Carve a Simple Woodspirit in 15 Minutes - Complete Beginner Woodcarving Lesson

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In this video you will learn to carve a simple Woodspirit using a knife and a v-tool. With just a little practice, this project can be carved in just 15 minutes. This is the fourth project in the Complete Beginner Lesson series. As a lesson (as opposed to a tutorial) this video will take time to explain how and why to complete each step and will pause periodically to specifically teach new skills.
By the end of this video you will be able to:
1) Carve a simple face.
2) Make clean cuts with a v-tool.
Note: The wood used in this video is basswood
The knife used in this video is from Deep Holler Knives, see www.deephollerknives.com/ for details on where to purchase. The V-Tool used in this video is a 1/4 inch, 60 degree v-tool from Drake Tools, see drake-knives.myshopify.com/ for more details.
Flexcut knife and v-tool options on Amazon:
Flexcut FR307, 1/4 inch, 70 degree v-tool (*affiliate link): www.amazon.com/Flexcut-V-Tool...
Flexcut KN13, 1.5 Inch Detail Knife (*affiliate link): www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Detail...
Kevlar gloves with dot grips (affiliate link*):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Series Description: Welcome to the Complete Beginner Whittling Lessons Series! This series is intended for people who are completely new to whittling and looking for advice on how to get started. It starts with a series of four videos about what equipment and materials are needed for whittling and then there will be a series of projects that will teach the basics of whittling while completing specific projects.
Note that this series focuses on what I would call hobby whittling using dedicated whittling knives and wood that are specifically designed for whittling as a hobby. We will not focus on found wood carving, knives that are not specifically dedicated to whittling, spoon carving, bushcraft or other forms of whittling and woodcarving in this series.
*Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that I make a small commission on purchases made when clicking on the links provided with my videos.

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@OneWhoWaits Жыл бұрын

I'm disabled and spend most of my day in a chair. I've always wanted to whittle little wood spirits like this and your videos take away all the guess work on how to do it and what tools I need. Thank you for all you do for those of us beginning the hobby. Most appreciated

@theodoreplume4861 11 ай бұрын

God bless you

@OneWhoWaits 11 ай бұрын

@@theodoreplume4861 Thank you, God bless you too!

@danmeek928 10 ай бұрын

I too, am disabled spend most of my days in chair, reclined. It’s spinal cord injury, and then wood carving and whittling is probably done the force that keeps me alive. I create something that make other people happy. This coming year I’m going to give ornaments to two of the nursing homes they live here in town for the clients to have something for Christmas ornaments

@OneWhoWaits 10 ай бұрын

@@danmeek928 That's great Dan! I'm sure they will appreciate the gifts.

@eetennak966 7 ай бұрын

How is ur journey going bro?

@MrStanwillis Жыл бұрын

❤im 75 years old, and I'm tired of fancy realistic carving. These are great quick fun projects to give people to create goodwill and smiles for all ages. That is a pretty nice pencil for work. Thank you 😊

@salottin 7 ай бұрын

Yes! That's exactly what I was after too

@jimstuart3373 Жыл бұрын

Im still a 73 yr old beginner, but this is by far one of the best videos I’ve seen. Thanks so much. Been trying to do all my raving with my knife, but you have just upped my skill level. Thanks again!!

@stephenwhittier6439 10 ай бұрын

I have a couple years on you but I’m still a beginner. You should try Linker, here on KZfaq. In my humble opinion, he’s the best. Happy carving !

@jonadam5505 Ай бұрын

My dad just turned 70, any tips on how to deal with shoulder pain keeping him up at night? thanks!

@goilo888 7 күн бұрын

At 73yrs - sorry, now 74, you shouldn’t be raving anymore. Leave that to the youngsters 😊… Just kidding, hope you are doing well and enjoying your hobby. I’m getting up there myself and just hoping I can keep going a lot longer.

@ananda_miaoyin 29 күн бұрын

This is what KZfaq is all about!

@timlist4173 Күн бұрын

Thank you for the video, Very concise and perfect step by step instructions.

@ryan199948 Жыл бұрын

I love this Woodspirit very few cuts very simple. I didn’t need to watch the video 30 times before I got it. I look forward to more.

@huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn 3 ай бұрын

it's also incredibly intuitiv, like you know where he is going to cut next because it just makes sense :)

@fredmarshall1224 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have just started whittling about 5 months ago and just did this whittle and it turned out awesome, I’m so pumped about the carving. Finished with watered down brown and then antique solution. This is the best wood spirit I’ve done, great confidence builder. Thank you very much.

@KerryFairbanks 11 ай бұрын

I love this because the more tools required for a project the less likely I am to remain engaged. I like to just grab and go and this is perfect. Ultra detail is great but even master artists understand the elusive, delicate elegance of simplicity

@lion.Interview 6 ай бұрын

you make it look like you are slicing apples

@ravenraven1340 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I'm a 35 year old knitter-crocheter with co-ordination issues, and wanted to try my hand at some new crafts, something completely different! I've been curious about whittling for ages and really wanted to give it a try after watching a guy whittle some mushrooms a while ago on youtube, but I'm dyspraxic and was nervous I'd struggle with a knife. Then today I stumbled across this video and it explains it so well and shows your working nice and clearly. These little dudes are really cute, what a beautiful little craft!

@alisondickinson 4 ай бұрын

I have always been a whittler. I’m excited to try this. Thank you for such a straightforward and clear video.

@froststatecansir1180 7 ай бұрын

Hmmm which should I make? Costing caramel cream? Horrific hazelnut? Mutating marshmallow or antidote?

@davemurray7505 13 күн бұрын

Just did this as my first follow along. Great little project and very well presented instructions.

@seanbradley6691 Жыл бұрын

thank you for doing a back to basics video. I've only been carving about a year and a half and I have watched many carving videos to try to advance my skills. What I have discovered is I'm trying too hard to get good at it instead of actually "enjoying" my hobby. By watching your videos I realized I need to step back and relax and enjoy just like it appears that you do. Thanks for sharing your gift!

@user-cd9si1fo3t 8 ай бұрын

I would like to suggest you make a complete video on sharping knifes and gouges. I have been following this video and carving my own wood sprit. To be honest, having a hard time of it. Also let me add that I have been chip carving since the late 90's and my chip knives cut wood very well. After struggling to get decent cuts with my Flexcut detail knife i brought out one of my chip knives and solved my problem. Even though the flexcut seemed Sharpe and I had stropped it numerous times, it didn't seem to cut right. I spent some time this morning and did a proper sharpening and the knife now cuts well. The first lesson in my first chip carving class was sharpening a knife. I made all the difference in my desire to peruse this hobby. I firmly believe the sharping of a knife is key to enjoying the process..

@user-cd9si1fo3t 8 ай бұрын

I guess I need to remember where I am putting my comments. I know you already did a video on sharpening. sorry for my placement of comments. If I could remove this comment I would.

@stuartthomas4836 6 ай бұрын

What a great video. Not done any carving for quite some time so this is a great way to get back into it. Thanks from the UK.

@gwynnjones6900 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the amazing tutorial, looks like the exact project for my new Flexcut carving jack. Many thanks.😊

@jonathanlee8976 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point, great explanation, and great camera work. Really good job! I normally don’t watch entire videos. However, you held my attention the whole time.

@HideOut55007 5 ай бұрын

I've seen several methods whittling this face. The steps you choose in this order, are way easier for me to remember! Also the way you implement each step is Awesome, Thank You!

@rachthegardener 7 ай бұрын

Sliced my finger 4 days ago on a very very sharp carving knife. Gonna be wearing the sparkly metal gloves next time I pick up my knives!😮 Fortunately no major damage

@casper1240 Ай бұрын

You and Doug Linker are the best

@dywoodcarving Ай бұрын

Haha. Doug is definitely the best, but I appreciate even being mentioned with him. Thank you!

@rossrooke5492 Жыл бұрын

Great little tutorial I'll keep coming back to this one. Thank you.

@Old52Guy 11 ай бұрын

This is great! You have a great skill in teaching, explaining and carving.

@ginabirks4910 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous little Wood Spirit, love the smile too.

@lauriemacquanan2141 7 ай бұрын

Its Oct 17, 2023 i just found you an have only made (so far) 2 small items this is #3 I di watch the video the while way through then thought i can do this and OFF I WENT!! I did follow you step by step then paused an did reverse, hold ,laughed at myself but kept going!! I love these little gems!! Now off to do the hair!! Wavy n straight lines! Thank You.

@midnight4540 Жыл бұрын

This is well done sir, you have done the best simple basic wood spirit piece that anyone could follow. Thanks from an old Floridacracker, take care!

@dywoodcarving Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jimhobson9268 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Actually in focus with good lighting. Makes it easy to follow.

@loribrooks6736 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you

@wilberbarbosa621 7 ай бұрын

Your art is amazing! Congratulations on the great work! I will try to make one following these steps!

@andrewjustandrew 20 күн бұрын

This is awesome! I think it would be cool to make these out of soap ❤

@jorggardenier 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this complete course! Just finished my woodspirit 😎 Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

@DoubleDowner Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this tutorial 🎉

@lennylink8772 Ай бұрын

That was great! thanks. I like the quick ones

@GreenDayFanMT 7 ай бұрын

Great to follow and understand

@Richard.357 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

@jubb1984 7 ай бұрын

Very cool, nice technique and splendidly explained!

@rhubarbrhub 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you so much for all the fab. tips & sharing

@ajhirsch327 11 ай бұрын

These are awesome, I have to try it out!

@kathvg Ай бұрын

Made one of these on a tiny 1/4”x1/4”x1” wood rectangle. Wouldn’t recommend doing that-still came out pretty cool though. Will definitely make a bigger one at some point

@mikeyoung7660 10 ай бұрын

Great lesson loved it thank you. Looking forward to watching more 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

@wallacecardoso9650 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video!

@jakesrosslee475 Жыл бұрын

Well done and thx for the guidance

@Creophilia Жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is my first proper carving. As you said you use these for painting examples, well, I´m going to use these on the different stainers i have.

@hatednyc 8 ай бұрын

Lovely work.

@stephenwhittier6439 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ! 👍

@DawnMontgomeryAuthor 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the measurable objectives at the beginning. I love the video, but that bit at the beginning made me autosubscribe. Looking forward to learning a new skill. Thank you!

@nickpope1477 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you so much👌

@bobsmith3790 7 ай бұрын

That was the best woodcarving video I’ve seen yet. Holy cow…thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to watch another.

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@whittler0507 Жыл бұрын

Great teching ..Thank you for helping us learn

@dywoodcarving Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gene!

@jackpritchard9202 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video thankyou fornyour knowledge, and great safety tip wearing a glove too

@paulmacnally206 7 ай бұрын

Very good.

@vincentbedard3325 10 ай бұрын

Your carvings are amazing! Found you on Instagram and had to buy the WCI edition featuring your little Christmas gnomes! It would be great if you could do a video about your more complex wood spirits (quickly shown in that video). They are by far the coolest one ive seen

@tomevans4402 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@suzysmith9186 4 ай бұрын

Now I know where my kids Jenga blocks went!

@ThaiRoosters2019 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot sir❤👌

@dougroll8139 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The process was easy to follow!👍

@dywoodcarving Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!

@coffeebreaktude 4 ай бұрын

Wow! You just got a new subscriber. Awesome video tutorial!

@Houtsnijden-met-Peter Жыл бұрын

nice video thanks

@Houtsnijden-met-Peter Жыл бұрын

Hello dywood, you started at the same time as I did, I will be going to view all off your videos.

@JIMHusky 3 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@RuneTrips 7 ай бұрын

Subbed. I dont know when. But i will eventually! So cool

@DwieSztuki 6 ай бұрын

Great video would be nice to see how to do more complex one you showed in this guide :)

@Chimer24-qs5wo 2 ай бұрын

A great video tutorial, thank you )O(

@user-pm8je4fo7e 3 ай бұрын

Mmmmm, like a butter ☺

@savagewoodsman2363 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job brotha...grade A on explaining everything.. nice!👍🏽

@LeMayJoseph 7 ай бұрын

I’ve always called that tool a scorp!

@mrz29z 4 ай бұрын

I'm new here, what kind of wood would you recommend? Also this looks awesome, thanks for the tutorial!

@dywoodcarving 4 ай бұрын

Basswood. I do have a video on wood if you want more details. Thanks for watching!

@cherrycordial4180 3 ай бұрын

Nice job! Those look so good! Especially painting all those colours. Thanks for making this video showing how to do it. If I can't get ahold of a 1/4" 60, what would be better, a 45 or 70?

@dywoodcarving 3 ай бұрын

Either would work. I'd probably go with the 70 as the 45 would be pretty narrow.

@cherrycordial4180 3 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarvingThank you! I'm so excited to try this!

@bluegrassmagee8697 5 ай бұрын

This is such a wonderful video! I've always wanted to know how to make my carving look like an old tree. And, I so appreciate you posting a link to the gouge you used. Wondering what kind of glove that is you're using, I've never seen one like that & is that a good one? Thank You !!

@dywoodcarving 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I've added a link to the glove in the description of the video. I also have a video about different glove options if you're interested.

@bluegrassmagee8697 5 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarving Thank You so much for the glove info! I can't seem to find one that the index finger isn't a mile to long LOL! I'm really having fun with a carving set I got for Christmas thanks to your video.

@yymmyyyymmyy2630 7 ай бұрын

What kind of wood you are using and what kind is better to start with? Thanks for answer and this guide, I do my try, looks very relaxing and nice hobby

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

This is basswood and that is what I would recommend if you can get it.

@kristiankhoshaba5536 6 ай бұрын

really nice video, but could you tell me how you find good wood and that shape.

@bernhardtmitdt2586 3 ай бұрын

you are the Bob Ross of the wood carvers 😂

@nre_nuker 7 ай бұрын

V tools dont feel well in your fingers. Wood spirt turned out great for my first thanks to you. I should look into a cut golve lol. Just stubborn

@TheLoneWanderUK 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the amazing video! What are the paints you use? They look so good on the wood

@dywoodcarving 2 ай бұрын

They are acrylic paints that have been antiqued. I have videos on the painting and antiquing process as well.

@plemith 2 ай бұрын

the wise tree

@AlexDiaz-wx3ng 3 ай бұрын

Deuteronomy 4:28 “And there ye shall serve gods, the work of men's hands, wood and stone, which neither see, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell.”

@sman7099 9 ай бұрын

This is really lovely. Sorry if I missed, but what wood is you're using? I picked up some wood from a hardware store (dont know what it is) and it's so hard to carve.

@dywoodcarving 9 ай бұрын

The wood is basswood. I have a separate video on wood selection that takes about this in more detail as well.

@sman7099 9 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarving Thank you!

@RyanDogs 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video brother, what do you use to paint them? They look beautiful

@dywoodcarving 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! They are painted with watered down acrylic paint, then antiqued. I have a video showing the antiquing process I use if you're interested.

@RyanDogs 5 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarving thank you brother I am interested

@NichaelCramer 7 ай бұрын

Nice video. A possibly dumb question: I assume the 3/4X3/4X4 inch block is basswood? (This might have been made clear in other videos, but it wasn’t mentioned here.)

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

Yes, basswood.

@JohnColgan. 11 ай бұрын

Question on the business end of V-Gouge, your current side profile is square ._____| some ore angled in/out _____/. Or _____\ I bought one they _____/ shape, difficult to sharpen, but nice clean easy carves. One arrived today _____\ very difficult to use as it wants to dig in. Is it viable/safe to regarding to better shape? Have you any videos on using different V-Gouge shapes?

@dywoodcarving 11 ай бұрын

I believe you are referring to the different angles of the v gouges, they do come in a variety of angles and sizes. The one in the video is a 1/4 inch, 60 degree true V tool. I have a video that explains the differences in v tools, including sizes, angles and the difference between a "true" v or "soft" v. Maybe this will help if you haven't seen it yet: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJeni6l8sdvHaJs.html

@danno_tube 4 ай бұрын

@dywoodcarving - thank you for this. Amazing video and guidance. I’m struggling to find a v tool like yours (palm, with that blade length). Do you mind sharing the tool brand/name that you’re using here? 🙏

@Nick-pt2px 7 ай бұрын

Is it normal to have the wood become really chippy and splintery as you use the v tool? Also how hard do you have to push with the v tool? It is so hard to push using basswood

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

It shouldn't really be hard to push through, but may take some practice. I wouldn't say splintering is normal, but it is possible with the v tool because one side is usually carving against the grain while the other is carving with the grain. I explain this more in my video on v tools along with some tips for making clean cuts.

@ThaiRoosters2019 9 ай бұрын

❤👌👌👌

@selina.c 7 ай бұрын

Hello I've just found your channel. I'm just getting into wood work (carving) can I ask what type of wood this is. At the moment I only have some basswood l thanks

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

This is basswood.

@craig7285 7 ай бұрын

I have never watched a video on whittling before this one. I am very interested but can’t seem to find a v tool like this easily online. Any suggestions on where to get this in the UK?

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

You can see my video on v tools for some more options. I'm guessing you could find one from flexcut that should work ok for your purposes, but I'm less familiar with where to purchase in the UK.

@craig7285 7 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarving thanks, I had a look at that but still can’t find a v tool other than the drakes one which unfortunately has a 6 month waiting list at the moment! I’m going to try the wood spirit with just a knife and see what happens. Thanks for the great content! Do you know many people who whittle or is it mostly online interactions with people?

@OndrejBenda-ng6eb 29 күн бұрын

what kind of wood ur using?

@sangrilaontheroad1259 7 ай бұрын

Hey, what kind of wood can i use for cutting ? Random or soft ?:-) greetings from the Netherlands.

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

This is basswood, also known as limewood or linden.

@mikrich76 8 ай бұрын

I may have missed it, but what kind of wood, and HOW do you sharpen your tools?

@dywoodcarving 8 ай бұрын

It's basswood. I have a video on v tools that includes how to sharpen them and see my video on strops for the knives.

@morizenfoche 7 ай бұрын

it's like woodspirits are the ONLY thing that can be carved into wood.

@theoleadventurer1199 7 ай бұрын

would this be easy to carve on polar wood?

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

Assuming you mean poplar, it should be generally carveable, yes. Of course any kind of wood will have some variation based on the source.

@theoleadventurer1199 7 ай бұрын

@@dywoodcarving lol yes poplar, I ordered a drake vtool.. yikes a 6 month wait :(

@shaneturnerlovesfishing9234 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a link to the v tool please we are a low income family can't afford a full set

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

The tool is from Drake Tools. If you are looking for a more affordable and easy to find option I recommend Flexcut. I have a video on V tools with more info.

@Rozenix 8 ай бұрын

What brand of knife and chisel to use?

@dywoodcarving 7 ай бұрын

I used a Drake VTool and Deep Holler knife in the video. I have a video on just v tools and a video on how to choose a knife if your interested in more detail on either.

@Rozenix 7 ай бұрын

thank you@@dywoodcarving

@Mr.Nobody1O8 3 ай бұрын

only ogs on this comment section lol good to see them

@davidfix444 9 ай бұрын

Can I use any type of wood ?

@dywoodcarving 9 ай бұрын

Some wood will definitely work better than others. I use and recommend basswood. It is soft and easy to carve, but holds detail well. Pine, butternut, Birch would generally work better than harder woods like maple, walnut, or cherry (which can be carved, but are more difficult).