How to Whittle a Bird--Beginners Guide

[@ryan199948]

I’m so happy, when you make whittling videos. Your large carvings are incredible, but I whittle and have no vision, so thanks 🙏.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you very much!!

[@BillMurphy-pn2ip]

I always look forward to your next tutorial for whittlers. Thank you for sharing your instructional talents.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Appreciate you saying it Bill!

[@DorineRemillard]

Just what I was looking to whittle! I, too, enjoy your smaller whittling pieces. Thank you!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Dorine!!

[@peterantoinette5451]

The Crocs are back! All right!!! 🙂 A very useful instructional for any level carver. Thanks Alec.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yes indeed! Glad to hear Peter!

[@BobRenda-x8o]

Without Crocs carving is not possible! 😂

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Bob knows

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Have only been power carving, but I am very interested in getting some hand tools as well. Technically, I have a small set of wood carving tools, but they are just craft store quality, and I've never sharpened them, so I need a strop. I guess they could do for practice, but I may have to start a new tool collection. Thanks for the video. Even when I'm power carving, your videos give me a sense of measurement, angle and depth, that really helps me out.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That's great to hear!

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Even hardwood planed smooth works great for a strop on straight edges. I use it frequently. You can also shape the hardwood, and then either use contact cement and leather to make a “real “ strop, or just use compound on wood; the pores in the wood hold plenty usually (even Osage Orange, and that is seriously dense). I attach the leather with the smooth side towards the wood, but leave some end grain exposed for running a fresh edge through to knock off any burrs left before stropping.

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

@@liquidrockaquatics3900 Awesome! Thanks for the information.😊👍 I'll give it a try.

[@randymcm4019]

Incredible carving and instruction. I’ll be trying it next. Thanks Alec

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Randy! My pleasure!

[@whittler0507]

Love him Alec ..Good whittle ..Thank you for sharing my friend

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much Gene!!

[@jimmanies767]

Very very good video Alec!!! Might be your best so far for whittling. Your presentation and your wording of what you are doing here, are perfect! Also you kept talking wich keeps your audience interested. All around a great video for any level carver/whittler.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the feedback!!

[@markdmaker3173]

Nicely done, great little project

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Mark!

[@brianschleinkofer6251]

Great tutorial. It looked too easy to be real. I have to give this a try. I think I'll leave a little on the top and make a Cardinal.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks! Good idea!

[@Larry-325]

Alec real nice carving. You could do that having coffee in a chair outside now the weather is getting warm. Relaxing little carve for sure! 👍👍👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Cool idea!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

And thank you!

[@Chipper6032]

Thank you for this. I will be giving it a try.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Of course!

[@edkopka9808]

i like it happy Easter bunny

[@BobRenda-x8o]

“Just like so.” …the A. Lacasse classic tagline. BAM!

[@Fanecosplay]

I made one of these birds today as my first whittleling project. thank you so much for this great tutorial!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

My pleasure!

[@elisandoval907]

Buenas excelente que materiales a usar medidas en cm que tipo de madera gracias

[@Avalenor]

I tried this out today and had a fun time. Haven't expected carving to so relaxing.

[@garypaulson5202]

Excellent video!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!’

[@Nomnomonurface]

Getting my new kit this week and going to try this. Thanks. 😁

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

I made my first bird from a walnut scrap and it looks like a rubber ducky with a sparrow’s tail 😂. The second one is Osage Orange and to finish, I sanded to about 180, then blackened it with a propane torch. Starting back at 120, the carbon fills pores, and the rest shined up like it had polyurethane on it. Rub some wax on and done.

[@robertlinton5966]

Thanks for the tutorial! I’ll subscribe!! It is very difficult to follow some people, you are extremely clear.

[@samburk2143]

Been looking for a gift to make for a friend who loves bird watching. Definitely gonna need to give this a try!!

[@jaybrams15]

I know you're a pro and all, but as a newbie watching you cut towards your bare hands makes me nervous as all get out! LOL Looking forward to trying this one out.

[@johnjude2685]

After seeing your review of blades a while back ( month ). Another person said that Badger State Blades were a fine knife. I got 3 blades for under $40.00. I have skills and did very good handles, probably better than 80 percent of the handles made today, As a wood worker I know about strength. Testing the blades after my handles 😀 mounting believe they are excellent and my method of building handles manufacturing the handles are strong and straightforward. I am very satisfied getting 3 blades for my knives about the same as one knife, and my handles are fitting my hands that what madder most. .If a knife isn't comfortable, it gathers dust Thanks, your teaching is helping me and many.

[@bige5565]

Just did a couple of these alex . Really fun . Video really helpful and very easy to follow along. Thank you

[@medicus5565]

I think I'll try this one. It'll be my first bird. Nice instruction!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Fantastic! Thanks!

[@miksbumbulis9447]

Love the video, great tutorial! The freedom units are mildly unhelpful but fair enough you say what ya know! Great job with the vid!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Haha! Thanks! I am an American after all!

[@BAMS-hf8hs]

All I have around my house is pine spruce fir wood and I find it to be quite troublesome to whittle with. Ive only just really got into the hobby about a month ago, but have dabbled theoughout the years.

[@kevinlavoy4807]

How many chips end up in the holes of those Crocs?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

3

[@GTechGuide]

Wow. Great job!!!!

[@CharlieEkstrom-uc2pn]

Thank you,awesome carving.

[@gabyrezek399]

Can you tell us what kind of wood do you use Thank you

[@stevewicker984]

New subscriber here love this project can’t wait to give it a try!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Glad to hear!!

[@NCHDEMON]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@albertdawson6814]

Really cool. Thank you for sharing

[@bodvar8832]

I haven't seen much in terms of Carver's talking about badger state blades. Please tell us how you like their blades and if you would recommend them to other Carver's. Possibly a small review for those interested in buying some of the straight blades and how the steel quality is for those interested in their other types of blades like the ones designed for chip carving.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

It's a great blade so far! I've been using it a lot! Holds up well with the softer woods!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Well done. Thank you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@rirarira578]

Thank you

[@corypatterson1588]

I can’t tell if it’s the knife or wood for me, I’m using a buck knife and a spruce wood the same size as him but yet I can’t cut nearly the same amount in a single pass as you are in the video. I’m having to constantly use smaller passes to get almost the same result in each section. Is it the wood I’m using or possibly too dull of a knife?

[@spencermarks1707]

He’s using basswood, it’s a very soft wood, great for carving like this.

[@jaytee7279]

@@spencermarks1707basswood I use doesnt act like that.

[@caseywalsh4237]

What kind of knife/wood?

[@Michael_Koeppel]

Not for giggles so much, really just the way it ought to be! You almost lost me at "pop can"... but I like the cute whittle bird!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks brother! Dig your KZbin channel!!

[@DogKittyOwner]

Can you please post a pattern.

[@miguelmartin4591]

talking about carving gloves...where are yours ?

[@Славикон-л3х]

Здравствуйте...какое дерево используете ?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Basswood!

[@johnjude2685]

With paint, you can respect indanger birds thanks

[@bashkillszombies]

I live in a country that has terrible options as far as wood goes. I'd love to know how American's always make carving look like they're working with a potato instead of wood. You guys are spoiled for choice with woods it seems. Here all we have is eucalyptus, and mystery punkwood, and not much in between.

[@imfunny246]

Yo why do those v tools cost so much? 25 to 40 £ T_T I gotta eat bro

[@darrylx42]

You should be wearing gloves too

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

@@darrylx42 I should

[@egorsozonov7425]

I would rather you use real measurements, not “inches”, “feet”, “hands” or other fairy units

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Metric does make more sense! Don’t tell my fellow Americans that though!

[@krakenoffshore]

This guy is sharing his knowledge for free. Use a ruler to convert

[@ianneville5696]

Just buy british rulers , has both

[@Spoopyskeleton]

God man why are you just being so mean for not reason I like the imperial system more but you don’t have to yell at this nice man

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Relative measurements are all that really matter. It’s proportionality that matters, not the measurement system.