Thank you. I have boxes of my father in law wooden carvings that he never got to paint so watching this helps. I want to finish them for grandkids and great grandkids and it helps me feel close to him.
I just recently found your TH-cam video on the Santa. I am so amazed by the difference in my carving after watching this over what I did on my own two years ago. It has helped a great deal.
Bonjour Blake j'ai suivi tous les épisodes jusqu'à la peinture et je tiens à vous remercier pour toutes ces explications très claires pour un débutant comme moi🙏 je reçois mon bois aujourd'hui et je sais ce que je vais en faire!!!😁😁😁vous faites un super travail et je continue de vous suivre évidemment!!!
Thank you for the detailed video on this carving. The step by step instructions helped answer many questions I have been trying to find answers to. Looking forward to checking out your channel.
Fantastic video, picked up quite a few very helpful pointers. You do an amazing job of explaining what and why you're doing the things that you do. Very appreciative of you sharing your knowledge on this platform. Well done.
I made a bunch of these for my family and couldn't believe how great they looked, and they were blown away. Thank you for a great tutorial and making it easy. A belated Merry Christmas.
Wowza on Santa,, 👍 I have learned so much from your videos,,, thank you so much for taking your time and explaining the process,, those are the Santa's I'm doing now,, " wife wants them" lol I can't do the beard as good as yours,, but I'm going to keep at it.. again thank you stay safe
Hi Blake, I’m so happy to see so many talented woodcarvers on TH-cam these days. I’ve been carving for 35 years and do competition birds. New subscriber
Fantastic Mark! Thanks for the feedback! You can also find a lot on the International Association of Wood Carving page. We've done quite a few meetings with a lot of talented carvers. Thanks for giving it a look!
Just watched Blake ... I really enjoyed seeing your process of Santa painting. You do a great job of explaining the what, where, and why of each step. Learned a lot today ...
Your mixing on glass is a game-changer for me! I'd been using those white plastic paint palettes and did not have the level of control and visual feedback that diluting on a glass plate provides. Thanks!
I just watched all the Santa ornament videos and subscribed. Excellent teaching and beautiful results! You’re very good at explaining without overkill. Just right! Keep ‘em comin’ when you can. I know it’s a lot of work creating the videos...far more than creating the carving. Kudos to you for all the effort to share with us👍 Coffee’s on the way😉
Thanks my friend! I appreciate the support and the kind comments. I hope the videos are beneficial and the tips can be applied to any carving. Thanks again for your generous support!
thank you for the videos. How long do you let the BLO dry before you paint? If one was to leave it dry overnight will that effect the painting process?
With BLO, once you put it on and wipe off the excess, you can go ahead and start painting your washes right on the wet BLO. It will help the colors to absorb and blend well without any issues.
Hi there Blake. How long do you let your carvings dry after dabbing off the boiled linseed oil? It seems like you don't wait too long, but I've been told by a couple to wait a few days before painting after applying the BLO. Thanks and love your videos!
Hey! I usually just paint them wet right after I get the excess BLO off the carving. It actually helps the paint blend and gives you a good finish. You can wait for it to dry, but it is not necessary.
Amazing job! So now it is time to hang it, how do you display that or intend it to be displayed? Do you put some kind of hanger on the back to put sting on so you can hang it from a tree or window?
Tim, I usually go to an arts store and purchase some eye hooks. You can also get them on amazon. Screw them in the top of the hat and add just a dab of super glue to hold it in place. At that point you can hang from a tree or hang in a window. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for following along!
@@lunsfordcarvings Thank you, I know we are getting in the weeds but how about using a keyhole router bit or countersinking something in the back, the only reason I mention it is taking that thickness into account or for balancing it out when it hangs. I think the only thing this awesome set of videos lacks is a foolproof and elegant way to hang them. I can't wait to try this project - thanks again for all the videos on it and the detail. PS - I did send coffee... LOL
@@tnyberg67 Thanks so much for the coffee! It is much appreciated! Yes, the keyhole router bit would work. It really depends on where you want to hang it. I use the eye hooks just to hang on a tree, but there are a bunch of different options you can try to make it your own. I look forward to seeing your creations!
Wonderful video and very helpful ! ! Thank you. Now that the carving is painted, how do you finish it off? I know some leave it just painted. Others paint or spray some clear coating of some kind or maybe some kind of wax. How do you finalize the piece?
@@lunsfordcarvings Fantastic! ! I have done similarly though I'm less practiced with the Wax. I very much appreciate your videos, the way you explain and demonstrate. I have learned much. Please keep sharing ! !
Usually I will just screw an eye hook into the top of the hat, and then tie some fishing twine through the loop to hang it on the tree. The eye hooks work well and stay in the wood good.
@@lunsfordcarvings I have used an eye hook before but sometimes the carving wouldn't hang vertical. I have done several Santa ornaments but have relieved the back of the carving, almost cleaning it out a little like a canoe, to lighten them. This likely makes them "lean" when using the eye hook. I'm thinking the weight would be more balanced leaving the back flat. Once again, thank you for responding and being so kind in your approach and in your sharing.
It usually takes me from 1.5 to 2 hours to carve one start to finish before painting. They are a really fun carve because you get to work on shadowing, eyes, and hair flow.
@@lunsfordcarvings yeah I have watched the videos a couple times. I really like the one you did and painted the hat American flag. Thanks for the videos.
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Thank you. I have boxes of my father in law wooden carvings that he never got to paint so watching this helps. I want to finish them for grandkids and great grandkids and it helps me feel close to him.
I just recently found your TH-cam video on the Santa. I am so amazed by the difference in my carving after watching this over what I did on my own two years ago. It has helped a great deal.
Thanks so much! I'm glad it is beneficial! I hope to do more in the coming weeks!
I keep returning to this video it's full of great information.
Thanks! I'm glad it is beneficial. Tried to leave some tips that people can apply to their own carvings.
@@lunsfordcarvings im back again tis the season.
@@texasveteran7231 Fantastic! Glad you are still at it!
Very informative. Thank you.
Bonjour Blake j'ai suivi tous les épisodes jusqu'à la peinture et je tiens à vous remercier pour toutes ces explications très claires pour un débutant comme moi🙏 je reçois mon bois aujourd'hui et je sais ce que je vais en faire!!!😁😁😁vous faites un super travail et je continue de vous suivre évidemment!!!
Thank you so much for following and for your support! I hope the videos are beneficial!
@@lunsfordcarvings yes they are 👍👍👍Merci pour votre réponse 👍
@@thebigsebowski4645 Absolutely!!!
Very happy I found your site. Made some points I had never known as a beginner. Thank you for sharing
Outstanding! I hope it is beneficial! Thanks for following along!
Nice paint job Blake
Thanks my friend!
Thank you for the detailed video on this carving. The step by step instructions helped answer many questions I have been trying to find answers to. Looking forward to checking out your channel.
Thanks so much! I hope it is beneficial!
Thanks for making the videos
Really enjoyed them
Will definitely be going back to them
Thanks Jerry! I appreciate it! I hope it is beneficial!
Most helpful on this carving from start to finish, thank you
Thanks for the great teaching videos blake. Great job of explaining and providing very helpful information.
Can't wait for more.
Thanks so much! I have a few in the works!
Wow Impressive tutorial from start to finish! Keep 'em coming please.
Thank you so much Jack!
Fantastic video, picked up quite a few very helpful pointers. You do an amazing job of explaining what and why you're doing the things that you do. Very appreciative of you sharing your knowledge on this platform. Well done.
Like the blue section
Thank you Blake great content. Look forward to your next post.
Thanks so much!
I made a bunch of these for my family and couldn't believe how great they looked, and they were blown away. Thank you for a great tutorial and making it easy. A belated Merry Christmas.
Fantastic! Merry Christmas to you!
Great Lesson, Blake!!!
Thank you brother!!
Great video thank you
Unreal eyes, been doing that on my carvings, really steps them up. Thanks
Absolutely! The eyes bring them to life!
Thanks Blake, excellent tutorial ,thanks for sharing.
Thanks for following along!
Wowza on Santa,, 👍 I have learned so much from your videos,,, thank you so much for taking your time and explaining the process,, those are the Santa's I'm doing now,, " wife wants them" lol I can't do the beard as good as yours,, but I'm going to keep at it.. again thank you stay safe
Absolutely! I'm glad to hear they are beneficial! Thanks for following along!
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it. It helps us new carvers.
Absolutely! I hope you find it very beneficial!
First time I have watched your channel. Great job. Lots to learn from you.
Thanks Tom! I hope it is beneficial!
Hi Blake, I’m so happy to see so many talented woodcarvers on TH-cam these days. I’ve been carving for 35 years and do competition birds. New subscriber
Fantastic Mark! Thanks for the feedback! You can also find a lot on the International Association of Wood Carving page. We've done quite a few meetings with a lot of talented carvers. Thanks for giving it a look!
Thanks Blake, love the way Santa turn out really nice painting.
Thanks so much! These are fun projects!
Just watched Blake ... I really enjoyed seeing your process of Santa painting. You do a great job of explaining the what, where, and why of each step. Learned a lot today ...
Thanks my friend! I'm glad to hear that it is beneficial!
Your mixing on glass is a game-changer for me! I'd been using those white plastic paint palettes and did not have the level of control and visual feedback that diluting on a glass plate provides. Thanks!
Absolutely! I’m glad it is beneficial!
Great video. The paint job really shows the wonderful carving.
Thank you! It really brings them to life!
Very nice.
Thanks Chris!
Great video
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much Blake. Amazing carve and paint!!
Thank you Ned! I appreciate the support!
awesome video, thank you very much for sharing. love your work and kindness
Absolutely! Thank you for following along!
@@lunsfordcarvings i follow you also in instagram, thank you
Thank you for the follow!!
Looks great Blake
Thanks Tom!
Love these carvings, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for following along!
Thanks for this Blake, think I needed it😆 look forward to the next one. ✌️✌️
Fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it!
I just watched all the Santa ornament videos and subscribed. Excellent teaching and beautiful results! You’re very good at explaining without overkill. Just right! Keep ‘em comin’ when you can. I know it’s a lot of work creating the videos...far more than creating the carving. Kudos to you for all the effort to share with us👍
Coffee’s on the way😉
Thanks my friend! I appreciate the support and the kind comments. I hope the videos are beneficial and the tips can be applied to any carving. Thanks again for your generous support!
bonito, gracias, bendiciones
Thank you!
Good stuff!
Thanks my friend!!!
Thanks good tutorial.
Thank you!
Brilliant Blake... Just came across your channel... Subbed!
Thank you!
Fabulous thank you
Thank you!
I use a sharp stick to paint the eyes worked better than a brush.
Yes, sometimes I will use a toothpick and it works just as good!
Subbed for sure!😂🇬🇧🙌
thank you for the videos. How long do you let the BLO dry before you paint? If one was to leave it dry overnight will that effect the painting process?
With BLO, once you put it on and wipe off the excess, you can go ahead and start painting your washes right on the wet BLO. It will help the colors to absorb and blend well without any issues.
Thanks for your video. What is the brand of "antique white" paint you use?
I use Delta Ceramcoat or Americana. Either will work great!
So do you apply the grey to the entire eyeball before the blue?
Usually just to the outer edge, and then fill in with the other colors.
Really enjoyed this series.. Question... do you use straight BLO or do you thin it with odorless mineral spirits for your base coat?
I usually use straight but you can do it either way. Cutting it may reduce the smell and also cut back on the yellowing that may occur over time.
Hi there Blake. How long do you let your carvings dry after dabbing off the boiled linseed oil? It seems like you don't wait too long, but I've been told by a couple to wait a few days before painting after applying the BLO. Thanks and love your videos!
Hey! I usually just paint them wet right after I get the excess BLO off the carving. It actually helps the paint blend and gives you a good finish. You can wait for it to dry, but it is not necessary.
Amazing job! So now it is time to hang it, how do you display that or intend it to be displayed? Do you put some kind of hanger on the back to put sting on so you can hang it from a tree or window?
Tim, I usually go to an arts store and purchase some eye hooks. You can also get them on amazon. Screw them in the top of the hat and add just a dab of super glue to hold it in place. At that point you can hang from a tree or hang in a window. Hope this helps! Thanks so much for following along!
@@lunsfordcarvings Thank you, I know we are getting in the weeds but how about using a keyhole router bit or countersinking something in the back, the only reason I mention it is taking that thickness into account or for balancing it out when it hangs. I think the only thing this awesome set of videos lacks is a foolproof and elegant way to hang them. I can't wait to try this project - thanks again for all the videos on it and the detail. PS - I did send coffee... LOL
@@tnyberg67 Thanks so much for the coffee! It is much appreciated! Yes, the keyhole router bit would work. It really depends on where you want to hang it. I use the eye hooks just to hang on a tree, but there are a bunch of different options you can try to make it your own. I look forward to seeing your creations!
Wonderful video and very helpful ! ! Thank you. Now that the carving is painted, how do you finish it off? I know some leave it just painted. Others paint or spray some clear coating of some kind or maybe some kind of wax. How do you finalize the piece?
I usually spray with Deft and then once that is dry, cover it with Howard's Feed N Wax and buff with a soft cloth or brush. That works well.
@@lunsfordcarvings Fantastic! ! I have done similarly though I'm less practiced with the Wax. I very much appreciate your videos, the way you explain and demonstrate. I have learned much. Please keep sharing ! !
@@bartleybeckert3578 Thanks again for the feedback! I appreciate it!
Please. What gouges do you use and where do they sell them? I am from Spain. Thanks.
Sent in a message on Instagram!
How do you prepare this piece for a tree ornament? How do you prepare it to dangle on the tree?
Usually I will just screw an eye hook into the top of the hat, and then tie some fishing twine through the loop to hang it on the tree. The eye hooks work well and stay in the wood good.
@@lunsfordcarvings I have used an eye hook before but sometimes the carving wouldn't hang vertical. I have done several Santa ornaments but have relieved the back of the carving, almost cleaning it out a little like a canoe, to lighten them. This likely makes them "lean" when using the eye hook. I'm thinking the weight would be more balanced leaving the back flat. Once again, thank you for responding and being so kind in your approach and in your sharing.
what type of pen did you mention for outlining the eyes as another option?
How long does it take you from start to ready for paint to carve these?
It usually takes me from 1.5 to 2 hours to carve one start to finish before painting. They are a really fun carve because you get to work on shadowing, eyes, and hair flow.
@@lunsfordcarvings yeah I have watched the videos a couple times. I really like the one you did and painted the hat American flag. Thanks for the videos.
@@brianbarham7077 Thanks so much! I try to change them up a little. That one is now in Dale Green's collection. It was a fun one!
i have lot of horse carvings, any suggestions?
How do I send a picture of what I made with your inspiration.