Relaxing Wood Carving Sculpture--Hand Carving a Woodspirit--Tutorial

[@dustygirlcarver]

I love the way you begin this carve. You made me feel way more capable. Birds are a peaceful touch. Thank you

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

SO glad Dusty!!

[@snakeknight2017]

the pan to ipad face was very funny, but also carving was super neat, and enjoyable to hear all hammering and carving

[@DigitalVideoFromOz]

Yes you don't need to talk to make an EXCELLENT video!!! And videos like this one are superb without music! I learned and rested while watching you carve. Loved the birds and your deft work. Well done Alec. Bless you!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you !!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Bless you too!!

[@jerrystark3587]

It is always both a pleasure and a learning experience to watch you carve. Thanks!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much Jerry!

[@taildragger7355]

Thanks for showing us that, sometimes it's better to find another piece of wood than to struggle on a poor prospect.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yes, so true!

[@MessickGreg]

A work of art

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Greg!

[@silverflaim]

WOW! What a wonderful mythical creature 🌳 😆

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@White-Rose-Woodworking]

That’s awesome. Thank you for another great video.

[@tamathegiant]

this channel is being slept on this is awesome great video :)

[@gemaqueartes...1639]

Ficou muito bom! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@hughtempleton8640]

Fantastic carving Alec ❤️

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Hugh!

[@ronmccarty7537]

This is absolutely awesome

[@robjohnson6747]

Very cool but a little spooky looking 😳

[@modoc852]

I recently found ginkgo excellent for carving after an arm size limb fell in my yard last summer during some high straight line wind.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s cool!!

[@bushna2007]

That old birch looked very hard and dry. Must have dulled your tools.Remarkable outcome!

[@tomevans4402]

Great

[@emiliofernandez9430]

Hello, I would like to know what wood you use for your work. They are spectacular, congratulations.

[@CorneliusCreations]

👏👏👏

[@phillipjackson2877]

This is very relaxing to watch. How often do you have to stop and strop/sharpen your tools during the carving process?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

At least once per carving!

[@RichardBurrows-u8z]

Excellent tutorial Alec! Looking forward to try carving a piece of white birch i love that look of hiding under the paper. And paper birch is very plentiful here in Western Massachusetts. Thank you!

[@bonniepfeiffer9425]

Awesome carving! Is there someway to preserve the bark?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

You can pull it off and adhere it! Or add sealant to the inside layers

[@jimgardner1643]

Awesome as always, sad thing is at the first few mins mine looks like that then i convince myself its not going nowhere and turns into firewood.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I do that too sometimes! Just put it aside and come back to it!

[@KjayCarving]

Wicked!! How long should I leave a fresh fallen birch to dry before carving ??

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

You can carve them fresh or dry!

[@KjayCarving]

@@AlecLaCasseArt thank you Alec

[@lubub9088]

green logs dry on fresh air obviously 1 1/2 inch per year. If you carve just green wood can develop cracks . Some guys use Pentacryl or Shellac for stabilizing wood, another carvers use to make their project hollow - from back side they remove wood to leave just 1 to 1 1/2 inch "meat" what lower grain tension during changing humidity and temperature in room during heating season (if you want display your project inside a house). Carving green wood is easier - maybe more enjoyable and good for practising. Fallen birch very fast start to rot - select parts not touching ground

[@KjayCarving]

@@lubub9088 thank you so much for the awesome reply ! I really appreciate all that information you provided Lubu !

[@lubub9088]

@@KjayCarving one more idea - birch is relatively hard to carving - many guys (include myself) work with local supply wood such aspen or even poplar . Bud I warning you don't try basswood bark - it is very addictive :-))) In the past I found interesting material in Wood Pallets

[@chrisp.76]

I like minimal talking. I like to know what tools you are using.

[@Gemellii]

How long did it take?

[@BearzInSquares]

Hey Alec, ive picked up carving about a month ago. I do however have 1 problem, i simply dont have quality tools. Are there any specific sets/tools you recommend for carvings like this?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Flexcut makes a set of full handled tools that seem good! I like Swiss made !

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

And Stubai

[@jerrodbates8480]

He's made a few videos using odd tools like a flathead screw driver, butter knife, and a sharpened toothbrush...... I may be mixing the last one up but anyways

[@BearzInSquares]

Thank you!

[@matthewczachur2919]

What is the name of the tool you're using towards the end to do like a right sanding of the eyes and nose?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Called a riffler!

[@mikeygallos5000]

Santa is sleeping in a tree 🎅 🌲

[@massajik]

Какое дерево? Внаспле стамеской и молотком работа идет, а потом легко идёт

[@grassyknoll4702]

why does everyone skip over the eyes?