Carving A Large One Of A Kind Turtle 

I like it! I feel you’ve challenged yourself: creating a watercreature, using bow ties, separate parts glue up making a whole. I guess you’ve learned a lot from this project. The expression and headpart is spot on again. Oh and… include some outdoor shots again, Norway must be stunning with all the snow you’ve got in winter.

I like your turtle! Flippers may be a hair large, but they work as they are. My favorite so far. Thanks

Such a beautiful design! I love how the flippers and the shell both have a very swirly design. Have you ever thought about doing a zebra? The stripes could make for a cool design.

It looks amazing, don't put yourself down! For future pieces with separately carved limbs, you might want to consider making the joins between body and limb sit sunk into the body instead, where the body allows for it, to make the join less obvious. It's a well practiced methodology in plastic miniature design, and I think you should be able to do the same in wood :)

I always love how beautiful and natural all the curves in your sculptures are. This one highlighted them so much with the whirlpool and designs on the flippers. Always excited to see a new video from you pop up.

Absolutely amazing. One of the most beautiful carvings I've ever seen, you're really skillful my friend!

Beautiful work! I'd happily display that!

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You already named it in your video, Frankenturtle.

A wolf... maybe the scruff of its neck fur morphing into a forest of pine trees? The untamed wild within, like the saying 'You can take a wolf out of the wild, but you can't take the 'wild' out of the wolf'. Bonus thought, and this is probably too difficult, a hole from one eye of the wolf tapered to the forest in the back to become the moon? Just a bit of a crazy idea, but I hope it inspires some additional creative ideas for you and your beautiful work.

This turtle looks amazing! I love the idea of a wolf for your next sculpture, especially since the January full moon is the Wolf Moon. That could also be a source of inspiration (though you are definitely putting the work in any way) for future possible sources of inspiration.

I think it ended up looking really cute :) The mis-match in colour is a bit sad, but some things are unforeseeable. Do you think it would have been better to hide the seam deeper inside the shell? (like cut a recess into the main piece and hide the glued portion there - I don't know woodworking terms haha) As an idea or suggestion: Have you thought about making a Bison? They are such strong looking creatures Anyways, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful project and I hope you have a godt nytt år :)

Wonderful as usual ! Maybe a good challenge for a future project with differents parts could be to try and "inset" the joints - in the hull for instance - in order to hide them 😉👌🏻 I love your work !

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I understand your feelings about the connected parts not matching perfectly, maybe having the seam closer to the shell would've solved this, but the design in itself is as beautiful as always! A wolf would be a great choice, but if you choose to make a bird I'd love to see a falcon! They always look so noble and intelligent.

Turtle came out beautiful. Love the swirl in the shell. Have you ever thought of doing an animal with a galaxy design.

To be honest, the tentacles are plenty naterial for their own video. They are so cool and will probably require a lot of fitting to wrap them around the turtle so smoothly. Will you make the pearl out of wood, too? I wonder, how it would look like with a glassmarble or other materials along those lines.

I think it's gorgeous as usual! A suggestion for you to prevent splitting when drilling holes. If you drill a pilot hole first you'll reduce the chance of the wood splitting when you go to the larger bit because there's not as much pressure being put on the wood.

The amount of respect for you and your skills is through the roof tbh. The drawings are absolutely mesmerising, and the sculpting is every single time so detailed and unique. You demonstrate a lot of creativity. Perhaps the best part is the playful tone-of-an-aproach you have towards each project you make. This turtle looks really peaceful floating through the time and space. It's difficult to explain further, but it is difficult to look away xd Magnificent job yet again! Thank you for showing us!

Jonas, happy New Year my friend🙏it's always a treat to my eyes watching you make this mind blowing artwork... great craftsmanship ❤. Thank you so very much 🙏

beautiful sculpture. I LOVE how you made the shell and fins your own design vs doing a literal one. Now I want to try something like that!

It's fantastic! I love it! And from an attractive and creative guy is just icing on the cake! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

I absolutely am in love with it. You did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing

I totally love your sculptures ❤❤❤❤❤

happy to see you also in the new year I hope you have lots of fun and your Sculptures will be the star of the exhibition.

I really look forward to your videos coming out! It’s so relaxing to watch.

Love it! First i was worried how the whirlpool will look in the end, but it end up amazing :)

I think the turtle carving turned out nicely! Thank you for taking time to build, carve, film, edit and post this video.

Stunning as always. With the way you play with shape and movement, I think you could make a really incredible otter carving

Your artistry is amazing and so beautiful! I'm so glad I found your channel! As for potential project ideas, maybe something with lots of florals and botanicals? Perhaps a deer head with flowers and such all over its antlers?

Awesome and inspiring as always, thank you!!!

As usual, wonderful

This is the kind of cool content I follow you for, super neat!

I love the turtle! I think it is your best work so far! the swirl on the turtles shell looks beautiful 🐢

Hey Mr. Jonas, what stunning sculpture again. The turtle is really big and has some great feel of movement to it, perhaps really it would look stunning on the wall. Great work I can't wait to see your next video.

Am loving the sea turtle what a beautiful sculpture Jonas keep it up

Nice job. The turtle turned out really well. - For ideas, how about a swan in a flower ? Or perhaps a scene with a couple smaller animals instead of a big one ? That way you could maybe use some leftover smaller log pieces.

I’d buy it for my family’s beach house! Would look so nice hanging on the wall!! 🐢

Always amazing, would you ever consider traveling and making something elsewhere? Where you could make a huge project which wouldn't be possible to get the wood delivered?

It looks great! Running out of material may be a blessing, something about tentacles grabbing the turtle seems off to me. If you do a base in the future, perhaps consider seaweed instead of tentacles? Your work is amazing no matter what you decide.

the whirlpool shell on the turtle came out so well! i personally really like that he has a naturalistic face from the front and a joyful expression from the side. i think it grounds the design in realistic detail while still keeping it whimsical and fun. also, would you ever consider making deer head pendants in addition to wolf and fox pendants? i would be happy to buy such a pendant from you to show my support! i will likely buy a fox for my friend in the near future anyway, and i don't know if anyone else has asked you to make a deer, but i would be proud to wear one if you decided to do it. looking forward to the next part of this video when you finish the base!!

I always like your videos before even watching them because I know I am going to love it. ❤ the turtle turned out so amazing i wish I could have it 😮😮❤

I think the mis-matched color added a new level to the sculpture. In certain lights the color matches perfectly so it gives the illusion of the shells shadow

Epoxy/resin for the cracks would probably help. A black or green would be cool!

OMG !!! Beautiful…. Glad to see you are taking your health into your projects by wearing protection for eyes and breathing… thanks for the wonderful video !!!😊

I'm not sure how this video came up in my feed, but I'm sure glad it did! Dude, you have so much talent! What a legend! I was blown away at your drawing skills but your wood skills are just as good! Very awesome work mate and you have a cool voice too! Epic 👏👏👏

I play guitar... your talent is everlasting, mine fades. What a stunning accomplishment, beautiful. I owned a cabinet shop and sometimes a customer would see just a small color area they did not particularly like. I would take actual paint colorant from a paint store and add it to my finish. Was an amazing result and customers were quite pleased, I colorized the offensive area and I shaded the finish until it was hidden then went over the project with a colorless finish. Really fantastic results and still going after 30 years... no problems from the additive.

How lucky you picked the turtle! She's so pretty 😍

The whirtle maybe?? 😊 Beautiful work mate, keep it up, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the series!

There is definitely an opportunity to add one more element. Consider adding details of tiny wrinkles and scales starting subtle, but going heavier in the shadow area and around the neck and attachment points going down into the shell using a dark metallic purple paint. Anyways, let that idea Stew and maybe sketch or paint a concept drawing of how that would look. You do some amazing work!

Your sketches are beautiful and the final work is equally wonderful!

beautiful my friend..love this channel

Another amazing treasure, great ideas for changing the 'normal' e.g. spiral shell, waved flippers. Always a pleasure watching your creations come to life, well done. From one carver to another

I just wanted to say that you're my biggest inspiration for my own little art projects. Seeing you build your confidence throughout this series helps me feel more confident as well.

Amazing work man🔥🔥🔥🔥And the thing that it wasn't exactly how you planned...🤦🏻‍♂️ If it went exactly as you planned, how well could that have become....🔥🔥🔥🔥

The turtle is one of my favorite animals and you did such a great job on this! I would love to see you carve a squirrel with an outrageously ornate tail!

Yep, I would buy that. It would suit a Scottish living room wall ;)

I absolutely love this turtle project! Thank you for taking us all along, and watching how you produced this. Issues and all. We learned by watching how to do and fix.. I'm sort of a newbie into carving . Have been actively carving since I retired 2 years ago.. You never stop learning from. Mistakes or issues that pop up unexpectedly.. You have wonderful artistic visions.... Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see what you create next.. Mellanie ' Mel' Boone

Found your channel by chance (suggestion on home page) Immediate sub just from the starting bit of picking a project idea! Had a good laugh. The craving turned out beautiful! will be watching the rest of your videos.

You are amazing in what you do, simply wow. I love the expression you make your sculpture, they really get to life. I have a suggestion on what you can make/carve. What about a Lynx.

Your talent is amazing. Your videos are a calm breeze, in contrast to the chaotic winds of everyday life.

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You tap into the Cosmos Energy very well! The turtle looks great! I have found some success with drilling holes if I start with a smaller drill bit first, then increase the size. It helps with cracking. Sometimes, however, one cannot avoid it. It looks great as wall art too.

That’s amazing, you are too hard on yourself. Lighten up, it’s truly a beautiful carving.👍🥰

Beautiful and creative work as always!! For other animals to carve, I recommend looking into the insect world. I think they are misunderstood creatures. A moth or beetle would look magnificent in your style

Make a fantasy easter bunny for the upcoming holiday season! Holding a basket with eggs and all! Peter Cottontail vibes.

Some "tortoise and tenon" joinery! 😂

That shell is gorgeous!! Also, I love that the turtle still has a beautiful flow/movement to it. For other designs, maybe a rabbit stuck in brambles?

Looks fantastic. You are an amazing artist and wood carver. I always look forward to watching your projects progress.

Fantastic work on that new species of Turtle Jonas! Happy New Year! 👍👍🐢🐢

i stubled upon your video while looking around where RU-vid would take me, and i'm happy to be here! the turtle came out amazing and it was a pleasure ot wathc you create it! keep up the grat work

The turtle is amazing, you are to hard on yourself. it is great now I can only imagine how perfect it will be once your whole design is together. Thank you your work inspires

Oh my goodness!! Beautiful job.❤❤❤🐢🐢🐢🐢

I think it is amazing all wood is different you can be very proud of your work and all of your pieces you have created thank you and be safe

😍 love this turtle, well done 🙌

just came across youtube feed it’s amazing, and your drawing skills are also awesome sir 🎉

Thank you Jonas 🙏 The way you see, feel and manifest your amazing talent is absolutely beautiful 💫

Muito bom!!! Gosto muito dos seus trabalhos aqui no Brasil!!

Wow your wood sculptures and drawings are beautiful, great job I cant wait to see more!

Wall art is great, the difference in the grain from the head and body is less noticeable...great job!

i like how you're incorporating more jokes into your videos! i really like your sense of humor

Soo beautiful ❤ I love that you can be critical yet still love your own work so much! I need to learn that!

I think your style would go well with mythical creatures such as a phoenix

i watched this twice. every thing works so well together in the design , it looks so natural .😊 simon uk

Beautiful piece! I am always blown away by your drawings though out the process. Putting a piece of sandpaper on a cast iron table like your bandsaw works well for sanding flat surfaces.

Somewhere between your design and execution the turtle head changed. It was looking up in amazement and now it looks down in panic.

I admire you much, you just don't craft magic, you draw magic, and every project of yours is related to nature but with a fantasy twist....i am in loss of words to really praise you...mesmerizing , relaxing, learning experience as always...amazing..great work❤❤

Congrats on getting invited and the sculpture looks amazing

omg it is one of the amazing turtle sculptures i have ever seen😍😍

Well I say! That turned out lovely and definitely could be a wall hanger. Love the swirling shell, very different from your previous turtle carving. Hope you score some more material asap. I'm ready for bidding wars on this particular one 🐢 🫵

You’ve done a wolf,lion,Bear and a fox how about a polar bear showing it’s ferocious teeth and claws 🤷🏾‍♂️

Beautiful. I love the wood grain as you show it

It looks gorgeous! Your art is always stunning

i just wish u could the body and the head from the same piece of wood so u wont have this two colours of wood but u did an amazing job

Keep the bar up, as always - a masterpiece!

What a lovely frankenturtle! 😄

You didn't pick Turtle. Fail

Accidental drop in, here. I luv you drawings and sea turtle who has emerged from your imagination and perfected by your very skilled talents. Have you ever considered a filigree’ed challenge like a Sea Dragon? Looking forward to looking at your past, and future, creations! (Like your wolf heads, too!). Cheers from Vancouver, 🇨🇦

Jonas, I just found your site last night and I’ve watched several videos now. On this one, you mention that you’re not happy with the different colors in the walnut. I’ve used dark walnut danish oil on some of my projects and I find that it gives the walnut a consistent coloration over the different parts of the project. I even made 4 small tables a while back and used that oil. They all have a similar coloration. You might like it. I really love your work!

Okay, my ADHD brain took me on a bit of a Rollercoaster here... This is a really cool and cute Turtle, but somehow my brain made an association with the Lego Atlantis Set of the same Name, so now I kinda want to see what your rendition of the Leviathan would look like, which made me wonder: do you think that's what a Baby Charybdis looked like? Oh, you could call it Cheloniidae Charybdis! Amazing Job, can't wait to see how it'll look like when it's finished!