How to Carve Easter Island Heads,Great Beginner Project -Full Knife Only Tutorial (1x1 series)

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-back with another 1x1 whittle and this time it's Easter Island Heads!
-i'm using a Helvie 1 3/4" knife and a piece of Basswood 1x1 and 2 1/2" tall
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[@FoxChapelVideos]

The Linker design that launched a thousand carvers. (Perhaps tens of thousands!). Great one, Doug!!! -Shane at Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine.

[@Alberto1993]

Thanks for your work! You contribute so much for the carving community!

[@CaptainPupu]

I've learned all I know from Doug and Chris Lubkemann's books. They're the reason why I got into the hobby. And boy, am I glad.

[@FoxChapelVideos]

@@CaptainPupuChris Lubkemann is coming into our offices next week to film more videos!!! (It might be a couple weeks until we get 'em edited and such.)

[@CaptainPupu]

@@FoxChapelVideos no way, that's grand! I've been rewatching those videos. Could listen to him for hours on end hehe.

[@ramiroquintero3039]

Didnt have much confidence but your humor helped, even if it isnt close I'm happy with my little guy. Looking forward to learning more from your videos, thanks!

[@jackbutler3273]

Hey Doug I've like your one inch series. I also like your snowman you carved you have a great deal with the one inch series.

[@darrylx42]

Thanks for the videos brother. This may be pulling me out of depression. I watch these videos over and over in gibbs get it one of these times. My first one was too wide I think

[@beaunaro]

Just another example of why you remain my favorite Utube Carving Instructor. Always fun! Always a great attitude! Always easy to follow! Thank you very much.

[@whittler0507]

Doug ..I think you help beginners more then anyone ..The simple and wonderful projects are fantastic for carvers ...Thank you my friend ..Thank you so much for the carving community

[@bssn9469]

Well said good sir!

[@dougLinker]

Thanks Gene!!

[@mkl80]

Thanks for showing the painting technique at the end.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming Doug. 😁👍🏼

[@bburnham1]

I liked this design when you posted larger size maybe a year ago. BUT I do like you redoing it for your 1 X 1 series. Hope you keep going with these. Love them. Thanks

[@timlist4173]

To me, you are the most relatable carver on youtube. Keep it up. You helped me take the jump into carving. Thank you.

[@sonnyboywannabe]

Thanks again Doug. always fun.

[@twitch1965]

Flecking paint spots - an old toothbrush works better than a paint brush! Love the carve, this will be one of my first carves!

[@shawnbooms6176]

You have inspired me to start carving. I watched so many of your videos lately. The one that I would love to see a tutorial on the most is the viking Christmas tree

[@natehenderson3828]

Love this Doug! I like how you put your own a twist on the Easter island heads.

[@tomstadnyk546]

Great addition to the 1x1 series. Love the variations you came up with!

[@robbstack]

Thanks Doug! I didn't think you'd have enough time at the end of the video to give some instruction on painting them, but spoiler alert, you nailed it. Thanks for providing those tips in short form, very much appreciated!

[@ginabirks4910]

This 1x1 Easter Island carving looks right up my alley. I did the big one you gave a tutorial on and really enjoyed that one. Thanks for another super idea for the 1x1 series Doug.

[@jamesdakis826]

Thanks, Doug. I plan on trying this next!

[@TedAnderson-p1c]

Thank you for your woodcarving series. I just started to carve and your videos are great help in learning. I like your enjoyable laid back and easy going style. Keep on making wood shavings and I will keep watching. Thank you.

[@Makdaddy-q4y]

You always make,it look so easy Im still carving quasi moto,run over by a bus.lol

[@robertseeburger869]

Those are to much fun. Great little project, thanks Doug.

[@keithpassant5063]

The hands that launched a thousand chips. This is awesome. Thanks Mr Linker 🙂

[@Alberto1993]

Thank you Doug, as always a fun little project. Happy friday for me, will carve it right now! Thank you!!❤

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

A fantastic video to watch with my morning coffee. Cheers to you and your family Doug.

[@judithvilla6026]

Another great whittle! Love the format you showed the final painting touches!

[@michaelmarchione3408]

Doug, you have easy to understand content. I like that you explain what you are doing and the reason behind it. It is a great help to beginners like me that are just getting their feet wet. I'm setting myself up for this winter in the house. It will be too cold up here for me to use my shop. Hands can't take the cold. It will give me something to do this winter. I have already designed two relief patterns and a 50th wedding anniversary spoon as a gift to my wife. But I need to carve a sitting pig for next summer's whirligig I have designed. I'm not skilled in that type of carving. Your shows will help me gain confidence to learn your type of carving craft. There is no better way to tell a story than making folk art. And thanks for the advice you gave me through email. Take care!

[@jwatt65]

Simple? Perhaps. But so satisfying and fun to carve. Thanks for the excellent tutorials.

[@puddinggeek4623]

Another superb video. I am really looking forward to whittling this one. It seems like a variation of the 5 minute wizard. I visited Easter Island years ago, so this will bring back good memories. Keep up the great work.

[@briankraklau2432]

Thank you for your videos. I have been carving for about two years now and have learned a ton of valuable tips by watching your videos. Look forward to more!

[@harolddryden4220]

This is great Doug! We will carve this in our class next week! Not only a great carving but a great painting and finish exercise too! Thank you!

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Just love the 1x1 series. Keep them coming Doug.

[@6bluestrings]

Thank you Doug. Gonna make a bunch of these guys.

[@TC-oy5tw]

Looking forward to some intermediate lessons in the near future. Thanks for being my inspiration.

[@davidquerry8869]

Great project Doug

[@woodmonkeygaming]

They would make a fantastic chess set! Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@christinedavidson7189]

Looking forward to adding some new friends to my Easter Island heads. Thanks again for the inspiration to try something different and fun. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁

[@andi_woodpecker1234]

Hi Doug Linker, this is a great figure to learn and to get more Experience - many thanks for your videos/tutorials

[@druss1942]

This was such a fun carving to do

[@LordAllfar]

Thank you for another great 1x1 project, Doug 🤗

[@casper1240]

Great stuff Doug 😊

[@robcarr1899]

I carved loads of these thanks to you and have often thought of putting smily faces on them..... now I think i need to.

[@tomswarnes5354]

Great little carve.

[@lewinpillsbury2936]

just getting into wood carving and this is a perfect way to start! easy to understand and a very well done / entertaining video. thank you!

[@ginabirks4910]

Another of your amazing creations completed, this one really was rewarding to carve, thanks again Doug.

[@markfung5654]

Thank you Doug. Ordered a Beaver craft whittling knife because of your Easter Island heads . Because I think these are simple enough for me to carve

[@NikkijsNWA]

Just carved one, very relaxing carve!

[@marygordon3032]

This is a good one Doug and thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Just finished watching your original video. This is perfect for newby like me. Also watched the sharpening video. Will be stropping to get the knife upto condition before I start.

[@rafaelsanmillan7655]

Gracias por tus trabajos, aprendo mucho contigo, enhorabuena por el canal. Saludos.

[@kevinhampton7215]

Thanks Doug , you have inspired me, with the idea of 1x1 mini bust. Thank you.

[@richardward9738]

As always, Doug, thanks for another video!

[@fouroakscrafts7240]

Great video and fun carve!

[@jamesallnight1291]

Thanks for the videos Doug, motivated me to carve again.

[@patytrico]

Love those heads! Fun project!Thank you!

[@AsaBraunschneider]

Great work, as always! Thank you, Doug!

[@Ss-mh5wi]

Love it❤

[@pupperjackcheese]

What a great way to learn the rough concept of faces as well, this carve pretty much leaves you with a roughed out face to shape and customize however you'd like. And even though it's probably similar, I'd love to see a Tiki head in the middle of winter when we're all craving some summer vibes!

[@jackdon4482]

Another great piece of work! Thanks so much!

[@petesuchon7340]

Thank you for the tutorial.

[@paulthatcher2985]

Watching this video gave me an idea, That looks very much like a Frankenstein head, How about a couple Universal Studio Monsters in the 1 x 1 ??? Just the heads ??? Just in time for the fall season. Just an Idea !

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Great series. Having fun with it!

[@pcmeyer]

Like everyone else, great video.

[@oldmacfarlanecrafts8819]

Loved you're latest carving Doug. Your ruler to measure is nice too. Did you make it or purchase it? Would love to get one if you could share that info. As always, love your work and your tutorials. I have been carving for four years now as a result of your tutorials.

[@ginabirks4910]

Thanks

[@dougLinker]

Thanks Gina!

[@vladislavbobylev]

Where is the beard? The beard helps the carvers!🧔‍♀💪🙏

[@Hot88s]

Very cool carve Doug. Try using a tooth brush to speckle. I use it for all of my speckling needs including my watercolor paintings. 😁

[@derlalala9856]

Love it! ❤😉

[@RustyFender1]

Nice carve made the full size version with a slanted bottom so it sits at an angle, sure would love to see a bust, "Gangster" in a fedora maybe.

[@Nice-music585]

Thanks for doing these comparison carves. They really highlight techniques that beginners don't practice yet. Could you point a beginner to where they could buy carving wood? Thank you

[@sdoitla1431]

An old toothbrush works well for the speckling. Great project.

[@rafaelramos1486]

Nice

[@12345charmo]

Hi Doug another great little project, can I ask your occt knives have a mirror finish on the blades, how do you achieve that please ??

[@jadenmackey490]

Hey brother love your videos, i actually just finished my first no face gnome other day.. was with bigger block but I made it work, lots of fun. was wondering tho. Where do you get your wood it looks like it cuts like soap. Super easy… just wondering 💭. Would love to get some. Thanks for your videos,your time and your spirit, your a good teacher and you make it fun. 🤙🏻 J.

[@MilouJean]

So enjoyable little carving. I can't help thinking that about the middle of the video, it looks a lot like Frankenstine. Would you consider making Frankenstine for halloween? Thank you!

[@mrhobbs5713]

To speckle with paint use a toothbrush rub a little paint on it with your finger then run your finger over the bristles.

[@hexennacht.]

19:36 looks a bit like George Washington. Have you ever done a carving where you pre-painted the wood, so each cut reveals fresh wood? That might look interesting.

[@dougLinker]

I have not…..yet

[@ronquesnelle7294]

Thanks Doug!!!! Like many others I did the big one and this is still fun!!! Quick question, where do you get the bark that you made the light house with? Best wishes From Wasaga Beach ⛱️

[@dougLinker]

I used to buy boxes of it from BC but it appears my supplier is not supplying anymore -chipping away in kitchener used to carry individual pieces but can’t confirm they still do

[@ronquesnelle7294]

@@dougLinker thank you for taking the time to help me with this!! What would you ask for, is it cedar bark? Best wishes From Wasaga Beach ⛱️

[@dougLinker]

it's Cottonwood bark- we don't have the big stuff here in Ontario@@ronquesnelle7294

[@ronquesnelle7294]

Thanks for the info!!! Best wishes From Wasaga

[@IfPushComesToShove]

cut my finger really deep trying this. i was careful, i was wearing gloves but the wood i bought was dry and brittle and a piece broke off while i was putting a little pressure, so the knife slipped and went through the glove the result was 12 hours at the er waiting to see a doctor and got 3 stitches but i didn't snitch

[@DeepSouthDrones-mq3lh]

Great video as always !! Quick question where did you get the ruler?

[@dougLinker]

It’s veritas from lee valley -overpriced but I love it

[@markroach4822]

I have kind of a ruler fetish. Where did you get that ruler ? Nice carve by the way

[@jonathancaissie7758]

How do you film? A chest mount?

[@sully4875]

when you do Soap stone what knifes do you use ???🔪

[@MilouJean]

Tip: For speckling paint on the carving, nothing helps more than a simple toothbrush!

[@sixxfreak58]

Doug ... You need to carve an Easter Island Gnome.

[@Kellygaugler-w3i]

Love your ideas

[@wtfbehindyou1892]

I'd like to see you carve the books from the page master movie.

[@Timmehhhh-gy8cd]

Hey Linker, where do you get your basswood? Any recommendations? I bought basswood that was as hard as a brick - You're over there slicing like butter and I'm trying to chip a brick. Lol

[@keithhaungs4420]

Where did you find the ruler that you used? I love your 1x1 series

[@dougLinker]

It’s a veritas from lee valley -kinda overpriced but I love it

[@keithhaungs4420]

Thank you

[@keithhaungs4420]

Little overpriced is right. I still ordered it

[@Ben-pt3qh]

Where is a good place to get wood for carving? Also what wood should I get?

[@dougLinker]

1x1 Basswood , Teeline USA and chipping away,lee valley etc ….not Amazon

[@paulthatcher2985]

I have found some at Michaels craft store

[@billcox2243]

Try a toothbrush and popsicle stick for the speckles.

[@phillipjackson2877]

I think doing a chess set with these little guys would be cool

[@mikereed4876]

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16:33

[@gregkis]

Daniel Doug Lewis

[@marca5883]

💚🇬🇧🌱

[@Makdaddy-q4y]

😂sorry Doug but uh....they look like you believe it or not

[@markfung5654]

I can see me shedding a bit of blood.

[@edtepperphotoart2264]

WAIT .... you shaved again ... I didn't recognize you

[@mackknife8414]

So the wood isn't 1x1

[@dougLinker]

Yes it is ,same as a 2x4 is a 2x4 -the missing ingredient is the length

[@chudowood]

Отличное видео, спасибо! 👍

[@charlieschroder1579]

Does your wife carve?