How To Carve Beads From Elder / Green Wood

How To Carve Beads From Elder / Green Wood - Martin Hazell

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I spent a few days in beautiful Dorset in the South West of England with a very talented friend and full time craftsman Martin Hazell
In this video he shows his technique for carving beads out of green wood to attach to necklaces, kuksas, etc, in this particular example he uses Elder
To view more of Martins work and that of his brother and wife, feel free to check out his Instagram - / mr_the_creature
To connect with Martin personally reg the work he does feel free to speak to him via Facebook - profile.php?...
As always I appreciate you watching
Peace
Zed

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@Zedoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

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@jamesmiddleton6464 3 жыл бұрын

Three years agonthis video inspired me to plant two elders in my back garden. I now have to find a recipe for elder wine. Last fall I got 2 lbs of flowers for cordial, and still had 18 lbs if berries later in the fall. Wildly productive plants. Also made some beads this year finally.

@Zedoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thats awesome, the versatility of Elder is truly amazing and it has so much history associated wity it ~Peace~

@hansstellingsmanetherlands5548 4 жыл бұрын

That necklace 🤩 is awesome Tiny little kuksa with beads on a string...i love that 🤩

@Zedoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it gorgeous, he sells those from time to time and each one is unique ~Peace~

@sosteve9113 7 жыл бұрын

good to show this video,instead of buying Stuff,people see how mutch work and effort go's in something handcrafted

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Totally, plus it's a cool little carving project to do either at home or round a fire ~Peace~

@Tara-sf7uu 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the southeast U.S we have an abundance of red bud trees. Usually I make jelly and syrup from the flowers in spring, Im so glad to know I can use the wood as well!

@Zedoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow thats great to hear Tara, you learn something new everyday! ~Peace~

@affalaffaa 7 жыл бұрын

Nice to see someone taking the pith out of some wood. It's about time. I'll get my coat.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, cap jokes are my domain ;) ~Peace~

@stockholm1752 6 жыл бұрын

Used to have a Redbud tree in the front garden, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Beautiful tree. Also, I thought Elder was pretty much useless wood, but after watching this, I'll give it a try. Thanks Zed & Co, for another enjoyable and informative video.

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed there a re a few woods you can use this technique with, happy carving my friend and appreciate you watching ~Peace~

@rogeriobandeira7400 7 жыл бұрын

Simple person, simple life, great crafstman. Nice video, congrats!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Rogerio ~Peace~

@flatbrokefrank6482 7 жыл бұрын

Nice one Zed - folks who work the earth are laid back and humble keep them coming! - ATB

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Amen to that dude, amen to that ~Peace~

@alphanumeric1529 3 жыл бұрын

The good old days!

@Zedoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes this video brings back fond memories! ~Peace~

@ryanduvall4027 6 жыл бұрын

this is the best beginning carving project

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Without doubt, very satisfying project it is too ~Peace~

@MiguelOliveiraColinaApiarios 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid Zed! Thanks a lot to booth of you for all the info! Big hug from Portugal! Peace.

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Obrigado my friend ~Peace~

@TheMrJoeMac 7 жыл бұрын

Love it Zed. Thanks.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent thank you kindly Joe ~Peace~

@LoneWolf-ti2mu 7 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Zed - cheers

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly dude ~Peace~

@ZzGHOSTzZ29 7 жыл бұрын

I tell you what there are some amazing people out there living great lives I love looking into these great craftsman thanks for bring them to the public eye. Great video

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Amen to that Bobby, i'm always inspired by folk like Martin and the life they lead ~Peace~

@philippesteele5712 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks for the wonderful video Zed. All the best Martin!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Philippe, or should I say the wood stash man ;) ~Peace~

@harryrogers 7 жыл бұрын

Zed..thanks for making this film...really enjoyed it and now must have a go at some beads...thanks to Martin also.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words Harry thank you ~Peace~

@heypockyway6652 7 жыл бұрын

"Take 20-30 secs explaining what you do" - Reminded me of the course intros at this years SpoonFest. I was waiting for JoJo to pop out with a stopwatch...TEN...NINE!!!!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Dude you were at Spoonfest? ...did we speak? ~Peace~

@heypockyway6652 7 жыл бұрын

I was, and we did. I can only remind you of up to 20 seconds of it though. Otherwise my lawyers will be on you!

@T3hJones 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice tips and info as always! I promise I will tell everyone about that secret tip!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words my man ~Peace~

@ratroddiesels1981 7 жыл бұрын

glad i found this great channel.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you that means a lot ~Peace~

@TacBlades 7 жыл бұрын

That is brilliant, finally a carving project i think i could have a go at. Thanks for that a great tutorial :)

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly my man ~Peace~

@fatwoodjunkie6245 7 жыл бұрын

That's really nice, will give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

A pleasure my friend and I appreciate you watching ~Peace~

@wenwren 9 ай бұрын

Viburnum Plicatum or snowball bush gets it done in California. Love this video! Must revisit it every year or so. Stay well, both of you.

@Zedoutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate the insights Wendy and for the kind words! ~Peace~

@Liopot68 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as usual!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Thibaut ~Peace~

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 4 жыл бұрын

Martin is pretty cool 👍

@Zedoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

He is indeed and one of the loveliest guys around ~Peace~

@bazzinator7477 7 жыл бұрын

very cool...now I'm going to try this if I can find the proper wood .

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on ~Peace~

@mr.mickles 7 жыл бұрын

Not enough of this around. Great video. Not many people around that can just sit with a free end and carve a bead. Most people f my friends think I'm a bit off if I sit an whittle during a chat.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I think the two of us are the same in that I can sit for hours whittling away without a care in the world, and yes most of my friends think i'm mad too :) ~Peace~

@carpy1970 7 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to a basket weaving tutorial by Martin, as I have literally just bought a book on willow weaving yesterday. You're very lucky to have a lot of very nice and talented friends. Peace.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

All being well i'll be meeting up with Martin again to hopefully record some willow basket making tutorials ~Peace~

@HiddenThicket 6 жыл бұрын

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. I never thought about making beads, but now I need to make as many as possible... Well, as soon as I find an appropriate plant in the US.

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

These are fun to make, happy carving! ~Peace~

@tjk355 7 жыл бұрын

Buddleja davidii has a pith and is a really easy wood to work with. Ive made a few little teaspoons out of it. I'll try some beads too after watching this. Cheers Zed!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the heads up Tom as not heard of that ~Peace~

@tjk355 7 жыл бұрын

Butterfly bush might be the common name

@bigfatpear 7 жыл бұрын

i loved this video.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

@MrRealdealdd 7 жыл бұрын

he has a great life there zed how relaxing must that be. and beautiful place too. Atvb dave

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Most definitely Dorset is a beautiful county and esp where Martin lived it is totally serene ~Peace~

@Bathingbeauty01 7 жыл бұрын

He has a awesome work shop

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Indeed, being a craftsman of 25 years he's built up a beautiful collection of tools & work. Appreciate you watching ~Peace~

@simonhopkins3867 7 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating little workshop. brilliant use of space. Thanks for the info Z & Martin. keep up the good work :-)

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you watching and for your kind words Simon ~Peace~

@averyt4926 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I'm gonna try this out.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Let us know how you get on my man ~Peace~

@MrRobingilliam 7 жыл бұрын

COOL TY ZED @ MARTIN

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Robin ~Peace~

@jamesblanton9364 7 жыл бұрын

You bloody beauty Zed, another top job mate, i enjoyed that one a lot. So thank you again for you're time, effort and some great, useful info. Keep rock'n it Zed, cheers.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that James thank you, take care my man ~Peace~

@Jason52597 7 жыл бұрын

What a great guy

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Jason, Martin is a super talented yet humble guy ~Peace~

@henkisa 7 жыл бұрын

great video thanks zed

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Henk ~Peace~

@knottyboy2007 4 жыл бұрын

Mulberry works fantastic.

@Zedoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed yes other folk have told me the same too, must try that when I get the chance ~Peace~

@bushmonkeycraftsrestoratio5332 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing, next project on me lunch breaks, looking forward to the basket weaving 👍🏼

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Yes looking forward to it too, Martin's work is stunning and can't wait to show his skills to the wider community ~Peace~

@EdiblePlants 7 жыл бұрын

You go zed another great video

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

As always you are too kind thank you ~Peace~

@ScrapwoodCity 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting technique, thanks for sharing! That carving knife looked razor sharp!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Sharp tools are a woodsmans best friend, appreciate you watching ~Peace~

@LeeStoffer 7 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, really enjoyed the weekend. You and the captain are a good combo on camera. Look forward to our next visit!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Twas awesome to finally spend some time with you after so long and for being a proud owner of one of your stools! Definitely looking forward to the next visit and a video with you is also long overdue ~Peace~

@DavidSmith-ww1uy 7 жыл бұрын

you must be very close to me! Just started watching your vids zed. love them!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Dave, i'm based in Essex and Martin in West Dorset ~Peace~

@DavidSmith-ww1uy 7 жыл бұрын

next time your in West Dorset give me a shout can come have lunch at my work! guarantee best lunch and with a cracking view😉

@JimmyGoesWandering 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid Zed! A great tutorial from a true craftsman. AtB

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

You are very kind my friend thank you ~Peace~

@mischef18 7 жыл бұрын

Quite enjoyed this vid bro. atb.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Ken thank you ~Peace~

@kimbullock475 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Zed,don't know how I missed this one...Its Awsome....Very impressed. Keep up the good work man...Much appreciated... ATB.....Cheers Kim.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

You the man Kim thank you, do you have Elder growing your side of the pond? ~Peace~

@neanderthaloutdoors9202 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Nice to see your still alive, I watched Bruce Willis Die Hard the other night and he said Zeds dead ! atb, Paul.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Ha! can never argue with Brucey boy ;) ~Peace~

@sparkysteve3780 7 жыл бұрын

a good small project after seeing this I'm 99% sure that this is what the previously unknown tree we have in our back garden is atb Steve

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I bet you;d be able to knock out some beautiful beads what with your apt for things like this Steveo ~Peace~

@sparkysteve3780 7 жыл бұрын

will be looking at doing as much craft bits as I can in this down time done a few leather projects and made myself a walking stick so far

@chestnutbushcraftersandadv634 7 жыл бұрын

just made a bead bit bigger tho with curves around it grate vid zed

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome going ~Peace~

@LifeofKev 7 жыл бұрын

that part of the world is amazing, another nice video here Zed. take care mate ATB Kev

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

You are very kind Kev thank you ~Peace~

@wolfie498 7 жыл бұрын

Cucaio is Italian for spoon, I think kuksa (or cucsa) maybe a related word. Just a language lover, I may be wrong. Peace and love to ya zed :)

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Yes many variations on the words used and also a lot are inter related, take it easy my friend ~Peace~

@modestadventurers 7 жыл бұрын

As always, your balls where amazing Zed. Atb.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Tell me something I don't already know ~Peace~

@coydogoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

nice job i never knew how much work went into making beads

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Same goes for most crafts I think, we always underestimate the work and skill involved ~Peace~

@PaulBissekerBushcraft 7 жыл бұрын

I would of thought you could stain the beads with the elder berry's. They stain EVERYTHING else!!!! Great vid.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I may just give that a try, appreciate you watching Paul ~Peace~

@rodney73991 6 жыл бұрын

thought put spoon necklace help when camping but never thought do one so small cool

@rodney73991 6 жыл бұрын

think keep spoon clean easer carry gear around

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

Yes a spoon necklace is a very cool idea and I know a few folk who have done just that ~Peace~

@WyeExplorer 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there Zed. I am impressed once again by your humility bro. I mean your willingness to share and pass on credit. It's a good way. I liked the kuksa mug. What was the wood it was carved out of again.....how is it spelt? Fantastic beads after....i really enjoyed the process. He certainly ended up with a mighty petite bead. Good to wear especially the sacred way. Enjoyed that...another good program. All the best and many thanks for the links also....checking them out. Mark.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, there were so many Kuksa mugs i'm not sure the one you're referring too, I know Martin explained what they were in the video unless i'm mistaken ~Peace~

@WyeExplorer 7 жыл бұрын

Zed Outdoors I'm happy you appreciate the words of support Zed. Makes me happy. Cheers there. I must say i didn't here what wood the Kuksa Mug was made out of. I'll listen again and let you know precisely at what point I am referring to. All the best there. Mark.

@WyeExplorer 7 жыл бұрын

Zed Outdoors Aaah yes at 6.44 he mentions the wood used. I wanted to know the spelling. He said Alder Ber or something. I did listen Zed.

@InsideAlan 7 жыл бұрын

Wye Explorer it's alder burr, burr is the English word for the American burl.

@TheDaveDryden 7 жыл бұрын

I like these vids, gives me more ideas to the natural crafts. unfortunately I feel like I'd cut my finger tip off, again, if I tried to carve anything that small.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

If you use a bamboo skewer and go slow with there's no reason you should cut yourself, give it a go dude ~Peace~

@frantanovotny7876 3 жыл бұрын

Hazel WOOD also works, tested.

@Zedoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed yes others have said the same also, I have yet to try that ~Peace~

@415mazer6 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to know how he dyes them, how he preps the dye and how long he leaves the beads in the dye etc... GRETA VIDEO ZED!!!!!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

All being well I should hopefully doing a video with Martin in the future regarding colouring as even I want to learn his process ~Peace~

@kimbullock475 7 жыл бұрын

I think we have it in Tasmania which is a lot colder than Queensland.

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I follow a couple of woodworkers from Tasmania on Instagram who do some very cool work ~Peace~

@wiolamisiuna3755 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there In the background I saw copies of the russian ikons...is it something Martin or his brother also work on? Thank you :-)

@Zedoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

You have a very good eye, Martins wife Michelle paints them and her work is amazing. Here is her Instagram profile - instagram.com/shell.hazell/

@garyrgjoutdoors5325 7 жыл бұрын

another fantastic vid mate ive just posted my first lol atb gaz

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Check you out lol, sincerely wishing you the best of luck with the channel moving forward my man ~Peace~

@garyrgjoutdoors5325 7 жыл бұрын

as i said mate it is thanks to your inspiration that i decided to start ive got a great update coming up lol atvb gaz

@TheMrJoeMac 7 жыл бұрын

Now Following Martins Instagram.

@Zedoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Joe ~Peace~

@GBLW 6 жыл бұрын

What about oak Zed could you do the same with green oak carving beads

@Zedoutdoors 6 жыл бұрын

You could do but Oak doesn't have a pith you can poke out so you'll have to use a thin drill bit ~Peace~

@BenKaufman7557 7 жыл бұрын

what kind of string do you use?

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, in this particular instance we used leather cord ~Peace~

@TheWoodedBeardsman 7 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Zed, and gave you a shout-out. Just go check out my last video! Thanks for all your hard work and keep this going!!

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude have just checked it out ~Peace~

@petefurness 7 жыл бұрын

You still on snapchat? Can't find you

@Zedoutdoors 7 жыл бұрын

I am indeed Pete, search for 'Zed Shah' ~Peace~

@Plantventions.com_ 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@Zedoutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for the kind words ~Peace~