I’m doing something really fun for this next year, we have two nursing homes and I have decided that I’m going to carve a Christmas tree ornament for each resident. I have 40 done and they have another 60 to do. But I think it would be worth it. Although it is a donation that I don’t want any money knowing that I am going to do it. The difficulty I have is a spinal cord injury which limits how much I can really do. I’m very fortunate and have a brother that doesn’t mind firing up my tools and sign me some wood ornaments size lol but I still have a lot of time to work it out.😂😊

Do one of your caricature faces! Better yet the hole guy! Please Thanks for this video! I know it's an old one but I am just now carving it!

Great video. Step by step but no wasted time or motion. If you are still doing these I would love to see a grinch carving.

This is exactly the kind of video I’ve been searching for…..step-by-step and explained so I can understand (As a beginner). Please make some more of these. 🙏🏼. I hope you haven’t abandoned this channel. 😢. Also, I can’t find you on IG 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge.

Great video! The filming angle on this one was perfect. Easy to see what you were doing the whole time

Excellent video Blake. Not only are you an excellent carver you are also an excellent teacher! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.

This is a very good tutorial. I hope you make more. The instructions are strait forward and the video is great quality. I also enjoy the weekly demos and interviews on you International Association of Wood Carving Show. Thanks for sharing and creating the help for us.

Great video I like how u explain as you go and the soothing sounds of the blades cutting the wood

Great tutorial. The techniques create such a wonderful and expressive look. Thank you for taking the time to record, explain and share the full process!

Great to explain as you go along, looking forward to see more future videos , Best regards

Thanks for the video. I learned some new techniques. V-tool on its side to clean up. That was my favorite tip.

I’ve admired your Santa’s for some time and have just found your demos in KZfaq. Thanks, learning-a lot. Ben carving a long time but have gotten rut. Your video has helped.

Thanks Blake, you got me straight chippin

Thank you Blake! As a new carver (since August 2020) I find this very easy to follow and your V-Tool tip on using it to soften the edge of the hat is invaluable! I’m looking forward to watching more from you... thanks for the helpful tutorial.

Great video Blake! Very clear and helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I agree! Very well explained.

Thank you! Excellent video & instructions

very much liking this format.. great work

Thanks Blake, really good lesson

Thank you Blake!

Awesome job with the video!

Thanks for taking the time to help us learn your techniques. Would love to see some caricatures. I enjoy making groupings such as nativity, chess set, choir, etc. These give me a fun project. Would you consider a series like one of those? I would love to see something like that... thanks again, you do great work.

Love it thanks for sharing

Great job, and your video quality is second to none. Can’t believe it took so long to find you. 👍 Nice job on the knife too !

I would love to see your version of a cowboy on the same triangle block.

Awesome video my friend, well done!

One thing i am learning is to use more gouges and V tools to use together with the knives

I really enjoyed this tutorial. I would like to see how to do different expressions . Thank you for taking the time to do these videos

This was a super tutorial. Well explained and detailed. I love the sound of the knife on the wood. Do you carve sheep? A spring ewe would be wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing.

Thank-you for a very good tutorial. I appreciate starting Santa ornaments now. Perhaps you will consider some thoughts on how you make a knife sometime.

Hi Blake I found ur tutorials yeah

Great videos !! Question where did you get the leather case for the dockyard tools??

Hi Blake, that looks like easy wood to work with, is it basswood or white pine & where do you get if from? BTW, your work is beautiful, thank you for sharing your videos with us 👌🏼

What kind of wood where do you get them

How about a Gnomes doing something or holding something.

Great video. What size/degree is the V-tool you use?

What v tool are you using?

Thanks Blake.. Wanting to get started.. but, kinda new at this. Maybe OCD taking over?? I only have a 1.5" square block that I cut into a triangle like yours.. What would be the length of the block.. certainly not 4" like yours.. and what would you suggest as the starting point for the nose? I'm guessing it's a ratio thing.. unless I want to make a long skinny face ??? Thanks BTW, where did you get the knife blade you made your knife from??

Hi Blake I guess I missed something. I see you marked the hat location but where dimensionally is it placed and how big? I am not very good at this but I keep trying. Thanks

Who makes / sells a soft V- palm tool? Thanks

Hi. Any suggestions for a.good knife supplier in the UK?

What are the dimensions of the wood ??

Where's part 2?

Kill the backbround music,,,, very annoying!