Really like the video quality. Great camera placement. Love the way you take your time to hold the carving still and let us digest what you’ve done as you explain it. Some guys rush this and it’s tough to hit the stop button all the time in order to grasp the technique. Thanks a bunch. Excellent instruction!
Thank you! Hopefully it shows how you can create flow with just a few simple tools. The main tip is to not leave the beard flat. Adding texture creates a lot of interest!
I enjoyed your tutorial video. I watched it once and then followed you on my carve. I started carving a year ago ad totally enjoy it. I figure in about 3 more years I might get the eyes down. I guess that is work i progress. Thank you for sharing with us here on you tube. I learned allot
Thank you so much. I've wanted to learn how they make a beard look like that. People want to buy my carvings, but I say not now because I'm still leaning and I need this carvings to remember my mistakes. I've only been doing carving for a few weeks and learning so much from you guy's. Thanks again my friend.
great video Blake! I am a newbie for about 3 months and have a couple V tools but nothing that large. Is that a 1/2 inch soft vee you are using? And you didnt mention the angle of it. There are so many angles now and not sure which is best for doing the beard. Thank you !!
Another great, well explained "how to" video Blake. Your process layers in about 4 different "depths" and looks fantastic. I'm behind on your videos but I'll catch up. I have an OCCT soft V tool 5/16" 60*. What size is your tool as mine looks much smaller?
I believe that it is a Drake Hogger which is a 60 degree tool....you could also use a 45 degree soft v. The key is that it is a soft V tool with the rounded bottom.
I use a soft v by Drake or a Denny Ortel Soft V, I also use a 3/8'" #9 by Denny, and a 10mm #9 by Drake. I usually stick to the soft V and #9 gouges and work my way down from big to small to create the layers.
@@lunsfordcarvings I went and looked for these but can't find them, I typed in 3/8 #9 soft V and #9 10mm soft v, just learning so not real sure if I typed in right
Helvie/Drake doesn't seem to be operating. Everything has been sold out for months. Any suggestions for where I can purchase a decent soft v gouge? Nice tutorials btw. I'm a new sub. I've been carving caricatures for about 5 years. I learned alot from this. Even the painting. Keep up the fine work.
Helvie is operating but has limited inventory due to the demand. I think they are doing strictly knives at this point. Drake is open and available. I would also recommend OCCT gouges. Both you can google and find their individual web pages. I use Drakes and love them. OCCT bought Denny and also carries a soft V. Thanks so much for the feedback and kind comments!
Thanks so much for responding. I really need some advice. This has been a hobby I'm spending more and more time with due to some health problems. I love woodwork and carving. I can't really work in my shop as I please right now so carving has to take care of both addictions. I'm missing out on alot not knowing what gouges, veiners, etc. I need or what size. I do mostly caricatures along the lines of same size you carve. Can you give me a list of the basic tools I should have to make life easier? I thought of pfeil but they seem mighty pricey. If occt is just as good I'll shop with them. What sort of set would you start with were you me? Thanks in advance. I'll be watching for your tutorials. You're the man!
@@sloanIrrigation Thanks so much for reaching out! Yes, pfeil is good, but I believe OCCT is just as good and at a better price. I use 3/8" #7 and #9 quite a bit. You would also benefit with about a 1/2" #3 and maybe a larger #10. These are the tools I use quite a bit and are the ones you will see on the video. Of course a good v tool and a soft v would also help. You can do quite a bit with just a hand full of tools. I hope this helps! Keep carving as time allows!!
Beard looks awesome!
Really like the video quality. Great camera placement.
Love the way you take your time to hold the carving still and let us digest what you’ve done as you explain it.
Some guys rush this and it’s tough to hit the stop button all the time in order to grasp the technique.
Thanks a bunch.
Excellent instruction!
Thanks so much Irv! I really appreciate the feedback! Look for more videos in the near future!
The most difficult thing in my figures has always been beard flow. This is by far the most educational video. thank you blake
Thank you! Hopefully it shows how you can create flow with just a few simple tools. The main tip is to not leave the beard flat. Adding texture creates a lot of interest!
you are the man Blake ..your one great carve and teacher ..love your video my man
Thank you my friend! Hope you like where my channel is going!
@@lunsfordcarvings I love it Blake ..I love so many now are teaching and your carvings are a special teaching
I enjoyed your tutorial video. I watched it once and then followed you on my carve. I started carving a year ago ad totally enjoy it. I figure in about 3 more years I might get the eyes down. I guess that is work i progress. Thank you for sharing with us here on you tube. I learned allot
Thanks so much! I hope it is beneficial! I appreciate the kind comments!
Great video
Awesome tips thanks again.
Thanks so much for following along!
Thank you so much. I've wanted to learn how they make a beard look like that. People want to buy my carvings, but I say not now because I'm still leaning and I need this carvings to remember my mistakes. I've only been doing carving for a few weeks and learning so much from you guy's. Thanks again my friend.
Glad it is beneficial!!
Excellent video Blake!!
Thanks Ned!
Great video Blake, please keep them coming. I am learning a lot. You da man , smooth Boo
Thank you! I have a lot of fun making these videos!
Great videos Blake👍 Thanks man. ✌️✌️
Thanks so much! More steps coming!
Haha love the intro and outro!
Thanks! Just trying to make them fun!
Really nice Blake! Looks awesome! Thank you for doing these videos!👍👏👏❤🤓💕💕🎉🎉🔥🔥
Thanks! They are fun to make! I hope they are beneficial!
Really helpful thanks!
Absolutely! Thanks for following along!
Night two of blake marathon great videos Blake
Thanks so much!
I have carved many Santas but never as great as yours! Thank you for the video. I have learned a lot. Gilles.
Thank you for the kinds comments! It's definitely a work in progress. I'm glad they are beneficial!
Great video Blake! You're a natural at this and I'm learning a lot from this series. Thanks. Garrett
Thanks Garrett! I appreciate the feedback! More to come!
I catch myself cutting the way you show with a gouge. It just feels more natural that pushing it through the wood to end up...who knows where!
Yep, you definitely have better control this way!
great video Blake! I am a newbie for about 3 months and have a couple V tools but nothing that large. Is that a 1/2 inch soft vee you are using? And you didnt mention the angle of it. There are so many angles now and not sure which is best for doing the beard. Thank you !!
Another great, well explained "how to" video Blake. Your process layers in about 4 different "depths" and looks fantastic. I'm behind on your videos but I'll catch up. I have an OCCT soft V tool 5/16" 60*. What size is your tool as mine looks much smaller?
I believe that it is a Drake Hogger which is a 60 degree tool....you could also use a 45 degree soft v. The key is that it is a soft V tool with the rounded bottom.
I was wondering what size soft V tool you are using. Very informative video
That is a Peter Ortel soft V made by Denny years ago. You can get one that is similar from Drake that is about a 5/8".
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Thank you so much!
Do you have a link or more information on the tools used for this Santa. Especially the soft v and the tool for the eyes/nose. Thanks.
Blake what are the tool sizes you used on his beard? Thanks
I use a soft v by Drake or a Denny Ortel Soft V, I also use a 3/8'" #9 by Denny, and a 10mm #9 by Drake. I usually stick to the soft V and #9 gouges and work my way down from big to small to create the layers.
@@lunsfordcarvings I went and looked for these but can't find them, I typed in 3/8 #9 soft V and #9 10mm soft v, just learning so not real sure if I typed in right
@@mrs.americanmade7452 Search Drake woodcarving tools and check out their site. Also search OCCT woodcarving tools. They will have the #9 gouges.
Please. What gouges do you use and where do they sell them? I am from Spain. Thanks.
What size is the soft v tool that you are using here?
It's what Drake considers their Hogger if you look up soft v. It's a little wider than the 90 degree.
Helvie/Drake doesn't seem to be operating. Everything has been sold out for months. Any suggestions for where I can purchase a decent soft v gouge? Nice tutorials btw. I'm a new sub. I've been carving caricatures for about 5 years. I learned alot from this. Even the painting. Keep up the fine work.
Helvie is operating but has limited inventory due to the demand. I think they are doing strictly knives at this point. Drake is open and available. I would also recommend OCCT gouges. Both you can google and find their individual web pages. I use Drakes and love them. OCCT bought Denny and also carries a soft V. Thanks so much for the feedback and kind comments!
Thanks so much for responding. I really need some advice. This has been a hobby I'm spending more and more time with due to some health problems. I love woodwork and carving. I can't really work in my shop as I please right now so carving has to take care of both addictions. I'm missing out on alot not knowing what gouges, veiners, etc. I need or what size. I do mostly caricatures along the lines of same size you carve. Can you give me a list of the basic tools I should have to make life easier? I thought of pfeil but they seem mighty pricey. If occt is just as good I'll shop with them. What sort of set would you start with were you me? Thanks in advance. I'll be watching for your tutorials. You're the man!
@@sloanIrrigation Thanks so much for reaching out! Yes, pfeil is good, but I believe OCCT is just as good and at a better price. I use 3/8" #7 and #9 quite a bit. You would also benefit with about a 1/2" #3 and maybe a larger #10. These are the tools I use quite a bit and are the ones you will see on the video. Of course a good v tool and a soft v would also help. You can do quite a bit with just a hand full of tools. I hope this helps! Keep carving as time allows!!
Thanks Blake. I have a couple of cheap v tools but they don't hold an edge like they should. I'll get these tools on their way. I appreciate your time