One of the most beautiful videos I have seen on UA-cam. It was very peaceful watching you work. Your skill is wonderful and the piece is exquisite. Thanks!
There is a grace and peace to working with natural materials...without the harsh sounds of electric tools . It is a wonderful connection and your whiskey cup is , though utilitarian , quite lovely and fits perfectly in one's hand ! Well done ! All that and the amazing fragrance of fresh-worked wood !
I came here lulled by the title: calm carving. And calm it was indeed. Things I loved: 🎄That you left the natural sounds instead of replacing them with some music. I loved listening to the scraping sound of well-sharpened tools gliding through that wood. I also enjoyed the occasional barking in the background or the hen striding through the yard. The sounds of a calm day going along peacefully. 🎄That you showed each tool you used and wrote what it was for those willing to seek them. 🎄I marvelled at your nimbleness in creating such a small thing using at first tools that seemed too rough and apparently inadequate for the scope. I mean, carving with an axe and a saw? Totally worth seeing. I'm a carpenter's daughter myself and I've been brought up to love all things wood. And it brought me quite a few memories of my Dad working like this in his own workshop.❤ 🎄I always enjoy watching videos of beautiful things made of wood. I've watched so far lots of woodturning clips or of various woodworking projects. This is, though, the first one, I think, where I see something made from start to finish with just hand tools, not electric, and yes, I'll say it again, I loved it. 🎄Last but not least, your gentle voice and the fact that you took your time to offer us a few explanations of the further procedures as a closure to the video. Thank you! I'm a follower now. 🌳👍🏻
I had to sit with this comment for a little while. Thank you so so much for this analysis and for taking the time to share your watching experience. Making these videos is such a joy and I do it for exactly these reasons. Thank you for bringing a tear to my eye 💚🍎
I really enjoyed the serenity of your video! The peaceful atmosphere of your shop and the natural lighting helped to instill a zen like feeling that flowed through the video (even though you couldn’t get the walnut aroma to pass through). Very beautiful cup.
I have to say the video is calm to a degree. But, I puckered up a little when you started carving so close to the cup edge with the hatchet! 😂 Very fine work sir.
Awesome! I am in my second year apprenticeship restoring old windows. I’m in the USA so that range is short 1850s-1930s for traditional double hung. Wood working has always been a passion of mine, watching you work and your approach is nothing short of inspiring. Glad I found you
Next steps drying the piece slowly (this has already happened and the piece is in my hand as in typing and dried nicely. I will apply some finishing cuts and then oiling so that it is sealed up :) debating if I should document those steps too, what do you think?
All hail Wood in all its forms! A guy at the wood shop today was finishing up a wooden spoon, spatula and slotted spoon. You have inspired me. Thank you!
I find it very hard to engrossed when watching programs on the tv these days, Thankyou so much for allowing me to immerse myself in this video , watching the accuracy with the hand tools and finally the finished product was a great pleasure Thankyou
I am so pleased that you like it! I really we wanted to create an immersive feeling, as if you’re peering over my shoulder whilst I’m making. I have another video ready to upload tomorrow ☺️
great vid sam! ive been leaving Walnut in big tubs of water ( as billets ) and it makes all of the sapwood go really nice deep browns and purples if left for a few weeks to maybe a month or so! i think it may be something to do with all of the tanins leaking out and almost self ebonising!!
I think you’re right! It’s a great wood to really play with the colours and tone. I even got a little red spot in this piece. Been really enjoying your spoon Felix.
This was so well shot - with the top down angles and the close up's lovely sounds that come with carving.. I esspecially like how you explain the smell of the wood and such - very well put.
So happy to have stumbled across your channel just now, thanks for sharing your work here. It's a pleasure to watch and see how the final piece comes together. 😊
The way the wood sticks to the knife and makes it jolt forward is so anxiety inducing 😂 Carving wood gets nerve wracking when it decides to be stubborn towards your knife. Very beautiful cups. 👍
Thank you so much May! I hope that one day you can hold one. I’m glad that the techniques and tactility can be felt through the screen as much as I feel it in the workshop 🫶
Amazing! Fantastic work, and a pleasure to watch. I wonder how many of these he went through (chopped through) until he developed an intuitive feel for the thickness of the cup…
Thank you very much! It is a great pleasure to watch your videos. It calms you down, inspires you to create wooden carved utensils and various dishes. A wonderful tool. It is cool that the inter-noise is of very high quality, without any off-screen melody! Good luck to you!
Ahh thank you ! I hope you’re enjoying watching along. More videos to come! Just a couple more days of relaxing with my family and then I’ll brave the cold again!
I completely agree. There really isn’t anything like it. It’s interesting how far removed humans have become from traditional wood carving techniques. I like to think that there is an ancestral connection that grounds us. The splitting of the log is experienced in the same way as thousands of years ago.
I just found your channel and intend to watch all of your previous videos. you are truly a craftsman and have such a calm demeanor. You are extremely talented I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing more of your carvings in the future. I'm curious as to the county of which you live. I live in the u.s.and I also am a wook carver. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your works. It was very entertaining and insightful watching you carve out this cup. Also thanks for sharing some of the things you will do post carving that aren’t in the video. Would be curious to know why 3 weeks between applications of oil. Cheers!
Thank you for the compliments. It means a lot! I wait three weeks to let the oil polymerise (solidify) before adding another coat. The combination of thee costs usually provides enough of a barrier to clog the porous end grain of walnut so that it doesn’t leak. I hope this helps ☺️
Greetings! Thank you for your videos! They inspired me to give it a try myself. Unfortunately, I only had firewood, and the beech almost bent my axe 😂. I don’t have an adze either, but I made a long-handled spoon knife for the project. In the end, though, I’m happy with the result and had a great time working on it! Sending lots of love from Germany! Keep enjoying your work-it’s absolutely beautiful, and I love watching you create!
This is lovely to hear! I’m so glad that the inspiration turned to sheer dedication! Well done on tackling some firewood and for making your own tools too! I’m really hope that it sparked something. If you ever need any help for advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I wish you all the best in this carving journey.
Thank you so much! I am out of stock of this size of vessel but I have some others on my online store - link in bio. I will update my shop in the spring. All the best 🙏
I just started carving/whittling. This video is very soothing and pleasing to watch. I really enjoy seeing that you focus techniques with patients. Is this wood your working with black walnut by chance?
Thank you so much for the kind words! I wish you all the best in your carving journey. If you need any advice or help, do get in touch. It is indeed walnut. 🤗
Just found your whisky cup video which was lovely. It was not too long and showed sections of each process including the sharpening of your curved knife. I've taken up spoon carving but nothing like your level. Both my son and myself are malt whisky fans, and when he comes up for a few days we enjoy a dram or two. I would be very interested if you sell these cups, if so where or how could I obtain one or two?. They would make a very special present for my son and me of course!. Keep up your fantastic work and skill.
This is a lovely story. I am glad that you like this video and have been carving and bonding with your son too. I will be updating my online store in the near future with some cups and spoons and such items. I will let folks now on here and on my Instagram page. If you like, do drop me an email through my website and I can let you know when I’m updating. I need to establish an mailing list! Thank you for your encouragement. Sam
To prevent cracking, I carve the walls of these kinds of cups to an even thickness so that it dries at an even rate… I also work around the pith without including it so that there is less tension and this less cracking around the tighter, more compact growth rings. Wood wants to dry at an even rate to match its environment. Around the pith, there is more moisture and tension so wood cracks to open and dry at the same rate as the rest. Finally, I dry the pieces slowly, in a tote bag filled with wood chips within another tote bag in a cool, dark place in the house away from heat, draft or direct sunlight. (The cupboard under the sink). Sadly despite the measures, if wood wants to crack, it will. I’d say I lose every 1-in-30 to a crack. Fruit woods are more prone to cracking compared to other hardwoods such as birch, maple, alder etc and nut woods like walnut... Great question! I hope this helps.
Lovely, I wish I had the ability to strike an ax (or hammer) exactly where I'm aiming! You are unerring. I have some old apricot wood that would look lovely carved up into a cup like yours. You've inspired me to give it a shot. Have you ever used nut oils ( walnut, almond)? They should work as well as linseed and taste much better.
@ accuracy comes with time… I’d say that it took me about a year of axing once per week to become really proficient and confident. I’ve noticed when teaching that some people have it right away, and sometimes folk don’t grasp it at all. I am so pleased that I can be of inspiration with the apricot! Apricot can crack very easily so be careful if working it in high temperatures. I love it for spoons but never had anything big enough for cups. Let me know how it goes! Thanks so much for watching and for the support.
@ I use walnut quite frequently… it takes a long time to dry but does create a nice, deep finish. As far as I know, almond oil doesn’t polymerise or cure well.
I'm glad I stopped scrolling through the UA-cam videos. You caught my eye and kept interested in your art. Do you sell these cups? I have been looking for a good whiskey cup. Glass breaks as do my coffee cups. Thanks
Hello there! Ahh thank you very much. I am so pleased that you like my videos. I do sell them.. I don’t have any of this style in stock at the moment but I have some other things on my website if you wanted to see (link in bio). I will be doing an update in the spring time. I tend to let my followers know on Instagram that there are new products in stock. Hope this helps!
Hey there! Thank you so much. I usually do but I’ve currently sold out of this kind of size on my website. I have larger, more sculptural pieces and also some spoons and other homewares in my online shop. The link can be found in my UA-cam bio if you wanted to have a browse 🙏
I want to start carving so bad. I have a basic knife set, but you have all the nice stuff. Which, speaking of, I'm curious as to what the purpose of each of your knives are and why you choose them for whatever you're doing. Obviously, some are self-explanatory like for carving out bowls/cups. I understand if you don't want to take the time to explain for every single knife. Do you have a page or something that goes into explanations for each of your knives?
I am a firm believer that you don't need all of this nice stuff to be able to carve and transport yourself into craft for a while. I am lucky enough to have encountered some great tool smiths over the years through my carving journey, but I started out with a carving kit that I purchased for under £100. I used a Mora 106, a Mora 164 and an axe from a hardware store that I re-profiled into a carving axe. This hoverer, is a great suggestion and I think you may have read my mind a little... I am beginning a new playlist series called TLC - Tool Loving Care. In this series I run through my tools, one by one, and detail what I like about them and why I have them and also sharpen a new edge on them. This first is my carving axe and I will be uploading in the next few hours.
I started carving with a $10 set of chisels and an old Mora/Frost carving knife. Don't be fooled into thinking you have to buy hundreds of dollars of tools. A spork or deeply curved gouge is needed for shaping the bowls of spoons or cups but everything else can be done with a hatchet and knife. Be careful but get started!
Thank you for asking! I usually have good stock on my website but I’m currently out of this style of cup! I’m going to be making more this month for sale. I have some lovely wood types too!
Hey David! Thanks for your comment. I do indeed! I am out at the moment but I’m slowly working on more. If you email me, I’ll notify you when I update my online store. All the best!
I love the sound of a truly sharp edge tool effortlessly slicing through wood...It's like a lullaby
It’s pretty dreamy! Completely blows the feeling of working with machines out of the water
Yes. ☺
One of the most beautiful videos I have seen on UA-cam. It was very peaceful watching you work. Your skill is wonderful and the piece is exquisite. Thanks!
Wow this is such a wonderful comment to receive. Thank you so much. I’m really happy that you like the video and the piece 💚
I cut myself three times just watching this. Great work, you make it look easy.
There is a grace and peace to working with natural materials...without the harsh sounds of electric tools .
It is a wonderful connection and your whiskey cup is , though utilitarian , quite lovely and fits perfectly in one's hand !
Well done ! All that and the amazing fragrance of fresh-worked wood !
Thank you so much! This is really kind to say.
This was mesmerizing to watch. Beautifully done.
I came here lulled by the title: calm carving. And calm it was indeed.
Things I loved:
🎄That you left the natural sounds instead of replacing them with some music. I loved listening to the scraping sound of well-sharpened tools gliding through that wood.
I also enjoyed the occasional barking in the background or the hen striding through the yard. The sounds of a calm day going along peacefully.
🎄That you showed each tool you used and wrote what it was for those willing to seek them.
🎄I marvelled at your nimbleness in creating such a small thing using at first tools that seemed too rough and apparently inadequate for the scope. I mean, carving with an axe and a saw? Totally worth seeing. I'm a carpenter's daughter myself and I've been brought up to love all things wood. And it brought me quite a few memories of my Dad working like this in his own workshop.❤
🎄I always enjoy watching videos of beautiful things made of wood. I've watched so far lots of woodturning clips or of various woodworking projects. This is, though, the first one, I think, where I see something made from start to finish with just hand tools, not electric, and yes, I'll say it again, I loved it.
🎄Last but not least, your gentle voice and the fact that you took your time to offer us a few explanations of the further procedures as a closure to the video.
Thank you! I'm a follower now. 🌳👍🏻
I had to sit with this comment for a little while.
Thank you so so much for this analysis and for taking the time to share your watching experience.
Making these videos is such a joy and I do it for exactly these reasons.
Thank you for bringing a tear to my eye 💚🍎
Im too worn down by modern life ,
this is what life should be about ,
I really enjoyed the serenity of your video! The peaceful atmosphere of your shop and the natural lighting helped to instill a zen like feeling that flowed through the video (even though you couldn’t get the walnut aroma to pass through).
Very beautiful cup.
Thank you so much! Really kind
Thank you Samuel. What a peaceful and beautiful art. I really like the way you do this! 🪵❤
Thank you so much! I am happy that you find it peaceful to watch. All the very best to you!
I have to say the video is calm to a degree. But, I puckered up a little when you started carving so close to the cup edge with the hatchet! 😂 Very fine work sir.
Thank you!
You've brought me much peace these past 14:38, May both sides of your pillow be kwispy for all your days.
🙏
Lovely work! Thanks so much for posting.
Awesome! I am in my second year apprenticeship restoring old windows. I’m in the USA so that range is short 1850s-1930s for traditional double hung. Wood working has always been a passion of mine, watching you work and your approach is nothing short of inspiring. Glad I found you
Ahh this is so nice to hear. Lovely apprenticeship too! Thanks so much for sending. I hope that your pathway is a fruitful one. 💚
@ yeah man always give credit where it’s due! Thank you as well for the content and quick response
Beautiful work sir. Your tools are very sharp, and your hands very sure. There's a music to this.
Thank you so very much friend.
That carving hatchet is a thing of beauty, as is your accuracy in using it. If that's your idea of a whisky cup, we'd get along just fine 😂😂😂.
What a stunning piece. Truly
Really curious what the next steps would be.
Next steps drying the piece slowly (this has already happened and the piece is in my hand as in typing and dried nicely. I will apply some finishing cuts and then oiling so that it is sealed up :) debating if I should document those steps too, what do you think?
@ that would be lovely. Understanding the full process really helps people like me start our projects without fear or hesitation :)
Beautiful cup. I loved watching your awesome skill.
Thank you so much!!
All hail Wood in all its forms! A guy at the wood shop today was finishing up a wooden spoon, spatula and slotted spoon. You have inspired me. Thank you!
Welcome to the new wood culture! I hope you. Enjoy this journey. Let me know if I can help x
I find it very hard to engrossed when watching programs on the tv these days, Thankyou so much for allowing me to immerse myself in this video , watching the accuracy with the hand tools and finally the finished product was a great pleasure
Thankyou
I am so pleased that you like it! I really we wanted to create an immersive feeling, as if you’re peering over my shoulder whilst I’m making.
I have another video ready to upload tomorrow ☺️
a truly lovely little sculpture
Indeed what I drink for occasions. Walnut and whiskey solid match
great vid sam! ive been leaving Walnut in big tubs of water ( as billets ) and it makes all of the sapwood go really nice deep browns and purples if left for a few weeks to maybe a month or so! i think it may be something to do with all of the tanins leaking out and almost self ebonising!!
I think you’re right! It’s a great wood to really play with the colours and tone. I even got a little red spot in this piece. Been really enjoying your spoon Felix.
Absolutely stunning! You are a true artist in wood craft and filmmaking. Beautiful! Cheers !
Thank you so much 💚
I really enjoyed watching you make this beautiful cup. Mesmerizing. Thank you. 🙇
Thank you very much. I’m so happy you have enjoyed watching
This was so well shot - with the top down angles and the close up's lovely sounds that come with carving..
I esspecially like how you explain the smell of the wood and such - very well put.
Ahhh hot tea and a cat, puuurfect accoutrements to calm creativity.
Thank you. The best two companions
So happy to have stumbled across your channel just now, thanks for sharing your work here. It's a pleasure to watch and see how the final piece comes together. 😊
Thank you so much 😊 this is really kind
Totally absorbed watching that, amazing carving skills. 👏👏
Hello Sam. Absolutely love watching these videos. Cheers
Thank you so much Tristan!
The way the wood sticks to the knife and makes it jolt forward is so anxiety inducing 😂
Carving wood gets nerve wracking when it decides to be stubborn towards your knife. Very beautiful cups. 👍
I love the result so much, I wish I could hold it. Loved this video, I love how tactical and methodical everything is
Thank you so much May! I hope that one day you can hold one. I’m glad that the techniques and tactility can be felt through the screen as much as I feel it in the workshop 🫶
Nice cups, nice tools👍
Thank you for a nice relaxing video , I enjoy working with walnut .
Gorgeous work. Wow. You’re incredibly skilled.
Thank you so so much. This is really kind x
Skill, craftsmanship, and art, a real pleasure to see. Liked, shared, subscribed. Thanks!
This is so kind. Thank you very much. There will be a new video coming tomorrow! 👀
Amazing! Fantastic work, and a pleasure to watch. I wonder how many of these he went through (chopped through) until he developed an intuitive feel for the thickness of the cup…
Hundreds!!
excellent craftsmanship! and such a calming video
I’m so happy you have enjoyed watching along. Thank you. There will be more videos!
Amazing , you have a new fan
That axe/ hatchet makes such a nice sound. At times it even has a sustained ring. It sounds amazing.
I’m a very lucky carver! James makes such beautiful tools
Calm soul. Good therapy.
Awesome work. Keep up the good work and God bless
Thank you very much! It is a great pleasure to watch your videos. It calms you down, inspires you to create wooden carved utensils and various dishes. A wonderful tool. It is cool that the inter-noise is of very high quality, without any off-screen melody! Good luck to you!
This is extremely kind of you to say. Thank you very much. I’m really pleased that you liked this video and that you feel inspired
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and now I can’t wait to see the rest of your content!
Ahh thank you ! I hope you’re enjoying watching along. More videos to come! Just a couple more days of relaxing with my family and then I’ll brave the cold again!
Beautiful works love this
Thank you!
Great video and carving, thank you!
Thank you so much!
This was really well done.
It’s so very satisfying to make something with our own hands. ❤
I completely agree. There really isn’t anything like it. It’s interesting how far removed
humans have become from traditional wood carving techniques. I like to think that there is an ancestral connection that grounds us. The splitting of the log is experienced in the same way as thousands of years ago.
Хороший інсрумент,гарна робота,чиста.Браво майстру.
Hello from Ukraine!!!
Utterly superb.
Thank you for sharing your technique, fantastic work!
Thank you!
These videos are fantastic, and I love your carvings. You have a such a sweet voice and demeanor too hehe
Glad you like them!
I just found your channel and intend to watch all of your previous videos. you are truly a craftsman and have such a calm demeanor.
You are extremely talented I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing more of your carvings in the future.
I'm curious as to the county of which you live. I live in the u.s.and I also am a wook carver.
Blessings to you and your family.
@ thank you so much. This is so
So kind! I am based in the Czech Republic. Originally from the UK
what a gorgeous piece. i will be looking out for that shop section :)
Brilliant. Thank you. I came from the tutorial video so chuffed to see a prototype dual sided hook thing!
Beautiful work! And a real pleasure to watch, thank you! Subbed.
Thank you for sharing your works. It was very entertaining and insightful watching you carve out this cup. Also thanks for sharing some of the things you will do post carving that aren’t in the video. Would be curious to know why 3 weeks between applications of oil. Cheers!
Thank you for the compliments. It means a lot! I wait three weeks to let the oil polymerise (solidify) before adding another coat. The combination of thee costs usually provides enough of a barrier to clog the porous end grain of walnut so that it doesn’t leak. I hope this helps ☺️
Cat, coffee, and carving! In no particular order. What could be better!!! I also loved seeing the beautiful curls!!!
I’m so glad you have enjoyed watching along! :)
Great. I carve a little and this is great inspiration. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Beautiful work, you are very talented sir! 🙏
Thank you very much!
Вы так "вкусно" режете свои творения! Просто молодец!
Greetings! Thank you for your videos! They inspired me to give it a try myself. Unfortunately, I only had firewood, and the beech almost bent my axe 😂. I don’t have an adze either, but I made a long-handled spoon knife for the project.
In the end, though, I’m happy with the result and had a great time working on it! Sending lots of love from Germany! Keep enjoying your work-it’s absolutely beautiful, and I love watching you create!
This is lovely to hear! I’m so glad that the inspiration turned to sheer dedication! Well done on tackling some firewood and for making your own tools too! I’m really hope that it sparked something. If you ever need any help for advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch. I wish you all the best in this carving journey.
So relaxing 🪵
Thank you so much for sharing this video, it is inspiring. Blessed New Year ❤
I’m so happy you find it inspiring. Thank you so much
You have me wanting to make a set of these. Looks like I need more tools!!!!
Such a chilled video with such a beautiful piece at the end. Subscribed. Best of luck on your journey 🍀
Thank you so much
Wonderfull 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I enjoyed this video. Interesting technique.
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed
Very nice.
Great knife skills
I really appreciate it. Thank you
Nice vid.. Thoroughly enjoyed the pace..
Great with Fallout 4 ambient music in the bg. d:^)
Very inspiring!
Glad you think so!
I enjoyed it a lot, thank you! :)
Very nice work. I haven't carved anything for a couple years now
Thank you! I hope it sparks some inspo for more carving, friend. :)
Великолепно!!! Отличная работа!!!
Great Thank you ❤❤❤
Well now I'm relaxed AF.
Awesome
Incredible
Thank you
Great video and I’ve subscribed
Very nice
Outstanding sir
Really cool, thanks
You’re so welcome. Thank you
Precioso.¿No utilizas nunca lija?
I don’t think I’ve ever used sandpaper. Just knife finish :)
Amazing work! Very calm indeed. How does one from the US buy one?
Thank you so much! I am out of stock of this size of vessel but I have some others on my online store - link in bio. I will update my shop in the spring. All the best 🙏
Looks like it could be a little fairy house too
Enjoyed your video
I just started carving/whittling. This video is very soothing and pleasing to watch. I really enjoy seeing that you focus techniques with patients. Is this wood your working with black walnut by chance?
Thank you so much for the kind words! I wish you all the best in your carving journey. If you need any advice or help, do get in touch. It is indeed walnut. 🤗
This is really awesome dude. Absolutely love the videos you make! Would be really interested to see what you thought of our new caving axe 🤔
Beautiful to watch such skill, do you sell these , i would like to buy one
Thank you very much Daniel! I do sell these, indeed! If you could email me, I will let you know when the next batch will be released. All the best!
Excellent❤
Will the linseed oil taint the taste of the whiskey? Love your style and perfection Cheers Nic
Hmm only slightly I’d say. After the fist few uses it goes away.
Just found your whisky cup video which was lovely. It was not too long and showed sections of each process including the sharpening of your curved knife. I've taken up spoon carving but nothing like your level. Both my son and myself are malt whisky fans, and when he comes up for a few days we enjoy a dram or two. I would be very interested if you sell these cups, if so where or how could I obtain one or two?. They would make a very special present for my son and me of course!. Keep up your fantastic work and skill.
This is a lovely story. I am glad that you like this video and have been carving and bonding with your son too.
I will be updating my online store in the near future with some cups and spoons and such items. I will let folks now on here and on my Instagram page.
If you like, do drop me an email through my website and I can let you know when I’m updating. I need to establish an mailing list! Thank you for your encouragement. Sam
@@alanhinsley8096 hello friend! I will be updating my store tomorrow at 8pm Central European time. 🙏🙏
Ein sehr schönes Objekt!
Eine Anregung für die Winterzeit! Danke dafür!
You’re welcome :)
Hey Sam, what's your process to stop the cup from cracking when drying?
To prevent cracking, I carve the walls of these kinds of cups to an even thickness so that it dries at an even rate… I also work around the pith without including it so that there is less tension and this less cracking around the tighter, more compact growth rings. Wood wants to dry at an even rate to match its environment. Around the pith, there is more moisture and tension so wood cracks to open and dry at the same rate as the rest.
Finally, I dry the pieces slowly, in a tote bag filled with wood chips within another tote bag in a cool, dark place in the house away from heat, draft or direct sunlight. (The cupboard under the sink). Sadly despite the measures, if wood wants to crack, it will. I’d say I lose every 1-in-30 to a crack. Fruit woods are more prone to cracking compared to other hardwoods such as birch, maple, alder etc and nut woods like walnut... Great question! I hope this helps.
@@samuelalexandershapes A wonderful response, thanks Sam :)
Lovely, I wish I had the ability to strike an ax (or hammer) exactly where I'm aiming! You are unerring. I have some old apricot wood that would look lovely carved up into a cup like yours. You've inspired me to give it a shot. Have you ever used nut oils ( walnut, almond)? They should work as well as linseed and taste much better.
@ accuracy comes with time… I’d say that it took me about a year of axing once per week to become really proficient and confident. I’ve noticed when teaching that some people have it right away, and sometimes folk don’t grasp it at all. I am so pleased that I can be of inspiration with the apricot! Apricot can crack very easily so be careful if working it in high temperatures. I love it for spoons but never had anything big enough for cups. Let me know how it goes! Thanks so much for watching and for the support.
@ I use walnut quite frequently… it takes a long time to dry but does create a nice, deep finish. As far as I know, almond oil doesn’t polymerise or cure well.
I'm glad I stopped scrolling through the UA-cam videos. You caught my eye and kept interested in your art. Do you sell these cups? I have been looking for a good whiskey cup. Glass breaks as do my coffee cups. Thanks
Hello there! Ahh thank you very much. I am so pleased that you like my videos.
I do sell them.. I don’t have any of this style in stock at the moment but I have some other things on my website if you wanted to see (link in bio). I will be doing an update in the spring time. I tend to let my followers know on Instagram that there are new products in stock. Hope this helps!
Preciosas!!!!
Super cool. Do you sell them…?
Hey there! Thank you so much.
I usually do but I’ve currently sold out of this kind of size on my website. I have larger, more sculptural pieces and also some spoons and other homewares in my online shop. The link can be found in my UA-cam bio if you wanted to have a browse 🙏
Sam, do you burnish? Lovely carving that! 🌳
Hello! Thank you so much. I don’t burnish anything, just knife work
I want to start carving so bad. I have a basic knife set, but you have all the nice stuff. Which, speaking of, I'm curious as to what the purpose of each of your knives are and why you choose them for whatever you're doing. Obviously, some are self-explanatory like for carving out bowls/cups. I understand if you don't want to take the time to explain for every single knife. Do you have a page or something that goes into explanations for each of your knives?
I am a firm believer that you don't need all of this nice stuff to be able to carve and transport yourself into craft for a while. I am lucky enough to have encountered some great tool smiths over the years through my carving journey, but I started out with a carving kit that I purchased for under £100. I used a Mora 106, a Mora 164 and an axe from a hardware store that I re-profiled into a carving axe. This hoverer, is a great suggestion and I think you may have read my mind a little... I am beginning a new playlist series called TLC - Tool Loving Care. In this series I run through my tools, one by one, and detail what I like about them and why I have them and also sharpen a new edge on them. This first is my carving axe and I will be uploading in the next few hours.
Dude, you're awesome. I look forward to learning from you!@@samuelalexandershapes
@@MrHigesama thank you! I haven’t uploaded yet, I don’t want to cluster videos too much. Perhaps today (Sunday) or Monday. I will see :)
I started carving with a $10 set of chisels and an old Mora/Frost carving knife. Don't be fooled into thinking you have to buy hundreds of dollars of tools. A spork or deeply curved gouge is needed for shaping the bowls of spoons or cups but everything else can be done with a hatchet and knife. Be careful but get started!
Do you sell the pieces? A walnut whiskey cup handmade sounds like a great forever piece
Thank you for asking! I usually have good stock on my website but I’m currently out of this style of cup! I’m going to be making more this month for sale. I have some lovely wood types too!
Do you sell these wonderful whisky cups?
Hey David! Thanks for your comment. I do indeed! I am out at the moment but I’m slowly working on more. If you email me, I’ll notify you when I update my online store. All the best!