In this video I talk about a good plan to start selling your carvings or even give them away to get your name out there as I do a Time-lapse Woodspirit. #Talkthrew #Timelaps
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@WNCworks Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jordy for the advice on selling. I've been a woodworker for 35 years, and now just started doing power carving spoons and small wood spirits. So far, I've given them all away, and now I have people asking how much. You should make a little wood spirit with big old Vulcan ears on it, and send it to Rob! Hahaha
@amiraxperimentalx11 ай бұрын
Hi, found your channel days ago, I'm a stay at home mom of special needs kids, and I used to paint... and no sales. I live in a country where people buy paintings on ikea. So today, with your help, I carved my first wood spirit. Will carve more and will give them like you suggest. Anyway, it's so relaxing, made my day, so thank you! Will follow for more! You got some amazing sculptures, congratulations!
@CarvingFusion11 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you, be safe and take good care of the kids
@Ruf-Art-by-Tim3 жыл бұрын
Alberta boy says. .....couldnt agree with you more! !! I gave away my first 4 carvings....then sold one and the second one they offered me more than I was going ask...from there every NEW LEVEL..I get to my price goes up a little...why ?...just like you said - more better tools cost more money and I spend more time making them more detailed. ..better product higher price. Giving back...no Brainer. 2 kids across the street from me got a mini Sasquatch for the boy and a mini Owl for his older sister ( from " Santa" ) and now they bring me " designs" for new things hoping that I can get a job doing it for " Santa " How do you not get the warm fuzzy feeling from that.....Priceless I tell you.
@NorCalSucculentShop3 жыл бұрын
I did exactly what you said. I gave many carvings away and started upgrading tools as I started selling carvings. Every carving that gets out to a new home is advertising forever. You have to raise prices and you still will not be able to keep up with demand. You will like the Stihl battery saw. I have the 200 and the quick charger. About $700 US with the large battery.
@Ruf-Art-by-Tim3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the way...gave the first few away, then cheap...got better and prices have gone up...now I'm getting commission pieces...hahaha...not bad for exactly 1 yr in
@faceinthecrowd58103 жыл бұрын
As an artist for decades, my house and my cabin is full of my work. My closets have paintings stacked ten deep, my rustic furniture is in my basement shop holding tools, my carvings are scattered everywhere! I have yet to sell anything for what I wished I could get, I have always be told how great my work is, yet where is the cash? I will always create art, no matter who buys, how much they pay. I hope that when I really need the money, my inventory of work will find their way into the hands of paying clients, but for now I’m focused on my craft, not my sales, I mow lawns for money and for now my art is my passion not my paycheck. Jordy man your work has way, way, way improved just in the few years I have been watching your channel, thanks for what you do and who you are!!
@helenquinn94443 жыл бұрын
I love your truth and spirit, breath of fresh air amongst all the bs
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Helen
@goodmantruth8185 Жыл бұрын
Jordy, thank you very much for your woodcarving and business advice. That's what I needed to hear. If someone has a problem with you it isn't your problem. It's theirs. Best wishes!!!
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@goodmantruth8185 Жыл бұрын
@@CarvingFusion Peace within brother.
@thomasrogers93492 жыл бұрын
you sold me on trying to carve last month I put together a little money and bought all the cheap tools I could afford I've done 8 carvings and I've made all my money back and have my two biggest and best carving left thank for the inspiration you rock
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tom and keep having fun
@jeffryclouston2276 Жыл бұрын
2:59 Thanks 🙏 “JJ” !!! I went to my very first craft show the other day & made some money 💰!!! I was excited !!! It gave me the courage to “Carry On” !!! Thanks 🙏 Jordy !!! 😉👍
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Congrats
@chrisschutt6859 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, thank you. I love carving with my Dremel and you are my inspiration. I give my carvings away because it makes me feel good.
@jamesbell4912 жыл бұрын
Your followers have ears Jordy.. always waiting to hear more from you.
@haroldarmstrong62883 жыл бұрын
Your eyes just keep looking cooler and cooler on these carvings
@kjirstenboucher9682 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this.😊 Good advice. My first Dremel carved birdhouses ( inspired by your wood spirits) were gifts for my daughter and grandsons. Had great fun making them, and I am getting requests to make more and for pay. I'm slowly getting more tools and supplies as I go as well. Had the Dremel and flex shaft already, got the flame bur, just got a torch, and a dremel cutting attatchment with the cutting bits, and have a list for more tools to add to my collection. Just so happy to be working on, and towards,something I love doing. Thanks for the instruction, insight, inspiration, and advice. 💯 Eventually I'll be trying the big carvings with chainsaws,... exciting to look forward to.✨✨✨
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Awesome and good for you, thank you
@xHIESx3 жыл бұрын
I just had a tree cut down in my yard and was looking @ some of your videos for some carvings as i have never tried to carve before. Had to subscribe as the work you do is awesome and inspiring. I will try my first carve this weekend lol. Awesome vid!
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank u
@aidenfletcher65032 жыл бұрын
Wow that wood spirit is amazing keep finding new videos on your channel i hadn't seen i gave away a wood spirit i made to a friend hollowed out the top put a tea light in it keeping the very first one i made not the best but its my favourite thanks for all the video's Jordy
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
Ty u too
@Wallisersonne5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your advice.I give them away. People are asking me what material you need to carve more. So I received 1 liter of Ikea wood oil back for a small parrot I made.
@stevedarney93616 ай бұрын
Appreciate the advice 😊
@audall38783 жыл бұрын
I think you are great jordy so down to earth and honest .you and Ryan are brilliant. I laugh all the time watching you.its the I don't give a fuck attitude I like .Kepp up the good work as you enspire me every time I watch you. I'm from the U.K.
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you
@lynnkuzio79042 жыл бұрын
I absolutely 💯 ♥️ ur comments & ur honesty! U always make my day ! Ty for everything u do for us beginners out here .U R absolutely freaking awesome my friend 😊
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you Lynn
@yolandawebster7808 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing your commentary.
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Lpl ty
@hughtempleton86402 жыл бұрын
100/ TRUE JORDY . 👍 👌 ❤ Brilliant wood spirit 👏
@jmh1193 жыл бұрын
Very nice carving and advice Jordy!
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@telcomscott2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I give away all my spirits right now. I used to make knives and give them away, but when I started selling them it took the fun out of it.
@patricksmith9049 Жыл бұрын
These carvings are amazing 😍😻😻😻😻
@arielmorales8822 Жыл бұрын
That is my favourite wood spirit so far, thanks for the advice. I Started carving following your tutorials a month ago and I would love to show you what I have done so far , thanks to you. I live in Ladysmith bc, originally from Cuba. Keep up the amazing work.
@tinarankin92902 жыл бұрын
Fantastic gift
@clemhollingsworth98852 жыл бұрын
I agree with your take on getting your stuff out there, 'cause what good does it do someone, no matter how talented, to have an unsold inventory of artwork because it's priced too high? Years ago I read a story about a now world-famous actor who used to carry a check in his wallet made out to himself for a cool million bucks. He said that he told himself that he was going to cash that check one day. Couldn't at the time, though, because he was pretty much working for peanuts just because he loved his craft. Thanks for your perspective on this subject!
@michaellafleur20773 жыл бұрын
Your right Jordy! I give them away and I keep some, but I haven't sold any yet. I don't care maybe one day I'll put a price on them lol!! Carver deeper my friend.
@evilevilrick3 жыл бұрын
Another cool spirit carve along with some good advice. Hi Jordy.
@natescarvingcreations29783 жыл бұрын
Jordy you are such an inspiration to me! Thanks for the tips on selling. I'm happy to make $20 per wood spirit. I made $40 off one of my largest ones.😁 Jordy, you're amazing and I love you my carving brother! I hope I get a chance to meet you at some point. That would be cool. I have quoted you to some fellow carvers who were dealing with some harsh critics, and you really helped raise their spirits back up. Keep on carving man!
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank u! Ya haters will come and fk em, next time ur friends deal with haters get them to msg me direct on fb
@Jeffbambam11 ай бұрын
Thank you for talking business Jordy
@michaelwray43592 жыл бұрын
Jordy you are my hero because of you I have started carving and I love doing it and I’m going to get some stuff from you soon I’m making wood spirit lamps people or loving it and walking stick’s and all kind’s of stuff I’m trying and can’t thank you enough for sharing your wonderful love for wood carving mike Wray from West Virginia 👍😊🪵
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mike good for you
@tinarankin92903 жыл бұрын
OMG those eyes Jordy !!!! You really out do yourself with every carving I SO love the way you've worked with the character of that timber On the price if selling alot of people don't realise what it takes to carve to paint or any other craft that people do the time involved the cost of material etc etc BUT people who realise the quality the artist one off pieces WILL pay the price for a piece that has taken their heart Just love this guy your carving Well done mate Your amazing 🥰
@davidrogers66943 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro for everything always a pleasure watching and learning
@Blueboy90553 жыл бұрын
Wood spirit looks great Jordy, and the advice you give is very helpful and makes sound sense! 👍👍
@paullaviolette26102 жыл бұрын
I always give away my wood carvings because after putting 180 hours into them I can’t ask for that much money. But welding junk together only takes a few hours and it really doesn’t need to be perfect. Your type of carving will fit right into that same mentality. Thanks again.
@user-oh4tz9fi3c13 күн бұрын
I do however, like your take on the selling things. I've already given away a few welcome signs, etc. I told em how much I would've wanted to charge for em.. they'll post it on FB, and likes, comments will start coming. Getting em out there..
@richardh17642 жыл бұрын
I have made a few different things from hobbies and gave them all away without an outlet you end up with stacks of stuff kicking about, I made them for pleasure.
@rumpple4skin9762 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info Jordy
@theresabrowning59003 жыл бұрын
Great video Jordy. Lots of good information for us beginners. Cant seem to find the time to carve but every night watch your video's so I'm always learning.
@richardbrunson29303 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work.I’m still watching and learning.
@MichaelBrown-pl4tv2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thank you 😊
@paulsuemortimer90013 жыл бұрын
Brilliant little video Jordy. I agree with you about the pricing of a piece. If someone wants it they will pay what ever you mark it up for.. Keep carving..
@timothyreed2003 жыл бұрын
love it all great advice thank you for all your work that piece turned out sweet stay safe keep carving
@natescarvingcreations29783 жыл бұрын
I do a lot of shaping with my Dremel sanding drums and the actual Dremel sand paper.
@clays_carvings83593 жыл бұрын
Hard to let some carvings go, but out with the old in with the new and with the money comes better equipment to improve on your carvings.
@mikeschmidt51159 ай бұрын
Well said Jordy😊
@hmkrcpr10383 жыл бұрын
Gracias por ser como eres 😃😃😊😊
@ivanboutilier81053 жыл бұрын
Great advice Jordy. I sell mine cheap and Im doing the very best. Like you said still learning to carve all the time. 👍👍👍
@davidcoy45582 жыл бұрын
I highly agree with you bud!!!!
@69narsus683 жыл бұрын
Great video Jordy, great advice. Cheers.
@kevinbledsoe44253 жыл бұрын
Yep I think that’s why so many artists are referred to as “ starving artists” lol , example I went to a local artists show in my city , most of them the artists had ridiculous prices I thought , paintings 1000 , very very basic hand made welded chairs 750 , a cool design made up of bent rebar with wrapped yarn around it 1200 , 50 bucks of materials , understand some of them takes hours but not everyone is worth 50 bucks an hour or whatever , most were very unreasonable , I know it won’t be cheap for a handmade , original , but it needs to be reasonable , they have a price per hour . Not making money if you can’t sell like you say . Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your work man
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@lizakin12743 жыл бұрын
Great advice Jordy. I have found that to be very true. Great carving, love it .
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thanks liz
@freedomacreshomestead37233 жыл бұрын
Lol so much enjoy your videos. The carving turned out awesome!
@ASCarvings3 жыл бұрын
Cool wood spirit Jordy. Keep up the good work 👌
@preacherrichardnichols50333 жыл бұрын
You are really getting good a lot of difference from a year ago.i agree I have sold some carvings at a lower price so I could get some better tools, and charged more on the next pieces.
@neilfreeman44433 жыл бұрын
thks Jordy good video great advice love the wood spirit carve on Bro
@shawnfisher6574 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job my first wood spirit looks cartoon looking now trying a bear that looks like my mum's dog at moment Ozzie sheepdog I like it thx Jordy for videos cool 😎
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Lol ty and keep at it
@paullaviolette26102 жыл бұрын
You are exactly right I don’t want a buildup of the things I carb or make building up around here so I put the price to where they will move. As I get better then I feel they are worth more and wow they sell with head-swelling compliments. I went from carving to welding yard art. I don’t keep track of what I sell very well but at the end of the year I added it up. Wow it was a lot of money. I love what you are doing and I always wanted to carve those very faces you are showing us how to make them. I really am going to do some with your help. Thanks big time.
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
:)
@adamtyner90793 жыл бұрын
Good advice
@grizzly31033 жыл бұрын
Hey Jordy! Thank you for the selling tips! I will try this out. I think it will hurt the first times😅 but i will try to sell my carvings very cheap to get a name🤭I am a beginner carver from Germany and i love your stuff and your humor. I m sorry for my bad english.
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thank u, ur English seems good
@spikewillow45523 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha love the ending bro an your right a Wood spirit can look like anything you want ! thats the essence of the piece ehh? Anything YOU want as long as your having fun who cares. Not me
@danielcarlsen22173 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great help
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank u too
@soulshinememe52742 жыл бұрын
I just Love to watch you work. I’m a retired pet groomer and I’m good at it. And I think I’m going to try this. Maybe I’ll get good enough I can sell some here and there. Keep doin wat u do, man. I watch every video that comes on. 😎😎😎
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
U can do it
@tomankaren3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Very informative. 😀
@pamelalee15083 жыл бұрын
Great advice...get your art out there and demand by new customers will increase your prices...don't save them for museums..lol...👍😉... Love your new friend here..yeah the piece you were carving for Karen reminded me of Zeus too... Great job & advice Jordy..see ya soon in the next great adventure...🌿🌿🌿
@cindydavis43183 жыл бұрын
Your so funny i love watching your videos and i always learn new things in every video!
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank u cindy
@rodneysmart97746 ай бұрын
Yep, when I started doing art I was giving it away, Then I started getting commissions.
@ktjwilliams3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan ..
@buzzsaw77543 жыл бұрын
Stihl 200 battery saws come with 1/4 pitch also.
@augustcalderaro37973 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jordy!! Understand!
@chadamenson3 жыл бұрын
Turned out awesome Jordy!
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@cancotree2033 жыл бұрын
Amazing bro!
@raymcchristy80652 жыл бұрын
Love that carving. 🤙🤙🤙🤙
@ericmccarrick98363 жыл бұрын
I was beach combing with you, when you posted this video. I wanted to hear your side of this for awhile. Is that a Marlboro Man Chin? Either way, I like this dude! He does look Zeus’ish!
@bo-be-qbarbecueausderseest16633 жыл бұрын
Hey princes, - I like your pink dust filters... 🤣😂🤣😂 Sorry Jordy - it's just fun to make you laugh 👍👍👍
@ericruperto2591 Жыл бұрын
Nice brother ❤❤❤
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@justcarverob93893 жыл бұрын
Hahhahahhaha jordy good video Bro I'll carve a wood spirit with ear I think it will be fun and funny 😄 you know that you are my hero thanks bro stay awesome bro Just carve
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@haroldarmstrong62883 жыл бұрын
LOL on the whole pricing deal it's a pain in the ass trying to learn and it's painful a customer called me said they wanted something tropical for their pool WeChat it had no idea how I was going to do what I was going to do but we decided on a palm tree okay I don't know couple hundred dollars it turned out kickass I had a full week in it. And then they wanted me to deliver it. That was a very valuable lesson I don't begrudge giving it to him for what I told him that I would and it has been good advertisement I have some bigger ones sold at a reasonable price now. I guess it's always going to be a learning curve when you do all kind of different things
@timhart3735 Жыл бұрын
Jordy I enjoy your channel immensely I live in Illinois and watch you with those big logs today I wish I was away I would do a go fund me or something I’m not familiar with any of that to get you a machine to lift those logs the only reason I say that because we just add to a lot of peoples enjoyment to be able to see you do more curvy I don’t know what to do maybe someone in this group resisting here’s an idea I would be willing to contribute something to help you get that machine
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the comment Tim, it's very nice of you :)
@LuckyRN91111 ай бұрын
I was shocked at how much you can actually get for your wood spirits. I dropped off 6 carvings at a small shop and they sold for 30 to 70 dollars each, and they were small cottonwood bark carvings. It is hard to put a price on something you made, but people are willing to pay for something that you can't buy at Walmart.
@CarvingFusion11 ай бұрын
Awesome and congrats
@billknapp87503 жыл бұрын
Yep, birdhouses, sold my 32 one yesterday, paid for pretty much all of my tools, i don't charge too much and they fly off the shelf...
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Wicked bill
@billknapp87503 жыл бұрын
@@CarvingFusion i got you to thank, never carved anything until i saw your spirit birdhouse video, now l'm hooked...
@ericmccarrick98363 жыл бұрын
Carry on Brother! ✌🏽🧙🏽♂️
@jasonwillemarck23403 жыл бұрын
Wood spirits do have ears that you can't see it is called Nature..... can you see nature, hear nature, feel nature, a wood spirit is all
@slicerjohn18973 жыл бұрын
I have given most of my paintings away if someone likes one I say here you go, I have kept some like my selfie the one I use as a profile picture and a couple of others, I enjoy making art pieces and if someone else gets enjoyment from them thats even better.
@jamesrankin9833 Жыл бұрын
I did find a ARTIST!!…And I’m copying the shit out of him!!!😂 thank you very much!!
@artdaedelow8108 Жыл бұрын
Do you ever name your wood spirits? What would you estimate the number of hours it takes you to carve a small wood spirit? You are extremely talented and gives those of us with health issues and are restricted to home a reason get up each morning.
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@haroldarmstrong62883 жыл бұрын
I think since every piece is unique and independent I tried to price my stuff based on the piece that comes out just half kicking half cab price
@StudioOnTheLake3 жыл бұрын
Hey Brother Jordy... Good advice my friend. I'll have a video soon on chainsaws....LMAO Ben Studio On The Lake
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@brianmoore79103 жыл бұрын
I could here you in the uk jordy magic wood spirit that 2511wes is ripping 👌👌👌👌
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@johnbroadbent16093 жыл бұрын
I don't really carve a full head so don't carve ears. I have never sold anything either..I usually want to keep it to look at myself for a while..then give it away..great advise Jordy..
@garyhutchison43383 жыл бұрын
Jordy, I have tried to find the Skill rotary tool online, but can't see it anywhere. I'm used to seeing their tools as being yellow, but the only reference I can find is Skil Tools, which are all red.
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Skill? I don't use skill? Maybe try when or dremel, or tackle life
@garyhutchison43383 жыл бұрын
Mate, I'm sure I saw one of your videos when you used a Skill tool. It had a yellow casing - the the monster thing that Pete had arranged for you.
@cliffordtaylor3556 Жыл бұрын
It would be better to see what you are doing if the speed was slowed down.
@JollyCarver83 Жыл бұрын
Been doing this for about 4-5 years. I charge based on what it cost for supplies and what I think my carving is worth.
@CarvingFusion Жыл бұрын
Lol
@jimrodger53413 жыл бұрын
👍👍🏴
@hermelindoceniceros40923 жыл бұрын
Wow I started carving woodspirts on walking sticks for 30 . And hardly sold any . Then I started selling them for 20 and started selling them
@glenmckelvey59523 жыл бұрын
Good advice now carry on LOL .
@bulldawg62592 жыл бұрын
I always carve a bung hole in my wood spirits, it lets the evil gases out
@CarvingFusion2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@bulldawg62592 жыл бұрын
@@CarvingFusion just a little humor
@tomsawyer247 Жыл бұрын
Some wood spEARets have 👂
@pauldupuis84143 жыл бұрын
Hey Jordy. I see you’re using that small pointed dremel bit for doing those burn lines around the eyes n such. I got one of those bits, but can’t seem to get it to burn. How does that work?
@CarvingFusion3 жыл бұрын
Make sure u are not using ur flex shaft and only the bit in the tool itself
@pauldupuis84143 жыл бұрын
@@CarvingFusion awesome, thanks... I’ll take off the flex shaft...