How To Carve a Simple Celtic Weave

[@jackbrennan3625]

Alright, I'm buying some carving tools and learning this. You have convinced me.

[@WoodByWright]

if you are willing to take your time it is easier than it looks!

[@diadora534]

Twist my arm, I'll do ig

[@jumbo4billion]

It's great to see how much you enjoy this. Enthusiasm is infectious, I'm giving it a go!

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks John.

[@markduggan3451]

Being a Celt myself (from Wales) I am a great fan of the Celtic knot. Really nice work.

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Mark!

[@swamp2816]

MARK!

[@ScottTelle]

I've really enjoyed watching your journey in woodworking. I'm still pretty new to woodworking, but I can't wait to try this out. Thx!

[@WoodByWright]

thanks. I look forward to seeing what you make.

[@greenspirit1083]

That's exactly what I was looking for. Wood carving the simple way like it must have been done 1000 years ago. Being active in viking reenactment I did some carvings but I made some mistakes. Your video showed me which ones. ;) I love that you said "something you'll love for the rest of your life". That's what handcraft is all about for me. It's not making as much pieces as possible in short time. It's concentrating and relaxing, some worksteps even are meditative. Then the result is something to be proud of regardless the perfection is shows. Today perfection is asked for by most people but usually it has no heart because machines did it. When someone asks me "when will it be finished?" my answer is "When I am satisfied with."

[@WoodByWright]

I could not agree more. Thanks man!

[@orelygarcia]

Beautiful Art, James. Thumbs up.

[@WoodByWright]

+OG Timbercraft Thanks!

[@thehairywoodcarver]

Great video! I love doing these Celtic weaves, you can loose yourself for hours in these! 😀

[@ecrusch]

I was looking for something to liven up the corners on the face frame of a wall cabinet I'm making in cherry, and I think you've given me the perfect idea. A small Celtic knot in each corner. I'm no carver but I think by using your technique, I can pull it off. Thank you very much. Really enjoy your channel and subscribed a long time ago. Naturally, every video gets a thumbs up.

[@WoodByWright]

it is a whole lot easier than it looks. I now put knots in almost everything I do.

[@wmwalkerco]

Great job! I'm getting more and more interested in carving.

[@WoodByWright]

+Wm. Walker Co. It is something I never thought I would get into but I am loving it more and more. going to try some fun things on the next project!

[@jeffwhitaker6877]

Thanks James, I had been struggling with some Celtic knot work on a Christmas gift and yours was the best,simplest and clearest explanation I've found

[@WoodByWright]

thanks! I am glad I could help. I just did an updated video on this carving on the second channel if you want to go further. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYTbqalqjtx6kNk

[@INVICTUS9100]

Really enjoyed watching this! Great work, thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@TrevorDennis100]

This video is three years old now, and I have already seen you take a slightly different approach to your Celtic Scrolls. Like so many other people I have been inspired by your results, and while my hands are not as steady as they used to be, I bought some carving chisels today, and have sharpened them. I have a project in mind, and I am keen to get started.

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet. Have fun. Be carful it can be adictive!

[@johnburkitt9428]

James Wright is a wonderful wood worker with alot of talent. I encourage you as individuals to support James both monetarily and by subscribing to his channel. A thumbs up is always appreciated by him. Let's help keep Wood By Wright on KZbin so he may continue to provide excellent wood working videos for all our enjoyment. 👍

[@WoodByWright]

+John Burkitt All I can say is thank you! I am looking forward to shaking your hand and meeting your kids this summer if possible. I hope you like the video coming out in a couple hours!

[@berniesr]

Great demo its good seeing someone sharing something that they are still learning

[@WoodByWright]

+Bernie Stefan-Rasmus thank you. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite steps.

[@Saoirs]

Just did this for my father's cross on his grave never tried anything like this before and it worked really well thanks for help.

[@WoodByWright]

that is so cool! thanks for letting me know. it sounds like a perfect use for it!

[@daviddorothy4969]

That's pretty cool. I had never thought to use the corner of a chisel like that.

[@WoodByWright]

+David Dorothy Thanks. if I had a better set of gouges I probably would use that but I have not gotten them yet! I guess necessity is the mother of invention.

[@rickl.orchids]

......no 2 carvers will work alike, each will have their own stance, preferred tools, start technique etc, etc.... carving really sets them apart from others and ......when you see one you know right away who made it......very nice work!..........love to see more of this.....I have a ink of 3 Celtic dragons circling on my shoulder........wonderful heritage..

[@WoodByWright]

+Rick L Thanks! I am defiantly going to experiment with a lot more. It is so much fun!

[@codyjames7072]

Love the Celtic work! now i am tempted to try this.

[@WoodByWright]

+Cody Lawinger Looking forward to seeing what you make. It is fairly simple and fun!

[@wearytraveler3524]

That was awesome James! Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks man. My pleasure.

[@kevinhoeg]

Excellent...thank you for sharing. Will try it out.

[@suvallejo]

really cool! thanks for sharing! your enthusiasm about it is awesome!

[@WoodByWright]

+Suzana Vallejo thank you. I do love woodworking!

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Very nicely done my friend, I just made a tool toe last week and I think this is the ticket, personalize it and make it mine. At 9:32, I have done that same design in a leather arm guard for a lady who loves archery, so I made her an arm guard and hand carved the leather, figure wood is the same concept, I like how you glued the paper on, I would have been tempted to do the old school carbon paper and draw it on first I will try your way. Thanks for sharing and keep up the fun videos sir. dale

[@jjkosullivan]

A proud Celt (Cork)....Love it.

[@caomunistadoggo4129]

It was exactly what I needed!

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@donnythedart]

Good stuff James! Thanks for the video!

[@WoodByWright]

+donny carter Thanks. it was a fun one to make.

[@messenjah71]

Nice work, man. I carve celtic knots into walking sticks. An added level of complexity, but very rewarding when i pull it off.

[@WoodByWright]

So true. It's amazing how much that little bit adds to make a piece really pop.

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Great work James. Maybe i'll give that a try one day as I become more comfortable with weaving.

[@WoodByWright]

+Kaged Creations Sweet! Looking forward to seeing what you do! it is a lot of fun!

[@ytthieme]

nice very nice , funny how things captivate us when we might have not had interest before keep up the good work thumbs up :)

[@WoodByWright]

+Mark Thieme Thanks. that is so true. There is an odd joy that comes from learning a new skill.

[@woodworks3585]

Now that was all kinds of Awesome. Nice job :) It looks Great.....Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks! glad you enjoyed it. I love the carving part on any project now.

[@woodworks3585]

Wood By Wright Me to especially Celtic Weave...You did a great job on it..

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks!

[@kieranfoster902]

Lovely work. Thanks for the information.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Kieran! my pleasure

[@johnburkitt9428]

Way cool. Carving is something I won't even attempt. Tried it in the past and spent way to much time on it because it wasn't perfect. I become very ocd trying to do the artsy carving. Very nice.

[@WoodByWright]

you should get them in the mail today.

[@johnburkitt9428]

+Wood By Wright James, both planes look incredible. I did a test with them and they are both dead on. What a wonderful job. The Celtic carvings are a great bonus. Thank you very much for you time and hard work on both planes. You are truly on your way to becoming a master wood worker. Thanks again.

[@WoodByWright]

Sweet! I am going to be making another pair here for myself. once I get the Frame saw done I am going to resaw down some stock for those boxes. I have a fun idea for them!

[@Cassius..]

I was trying to think how to carve a Celtic know or a weave. I was going to go the same way with paper, then transfer it onto the wood but your way looks a lot cleaner and is very nice. Your carving is excellent my friend I’m am now going to carve a 5 foot weave on my cat pole. ( Tree log ) I’m sure it’s going to look brilliant. Thank you for your video you explained it very well. I’m in Scotland I would need they socks too lol. The clogs I’m not sure. 👍🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks. Have fun with it. And feel free to ask any questions that come up.

[@Cassius..]

Thank you. Been looking over your other vids Brilliant. I’ll let you know how I get on. Cheers

[@scumpkeesejack6639]

F@#king A 👍. Awesome work Man... I just got into Celtic art the idea I can bring it to life is awesome too.. thanks for the video.. helped me learn what I need to know..

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

That's some truly beautiful work. Carving is on my "to learn someday" list, but it's got a lot of company and doesn't top the list.

[@WoodByWright]

+Wood Tools Workshop So true! that is one of the things I love about wood working! there is always something more to learn!

[@alangilbert1299]

Really helpful video, thank you.

[@WoodByWright]

Thanks Alen! glad I could be of service.

[@robinmarwick1982]

Great video thanks lovely work.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks!

[@aaronjoseph7573]

@Wood By Wright I'd love to see this torched right before you do the final planing!

[@WoodByWright]

+Aaron Joseph interesting idea@

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent... I'll have to try and do a bit of carving one day... Cheers...

[@WoodByWright]

+Adam Quincey It is a lot of fun once you play with it! would love to see what you come up with!

[@willemkossen]

I tried both chipcarving and 3d carving little animals. All knife work. But i found i dont enjoy it that much. The main problem is my hands quickly cramping and hurting. Than i have to stop and the hole process takes ages. I love how carving makes it look. You are already quite good at it. Once my tendenitis goes away, i'll give this method a try too.

[@WoodByWright]

+Willem Kossen I have not gotten into chip carving or most anything organic yet, but I might!

[@Shopcat22]

Sweet. I really enjoyed this.

[@WoodByWright]

+Waylight Creations Thanks! Is one of the greatest complements

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

Nice! indeed patience is key!

[@WoodByWright]

+Cactus! workshop As with a lot of things for some reason!

[@magicdaveable]

Cool Video. Thanks.

[@AllesohneKabel]

beautiful handwork thank you for sharing

[@WoodByWright]

+AllesohneKabel Thanks for watching!

[@erikjoven2388]

awesome - ive been wanting to learn a bit of carving just to add some interesting features to some of my smaller projects and this was very helpful to get the concepts down. Your end product has that awesome "multi facet" hand finish look which is exactly what I'd like to try and replicate Lets get you a nice set round gouges! Probably just a set of 3 would cover everything (inch, half inch or 3/8s, and quarter inch i imagine would cover all use cases). I think that would help on those outside turns as opposed to using a flat bevel edged chisel on those outside rounds. Thanks again for posting this video (+1 sub)

[@WoodByWright]

I have a set of 50+ carving gouges and chisels. I more wanted to show how simple it can be done with just a bench chisel. I have a series od carving videos planned here soon where I will show some more things off. I am actually working a on a tool roll right now to hold many of the. that should be out next week.

[@erikjoven2388]

Ah - i see - well in that case its was a good idea to show that it can be done with just a basic compliment of tools.. If you can achieve that look with just a chisel and a plane - there is hope for the rest of us yet!! If you're actually going to record and share the tool " build" that would be great! always wanted to make a new one for my chisels - and I'm sure you'd throw in some cool tips/details!! Cheers!

[@MakerCuisine]

Great information

[@kargandarr]

There is another way to transfer patterns onto your projects. The way it is done is to draw your pattern and either print it out on a laser printer or a photocopier such as one of the old Xerox machines. The next step is to tape it down to the project, making sure to keep the tape from covering the pattern and that the pattern is on the side towards the project. The last step is to wet the paper with lacquer thinner that will detach the pattern from the paper and attach it to the wood.

[@WoodByWright]

Yep. A lot of people like to use that method. There are a pile of different ways to transfer patterns and it's always fun when people find the way that works best for them.

[@andrerocha7249]

well made project. well made video. just subscribed.

[@WoodByWright]

+André Rocha Thank you! glad to meet you!

[@davidgagnon1961]

I tried doing this with a V-Gouge on scrap wood. Hand not thought to use a small chisel, have to give that a try.

[@WoodByWright]

it is amazing what you can get done with just a simple chisel. though I tend to use a V-tool now most of the time.

[@Geeksmithing]

Super Spiffy Dude! Keep it up!

[@WoodByWright]

+Geeksmithing Thanks! it is fun!

[@wood4nothing284]

Cool job its really good

[@WoodByWright]

thanks man!

[@rodney73991]

good job. should make thor wooden mallet for pounding timber frame joints together or make small for hit back carving tools. Im think walnut or ashes if find some.

[@WoodByWright]

thanks Rodney. I have made a couple of joiners mallets. and some with a lot of carving.

[@tuckpesco1]

Hi James - great video! I am new to chip carving but tried this the other day after seeing your video. Your technique works really well, thank you so much! I will say that I tried this with two separate pieces of scrap - one pine and one cherry. The pine was *very* difficult to clean up afterward. The cherry was better, but still not great. What am I missing in the cleanup process? Both of these looked very "rough" and "gouged" afterward no matter how I tried. One hypothesis, I was using a small design (total design was 1-1/2" x 4"), so do I just need to use a larger, more open template? Thanks!

[@WoodByWright]

oh yes pine is no fun. the tools have to be beyond sharp to give you something clean there. the wood just crushes rather then cutting. As to the clean up it will always look that way to you. it is one of those problems that the maker always sees the faults. cleaner cuts just come with more practice.

[@buckshot0203]

Harbor freight does have a cheapy carving chisel set for sale I got it when I was like eleven I've used it a few times it's not too terrible so I might actually have to try this out lol then again I might have to start making my own tools first lol.

[@WoodByWright]

I think that's the same said I have about a dozen random carving tassels. Honestly I only use that one gouge and I only use that if you times. 99 percent of the work I just do with the one small bench chisel

[@DOCDARKNESSREAL]

Go raibh maith agat - nice work there fella just subscribed 👍

[@WoodByWright]

thank you! I love the Gaelic!

[@DOCDARKNESSREAL]

+Wood By Wright well I am Irish so it seemed appropriate Lol I'm by no means fluent

[@Benedictionary-ru3wi]

That was very helpful! You said "debris" wrong at 9:09 but otherwise i agree with all you conveyed.

[@kevinhoeg]

Letting you know that I am in the midst of trying this. Just having a problem with creating over / under cuts for the rope.

[@WoodByWright]

It's a fun skilled Lauren. Takes a bit but when you're done it's a really happy moment.

[@kevinhoeg]

@@WoodByWright for sure. Practice makes perfect.

[@heathen-greaser]

Cool video mate, started myself about 7 months ago ive been drawing the designs free hand but I think ill have to try your way with the stencil, could give me a lot more options :)

[@WoodByWright]

I just like having a line to follow.

[@maxthorred831]

Clean

[@onalane1]

Hello, your video is inspiring. Could you tell me what sort of wood you are using to do the carving please?

[@WoodByWright]

I will carve in anything. some are easier than others. I chose the wood for what is best for the tool rather than the carving. most of these were white oak or ash.

[@onalane1]

Thanks for replying so quickly, I'll see if I can get some

[@helenperala3459]

What type of paper/stencil would you suggest to buy to put on the design? Do you get ones' that stick especially for this purpose if you were not to glue it on? I enjoyed this, thanks.

[@WoodByWright]

I just use printer paper and a glue stick. nothing special.

[@woodeater4827]

Nice carvings

[@WoodByWright]

+Cajón de Sastre thanks.

[@saphirus1able]

Beautiful! It is exactly what I am looking for in having a custom bar counter made. Any chance I can commission you for the job?

[@WoodByWright]

+g dc thanks but I don't sell my work. Are you round rockford. I would be glad to help.

[@saphirus1able]

Wood By Wright Thank you so much for posting this video and showing us how to do it. Perhaps if I am brave, I will try it myself!

[@dustyhush]

very cool i like your work

[@WoodByWright]

well thank you. you are going way back in the lists!

[@gingersteelman8126]

Really nice craftsmanship my friend but do really have flip flops with socks on in a shop?Hope you never have the misfortune of dropping that chisel into your foot.

[@WoodByWright]

LOL ya that was a phase back in the day. I now have wooden clogs I made. far more comfortable, and protective!

[@chadawa1]

If you have a laser jet printer you can transfer the print from the paper to the wood with a hot iron. Just thinking out loud.

[@WoodByWright]

I have thought of trying that but have not done it yet. might have to give it a try some time. thanks for the reminder!

[@brickdaddiy]

I really want to try doing this, but I feel like I would mess it up... a lot

[@WoodByWright]

give it a try! it is a lot easier than it looks. the only way to get better is to do it!

[@ponkkaa]

practice on a piece of poplar. Soft easy grain.

[@Cassius..]

Go for it what’s there to loose I’m sure you’ll do great. Great vid

[@TheUnclefester13]

Once Upon A Workbench Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want. I can tell you a whole bunch of ways not to do something and that is what experience is, Learning how not to do something while finding the best way too do something.

[@NigelTolley]

Hope you already went for it. Use firewood, then even at worst, you've got tinder and starter wood!

[@bearkatwood6354]

Great work! I am going to try it on my next tool build ; ) You should head over to see what I am working on.

[@WoodByWright]

+BearKat Wood I watched a bit of the saw video last night! Just WOW! I am hoping to have more time tonight to watch the rest!

[@tooljunkie555]

thats awesome james.did u use regular chisels? i think i might gove this a shot if ubused basic chisels for that have a good one man

[@WoodByWright]

+Joe basementwoodworking yup. just a simple bench chisel for 95% of the work. For the first 6 all I used was a chisel and a utility knife. it really is easy as long as you are willing to learn on the first one. also don't use pine the grain is too soft. but that may just be me!

[@tooljunkie555]

Wood By Wright awesome I got a couple of those laying around and I was thinking starting off with some popular just till I get the hang of it thanks for the advice

[@WoodByWright]

popular is a fantastic wood for it!. don't expect too much from the first one but you will learn a lot and the second is bound to blow your mind. looking forward to seeing what you do!

[@tooljunkie555]

+Wood By Wright thanks james:]

[@bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403]

I tried to do that in spruce, was a major fail😉

[@mikewest712]

was the grain of the oak hard to work with?

[@WoodByWright]

+Mike West If all you carve is the normal carving woods it is difficult in comparison, but if you just have a mind for grain direction it actually carves easily. but I have never carved bass and poplar and the other woods people sat you "should" Learn on. mostly because those woods are not that good for hand tools.

[@pennavecreations3752]

Awesome

[@WoodByWright]

+Sawdust Trails (Jonathan Heaton) Thanks it is a lot of fun!

[@kingwenceslas4225]

I wonder how it would look with glow epoxy in negative image. 🧐

[@ancientsalt4291]

Im thinking on doing a winding script around my forest axe in runes.

[@WoodByWright]

That sounds cool!

[@ancientsalt4291]

@@WoodByWright I also have the tools to engrave the axe head. Thinking on that as well

[@brooklynpaul4003]

How do you get a pattern of just the right size? I don't have a a printer that enlarges or reduces.

[@WoodByWright]

I use Microsoft paint and change the print size in that.

[@kicknadeadcat]

What kind of wood do you carve?

[@WoodByWright]

+kicknadeadcat anything. Some are more dificult than others.

[@ירונששחר]

where can i find and download this beautiful celtic pattern?

[@WoodByWright]

+ירונש שחר thanks. It is a fun one

[@WoodByWright]

+ירונש שחר I just use Google Image serch.

[@MAYASANDY12]

Where i can found that photo desing

[@WoodByWright]

I just do a google photo search and find one I like.

[@MAYASANDY12]

@@WoodByWright thanks man

[@dougkeen1982]

nice!

[@WoodByWright]

+Doug Keen thanks.

[@skeeter7932]

do you need to be very artistic to do this stuff? I want to learn so bad and I just bought myself some tools but I am not very good at drawing

[@WoodByWright]

+Syd Stephen nope. That is why I always print off a pattern and follow it. I just Google image search tell I find what I like.

[@user-co4xl7wx3q]

Same here - I found this looking for a beginners tutorial & when I saw the print and glue method, I knew that was just the trick! Very good stuff!

[@Cassius..]

I was thinking the same do you need to be artistic, you made it look so easy but as you said you haven’t been doing it long. That’s gives me get motivation to go and get some tools and start ASAP Thank you again. And Syd Stephen Go for it pal & good luck 🤞🏻

[@Phoenix-rg2xx]

What type of wood do you use for this and where do you get said wood?

[@WoodByWright]

That was white oak. It actually came from a block of fire wood. it is a very hard wood to carve though.

[@davidmarshall4680]

Phoenix learn to crochet

[@TheLastNomad117]

I am the. LIKE 2019

[@TheLastNomad117]

The like 2020 Is the coronavirus year the fuking year .......

[@Jerseyhighlander]

You lost me at "Harbor Freight".

[@WoodByWright]

LOL

[@CalebsShop]

Jerseyhighlander but for the price... haha

[@Nearoth01]

😮 you used a printer?! That's not (hand)woodworking. Why not just use a cnc machine you cheater! 😜 But seriously, cool tutorial. once I'm setup it's definitely something I'm gonna try. Decorating my reenactment items. Have a great day.

[@WoodByWright]

+Nearoth That sounds like a great idea! I have thought of making a hand tool CNC. making it foot powered. sounds like a fun video!

[@Nearoth01]

+Wood By Wright or a pedal or bicycle powered dremel for carving. I guess we should call you Matthias Wright then ;-)

[@WoodByWright]

+Nearoth LOL. that would be interesting to have a pedal power unit that I can plug other tools into.

[@Nearoth01]

+Wood By Wright I've seen pedal lathes with big flywheels. Or you could buy/replicate an antique dentist drill; s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/1f/d4/01/1fd401f6dd9011ca91a4b4bb59e3f76f.jpg

[@WoodByWright]

yup the lathe is on my list. they also use to commercially sell pedal table saw, shapper, band saw, and more.

[@nathantonning]

First :)

[@WoodByWright]

+Nathan Tonning Oh Ya!