Ooooo cool idea! 👏🏻👏🏻

You can do it! I want to do another one soon too!!!

They could be standing right next to you, and you won't know it. If they wanted to hurt anyone they could. They are actually quite funny. They are people, not apes. Extremely good artists. They are seen when they want to be seen. They're likely right outside your house. Cities too. They know when goofballs are trying to look for them. But give them time. You never know.

Oooo that sounds fun!!!

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

😉

Of course! Best of luck with your carving!

I appreciate that! This one was reallllly fun :)

Of course! ☺️

You are the first to mention that which makes me so happy!! That is exactly what I saw the second I saw that log!

This one is an oldie but goodie 😊

@@TayMarie23 Yes it is, I missed it somehow.

Thank you, he was a really fun carve!

@@TayMarie23 hi Marie I wish you a marry Chrismas and a happy new Jear.

Thank you John ☺️

This was a fun carving 😊 He came out with a cute and gentle expression!

Nahhh you're the best! Thank you for watching ❤

It’s a great little tool, makes life a lot easier! Thanks for watching my friend 😊

Haha thank you 😊

Aww I appreciate the support! ☺️ Also a giraffe sounds cool, what a great idea! I love carving bears but I love changing things up even more! Have a great Sunday!

@@TayMarie23 Thank you for the reply! ☺️ Also that piece may need to be for a baby giraffe. Proportionally not sure if you have enough neck length for a full grown giraffe. Just a thought! 🤔

I built a 12x12 cedar shelter right before this past winter, you will see it in the newer videos 😁

I also happen to be a registered nurse, so many years of anatomy is definitely helpful for carving lol 😂 I still have the 4 trunk log, I like both the octopus and rocket idea! I’ll probably never carve a spider unless it’s a commission…because I would have to look at reference pictures…and they absolutely terrify me 😂😂😂

@@TayMarie23 Thank uou for your service in these trying times ! Another idea..maybe...table legs with a nicely finished slab affixed to the top ???

@@TayMarie23 not sure how big the 4 branches are...turn it upside down like a plant with 4 shoots with flowers..tulips???

This is an older carve, im definitely excited to tackle another big foot maybe this year! And no, I haven’t seen the allusive creature up here, if he exists then this would be his paradise though!

@@TayMarie23 I'll look forward to seeing your next Big foot..I'm slowly catching up with all your carvings and think you've come a long way..So it'll be great to see your next project..Well done once again!

Fellow carver here, trust me when I say they are watching you carve. I was a skeptic because it's said they have cloaking abilities. Well, it's true. So yeah, a Sasquatch has seen your carving. Probably a whole clan. You should know, considering you took your interest in them this far. If you ever come to realize who they are and what they can do, your understanding of the spiritual world will transform dramatically. You will be scared, but it will be fear of the unknown. Get past your fear, and reality will change instantly. You'll be fine. Oh yeah, nice carving. Bless.

That’s what I saw too! Still have the log!

Hoping an order comes in eventually for a large big foot! Would be so fun!

Thank you, and you are 100% correct! There really is no point in getting a gas saw right now since I’ll be working inside very soon and you can’t run gas indoors! But I just got a battery saw the other day and I hope to put a carving bar on it this winter! Now that this is my full time gig I’ll start pouring funds into my tools as I can afford it 😊 My current saw also has the manufactures chain which is a low profile/low kick back chain…so she cuts extra slow 😂 I actually really like the low profile chain for texturing but it can be a bit underpowered for the blocking out stage 🙃

@@TayMarie23 Yep, Nice! What saw is it?

I’m giving the greenworks 16” 40volt a shot, used it for the first time today actually, but only for 10 minutes - not enough time to give an opinion yet! Just need something small and lightweight for detailing, hopefully this does the trick! I tried the EGO battery saw and hated it. I honestly prefer the feel of a corded saw over the battery ones 😂

Thank you 😁😁😁

Good questions! So Australian timber oil is pigmented (comes in a variety of colors) it both stains and seals the carving in about 2-3 coats. No need for anything else unless you want a glossy sheen, in that case you could follow it up with a SPAR coat. I now use mostly TWP1500 series, which is practically the same thing as Australian timber oil (TWP is much easier to get then ATO due to VOC laws) As far as kick back, I never had issues with the electric saw but I also haven’t had issue with gas either. Kick back will and does happen, but 98% of the time it’s expected. Rarely do I experience a surprise kick back, over time you just learn positions that make it more luckily. Happens a lot less with sprocket-less carving bars (like dime, quarter, and toonie tips)! Hope this helps!!!

I started with the chainsaw, just went for it! A lot of the detail work comes down to having the rights tools and time behind the saw. When it comes to the detail work I almost image my saw as a big pencil that I’m etching detail with. What saws are you running with what bars? Having a good set up can make a huge difference! Do you have a carving bar?

Definitely. From behind the shape of a silver back is already there.

Thats exactly what I see too 😉

@@TayMarie23 Great minds

Oregon 18” corded electric saw (CS1500) 😁

@@TayMarie23 Thank you!

No need to wait, especially with hardwoods. As they dry they turn into cement, carving hardwoods green is always best in my opinion. Green wood is easier to carve and will allow you to get more practice in without having to resharpen you chain every gas cycle!

@@TayMarie23 wow, good to know. Alright. How do you get started? Do you have a bear drawing you buy online? I’ve watched a ton of all of your videos, but now that I have a couple of things, it’s like I forgot… 😂 oh man.

To get started you just have to simply get started! It’s one of the hardest things for people! I would start with something like a tree or mushroom, it will help you learn the basics! And build up from there!

@@TayMarie23 well, I got this message today, 2/4 at 4pm PST. This morning I already started on a 5’ bear. Took too much off the back head. It’s a never in a lot of places, and I used a 40 grit on an angle grinder just to see what f the could gain some control, now it smooth and looks more like a cat… oh you should see this thing. So freaking ugly. 😂😂 it was looking like a bear… my wife came home and was wow, that looks like a bear. Not so much anymore. So, I’m going to just keep going though, it’s all free except the chainsaw, 200 plus tax. This makes one hell of a mess! Damn! I’m not a messy guy so I’m sweeping, using the blower, sweeping again. Ugh. 😂 Thanks again for responding to me, you don’t have to but I have appreciated your help!

I usually carve Eastern White Pine! I like my logs to sit for 3+ months unbarked so they start to check and I can strategically place the cracks towards the back or the piece. Applying a high quality timber or decking oil will help reduce large cracks from forming by slowing down the drying process. But crack really are unpreventable, so it’s best to work with them and embrace them when possible! Color matching the cracks to the carving helps blend them in too! Hope this helps!

@@TayMarie23 Yes it does thank you 😊

A squid ....from pirate's of the Caribbean .....😂😂

@@spider-man910 good one 😂😂

Hehe thank you 😊

Haha you mean thing? Too funny 😂

@@TayMarie23 well that's embarrassing, yes thing.

I was extra confident that you meant “thing” then I wrote it and it auto corrected to “think” 😂

I only have used Oregon’s corded CS1500 so I don’t have much to compare it to unfortunately! I do love it though, it’s a good little saw :)

Amazing comment 😂 Thank you lol!!!

??? Did you mean to say cousin itt? 🤣🤣

@@TayMarie23 no thing, the hand

It’s tough to get footage of everything, I totally get it! I miss stuff all the time because I get to into things and forget to hit the record button 😅

And using the phone your filming with to look at your reference photos. 🙄

@@pinkeyswoodshop yup lol! I still use my phone to film...so no reference pics for me 😅

Ok I can definitely see that!!!! I still have the log!

Thank you and looking forward to it. I will keep an eye out for it. Your carving videos are all I watch for Carving Art Work.

I have a video on a larger-than-life white tail buck! It was earlier on in my carving career. I’m excited to do another someday! But yes, there is a video on one!

@@TayMarie23 thank you , we just watched it and my wife and I love all you owls , beautiful work , keep it going.

Yes! Honey Teak ATO!!

Do u use it for everything? Including things your going to paint?

@@pinkeyswoodshop depends on the price point of the carving. If it's a custom order or a more expensive inventory item, I will oil first, then let dry for a few days before painting over the oil with an oil based paint :) If it a smaller carving or lower price point I will paint right onto the wood.

Woohoo! Don’t compare, I’m sure yours is full of it’s own character! I hope to do another someday, this is the only one I have done!

It’s getting there I just started whittling on it and slimming it down.

I can't say for sure, I personally have never seen one so I'm skeptical. But who knows, we find new things on our planet every day!

@@TayMarie23 Ja gibt ja Leute in den USA, die meinen schonmal Bigfoot gesehen zu haben, aber es wurde nie eindeutig belegt. :)

Omg too funny! Got the height right at least 😂

@@TayMarie23 you have an awesome sense of humor. I was joking of course, I only wish I had half your talent. I'm just a hobbyist knifenaker and woidturner. Have a beautiful and blessed day. 🤝

I would love to try wood turning some day! Thank you so much for watching, it helps my little channel out so much 💛 Have a wonderful night!