Whittling Smiling Dwarf - Step By Step Tutorial

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Let's whittle this smiling little dwarf. It is small fun project for your free relaxing time. I really enjoy to carve while listening to radio so maybe you will too.
This dwarf is also good practice for basic figure whittling. I am sure it will help you in your progress and you will be satisfied from your work.
Enjoy, Vladimir

[@PeteLewisWoodwork]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have seen lots of Dwarf examples but the one you show in this video is a little bit different to most of them and I like that. Nice and small, too.
UPDATE: Just completed the smiling dwarf with 2" x 1" x 1" Lime; the smaller details took a bit of time because with 60-year old eyes, it's not so easy - but it is done!

[@billyaxley1762]

Another fine tutorial, Vladamir and you definitely have an aptitude for teaching and it is much appreciated. Thanks so much.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Ok i will remember this! thanks Bill

[@jimdomanski2062]

Vladimir, Another excellent video! Well presented. Cute character too. Will carve him in the morning. Jim 🇨🇦

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Jim. Appreciate you being around! It is very helpful.

[@jimdomanski2062]

Well. I carved him... but with a grumpy face 😡😉 Excellent instructions made for a satisfying carving session. Next up? The squirrel 🐿🇨🇦

[@dougepalmerchopchop]

Thank you. Great Instructional video. My wife and I love the smiling faces, Great job explaining things and very good camera positioning. Please keep up the great work. We look forward to many more videos.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Doug! All the best to you and your wife.

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

Wonderful explanations in all of your videos. Very easy to follow and understand. I hope to give this little gnome project a try. I may try to change him into a small Santa or elf helper. These would make great Christmas gifts or Christmas ornaments for Christmas trees. Finished or painted they would look nice. Thank you very much my friend. You are an inspiration for us all.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Laurie. Your words are like a blessing.

[@jennietodd7330]

This is a great tutorial! My only problem is that my 60 yr old female hands and arm have no “brute strength “ so I take about 20 cuts to your one! (And I can only do it for short periods at a time). But it’s fun learning a new skill and you are great at explaining every step! Thank you Vladimir and Home Wood Spirit!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

I believe you will build up your finger muscles soon :-)

[@daverowland3782]

You are a good teacher,a nd I will enjoy carving this dwarf! Thank you!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome Dave. I am glad it helps.

[@indianatone218]

Like your thumb guard ,gr8 idea.

[@peterparslow2737]

I am really enjoying your tutorials im am new to carving and i am learning a lot frpm them thank you keep theem comeing

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Peter. I am glad it helps.

[@ArtCrouse]

Nice job! Easy piece to follow along and it comes out great. Thank you for posting the video.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks for your comments man. I can see them under every video. Really appreciate it! :)

[@ronaldainaire7086]

Just love how easy and beautiful your carvings are.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you very much!

[@jackdon4482]

Nice tutorial ! You explain steps clearly. Hope to see more of your work.

[@diegobenzi]

Love your tutorials, you're helping me a lot. Thank you for all your hard work and your guide!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Happy to help!

[@jennymossa9492]

I am OBSESSED with this adorable sleepy gnome! I am so making my first one tomorrow. Than ks a lot for sharing.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

He is here for you :)

[@charliedurham1954]

Great video! Cute little guy,has lots of personality,thank you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks Charlie!

[@doriswilliams3]

I enjoyed watching you make that smiling dwarf. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful craft. Doris

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for your support

[@travisbecker4948]

Thank you for a great video! I make your carvings for my nieces each week!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi Travis. I am always happy when these videos help to someone. :-) They are great gifts and I am sure that your nieces honour you for your skills.

[@markberry7193]

Excellent! Had a great time carving with you!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks for coming

[@randywood4782]

Good job I like

[@woodenjoseph1537]

ładnie zrobisz, dobrze pokazujesz, podoba mi się Twoja praca

[@lauriemcconnell4172]

Vladimir, I love your tutorials. They are prefect for the beginner carver like myself. Your instructions are very clear and precise. Your camera angles and close ups allow us to see exactly how you make each cut. I am learning a lot from you. Thank you very much for sharing your skills so we can learn this wonderful craft. I have been looking for a thumb guard just like the one you have. Would you please share with us where you got yours? Cheers!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi Laurie. I've ordered mine on aliexpress now for few dolars. So far the best deal for the quality. I will share this info probably in some video later on the way.

[@2371Anita]

Love your carvings!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thank you Anita. :-)

[@jeremyweger7344]

Thanks for another great project video!! I love what you do!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers jeremy. I appreciate that.

[@wtmke1ify]

Your videos are so easy to follow. Thanks for that.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for the comment and compliment

[@deeman77777]

I love your video's! Thanks and keep them coming!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Appreciate everyone who is around. It is really supportive. Thanks Mike!

[@SewWhittle]

The minute you said “It will look a bit confusing”, is when I said “this is confusing”. 😅

[@aurinko7280]

I started carving only a few months ago, and your little dwarf is my third project)) I bought a cheap set of knives, but now I want to go further. So it would be very interesting for me to know what brand of carving knives you use in your videos. Great job! Respect and best wishes from Germany 👍

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks. I like the american knives. Flexcut, Helvie, OCCT ;-) good luck

[@d.willie7439]

Well done good sir, another great video from you, thank you for the tips.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Dave for being around!

[@duser2326]

thanks for a very informative video.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

you are welcome Duser

[@5yellowfrog5]

Very nice job. Thank you.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks for watching!

[@giovannigranata702]

Love your tutorial it is so simple to make. Good job.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks for the comment

[@daffydjones8687]

Hello I have just join you and am enjoying the videos 😊😊

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Daffyd!

[@markblankenship8289]

very cool thanks for the idea

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Cheers Mark!

[@raezadragon]

작고 귀여워요!

[@nathanreseigh4185]

I enjoyed watching this and I don’t even whittle haha

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

haha thanks. try it :-)

[@timleaning6695]

Thanks

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

you are welcome

[@robertrobison3480]

Thanks for this one. I saw a dog on you blog. Would love to see you do that as a tutorial.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks. You saw it right. The video project of the dog is on the chanel now. ;-)

[@nanoka25]

Thank you!!!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

You are welcome Ioannis.

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Thank you for teaching us. Hey could you give us instructions on working with clay models.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks for the words and the idea

[@augustcalderaro3797]

Great job, loved the tutorial!

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Good to hear. All the best

[@michaeldonahue2308]

Vladimir I like Your Style of Calling Very Very Much You Have Any Patterns If so Please Let Me Know
Would like to Call Medieval Night. Thank You Very Much Mike

[@fragdad]

Brilliant! New Sub

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks for subbing

[@kevinames5936]

don't try too catch knives when they fall. It''s easier to put an edge than fixing a body part. Just speaking from experience.

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

thanks mate. I appreciate it

[@giovannapompeo6168]

Grazie

[@Yggdrasil1844]

Why the no glove hand got the knife going to it?

[@user-wy2di6ue1t]

класс.а перчатка реально держит порезы?

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Thanks fo question. Slash cuts 99%, stab cuts is worse.. this is class 5.

[@user-ow4oc3pv3g]

привет, пиши пожалуйста под видео какими ножами пользуешься,производитель и размер

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

have a look here for the knives: homewoodspirit.com/wood-carving/tools-equipment/which-wood-carving-whittling-knife-should-i-choose/

[@antonioscalise7256]

Buonasera, mi puoi dire che legno usare? Grazie

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

Hi, It is called basswood/european lime.

[@antonioscalise7256]

@@HomeWoodSpirit grazie

[@g.n.1206]

Great job!what kind of wood is this?basswood?

[@HomeWoodSpirit]

hi. Yes basswood. Where are you from? Any basswood in your area?

[@g.n.1206]

@@HomeWoodSpirit Greece,athens..It is difficult to find i think..only in one shop until now but i m searching