood. Lime is great. Basswood seemed to me a bit softer. Depends on tree of course. Both are super for sure. :D

[@JuniorAmaral]

Sensacional

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks

[@cindyrivera5211]

We first did it with soap. Now we will try wood with our “Adventure club”

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

That sounds great. I like to whittle with more people. :-) Very relaxing and social too.

[@westbsa7424]

[@d2dolan]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@questioneverything2488]

Downloads impossible, what pity. Thanks for superb video!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi. Yes it didn’t work for a while, but it is all repaired now. If you still have some trouble, contact me through this form and I will help you. homewoodspirit.com/contact/

[@enniop02]

Félicitations pour ce tutoriel, c'est vraiment parfait pour un débutant comme moi. J'ai une "commande" par un de mes petits-enfants pour Noël : il voudrait que je lui fasse un loup. Auriez-vous un modèle assez simple à me proposer ? Merci

[@sarit817]

You have such a nice and calming presence while also enthusiastic, thank you for making these videos! I'm trying to follow along with this project only I can't seem to find the patterns, I have signed up to receive the file on the 4 projects and I did get those but the patterns aren't in the same file.. I'm not sure if I overlooked something or made a mistake somewhere? Eitherway it's a pleasure to watch these and thank you for your effort!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

it you are still struggling, send me email on www.homewoodspirit.com

[@bogus_not_me]

Thanks for your skills both in carving and narration. I have seen several of your videos and find them easy to follow. I have a question - I have some basswood that is about 8 - 9 years old, and seems to be very hard. Does it get harder to carve as it gets older? Any other wood you use to carve? Basswood seems to be getting costly!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi Carl. I have basswood from my grand father. It was sitting on the garden for last 40 years and it is hard like a stone now. Someone told me to soak it in some alcohol based liquid which should soften it up, but I havent tried it yet.. Really good basswood is between 1-5years. If its too expensive, try to make your own stock. For whittling is essential. I have carved cedar, poplar, pine...can be used, but once you tried nice lime(basswood) you will never go back..

[@lilycamillewolf8086]

I was told a 50/50 water/denatured alcohol mix sprayed on and left to soak in helps, but you'd have to keep doing it as you carved

[@redfan15]

I love the video. The link to the pattern wont download? Can you please advise on how to get it? thanks

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

do you still have issues with it? you can contact me on www.homewoodspirit.com

[@BIJOU1593]

Me ha encantado el vídeo. Pero los patrones, no tienen las mismas medidas que los que haces. Porqué?. Gracias

[@junglerful]

Thank you very much for showing us your skills and big appreciation for taking a time to study the forms. My squirrel says Děkuji! p.s. i can`t seem to find information about donations on your website

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you too Gregor. I don't have donations on my site. Just something you can buy and get more projects.. ;-) here is cat ELLA homewoodspirit.com/thank-you and here are Skype lessons and Beginners online course with 5 new projects and 6 learning videos.. ;-) homewoodspirit.com/products/ Thank you for your support.

[@junglerful]

@@HomeWoodSpirit, i was watching my cat yesterday and thinking about doing one. And now i see your Ella project, so i just made a payment. Thank you!

[@susantate1534]

Thanks for the great projects. My son and I enjoy your videos. Where are you from?

[@susantate1534]

Oh. Just saw the answer at the end of the video.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks. :-) Good luck with your son... :-)

[@nathancarlson5385]

Greetings from Australia - thanks very much for introducing me to carving, made a couple of wood forest spirits for my wife. Where is your hometown? Looks rather lovely. Cheers mate!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I used to live in Wellington, now I live in Prague. Thanks for your message.

[@chittytherobot]

Beautiful!!! Is there a beginner knife kit that you would recommend ????? I have been reading a lot and am a little confused, do you have a suggestion on what knife set I should get ?

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Try occt or Helvie brand. If you are from another part of the world than US try flexcut KN13. This knife is available almost everywhere around the world and its great.

[@liamb6556]

Where do you buy the wood blocks from? I'm in the UK, and the ones I've found seem harder to carve than these ones

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Try amazon, ebay or some local carver. Sharp knife does a lot too.

[@jffqnn]

Is it alright if I ask What Model Number is the Drake Knife You're Using?? I tried to match up some of the Drake Knives I was able to find but I couldn't seem to find the exact Style of Knife You are using in Your Video. Thank You So Very Much for Any Help in this, I'm Brand New to Carving and want to find Good Knives to Carve with and I figured You could be of Great Help to Me in this matter!! Thanks Again, Sincerely, J Q

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi Jeff, it is inch and a quarter I believe, but I would rather go for inch and a half straight blade.

[@jffqnn]

@@HomeWoodSpirit Thank You for Your Help!!

[@redfan15]

which drake knives are you using?

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

just detail knife

[@livnluframes]

The Drake knife with the belly on it, is that the 1 1/4 inch High point detail knife? I want to order one and need to verify if I am looking at the correct knife! Thank you!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Murican Made hi Murican. It is the one. They have all belly. It is quite sharp but few strokes through grinding stone will do.. i would suggest you the inch and a half because when I do “bigger” carvings (more than 2inches on at least 2 sides) it is better to have something longer. It is good knife! You will not regret!

[@livnluframes]

@@HomeWoodSpirit Thanks so much. I enjoy the tutorials very much

[@gibbokarl]

Cannot download whittling projects as keeps coming up " that's odd this page seems to be missing"

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi. Yes it didn’t work for a while, but it is all repaired now. If you still have some trouble, contact me through this form and I will help you. homewoodspirit.com/contact/

[@shaozefan8268]

When I was fixing the mouth, I cut the whole mouth off! Now it looks like a squirrel with a mask

[@karenr67]

Geneseo illinois USA

[@frankbrown4941]

Vlad thanks for sharing but please get your glove on for these small projects.it makes me so nervous to watch you especially thumb guard. Nice work tho

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Frank for constructive feedback. I have leather thimble which should do. This is actually a good call from you!