Carving a simple Santa Claus face 

Oh really? I appreciate it. Thanks for commenting. I will start making more Santas, seasons comes fast.

thanks Bobby, I will be making the same on stream, right here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RuD3vtF0llo.html

Thank you for commenting, more Santas are comming.

Awesome my friend, keep going, it is very relaxing, I think I am going to start carving Noe's again, because the season is coming.

@@2Beavers Yes, even as a total beginner you zone in and everything else fades away. Especially since my 5 minute wizard took 90 minutes, lol.

thanks a lot.

I think I still have this piece, to honor the memory of your father and if you live in the United States (and of course you want to receive the piece) then email me your address and I will send this Santa Claus, you can find my email on my profile.. I was diagnosticated with arthritis last year, everyday I fight with the pain, doing wood carving I feel much better, having the mind busy I trick the pain.

thanks, I am glad you like it.

thanks

thank you for commenting.

Hi Viking, thank you for your advice, definitely I need to find a kevlar glove.

thank you so much, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A5Jh6CQMpAQ.html

Watching Doug carve while making a carving video?

Hi, thank you for commenting, well I think around 1 or 2 months practicing before Christmas till achieve 17 minutes (around +30 Santas), if you see this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YWbeQJAbmDE.html I spent almost one hour carving 3 Santas, but I did slow and trying to keep the camera focus. I encourage you to carve your first Santa, check my channel for more carving pieces, and ask me whatever you need to keep going.

thanks

You should watch videos from Doug Linker. 😉

Yes, Anita, Doug does a fine job also. Don't get too "wrapped around the axle" as this is an original Tom Hines design. Just take it for what it is and be appreciative of the efforts of 2 Beavers, Doug, and Tom Hines for sharing.

Watching Doug linker is what got me into carving wood spirits. He explains things very easily and thoroughly. Then I come over and watch videos like this and pick up some more techniques to form my own style with.

I buy on Ebay, I ensure it is North Basswood, ranking, comments etc. Also Premium Basswood in Amazon, like here: www.amzn.com/B07QH7YRZ9

this is basswood, 2x2x4 inches, diagonal cut, as triangle. thank you for commenting.

Merry Christmas