Woodcarving How To: Carve A Pumpkin Head From a Block of Wood -Full Start to Finish Tutorial

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In this video i go about showing you how i carve a pumpkin head with a face using a 1 3/4" square by 3 1/4" tall piece of Basswood -Inspired by Larry Green

[@JohnSmith-ks2ee]

This guy is the bob ross of wood whittling! Love it

[@triplesevensix291]

Bob Ross is full on gangsta! Lol.

[@bubblebutt4201]

That's what I said

[@atouchofa.d.d.5852]

Good analogy!

[@alexmorgan4419]

No stinett sticks is the boss of wood carving He’s Amazing at making walking sticks.

[@85yellowpuff]

I like to call it carving not whittling. :)

[@reltcl1995]

Doug I wish there were more wood carvers like you who explains how and what they are doing the only way for the younger generation of wood carvers to learn is by watching someone with patience and kinda laid back thanks again for the video's keep them coming Ronnie

[@robertfox224]

Just starting at age 80. Very relaxing. 20 years from now l might be fair.

[@Mabs09]

Joe Robinet brought me here.great carving.👍💟

[@JustMe3217]

this looks like a fun little project for my halloween table with the salt and pepper shakers....

[@JustMe3217]

i've got alot of birch branches fair good sized is that a good wood for carving...i'm just a beginner

[@jackmehoff2961]

Remarkable talent Doug, an early sunday morning treat watching you carve that figure. You remind me of that bushy haired guy on PBS who taught us to paint. Great job on the carving, and the painting as well. Just like something you`d find in a store. Thank You for sharing your video, and your amazing talent. ATB

[@lindacsmith13]

Bob Ross :-)

[@jackmehoff2961]

That`s him, Thank You Linda I loved watching him as well. Doug should have his own show on PBS

[@lindacsmith13]

Doug is very entertaining. I'd love to see him on tv!

[@jackmehoff2961]

Yes he is

[@aprilz6540]

Jack, I was thinking the same thing...Doug is like the Bob Ross of basswood.

[@mikeowen411]

The face on the pumpkin reminds me of one of the faces of some old toys from 1998 called Silly Slammers

[@matthewnolen7467]

Mr linker this was a fun project the video was great dont change anything

[@donpatterson136]

Oh great, now my wife wants me to carve a pumpkin, very cool. I like the way you display your carvings too. Thanks for the show and tell, you make it easy for a beginner like me.

[@OutdoorAdventureswithShawn]

I really like the live chat last night ! Thanks We miss you and it's nice of you to touch base with us !

[@Dazza1969]

That’s brilliant Doug keep up the great videos

[@jeffrozak2435]

Hi Doug! I am new to your carving videos, and cannot get enough of them. The way you present everything is just incredible, you seem to really enjoy the work, and you make the hobby feel very accessible to someone who has never put blade to wood before! It’s the mark of a true artist to make something so beautiful feel like anyone could do it, and I wanted to commend you for it. You are truly an artist, and your art is absolutely wonderful - AND you definitely have me wanting to get my hands on some basswood and a knife! Keep up the great work, all the best! EDIT: I can’t believe my auto correct just changed your name on me. LOL! So if you saw that before I corrected it.....oops! Sorry about that. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kerrycomstock9220]

Thanks Doug!

[@mitchl427]

Thanks Doug

[@phillipjones3342]

That turned out fantastic such a simple carving and you made it look great thanks for letting us follow along

[@vernonraines3002]

Thanks Doug. I do about 7 of an item each year for Christmas gifts and they are usually Christmas themed but this year it is the 'Doug Pumpkin'. Mine dont look as cool as yours but you gotta keep trying. Thanks again

[@allenbaker7926]

hey Doug great job,I carved one after I seen this you a great teacher.

[@grahamparr4710]

Nice to see you carving again Doug, ace job.

[@Catmoore60]

I would have never thought of the antiquing medium...it really makes it pop, and look like an heirloom passed down through the years at the same time! Nice idea.

[@raymundo210]

Hey Doug...I don’t comment very often but I’ve been watching your videos for some time now. I really enjoy them. You’re an inspiration. Keep up the good work!

[@franksadventures4you]

Nice one Doug! I'm gonna make one tonight after work. Thanks for the awesome ideas and great videos!

[@nellytalford7119]

I enjoy your videos. God bless you!

[@auroragurumi4540]

I love watching your videos, you have an extremely soothing voice. my son has a difficult time when it comes to bed time, after our usual bedtime routine of books and brushing teeth, he'll sit still long enough to fade away during your videos,,, entertaining for me and calming for him. I think I want to take up carving. ;)

[@tammaragill9347]

No mistakes. Just happy accidents 😁 Enjoy watching you carve!

[@wescrouch2373]

Another fantastic idea Doug. You've heard it before but it's true, you sure do make it look easy. Keep up the excellent work!

[@michealdoran4383]

Awesome video Doug! Can't wait to try a pumpkin!

[@merryannmac8096]

Oh, that pumpkin is so cute. Thanks for the lesson on how to do it. I will have four....lol! Merry Ann from Minnesota

[@fernnewell6032]

Enjoy watching and listening to you

[@scottbutler7293]

Doug I love it very easy to carve. Thank you.

[@kittymorse7402]

You got a lotta fire starter there with all them chips.

[@ohiotalonss9098]

Always great videos, Doug....I'd like to see you start carving a signature series of fishing lures! I'd buy 'em!

[@lyleloomis3493]

This looks like a great time to try to do a carving with the dermal . Want to try a power carving, get a 4-5 “ block Wood about 3-4 “ around and do same . All that can happen is screw it up but try again . Love it

[@6bluestrings]

thanks man. i find, watching your videos to cathartic. you're the best! that skewed flexcut looks cool

[@Granolees]

The ping of the knife is strangely relaxing

[@denthebundy7939]

very skilled man,thanks for sharing your talents.

[@kikkauazza]

Love the vids Doug ! Thanks sir !

[@chablispark]

Great as always. Thanks again !

[@SMELTube]

I love your channel! You deserve a lot more subscribers

[@jspear2755]

reminds me of a California raisin for some reason

[@sosteve9113]

another great looking work piecce

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Hey Doug . A hot cup of mud and a Doug vid nice way to start a Sunday morning . I think the great pumpkin would be pleased lol . Great vid take care.

[@gavincheddarparker]

Hay Doug another great tutorial... would u ever try a to carve zombie??

[@dougLinker]

problaby not but ya never know haha

[@nonickidea555]

Hey Doug, thanks for the inspiration. I now have plans for next weekend 😊 Your knives seem to be incredibly sharp. Could you do a little “how to sharpen carving knives“? Greetings from germany.

[@dougLinker]

watch my stropping video -i never sharpen, just strop

[@ScottSpecial]

I'm going to make a bunch of these :)

[@suzyq1730]

Great pumpkin and nasty bruise on your finger. Another great video.

[@MartyLJ57]

I just may have to pull out my carving tools again.

[@cosborne06]

You're the bushcraft Bob Ross

[@1966magicmike]

Hey Doug, Thanks for another great carving video,I really enjoy all your videos you post. Do you think you could do a video sometime of one of your hiker carvings with the back pack ?

[@dougLinker]

thanks -its definately on my list

[@215westland]

Use a piece of wild grape stem for the pumpkin stem!

[@peacehavenpointe1454]

Love watching your videos, could I suggest something, you do good work, excellent in fact, but you hide your work with your hands, is there a way to put camera overhead looking straight down. Just a suggestion. Thanks and as always Remember JESUS LOVES YOU!!!

[@burtscuddledoobies921]

You’re amazing

[@denniswhite166]

I just ordered safety gloves. I'll order the knives after I receive the gloves.

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Awesome

[@smoki0106]

Hey, how is the liquid called which you put all over the pumpkin and makes him dark? Awesome technique!!

[@michaelvannoy7566]

oh boy

[@88kayak]

What kind of paint can we use? Acrylic?

[@stateniland]

you have a band saw doug.. do you usually cut waste away with it of do you prefer to use a knife for all? ty joe

[@dougLinker]

I prefer to rough shape with a bandsaw but not everyone has one so I use a knife on the videos where I can

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome carving Doug. I would love to be able to carve like you. Have an amazing Sunday, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

[@VochitoFan]

amazing again you're the best of all thanks for those videos👍🏻

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Awesome little pumpkin Doug. Love the wacky eyes. I do a little carving, but it takes me forever. You're a natural at it.

[@CaptainPupu]

Doug, you've revitalized my faith in myself carving figurines. Just yesterday i watched your penguin tutorial and made an owl. Today I followed this pumpkin vid abd i ended up with a pineapple lol. How? I'm not even sure myself. But, happy little accidents. Ended up painting the pineapple and made it into SpongeBobs home. Thanks for sharing these 👍🍻

[@alfazio047]

Another awesome carve brother! Keep up the good work. I've started carving man you got me hooked. Thanks brother you rock

[@EdwinDueck]

The pumpkin must have seen you coming, it looks worried, lol

[@starcloudhidden8074]

Truly appreciate your time an talent Doug. Watching your vlogs is always a pleasure 👍♥️ty

[@glg3945]

Very nice and relaxing to watch! Love your videos so much!!!! Peace and good fortune!!!!

[@isaacschannel]

What type of paint do you use

[@kiltedkarver7468]

Now that I’m done working on my jeep I’m going to go try to carve me a little pumpkin head too thanks for the idea Doug

[@techniciantv2865]

Perfect video

[@gregwexler4702]

Thanks! Great job explaining for slow people like me.

[@jaspercats]

Hi do you ever sell any of your carvings?

[@dougLinker]

i don't -i like to keep it a hobby for now

[@reltcl1995]

Great job Doug keep up the carvings I can set and watch you carve all day

[@RidingJapan]

Watched a bunch of your carving vids. Just ordered a knife online. Let's see what ll happen

[@JohnSmith-ks2ee]

Hey brother love your channel liked and subbed if i may ask what website do you get your tools/wood from?im just gettimg started into wood whittling

[@dougLinker]

i buy most my stuff from "Chipping Away" they have an online store as well

[@JohnSmith-ks2ee]

@@dougLinker ok TYVM brother

[@jeremyrutter]

Great carving. Looking forward to seeing Instagram flooded with pumpkins! BTW , I’m supposed to be out hunting right now but your videos are too good to miss! Now I’m off to the woods !

[@Hal-el7cy]

I love your style. Do you have a video showing your painting?

[@dougLinker]

i have a video called -paint your carvings

[@Bruuski]

Doug you feeling okay? You're looking a bit tired. Take care dude.

[@sradjoe]

Great carving Doug! I will be adding this one to my list of carvings to do. I’m still working on the bear...I like those Flex cut knives as well!

[@bellachig8027]

Another awesome video! Can someone tell me if the video focus messed up at about the halfway point or did I drink too much Crown?

[@dougLinker]

definately a few out of focus clips -had to leave in as they were crucial but you just can't go back and refilm those points after unfortunately

[@lorib5323]

Checked out Larry Green's Instagram and thought his christmas tree was adorable with that goofy side eye look. thank again Doug! Love your relaxing videos.

[@winternight2038]

I love your cute little pumpkin man 🎃I do remember when you carved that ghost👻 amazing talent!!! TY allways Doug :)

[@hoagyfire]

just did the follow-a-long on this today, what fun ! thanks ! I did your little man last week but doubled the size. Came out ok... I was using what I think was green sycamore and it was a challenge to carve.

[@Brandywine6969]

I love this. I would love to see the Christmas Tree carving you mentioned in the video too. Your carving videos have helped me more than any of the others so far. I still have to pause and go back a little in the video quite a bit, but I was finally able to carve my first ever successful carving was while watching your "most satisfying" video. I gave it to my mother because I was afraid I might mess it up trying to make it better. I am horrible at painting the carvings though. I mean, I can paint the clothes and hats ok, but I still cannot paint the eyes to save me. I think it is because my little blocks of wood are from the one whittling kit I can afford and they are all smaller pieces of basswood. You get 10 small pieces of basswood in it and most of them are very small. So, I don't have much room to maneuver to paint the eyes.

[@WastedTalent-]

Go to Rockler.com. They have 20 lb. boxes of basswood scrap for about $30 (or if you hit it on a sale, only $20). You can usually find coupon codes for free shipping, too. I've bought a few of their boxes over the years and the wood is great. There's big, small, flat, and in between sizes. You'll be happy with it.

[@ireneburke1732]

You wind up with an awesome pumpkin, I would wind up with stiches. Enjoy all of your vids immensely.

[@billpaquette6185]

Hey Doug, another great job! I can’t tell you how grateful I am that I stumbled on your videos just a few months ago. I am addicted to both your videos and to carving. Still waiting for the “Native American” in real time but will do the other’s till your ready. My wife is shopping for a display case as I now have about 20+ pieces! Thank you Doug and keep them coming. Love the pumpkin by the way.

[@gonzalojoaquincamargoescob1384]

Lástima Brother qué no tengas traducción, pues los qué hablamos español no te entendemos, saludos.

[@jamesbell491]

Hey Doug. Really enjoying your videos. I'm watching this years after you did it.. I see your shirt and sometimes a maple leaf, Canadian? I'm watching from east coast Canada, PEI actually and can't find basswood around here. Pine is the softest wood I can find. Doesn't make much difference power carving but using a knife on basswood would be better. Keep the vids coming.

[@halley-d3c]

What Did You Do To Your Left Thumb Nuckel. Ouch!!!! And your left ring finger nail 💅 ??? Great looking 🎃 pumpkin how often do you strop when doing a carving???

[@richardhutchings921]

I want to see a Pumpkin with ONE BIG TOOTH.

[@stateniland]

ugh! Was trimming under the nose and one slip and OFF the nose went!.. Beginner's mistake.. Now to make a new nose :(

[@anitarussum4590]

I was hoping you’d have something here this morning. Thanks, I know I’ll enjoy it.✌🏼

[@wderoker]

Doug. Thank you so much for doing these videos. I really appreciate how you teach us to do these figures. You have an amazing talent and God bless you for sharing this. Your tutorials are easy to follow and "top notch". No pun intended! Keep up the great work and thank you again for showing us how to do it.

[@dannysquires09]

This is Danny Squires from south Georgia, You ever get tired of the snow and need a break to some winter swamp roughing. Look me up on FB Danny Squires from Hoboken Ga. Working at CSX You need a break from winter every now and then.

[@22ceedee]

see your using the Flex cut knives ,,,, what happened to your Helvies ? or were the Flex cut a sponsor ? I know you have all kinds of brands , I also use both , but my Helvies are still my go to knives . Just teasing you little lol . another enjoyable carve to watch ,thanks Doug .

[@bottleman3997]

Thanks Doug! I really enjoy your carving videos, great instructional for us beginners.

[@louisemissouri4410]

You have so many subs now... Maybe you could get a camera stand that shows how view better. Its hard to see through your hand. Lol

[@daniels.1504]

Very cool Doug, I could not stop watching! Did you but all your carving knives as a set or one at a time?

[@dougLinker]

one at a time

[@loghousedreamer]

Congratulations Doug last time i look your videos there was 58000+ subscribs now you have 70000+ :D Nice.

[@charlesschrader2988]

Sir did you re-profile your Flex Cut blades? Mine from the pkg. are dull.

[@dougLinker]

Never had one yet that was dull from pkg -i would contact them if that was the case because they should be razor sharp

[@bowersdale160soar]

Thank you for making these videos. I really enjoy watching them and I learn a lot.

[@jotocs3]

You look like your pumpkin man lol...Thanks for videos I've started carving too.