How To Carve Beads From Elder / Green Wood - Martin Hazell

[@Zedoutdoors]

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[@jamesmiddleton6464]

Three years agonthis video inspired me to plant two elders in my back garden. I now have to find a recipe for elder wine. Last fall I got 2 lbs of flowers for cordial, and still had 18 lbs if berries later in the fall. Wildly productive plants. Also made some beads this year finally.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh wow thats awesome, the versatility of Elder is truly amazing and it has so much history associated wity it ~Peace~

[@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548]

That necklace 🤩 is awesome Tiny little kuksa with beads on a string...i love that 🤩

[@Zedoutdoors]

Isn't it gorgeous, he sells those from time to time and each one is unique ~Peace~

[@Tara-sf7uu]

Here in the southeast U.S we have an abundance of red bud trees. Usually I make jelly and syrup from the flowers in spring, Im so glad to know I can use the wood as well!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh wow thats great to hear Tara, you learn something new everyday! ~Peace~

[@affalaffaa]

Nice to see someone taking the pith out of some wood. It's about time. I'll get my coat.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hey, cap jokes are my domain ;) ~Peace~

[@sosteve9113]

good to show this video,instead of buying Stuff,people see how mutch work and effort go's in something handcrafted

[@Zedoutdoors]

Totally, plus it's a cool little carving project to do either at home or round a fire ~Peace~

[@alphanumeric1529]

The good old days!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ah yes this video brings back fond memories! ~Peace~

[@stockholm1752]

Used to have a Redbud tree in the front garden, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Beautiful tree. Also, I thought Elder was pretty much useless wood, but after watching this, I'll give it a try. Thanks Zed & Co, for another enjoyable and informative video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed there a re a few woods you can use this technique with, happy carving my friend and appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Nice one Zed - folks who work the earth are laid back and humble keep them coming! - ATB

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that dude, amen to that ~Peace~

[@rogeriobandeira7400]

Simple person, simple life, great crafstman. Nice video, congrats!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Rogerio ~Peace~

[@knottyboy2007]

Mulberry works fantastic.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes other folk have told me the same too, must try that when I get the chance ~Peace~

[@HiddenThicket]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. I never thought about making beads, but now I need to make as many as possible... Well, as soon as I find an appropriate plant in the US.

[@Zedoutdoors]

These are fun to make, happy carving! ~Peace~

[@philippesteele5712]

Brilliant! Thanks for the wonderful video Zed. All the best Martin!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Philippe, or should I say the wood stash man ;) ~Peace~

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Martin is pretty cool 👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

He is indeed and one of the loveliest guys around ~Peace~

[@heypockyway6652]

"Take 20-30 secs explaining what you do" - Reminded me of the course intros at this years SpoonFest. I was waiting for JoJo to pop out with a stopwatch...TEN...NINE!!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Dude you were at Spoonfest? ...did we speak? ~Peace~

[@heypockyway6652]

I was, and we did. I can only remind you of up to 20 seconds of it though. Otherwise my lawyers will be on you!

[@harryrogers]

Zed..thanks for making this film...really enjoyed it and now must have a go at some beads...thanks to Martin also.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words Harry thank you ~Peace~

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Love it Zed. Thanks.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Excellent thank you kindly Joe ~Peace~

[@ZzGHOSTzZ29]

I tell you what there are some amazing people out there living great lives I love looking into these great craftsman thanks for bring them to the public eye. Great video

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that Bobby, i'm always inspired by folk like Martin and the life they lead ~Peace~

[@tjk355]

Buddleja davidii has a pith and is a really easy wood to work with. Ive made a few little teaspoons out of it. I'll try some beads too after watching this. Cheers Zed!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate the heads up Tom as not heard of that ~Peace~

[@tjk355]

Butterfly bush might be the common name

[@carpy1970]

Looking forward to a basket weaving tutorial by Martin, as I have literally just bought a book on willow weaving yesterday. You're very lucky to have a lot of very nice and talented friends. Peace.

[@Zedoutdoors]

All being well i'll be meeting up with Martin again to hopefully record some willow basket making tutorials ~Peace~

[@MiguelOliveiraColinaApiarios]

Great vid Zed! Thanks a lot to booth of you for all the info! Big hug from Portugal! Peace.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Obrigado my friend ~Peace~

[@LoneWolf-ti2mu]

Good stuff Zed - cheers

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly dude ~Peace~

[@ryanduvall4027]

this is the best beginning carving project

[@Zedoutdoors]

Without doubt, very satisfying project it is too ~Peace~

[@simonhopkins3867]

What a fascinating little workshop. brilliant use of space. Thanks for the info Z & Martin. keep up the good work :-)

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate you watching and for your kind words Simon ~Peace~

[@T3hJones]

Very nice tips and info as always! I promise I will tell everyone about that secret tip!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words my man ~Peace~

[@MrRealdealdd]

he has a great life there zed how relaxing must that be. and beautiful place too. Atvb dave

[@Zedoutdoors]

Most definitely Dorset is a beautiful county and esp where Martin lived it is totally serene ~Peace~

[@fatwoodjunkie6245]

That's really nice, will give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@Zedoutdoors]

A pleasure my friend and I appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@jamesblanton9364]

You bloody beauty Zed, another top job mate, i enjoyed that one a lot. So thank you again for you're time, effort and some great, useful info. Keep rock'n it Zed, cheers.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate that James thank you, take care my man ~Peace~

[@ratroddiesels1981]

glad i found this great channel.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you that means a lot ~Peace~

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Interesting technique, thanks for sharing! That carving knife looked razor sharp!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sharp tools are a woodsmans best friend, appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@MrRobingilliam]

COOL TY ZED @ MARTIN

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Robin ~Peace~

[@Jason52597]

What a great guy

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate that Jason, Martin is a super talented yet humble guy ~Peace~

[@wenwren]

Viburnum Plicatum or snowball bush gets it done in California. Love this video! Must revisit it every year or so. Stay well, both of you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate the insights Wendy and for the kind words! ~Peace~

[@LeeStoffer]

Great video mate, really enjoyed the weekend. You and the captain are a good combo on camera. Look forward to our next visit!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Twas awesome to finally spend some time with you after so long and for being a proud owner of one of your stools! Definitely looking forward to the next visit and a video with you is also long overdue ~Peace~

[@Liopot68]

Excellent video, as usual!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Thibaut ~Peace~

[@henkisa]

great video thanks zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Henk ~Peace~

[@bushmonkeycraftsrestoratio5332]

Amazing, next project on me lunch breaks, looking forward to the basket weaving 👍🏼

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes looking forward to it too, Martin's work is stunning and can't wait to show his skills to the wider community ~Peace~

[@TacBlades]

That is brilliant, finally a carving project i think i could have a go at. Thanks for that a great tutorial :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my man ~Peace~

[@JimmyGoesWandering]

Fantastic vid Zed! A great tutorial from a true craftsman. AtB

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~

[@DavidSmith-ww1uy]

you must be very close to me! Just started watching your vids zed. love them!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Dave, i'm based in Essex and Martin in West Dorset ~Peace~

[@DavidSmith-ww1uy]

next time your in West Dorset give me a shout can come have lunch at my work! guarantee best lunch and with a cracking view😉

[@mr.mickles]

Not enough of this around. Great video. Not many people around that can just sit with a free end and carve a bead. Most people f my friends think I'm a bit off if I sit an whittle during a chat.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I think the two of us are the same in that I can sit for hours whittling away without a care in the world, and yes most of my friends think i'm mad too :) ~Peace~

[@Bathingbeauty01]

He has a awesome work shop

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed, being a craftsman of 25 years he's built up a beautiful collection of tools & work. Appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Interesting. Nice to see your still alive, I watched Bruce Willis Die Hard the other night and he said Zeds dead ! atb, Paul.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ha! can never argue with Brucey boy ;) ~Peace~

[@averyt4926]

Fantastic video! I'm gonna try this out.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Let us know how you get on my man ~Peace~

[@kimbullock475]

Hey Zed,don't know how I missed this one...Its Awsome....Very impressed. Keep up the good work man...Much appreciated... ATB.....Cheers Kim.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man Kim thank you, do you have Elder growing your side of the pond? ~Peace~

[@EdiblePlants]

You go zed another great video

[@Zedoutdoors]

As always you are too kind thank you ~Peace~

[@bazzinator7477]

very cool...now I'm going to try this if I can find the proper wood .

[@Zedoutdoors]

Let us know how you get on ~Peace~

[@LifeofKev]

that part of the world is amazing, another nice video here Zed. take care mate ATB Kev

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Kev thank you ~Peace~

[@chestnutbushcraftersandadv634]

just made a bead bit bigger tho with curves around it grate vid zed

[@Zedoutdoors]

Awesome going ~Peace~

[@sparkysteve3780]

a good small project after seeing this I'm 99% sure that this is what the previously unknown tree we have in our back garden is atb Steve

[@Zedoutdoors]

I bet you;d be able to knock out some beautiful beads what with your apt for things like this Steveo ~Peace~

[@sparkysteve3780]

will be looking at doing as much craft bits as I can in this down time done a few leather projects and made myself a walking stick so far

[@bigfatpear]

i loved this video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@coydogoutdoors]

nice job i never knew how much work went into making beads

[@Zedoutdoors]

Same goes for most crafts I think, we always underestimate the work and skill involved ~Peace~

[@TheDaveDryden]

I like these vids, gives me more ideas to the natural crafts. unfortunately I feel like I'd cut my finger tip off, again, if I tried to carve anything that small.

[@Zedoutdoors]

If you use a bamboo skewer and go slow with there's no reason you should cut yourself, give it a go dude ~Peace~

[@PaulBissekerBushcraft]

I would of thought you could stain the beads with the elder berry's. They stain EVERYTHING else!!!! Great vid.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I may just give that a try, appreciate you watching Paul ~Peace~

[@rodney73991]

thought put spoon necklace help when camping but never thought do one so small cool

[@rodney73991]

think keep spoon clean easer carry gear around

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes a spoon necklace is a very cool idea and I know a few folk who have done just that ~Peace~

[@mischef18]

Quite enjoyed this vid bro. atb.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I appreciate that Ken thank you ~Peace~

[@modestadventurers]

As always, your balls where amazing Zed. Atb.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Tell me something I don't already know ~Peace~

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi there Zed. I am impressed once again by your humility bro. I mean your willingness to share and pass on credit. It's a good way. I liked the kuksa mug. What was the wood it was carved out of again.....how is it spelt? Fantastic beads after....i really enjoyed the process. He certainly ended up with a mighty petite bead. Good to wear especially the sacred way. Enjoyed that...another good program. All the best and many thanks for the links also....checking them out. Mark.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Mark I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, there were so many Kuksa mugs i'm not sure the one you're referring too, I know Martin explained what they were in the video unless i'm mistaken ~Peace~

[@WyeExplorer]

Zed Outdoors I'm happy you appreciate the words of support Zed. Makes me happy. Cheers there. I must say i didn't here what wood the Kuksa Mug was made out of. I'll listen again and let you know precisely at what point I am referring to. All the best there. Mark.

[@WyeExplorer]

Zed Outdoors Aaah yes at 6.44 he mentions the wood used. I wanted to know the spelling. He said Alder Ber or something. I did listen Zed.

[@InsideAlan]

Wye Explorer it's alder burr, burr is the English word for the American burl.

[@wolfie498]

Cucaio is Italian for spoon, I think kuksa (or cucsa) maybe a related word. Just a language lover, I may be wrong. Peace and love to ya zed :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes many variations on the words used and also a lot are inter related, take it easy my friend ~Peace~

[@415mazer6]

I would love to know how he dyes them, how he preps the dye and how long he leaves the beads in the dye etc... GRETA VIDEO ZED!!!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

All being well I should hopefully doing a video with Martin in the future regarding colouring as even I want to learn his process ~Peace~

[@frantanovotny7876]

Hazel WOOD also works, tested.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes others have said the same also, I have yet to try that ~Peace~

[@kimbullock475]

I think we have it in Tasmania which is a lot colder than Queensland.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I follow a couple of woodworkers from Tasmania on Instagram who do some very cool work ~Peace~

[@wiolamisiuna3755]

Hi there In the background I saw copies of the russian ikons...is it something Martin or his brother also work on? Thank you :-)

[@Zedoutdoors]

You have a very good eye, Martins wife Michelle paints them and her work is amazing. Here is her Instagram profile - instagram.com/shell.hazell/

[@garyrgjoutdoors5325]

another fantastic vid mate ive just posted my first lol atb gaz

[@Zedoutdoors]

Check you out lol, sincerely wishing you the best of luck with the channel moving forward my man ~Peace~

[@garyrgjoutdoors5325]

as i said mate it is thanks to your inspiration that i decided to start ive got a great update coming up lol atvb gaz

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

Love your channel Zed, and gave you a shout-out. Just go check out my last video! Thanks for all your hard work and keep this going!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you dude have just checked it out ~Peace~

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Now Following Martins Instagram.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Much appreciated Joe ~Peace~

[@GBLW]

What about oak Zed could you do the same with green oak carving beads

[@Zedoutdoors]

You could do but Oak doesn't have a pith you can poke out so you'll have to use a thin drill bit ~Peace~

[@BenKaufman7557]

what kind of string do you use?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Ben, in this particular instance we used leather cord ~Peace~

[@petefurness]

You still on snapchat? Can't find you

[@Zedoutdoors]

I am indeed Pete, search for 'Zed Shah' ~Peace~

[@Plantventions]

Beautiful!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you for watching and for the kind words ~Peace~