How I Carve a Small Bowl from Start to Finish - Narrated Version

[@TheKnittedRaven]

I'm knitting with two strands of laceweight yarn while watching you carve. Carving, like knitting, fosters patience and controlled effort. The repetition of movement is a form of meditation. Thank you for sharing.

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear that! Honestly one reason I started making videos was because I enjoyed carving and watching meanwhile something that inspire me, so hearing that it reached you makes me happy 😁

[@suntalunta]

Rule of thumb is: oil once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year and then once a year.

[@eliezerswildlife]

Thank you for sharing, very useful advice

[@zachancock3827]

Wonder if it should apply to decks, I apply one coat on completion but find they deteriorate too quick, discolour, slight warping or hairline cracking over the course of a few months

[@DreadX10]

Yep, good advice. I even start with diluted oil to help with penetration but that's because spoon face more abuse than a bowl. And after seeing Nadav oil this bowl, I would suggest to take way more time rubbing the oil in. Take 10 minutes or so to massage the oil in and study the wood and grain. On the first coat you still have time to catch a scratch or so that now becomes an eye-sore with the oil on it.

[@schiacciatrollo]

rule of thumb is water it first then dry then sand then oil

[@Ana_crusis]

Totally don't need to do that. I've seen that little gem of advice on another video someone said their grandfather told them to do it with gun stocks. It's certainly completely unnecessary and inapplicable for small wooden bowls

[@caroljordan2886]

As a novice carver I appreciate your explanations of why you do things a certain way.

[@BeaulieuTodd]

INCREDIBLE!

[@julesoflondontown]

You not see yourself as a teacher, but you are a very gifted one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with others.

[@Nothanks450]

Both the music and the bowl are lovely, thank you so much.

[@flip180668]

A very astute commentary and as a new person to the craft enjoyed seeing the intuitive use of tools, grips and blade holds. I know experience is what counts but this is reassuring that what feels right usually is!

[@wendybestward4299]

What a beautiful little bowl...artfully done....the video, the teaching, and the bowl.

[@TheVTRainMan]

Brilliantly narrated video. The music is amazing. Your brother is a very talented self taught musician! You are very talented as well, not only in the carving; but the entire process to bring it to an audience. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us!

[@nadavartandwood]

☺️🙏🏾

[@allthings-pg5mf]

I love your spirit-gentle, humble, patient, and kind.

[@mihairusu4144]

Meditational and really peacefully, i myself started carving just like you at the age of 14 with a box cutter “stealing” wood from parks and now i continue this relaxing hobby yet i still carve with that knife

[@musicmonster8896]

This video was so beautiful in many different ways. I've been very nervous when it comes to new things lately, and for me the word in this video not only helped me be more confident in the craft but also in many other ways. I'm very touched that you used your brothers piece in this because I often hide my music from my family in fear they won't appreciate my work. I'm very surprised that I clicked on a video to learn more about my wood carving hobby, yet learned more about life and growth instead. I can gladly say this video brought tears to my eyes, thank you for sharing your story with me.

[@nadavartandwood]

I’m so happy to hear that! Really😁 I find that many times in the beginning things can feel intimidating but once we try without much expectation we can find the enjoyment in the process. I try to remind myself that every time I feel frustrated with a new skill I’m trying. Hope you will keep playing the piano! And also carving😁 stay safe with the sharp tools!

[@dianageorgieva2573]

Wonderful video and outcome! I felt super calm watching it, your dog boosted the calmness twice! Thank you for sharing your work! It’s motivational and relaxing

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you!😊🙏🏾really happy to hear you enjoyed it 😁

[@kevinstuckenschneider7688]

You did a beautiful job Nadav! You have an extremely eloquent way in which you wield the English language. Your explanations are like poetry. Thank you for teaching me. May the Lord bless you and your family!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I believe I still have a lot to learn with writing my scripts so you saying it’s like poetry really makes me happy 😅😁☺️

[@kevinstuckenschneider7688]

@@nadavartandwood 🥰You are most welcome my friend! To be honest, I wish my fellow Americans could speak half as articulately as you! 😆 Keep up the wonderful work!

[@tammyrussell8653]

I loved your video. I also loved that your dog was right there with you ❤

[@DoktorNaNozach]

that was really calming and inspiring... i've never tried handcarving, but now i want to try. thanks and keep up doing, and big thumbs up for your brother the composer - the asmr and music was very synergistic. p.s. first time here...

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you!😁🙏🏾 I’ll make sure to tell my brother (:

[@calvin.somerville]

Loved this video! I just did a free wood carving class a month ago and loved it! I want to do more and after watching this video I ordered some tools! Can't wait to watch more!

[@adjsdad]

You, Sir, are a true artist. I enjoyed your humble commentary throughout the video. Your brother's composition was very good. Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you 😊 I really appreciate your kind words both for me and my brother.

[@clivedale9432]

Thank you for making this gentle and calming film.

[@robohippy]

Love the puppy dog on the work bench! I am thinking that this is a piece of cherry. From the opening picture, I thought that you green turned it and then it warped, which is how I make my turned bowls. The Pacific Madrone assumes a very similar shape, but it is never symmetrical. The best Christmas present I ever bought myself was my first wood lathe. Walnut oil does cure and harden, but it takes a week or more, depending on local weather. I don't sit mine in a window sill though, but some times will put a standard light bulb under them for a little extra heat. Most walnut oils are "heat treated" which means they are heated to break down the proteins that can cause nut allergy reactions. On my personal bowls, I don't put anything on after the initial oiling. I do slop it on heavily and let it sit at least over night, then apply some more, let it sit another day, and then wipe off any excess. I have a friend who was a spoon carver, and his work off the tool, which was his final cutting/no sanding, was better than many who used machines. He was used to birch, coming from the north central US. I turned him on to Madrone and it became his favorite wood.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for your advice and sharing your knowledge 😁🙏🏾 I hope to one day own a wood lathe as well, it’s a whole new world

[@drakirger4297]

makes you want to try it too very nice work looks so natural as if the wood has grown just for this bowl

[@zakhickman2371]

Thank you for actually using hand tools, so many are driven and thrive on power tools that is it sad at how few really still use hand tools . The only other channel I have found is chop with Chris

[@nadavartandwood]

Yes it might have to do with me being limited working from home😅 but I also feel like there are shapes and forms I can only reach with hand tools, it gives the wood much more space in the conversation (:

[@lukecarey2635]

This is very well done. As a beginner you make your explanations very easy for me to follow, so thank you!

[@Gareth.Walley]

Another thing to do when finishing wood is to use a tacky cloth after sanding. These are cloths that are coated with wax or tree saps which pull the fine dust out of the pores. When you then use the oil, let it dry. Then use 400 or 1000 grain on it, tacky cloth again, and then do the second oil layer. This way you get a very smooth durable layer. The 400 grain between the oil coatings will help knock down any sticking out fibres.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for the tip 😁🙏🏾

[@rickwalker5940]

As a bowl turner with all of the power equipment, I am in awe at the beauty of your work. Such nice videos and great work! Bravo!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you! I hope to have a big enough space to own a lathe in the future, such a beautiful art form!

[@sharonmcanoe]

I salute your intuition and artistry to let the wood talk to you and what feels right. I have both mora knives and as a left hander it it tricky. Seeing a few different positions but stil controled is inspiring. Keep pouring your heart and soul into your work🧘❤️

[@nadavartandwood]

😊🙏🏾

[@davroskhan]

Wow, the sound of the wood, the music, the dog, your explanation - wow. I need to watch some knife sharpening videos and find some wood

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear you liked it 😁 I made a sharpening video lately, maybe it would help(:

[@Jdog_yt20]

Your a artist in many ways sir, your amazing. You and your brother made your parents proud. It truly is a journey of trial and error in woodworking and your an inspiration for the process. Just the way you composed this video is stunning so relaxing and genuine with the knowledge and experience from your perspective is so well done

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@cowboyblacksmith]

The best part of your narration is the why you do something, not just what you do. It's nice to know what to do but variables and individual skills and techniques make the why part more adaptive to an individual. It's amazing to see the bowl that was trapped within that fallen branch. How relaxing to be carving by the window with your dog by your side.👍🏻❤️ I felled a big black walnut tree in my yard and have many projects planned for the wood, thanks for the inspiration.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾 hope you’ll have a lot of fun with the walnut tree you have 😁

[@terrywinnop1487]

I have watched many carving videos, and many of your carving videos. I love the sound of the wood being cut. I also think multiple oiling makes good sense. I am going to try the walnut oil. Your attention to detail and explanation of using the pen versus pencil was a good tip for me. Thank you for identifying tools and subtle techniques. Your work is truly art, keep it up!!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you😁🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@KandidReviews]

i don't have words how beautiful your carving process was, the final output . gradually went into my heart then into my brain and now it is in my blood.. i am breathing the sound of wood being carved! this is too good.

[@nadavartandwood]

😁🙏🏾

[@susanp.collins7834]

That's a graceful, elegant little bowl with a lovely grain.

[@boop7313]

Your dog is so lovely too, I liked the way you checked the quality of the bowl with your dog as well, I think she definitely approved☺

[@nadavartandwood]

She’s a quality control specialist 😂

[@davisjordan9318]

Love the video! Starting to learn how to carve myself and your videos have been great inspiration

[@johnsmyth6283]

You have a wonderful way of explaining what you are doing and why. Your voice compliments the video perfectly. May I also compliment you on your diction. You have a new follower 😊👍

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you! I really appreciate you saying that😊😁🙏🏾

[@BrizOoi-zx3mo]

Me too. Follow you from Malaysia.

[@jchendrix]

Clamping the sand paper is a brilliant idea. Thank you. :)

[@wattsnex2725]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful bowl. And shoutout to your brother, nice piece in the piano.

[@niciegunderson541]

That is a beautiful bowl. I've just started to carve and I think this will be my next carving. Your bowl is amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent with all us beginners.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you☺️🙏🏾 hope you’ll enjoy carving that bowl, stay safe!😁

[@tutunuitekanawa3940]

You have a great philosophy of working with wood. Great video and composition from your brother. Cheers.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you😊🙏🏾

[@lorrets9775]

I really enjoyed the close up camera work. I've recently tried whittling, and now want to move on to carving. Thank you

[@stickstickley5098]

Thank you for sharing another masterpiece! As a left-handed carver I appreciate your suggestion to try different ways of holding the tools. Some positions you’ve demonstrated here have never occurred to me to try. It would be awesome to see you make a video of your tool honing process, especially the hook knife.

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear that!😁 just always be careful with new techniques, I often cut myself this way😅 I’ll make a sharpening vide as I get asked a lot, but it might take some time (:

[@athenasimp9928]

Found this channel the other day and its really calming, I've ended up watching right before I go too bed

[@susansobon]

Stunning. I love watching your videos and carvings. You are a natural. The videos are oddly comforting. Thank you

[@madamecampsalot6384]

You and your brother are truly gifteð. Thank you for sharing.

[@nadavartandwood]

☺️🙏🏾

[@vanessanemeth6410]

Thank you! I loved your approach, your explanations, the photography, the music and your dog! You've rekindled my interest in hand tools.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for your lovely words. I am happy to hear I inspired you ☺️

[@indianavladescu846]

Love your work, love the stories, love your voice and more than everything love the wood! Carving wood is the most beautiful gift from heaven! May your life be plentiful of health, love, joy and peace!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for your kind words 😊🙏🏾

[@marcmarc172]

Because of you and your video, i will make and gift a bowl to my brother.

[@manuelayonovadelgado489]

My daughter and I greatly enjoyed watching your video. The bowl is so beautiful! You have inspired us to try for ourselves ❤ thank you!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾 I’m happy to hear!😁

[@JenM-t3x]

Beautiful bowl Nadav...thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@joannazeller8871]

I love watching wood carving videos and yours have touched me. They make me feel that I can do it too. Thank you for your posts ❤ My son likes watching them with me before bedtime too 😂

[@nadavartandwood]

I’m really happy you and your son enjoy my videos, hope to see you here more in the future!😁

[@RicoMaddden]

I found your video very relaxing and the simplicity of the bowl and its carving quite beautiful…you have a new fan.

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear 😁🙏🏾

[@brightgreencarrot]

Beautiful work and very educational. I have a lot of fallen trees, knocked down in storms, so you've inspired me to use them to work with. Thanks.

[@earp82]

It's a lovely bowl, the only tip i have is that when I'm carving anything green (wet) i leave it pretty thick initially and let it dry out before the finishing cuts. This way it generally avoids splitting and ruining all that work

[@nadavartandwood]

Yes I do it as well it’s a good point, usually I anyway don’t manage to finish my carvings before they dry naturally 😅

[@kreech68]

I liked the "Zen" and "intuitiveness" of your narration. I am an engineer, and find it difficult to "see" the natural shapes inside of the wood, but I learn something every time I carve something, or turn a bowl on the lathe. Liked and subscribed!

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you😊🙏🏾 glad to hear you joined!😁

[@ZaphkielYodBet]

i really appreciate all the love and work u put into this video thank you sm

[@thomasmurphy7847]

I loved watching your video. You have a very calming effect as you work. Love the little bowl. Tom from Australia.

[@ALs-Outdoors]

Very fine work young man. ❤

[@troe-v4x]

First, Thank you for making these wonderful videos. You may not be able professional or a teacher but your calm voice and simple narration helps give someone like me the confidence to try carving. Again Thank you

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear I managed to help you with my narration😁 I am still learning so I hope I’ll get better with time(:

[@ab4690]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge so humbly & generously , when you're self thought you discover new ways of doing things that are wonderful!

[@TomiRantanen]

Beautiful. I'm so glad KZbin recommended you today! Quite happy to go through the backlog of videos and I hope there are many more to come. Thank you for making these.

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear you joined my journey 😁🙏🏾

[@colinpotts4673]

beautiful bowl. My only suggestion would be to spray the entire bowl down with water after the first sanding, let the bowl dry, and sand a final time. This tip comes from making cutting boards, it lifts the fibers that are already loose and lets you sand them down so when the oil is applied you wont have any roughness to the touch

[@nadavartandwood]

Thanks for the tip 😁🙏🏾

[@jugbrewer]

beautiful! since you asked for suggestions: you should try burnishing one of your carvings with a smooth pebble, rather than sanding, just to see if you like it. rubbing the wood firmly with a pebble gives the carving a level of shine that you can't get with sandpaper, since it compresses the fibers, whereas sandpaper tears up the fibers. i find the oil still sinks into the wood if it is burnished. burnishing will smooth over some of the knife markings, though it won't get rid of them quite like sandpaper. just a different look, but one which i really enjoy.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for the suggestion! I am actually now in Greece next to the beach and I already picked some pebbles and tried it on my carvings, thank you I’ll probably share it on the next narrated video I’ll film😁

[@jugbrewer]

@@nadavartandwood Awesome!

[@DreadX10]

That is something to try indeed. Have a collection of various pebbles to try out. Thanks! I've made a spoon and some hearts on a 1 knife only challenge and found that scraping can give very smooth result with a satin gloss too. 'If you see a line somewhere, scrape it' x 1000 , quite meditative too.

[@Mark-qm7du]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing your technique. Could you make a video on how you sharpen your knives, especially your hook knife?

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you🙏🏾😊 I will make a narrated video about sharpening my tools but it might take some time as I have many projects in my head 😅

[@sweatshopjesus]

Beautiful work, bowl and dog. I too would love to see your method of sharpening the Mori, when and if you get to it.

[@Morningdovecamp]

that is a very beautiful bowl. thank you for sharing

[@martinriley106]

We can all learn to do anything if we put our minds to it. So beautiful to see the finished product taking shape?

[@JamesDyer-s3j]

I love this I myself make wooden spoons and am trying to make bowls thanks for showing me how 👍❤❤👍👍

[@pareshpatel6024]

I would would strongly recommend you watch Zed outdoors , he has interviewed several carvers, showing their thinking process behind every decision they make while carving spoons and a plethora of other things.

[@chrisjackson3181]

I would love to see more of your setup! I live where it is incredibly cold in the winter and would love to set something up to carve/woodwork inside my house.Thanks! Love the video!

[@dorina4763]

It was so peaceful to watch your carving video. Happy new year Nadav!

[@Thesalehj]

Beautiful work. I've always found wood carving fascinating and now I'm inspired by you to try it.

[@amyaiken576]

You put your lovely doggo to sleep with your carving sounds.....😊❤😌

[@Ronie792]

Abs absolutely freaking brilliant. What a beautiful ball.

[@Lucas-vz3ix]

I'd love to see a video showcasing all the tools you use! I've always had to improvise with any kinda of hobby or project I start on because the desire to create is too great to wait for getting what is commonly used. And from what you've said in your videos I feel that you also find unusual ways of working with what you have instead of waiting till you have one tool to proceed with a project. ~May Šamaš light your path.

[@nadavartandwood]

I might make a video like this with a studio tour (: and yea I’m a improviser as well😁😅

[@Mike-kr9ys]

You found a beautiful piece of wood for this project. The bowl design showcased the wonderful grain. Wonderful!

[@Mfiltre]

I’ve never had to carve indoors so your chopping block-clamp setup was good to see, thank you 🙏

[@Hourglass83]

What a beautiful music. And so inspiring woodworking ❤

[@schampio64]

One of the most beautiful videos I think I’ve ever seen.

[@nadavartandwood]

😅😊🙏🏾

[@ΠαναγιώταΑντωνίου-μ2ρ]

Great job and simple good-wood philosophy. I admire the calm way you create your wooden forms.🍂🍂🍂

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you😊🙏🏾

[@magpie913]

Such a beautiful video and filled with great information! thank you!

[@randahlweeks3453]

Thanks, I'm just starting out and was wondering how to use this type of knife in my starter kit and thanks for the tips on selecting wood.

[@4runnert1]

Calm voice and good teaching...

[@Matimila59]

A wonderful video with mesmerizing sound effects. It makes me feel like an imposter using angle grinders and electric sanders 🙏🏾I’m inspired.thank you

[@transformkoclukdanismanlik1238]

Very relaxing and meditative watching your work. Thank you..

[@cferminoful]

Incredible. I'm from Brazil and you inspired me to work with wood, thank you.

[@Ursusism]

Soul of Siberia is one of my favourite channels about carving a kuksa. Mabe it would be interesting for you. And about this video. I can't stop watching it. A year ago it was a really hard moment in my life. My heart was looking for peace. I still can't find it. But i was lucky to found this video. And when i watching it, i an getting easier. Can't explain why. But, thank you. Really.

[@nadavartandwood]

Thank you for your recommendation 😁🙏🏾 I’m really happy to hear it gave you peace, these comments truly motivate me to create more(:

[@nickh2385]

Stunning bowl, beautiful.

[@hydra2019]

Thanks for answering my questions so far. I have another question. Which hatchet / axe do you use to remove larger chunks of wood when carving ?

[@nadavartandwood]

I use one made by pfeil, also recently I got a carving axe from beaver craft and the blade is not bad (:

[@LeonardoVizeu]

This is a great and wonderful video, so well filmed, well edited and well narrated, I never thought about carving wood until now, maybe I'll carve bowls for me to camp outside, this was very inspiring and calm, I hope to see more videos like this in the future, cheers from Brazil

[@nadavartandwood]

Happy to hear you liked it(: hope you’ll start carving and enjoying it 😁

[@robertschreur5138]

Very beautiful bowl. Very beautiful video. Thank you.

[@nadavartandwood]

😊🙏🏾

[@diannmcdonald4949]

This bowl is beautiful. Your video was informative and relaxing to learn from. Thank you for sharing. 😊🇨🇦

[@FerbGsta]

Greetings from Austria :) I Startet carving because of you and its areal good point going out and looking for your own wood wich make the end resault even more Special. After 2 Months my carving techniqs improved alot and i learnd alot about sharpening tools Peace my Friend!

[@nadavartandwood]

I’m really happy to hear that! Yes I completely agree each tree has its own history and story so I’m excited each time I find a new fallen piece (:

[@TheRocknicke]

Really nice result! Thank you for your relaxing and humble videos 🙏🏼

[@frankintheforest]

This is great thank you for sharing you craft and knowledge

[@Jacqueoldfield]

Love your videos , so inspiring and relaxing to watch

[@barbara1314]

Wow! It's beautiful! ♥️🎀 Perfect for a necklace and ring! Good for you! 👍🙂🦌🎄🪵💐

[@andrelongarco1021]

Amazing job, very natural, like Wabi Sabi style!!! Thank you to share your passion with us!!! Regards from Brazil.

[@breesephoto]

Beautiful work, beautiful video.

[@Catastrofius]

Please keep doing these videos. They are entrancing as well as educating in nature. Subscribed.

[@OFICINA_ZIGZAR]

Ta ai um dos trabalho que pretendo aprender a fazer. Parabéns pelo trabalho.

[@AndreasMalm-j3z]

Loving these! Hope to see more of your explaining videos!

[@peterjones4732]

Thanks for this beautiful piece - all so beautifully and simply produced, paced and played. Satisfying from start to finish. 🙏❤️