Well done, sir. Beautiful work and nicely put together video. Looks like it take’s a lot of practice to be good at that but something achievable with the proper amount of patience. I’m going to try it
That's just terrific... a really classic effect. I inherited a set of good quality carving tools from my dad, who had started geometric chip carving and also made a few decent looking ducks, and sign carving has been on my to-do list ever since, so this is an inspiring and helpful tutorial. Cheers!
Thanks Steve, this is a great video. I'm inclined to make an investment in a good one of these knives. Glad someone asked about the hardwood, I'm hoping to practice on a pallet. Really sweet that you carved all those dates for your family, too. Hope it's as relaxing as it looks.
Hardwood is actually easier to cut than softwood. As far as pallet wood, the wood is not labeled so it is often a guess as to what it is. Since it is free, if you mess something up you can simply toss it into your fireplace or barbecue.
Hi! New to your channel but I love this video! I want to make a very extensive carving along a banister in my house and this is the first video that came up. Where can I get this exact knife, how do I sharpen it, and what else can you share to help me have a successful carving? Thanks again!
Great video, thanks for sharing. Very interesting to see that it is possible to do this kind of carving with a knife. I always thought that cisels are necessary for that.
Wow. Thanks for sharing your talent and passion. Great, the way you explain as you go along. I "liked" the video, subscribed to the channel, and will be receiving the Saturday newsletter. May God bless you.
Good Morning David! Thanks for kind words. You should give it a try. I think you'll like the technique. Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and the chance to ask me questions. Bye for now and thanks for watching, David! Steve
You mentioned rubber cement to adhere the paper? What type? The only stuff I’m familiar with comes in a bottle with applicator and is very gooey! Can’t be the same stuff can it? What brand? Thanks.
Rubber cement can be bought in any art supply store. I would test it on an obscure spot before sticking a pattern onto a finished cabinet. You want to be certain the solvent in the glue will not damage the cabinet finish.
Good Morning! Yes, you could use a pocket knife, but it would need to be very sharp. As sharp as a razor blade. Ideally you'd want to reshape the blade a bit, too. The main knife you'd need only costs $25 and it would last you a lifetime. Thanks for watching. Steve
Hi Again! Yes, the knife might cost more than the particular project you're working on, but the knife will work for you for a lifetime. I buy my stuff at Lee Valley Tools. Here's a link to a knife that'll do well for you. Item A is the one I'd buy: www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=49714&cat=1,130,43332,43393 Take care, Steve P.S. What are you carving?
I'm carving the words "the reasons I love you" into a wood panel and making a notebook and filling it with reasons to present to my love as a way of asking them to marry me, ring in the back of the book. after 6 years, I should probably do something more original than taking a knee, which is a little hard in a wheelchair anyway. thank you for the link!
Well, that sounds like a great reason to carve! I'd like to give you your first wedding present. May I send you that carving knife I sent you the link for? I'd be happy to buy it for you and ship it your way. I also have a video ebook I made and sell on sharpening tools. You'll definitely need to know how to sharpen. Just drop me a note at steve@stevemaxwell.ca if you're okay with me sending you these things. Take care, Steve
Justin Why? No you don't I've only been wood carving for about 2 years and I'm sure I can pull this job off like he said just takes some basic knowledge about carving and a very sharp knife precision and patience
*With a name like Maxwell, despite being Anglicised, you should use a Celtic font.* My name is Charles Nickolas Thomas and I've a wife, Susan Lorraine, lol, that's only the craic, but I could't resist. Using a print over, is a very good idea, cheers.
Hello Andrei! Technically speaking, basswood is a hardwood because the tree has leaves, not needles. That said, basswood is not all that hard. You can carve letters in harder woods such as maple or oak or ash. Cherry and walnut are hardwoods too, and easier to carve than some others. You might enjoy the articles, videos and tool giveaways on my website. Drop by for a visit some time: baileylineroad.com Bye for now, Steve
Great work but, i couldnt stand to watch you using your headlamp as your only light source, all them "shadows" that you where dodging was unnecessary, id have had 2 light sources, on each side of me plus the kitchens lighting ...
Well done, sir. Beautiful work and nicely put together video.
Looks like it take’s a lot of practice to be good at that but something achievable with the proper amount of patience. I’m going to try it
That's just terrific... a really classic effect. I inherited a set of good quality carving tools from my dad, who had started geometric chip carving and also made a few decent looking ducks, and sign carving has been on my to-do list ever since, so this is an inspiring and helpful tutorial. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing.. that's was very useful
Thanks Steve, this is a great video. I'm inclined to make an investment in a good one of these knives. Glad someone asked about the hardwood, I'm hoping to practice on a pallet. Really sweet that you carved all those dates for your family, too. Hope it's as relaxing as it looks.
Hardwood is actually easier to cut than softwood. As far as pallet wood, the wood is not labeled so it is often a guess as to what it is. Since it is free, if you mess something up you can simply toss it into your fireplace or barbecue.
Very good! I haven't seen this before, thank you.
Hi! New to your channel but I love this video! I want to make a very extensive carving along a banister in my house and this is the first video that came up. Where can I get this exact knife, how do I sharpen it, and what else can you share to help me have a successful carving? Thanks again!
Lots of patience great job
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Very interesting to see that it is possible to do this kind of carving with a knife. I always thought that cisels are necessary for that.
Wow. Thanks for sharing your talent and passion. Great, the way you explain as you go along. I "liked" the video, subscribed to the channel, and will be receiving the Saturday newsletter. May God bless you.
What kind of blade do you use
Thanks, Steve. Top drawer, as usual.
Very nice!
What an awesome idea.
Good Morning David! Thanks for kind words. You should give it a try. I think you'll like the technique.
Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and the chance to ask me questions.
Bye for now and thanks for watching, David!
Steve
You mentioned rubber cement to adhere the paper? What type? The only stuff I’m familiar with comes in a bottle with applicator and is very gooey! Can’t be the same stuff can it? What brand? Thanks.
Rubber cement can be bought in any art supply store. I would test it on an obscure spot before sticking a pattern onto a finished cabinet. You want to be certain the solvent in the glue will not damage the cabinet finish.
whatup new friend, awesome
is there any way to use a poket knife of the same sharpness? i cant afford the tools you use, but still want to try
Good Morning!
Yes, you could use a pocket knife, but it would need to be very sharp. As sharp as a razor blade. Ideally you'd want to reshape the blade a bit, too. The main knife you'd need only costs $25 and it would last you a lifetime.
Thanks for watching.
Steve
the knife itself costs more than the entire project im working on, and where could i buy the proper knife? that way i can purchase it next month
Hi Again!
Yes, the knife might cost more than the particular project you're working on, but the knife will work for you for a lifetime. I buy my stuff at Lee Valley Tools. Here's a link to a knife that'll do well for you. Item A is the one I'd buy: www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=49714&cat=1,130,43332,43393
Take care,
Steve
P.S. What are you carving?
I'm carving the words "the reasons I love you" into a wood panel and making a notebook and filling it with reasons to present to my love as a way of asking them to marry me, ring in the back of the book. after 6 years, I should probably do something more original than taking a knee, which is a little hard in a wheelchair anyway. thank you for the link!
Well, that sounds like a great reason to carve! I'd like to give you your first wedding present. May I send you that carving knife I sent you the link for? I'd be happy to buy it for you and ship it your way. I also have a video ebook I made and sell on sharpening tools. You'll definitely need to know how to sharpen. Just drop me a note at steve@stevemaxwell.ca if you're okay with me sending you these things.
Take care,
Steve
Do you need a lot of experience in wood carving to pull this off?
Justin Why? No you don't I've only been wood carving for about 2 years and I'm sure I can pull this job off like he said just takes some basic knowledge about carving and a very sharp knife precision and patience
At last, someone who teaches properly instead of showing off. I would like to see how to do this using a Dremel too.
*With a name like Maxwell, despite being Anglicised, you should use a Celtic font.*
My name is Charles Nickolas Thomas and I've a wife, Susan Lorraine, lol, that's only the craic, but I could't resist.
Using a print over, is a very good idea, cheers.
Odd, I was just wondering today what the name Maximillian means. Thanks for reminding me to look it up.
I'll guess it's Latin.
Most European languages are now, since their Empires trampled over Ancient Europe.
You should visit woodprix website if you would like to make it by yourself I think.
May someone do this work be in hardwood?
Hello Andrei!
Technically speaking, basswood is a hardwood because the tree has leaves, not needles. That said, basswood is not all that hard. You can carve letters in harder woods such as maple or oak or ash. Cherry and walnut are hardwoods too, and easier to carve than some others.
You might enjoy the articles, videos and tool giveaways on my website. Drop by for a visit some time: baileylineroad.com
Bye for now,
Steve
Really enjoy it. Let's check woodprix plans also.
Great work but, i couldnt stand to watch you using your headlamp as your only light source, all them "shadows" that you where dodging was unnecessary, id have had 2 light sources, on each side of me plus the kitchens lighting ...
I prefer to build with woodprix plans.
I heard very good opinions about the Woodprix plans.
I heard about woodprix instructions good opinions.
I did something very similar, my plans from Stodoys helped me with this.
This time I will use woodprix instructions to make it.
I bought plans from woodprix and I made it very fast.
You should visit woodprix website if you would like to make it by yourself I think.