Fun Whittling Project--Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer--Woodcarving For Beginners

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Жыл бұрын

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Carving Rudolph from basswood using just a 1.5" knife and a 3mm #9 !
2 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 5/8"
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@jimtalbot5113 Жыл бұрын

Alec the more of your videos I watch the more I am extremely impressed with your carving. Thank you for you time. Greatly appreciated.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

So kind of you to say!! Thanks for the encouragement

@phyllisrambo3100 8 ай бұрын

Just found this one Alex, 10 months out but was looking for something for Christmas that was different. Great ideal, I’m going to try another character from the movie too. I appreciate any teaching you can give. Obviously you are a talented artist and are volunteering your precious time. Loved this one, thank you

@kylefisher4883 Жыл бұрын

Best carving channel around

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle!! The slowest responder too (sometimes)

@mrs.americanmade7452 Жыл бұрын

Alec you are not only a Top Notch Carver but a Top Notch Person as well, seems a few folks have chips on their shoulders and you handle them nicely.....Very cute Lil reindeer, I am a new carver of about a month now and I could certainly do this with more time spent.....Just take it slow and it will all come together for me in the end.....Thank you kindly for your time given on behalf of us to learn from, newbies need folks like you to post videos as it is soooo much easier to watch and learn, thank you again from a 65 year old female ADHD newbie, if I can do it anyone can lol

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement!!! Keep carving!

@arciafrench993 3 ай бұрын

Love it, my fav Christmas character

@AlecLaCasseArt 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanksn

@danlakas5537 Жыл бұрын

Love these small projects you are posting! Thank you

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@sharoncollins1879 Жыл бұрын

I love your humor, never lose it. God bless you for your ability to show us and teach us your skill.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon! God bless you for your encouragement

@carolinaoutdoors1543 Жыл бұрын

The world needs more people like you Alec.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I don’t know about that though!

@CastisV Жыл бұрын

I click for the intro and stay for the carving!

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks!

@margaretborley5024 Жыл бұрын

OMG sooo cute

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MessickGreg Жыл бұрын

Nice looking Rudolph my wife said she's got to have that

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And tell your wife thanks

@MessickGreg Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArt will do

@dawnkruse1109 Жыл бұрын

Loved the reindeer mine didn’t turn out as nice as yours so I will try again!!!

@stormbringer_7774 Жыл бұрын

Your intros crack me up bro!😂🙌🇬🇧 If I ever get a day off I’ll get carving that deer dear🤔

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@alvinpeterson7912 Жыл бұрын

Stumbled on your channel after watching you interact with Doug. Two great guys sharing your craft. Thank you and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next. Merry Christmas.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Glad to have you! Merry Christmas!

@Animagic_Style_2016 Жыл бұрын

I love this!!!

@wattsnex2725 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alec, this is a fun one. Excellent tutorial man. Been looking for something a little different for xmas besides santas. Looks Just like the rudolf from the old movie.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!

@WIZ-IN-PA Жыл бұрын

Love it.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jimnisbet1969 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos Alec. You mentioned the mitreapel on another video too, and said you’re unsure of the pronunciation. I’m from Scotland, so it may be different where you are but we say it like “might-er”. A mitre is a woodworking joint like you find on picture frames. Hope this helps. 👍🏻👍🏻

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

It does thanks!

@kenedgerly6473 Жыл бұрын

Great little carving!

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!

@taildragger7355 Жыл бұрын

How wonderful! I know that if I pull this one off, the next question will be, "Where's Clarice?". Is this part of a series? (Too subtle?)

@Intagliosulegno Жыл бұрын

Number one

@docinparadise Жыл бұрын

If you print with a toner printer (or a copier) you can transfer it onto the wood with an iron The sharpeners are $200 now, btw.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Ah dang! They got a little pricey! Good idea !

@mikethomas5412 Жыл бұрын

When you have delicate pieces like this, what can you do to strengthen the finished product?

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

You can soak the thinner parts with thin super glue!

@ozzie8821 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍🍺😎 I noticed you sprayed sealant first, why?

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Keep the pigment from seeping out of bounds

@oltreiconfini1509 Жыл бұрын

hello, may i know the brand of the band saw?

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

It’s a delta!

@riccojames1 Жыл бұрын

Those knives are hard or simply not available to beginners. C'mon Alec, watch the Coffee and carving show and you would know that! Wooow now your using a band saw? That is also something of an expense.... and not to mention the safety issues that you are clearly able to avoid as an expert (even thought the blade jams so many times) DOUG!!!!! Love your work Alec , I really do, but come back a few steps please and we will all be able to learn as beginners

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment Richard! I have a few thoughts that may help you out! 1) Use whatever knife within the 1"-2" size range as long as it’s sharp and holds an edge! 2) I provided some other options with regard to the "cut out" in the video! Try to get your hands on a Jorgensen coping saw, only $15 ! 3)The bandsaw was slowing down because I have too wide of a blade and I was too lazy to exchange it out for a 1/4 blade, thankfully it’s not a safety issue. 4) I mentioned at the beginning of this video that this project is for the advanced side of the beginners category, it's for folks who have a few projects under their belts! If you are looking for a “first time” type beginner project Doug Linker has a lot of great projects in that category! I suggest you go to his channel now! Thanks for your time and I hope this helps!

@riccojames1 Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArt I truly love you work and all what you are giving to the community. Your response is also admirable :) What size blade would you have used if you had changed it? I am in the UK (WALES not ENGLAND, LOL) so doubt the Orgensen coping saw is an option sadly. But I do have a Bandsaw :) Just prefer to keep things 'knife only/whittling' :) Love watching you both on the Coffee and carving show every Friday. I have watched every episode every day they were released.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

@@riccojames1 I would probably using something a tiny bit smaller maybe 1 1/4"! I understand that, I don't like firing up the bandsaw either! Glad you enjoy it! Thanks!

@riccojames1 Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArtThank you for replying again, not many do that after questioning. Admirable ;) Will look up what I can get near that size blade in the UK. I very much appreciate the feedback. Thank you 👍

@mikethomas5412 Жыл бұрын

I love your very artistic and sculpting style, but you've got to do something about your camera focus 🤣

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Agreed, will work on it!

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

And thank you!

@mikethomas5412 Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArt Truly, you do great work and a very understandable teacher. Thank you

@mikethomas5412 Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArt 🤣

@scotreece5795 Жыл бұрын

You need to try to keep focus on mind. Great instruction video but the focus is killing my eyes. Ur videos are great

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Working on it, thanks!

@sharoncollins1879 Жыл бұрын

It looks like burnt seinna to me.just saying

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Ah, I’m sorry! I misspoke! It is burnt sienna!

@gtrplyr67 Жыл бұрын

Whelp, that's it for me. I'm out. Alec either doesn't read the comments or he doesn't care. I commented on his last vid to please turn off the auto focus on his camera because it keeps going out. I have vision issues as it is so when the vid is out of focus I cant make out what is happening. Kind of difficult for us to learn if we cant clearly see what he is doing. Someone be a sport and come back here and let me know if he figures out how to keep his videos in focus. Thanks and happy holidays

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

Hey J, Thanks for the feedback! I am trying to resolve the focusing issues! Sorry my videos are bothering your vision, I too have vision issues so I understand your concern! My auto focus is typically turned off but I lose the carvings' proper depth and I am trying to get better at consistency! I usually use manual focus on a stationary wood block and these whittle videos (where the depth of field changes) are new to me! Thanks for your patience and sorry I didn't respond to your last comment!

@Hot88s Жыл бұрын

Try sitting at a table where are stable and hands won’t be flailing. Every other KZfaq carver is sitting and carving in a stationary position even if they are carving on their lap. Just my two cents. You are an amazing artist and I really appreciate your videos. Except the focus😂

@gtrplyr67 Жыл бұрын

@@AlecLaCasseArt Hey Alec, first off reading my comment now it seems a little d*ckish so thanks for not telling me to eff off. I think what Brian replied might help as your wood block carvings are fine. I won't stop watching I enjoy your videos and your weird sense of humor matches mine.

@kenedgerly6473 Жыл бұрын

The great things you do, a little out of focus once in awhile is nothing. I know it's only for a moment. If I was paying big bucks for this then maybe I'd have a reason to complain but with the service you are giving freely, I will never complain. You are amazing with the knife! Your painting talents are also great, I learned a lot on just this video alone. Thank you for sharing your skills.

@AlecLaCasseArt Жыл бұрын

@Wood Carving RICARDUS will do!