Super Fun Santa Wood Carving For Beginners

#Christmas #aleclacasse #beginner
The basswood piece is 2”x2”x4.5” cut in half diagonally!
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[@davecobb4025]

how big is the block you started with ?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

2”x2”x4.5”

[@johnhaley5453]

The Bob Ross of cavers. I absolutely loved every minute of this video! Thanks for the inspiration to try something new. I’m fan now.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much John! Means a lot!

[@mehmetberattas5657]

It's great that you decided to make these videos. There are tons of things to learn from you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@barblondon1165]

You make it look so easy but in my hands I become afraid of taking too much and ruining the whole thing. I just found your channel and it made my day!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much Barb! I hope you keep it up! I’m so glad you found it too!

[@stantilton2191]

Merry Christmas Alec! Thank you.

[@mikethomas5412]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@ginabirks4910]

Fabulous looking Santa.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Gina!

[@jwatt65]

Thank you, Alec. Nice to see the way you create a simple whittle project.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much!

[@johnjude2685]

Yes I'm trying to increase my skills and soon building my own knives and the skills show with knowledge of wood and handing knife skills and just what not should be removed Thanks 👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

We are all on that journey together!

[@williammedeiros6338]

That was great I am in the middle doing one and I like the way you showed the cuts thank you

[@jessecox3076]

I followed the basic ideas and came up with a great Santa (my first) as a gift. Thank you.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

So glad!!!!! YESSSSS

[@MrKneisel]

Love all of the Happy Little Cuts! Thank you for this very good video

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Haha, thanks!

[@whittler0507]

Great teaching Alec ..wonderful santa head ..Plain and direct ..Thank you for sharing

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot ! Coming from you!!

[@danlakas5537]

Alec you have mad skills !!👍👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Dan!!

[@carloseduardofigueiredo4695]

Congratulations from Brazil! Thanks.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

🙏🏼

[@tomevans4402]

Love it. Will carve many.

[@karlrush5085]

Brilliant video, thanks for taking the time to explain everything 😊

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StephanBriere]

Thank you Alec, I enjoyed this video and your different approach to carving a Santa face. Especially the tutorial on carving the different aspects of the face. Clear and concise.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much!

[@pstrdenver]

Great piece! Love this.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@irenemacleod5140]

i enjoyed your carving of santa i foundi could see what you were doing clear i have watched a lot of carving and i found this one very clear thanks a lot

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

So glad! Thanks!

[@punchion]

Thank you for this video! Wonderful instruction. I hope to improve my skills by watching your vids.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

No problem! Hope you try them out!

[@bus535joyfully3]

Loved it.

[@ccarbe3878]

Love this

[@USA-sx1xi]

Hey Alec fun listening to you and Doug on Friday's Coffee and Carving. Would like to see more like this video. Love how you explain as your carving. I find it addictive cutting through basswood. Sometimes I don't carve anything, just run the knife through the wood for my satisfaction lol.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Will do! Glad you enjoy the pod! Thank you! It’s so satisfying

[@carolinaoutdoors1543]

Wow!! Just Wow my friend!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@davideilers3176]

Really fantastic carve!! I literally just found you due to someone mentioning you on another site and so glad that I did. I really enjoyed watching you carve and think I’ve already picked up some good pointers. Thank you for posting this!!

[@gladiator22666]

Absolutely brilliant 👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@paulie2685]

Man he came out awesome. Wow

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot paulie!

[@JohnDProffitt]

Thanks for making this video, it was great. Even though it is a simple character type carving, you show some great technique from your more real life detail that you do in your larger carvings. There is so much that we can learn from this type of "character but with a bit of detail" style. Thanks again Alec.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@hueycarter5306]

Thank you for this detailed video. Its refreshing to hear not only the how but also the why a carving is brought to reflect life. As a beginner, I learned so much and am very appreciative.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevint8532]

Great job. Love the old time look. You are giving Doug a run for his money. As you mentioned he is the man to watch carving vids for sure. I like your technique. Definitely going to give this one a try. Thanks.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Kevin! Yes, Doug is the man!

[@acousticman4731]

This is outstanding, the detailing in the eyes and face are awesome. I am a beginner and have a long way to go to get to your standard, but I really enjoy doing the carvings. Thank you for the video lesson.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@user-dr2dj3bm2n]

Дуже круті роботи, майстерні і виразні, суперклас!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot!

[@jesusnieves252]

Need more videos like this

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Will try

[@woodcarver]

Fantastic carving!👍😍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!!

[@lenhowl]

Well done man you are a master. Cheers

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you Len!

[@wattsnex2725]

This was awesome Alec. I like all your stuff, but I really like that you have recently showcased your versatility man. Clay, whittle, bark, bear repair lol..phenomenal

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks A lot !!!! 🙏🏼

[@thesomersetwhittler]

Nice one Alec, enjoyed that one 👍🏻

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you!

[@geegdavid]

I like your term, “road markers“. Are use that with my Scouts.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Oh cool! Thanks

[@ozzie8821]

Ty Alec well done 👍👍👍👍🍺😎

[@norman981]

absolutely unbelievable, majestic, you are a true artist, what more can anyone say????

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That’s too kind!!!

[@Larry-325]

Alec rear nice little carving. I agree it’s fun to do that size carve and get quick results. With that basic shape you could do other carvings as well. 👍👍👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@gizzardpuke4056]

You are so good at carving eyes 👀 they bring your hole carving to life .

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much!!

[@andrewgward7]

I just got done carving about six of the ones from doug linker😁. Thank you for your perspective!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Awesome!!!! Thank you

[@tandismo]

Fantastic ❤

[@Coastal_one]

Psyched I found your channel.. love this! Always looking for carving channels

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Ah great! Glad to have you!

[@alansm136]

Alec this video and tutorial is superb. I've reallt wnjoyed watchin and listening to you. Greetings and merry Christmas from. Johannesburg South Africa.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much Alan!

[@nickgreinerofficial]

I love this video

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Nick!!!

[@thebigsebowski4645]

ça parait si simple!!!😁😁quand on regarde.......merci pour toutes ces explications🙏🏼🙏🏼c'est drôle vous avez un nom bien français!!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Of course! Hopefully it helps! My father is French Canadian!

[@CorneliusCreations]

You are awesome bro!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks man! Coming from you!

[@The3DPrintingWarrant]

Great job

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!!

[@tomstadnyk546]

Very,very nice video. The most realistic Santa I have ever seen. The references to Doug’s Santa’s are truly justifiable , however I am certain that Blake Lunsford is Santa’s personal biographical carver. There are so many positives to comment on, in your posting, but I will leave at this. Thank you very much Alec.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you for saying that Tom!!! Yes Lunsford is awesome too!

[@bastinda8568]

Bravo!!!!!👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@raezadragon]

세부적인 묘사까지 완벽합니다!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks!

[@MessickGreg]

Enjoyed Alec I'll have to carve my wife one

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

There you go!

[@MessickGreg]

@@AlecLaCasseArt just take a wooden egg and carve one

[@vasileiuga7299]

Awesome! It was about time to get into carving basswood. Got a new subscriber doing that.. I'm not into carving cotton bark

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Glad you're joining! Liking the basswood more too as of late!

[@SewWhittle]

Every time I read “super easy”, I have to laugh. But would definitely like to see more like this. It really is quite satisfying to see something come to life while making cuts in the wood.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Haha, I guess easy is relative!

[@lenhowl]

Ya same here, easy when you have carved a few hundred of them lol.

[@HollyKing-td1pl]

Loved this video! Have not tried carving yet but wondering what knif you are using in this video?

[@stormbringer_7774]

Thanks Alec dude for putting this video up! I’ve been doing santa fridge magnets for my family eh😂🙌 I’m gonna try this bro. Give Doug a high five for me would you please👍🇬🇧

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Great! Hope it goes well! Will do

[@stormbringer_7774]

Thanks for uploading all these videos, the knowledge that you and Doug give freely, got me throughout lockdowns, I help my bro who has m.s, who bought me a carving kit cuz I’d been watching videos on KZbin!😂 found Doug, found you, learned sooo much🙌🇬🇧 I’m Steve in belfast Ireland bro, I loved the vid with Ryan Olsen eh!😂

[@edkopka9808]

you have some scary knife skill lol nice

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Ed!! Hope you’re well!

[@edkopka9808]

@@AlecLaCasseArt iam a master reike now doing well and helping others to thank you

[@DadBodBaz]

This was an outstanding tutorial and I'm genuinely grateful. Things have been a little tough for everyone these last few years, so hobbies that can also manifest themselves as gifts are very welcome. I was hoping you could point me in the right direction as to what tools one would need as a beginner learning the woodworking craft. I'm not looking to use a lathe, but I'd be interested to know what chisels and other sculpting tools are good and going to last. Thanks to anyone who replies

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Look up my tool videos for some good suggestions about tools to buy!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@justaman5490]

9:20 into the carving, by taking a different tact it could have ended up being Cap'n Crunch.😁 Very nice and a great way to kick off the Christmas season.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

How dare you! But true… lol

[@justaman5490]

@@AlecLaCasseArt I know right. I did watch all the way to the end and it came out beautiful. Maybe in January you can do a Cap'n Crunch.

[@kitsuiam852]

I think a small dot of black right in the eyes would give much contrast......cheers😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Would have been nice!

[@kitsuiam852]

@@AlecLaCasseArt ❤️

[@user-mh6ie5mc6n]

Hello, your videos motivate me to carving, tell me, what kind of colored knife do you have for carving, well, and another tool? Thanks.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hey I’m glad! The knife in this video is a helvie rough out knife- 1 1/2

[@hunterjensen7487]

I'm ordering some flex cut knives, which ones do you recommend for a beginner? chips? details? sweep?

[@irenemacleod5140]

He turned out great is that pine

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Basswood! Thanks!

[@Sheepdog1314]

excellent - thank you...I'm still staring at the block of wood and the knife....like a white sheet of paper...

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Like every one of my fancy leather notebooks!

[@grahamparr3933]

Don’t need the hospital if you have a staple gun👍

[@barblondon1165]

Hahaha

[@fenderfreak86]

Hand operated or pneumatic?!? 😂

[@Werewolfwhittles]

Awesome! Did Doug inspire you? 😁 Looking forward to carving this! And yes, what's the wood size?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I mention him in this video because he was my main inspiration for this one!

[@eksainti4041]

Beautiful work! Where can I buy such a knife?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I bought mine at a garage sale! But you can order them online! Search helvie!

[@peteswright]

Do you ever do what I call "shorthand flat plane" (Simplified) where all the basic shapes are left as finished. I'm always impressed by artists who can say more with less such as John Constable's sketches. Jerrod Wood does a similar approach currently. I've just Subbed to your site. ATB.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I have not! But it sounds very interesting! And welcome to the site!

[@CrankyGamersUK]

Just found you and loving this video. I probably know the answer to my own question here, but I’ve had a dabble and have to say , terrible, and the thing I notice is your knife seems to go through that wood like butter, whenever I’m trying and yes, not got great tools tbh, everything feels a big struggle. So question , do you have any recommendations for a beginner set of knifes or other gear, that won’t break the bank. Apologies because I’m guessing this question falls under your most asked. Any help would be appreciated for me to try get into this great hobby.👍

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

No problem! And thanks for the question. Flex cut makes a pretty widely available and good quality whittling knife set! Check them out!

[@CrankyGamersUK]

@@AlecLaCasseArt appreciate the reply mate I’ll take a look👍

[@rustymilford9747]

Where do you get your basswood?

[@kendunn7330]

Hi Alec, Your carving classes are they on line?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Hey Ken! Yes! They are linked in the video description!

[@drewk3402]

What is the knife you use for this carving and where did you purchase it, Alec?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I don't know where you can purchase it! I image in you google Helvie, you can order it online! its a 1 1/2 inch blade.

[@JLPryce]

Love that knife. Helvie?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yeah!

[@dileepchoppala4786]

Hi Alec I’m dileep from India will you please suggest me the good and quality carving stuff in Amazon

[@karentumbokon9143]

Hi what knife do you use for carving? Name of wood? Thanks!

[@baldwinleatherworks]

What type of wood are you using for your carving?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

It’s basswood

[@salty_life3652]

What kind of wood do you use to carve?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Basswood here!

[@jorgeurubatao9413]

Boa noite Aonde comprar essas pequenas facas.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks so much Scott for the contribution! It's a 1.5"

[@leonelvilela5531]

What type of wood?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Basswood

[@rachidbensaid4665]

ماهو نوع الخشب

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Basswood

[@SewWhittle]

Wood size?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

2x2x4.5 inches

[@FRANKMANGIAPANE]

Get your self a thumb guard, learn to do a push cut and in the meantime keep some bandaids handy.Otherwise,nice work.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Haha! I know how to do a push cut silly!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

The thumb guard is a good idea though

[@paulie2685]

What Doug does these little cuts his little figures he’s really fast at what he does sometimes it’s hard to follow him I know that you could keep going back and watch the video but when you’re doing it you’re a more slower calmer pace don’t get me wrong Doug is awesome at what he does and so are you I like both of you guys I watch both of you guys God bless both of you

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I’m just a lot less experienced with the whittles than he is, have to go slow. Glad you enjoyed! God bless you too!

[@Woodspiritsoul]

I wish around 45.20..... the camera did not go out of focus 😢

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yeah, so sad!!

[@nathandundore7817]

Lord willing, Jesus is coming soon for His followers. Do you worship Jesus? He loves you and died on a cross to take all the punishment for your sins. Worship Him and follow Him.

[@danmeek928]

I keep watching for the blood to start spurting. Wear a glove so the people who are truly beginning see that even experience carvers protect their hands

[@regisdrouyn508]

wow very nice job bravo

[@lrstaf6]

Hi Alec; I love your Santa. I prefer the color wiped back, even the white. It'e perfect for an ornament.