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Bucktooth Bart, the Grinning Cowboy
My cowboy wood carving of Bucktooth Bart wasn’t born a hero—he was whittled into one.Legend says Bart could out-grin the desert sun and out-talk a rattlesnake. His charm was so big that even the tumbleweeds stopped rolling to listen. This one-of-a-kind cowboy wood carving captures Bart mid-chuckle, proudly showing off those famous teeth that earned…
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Sgt. Griggs Story: The Whittler Who Outshot the War
The Sgt. Griggs story is one of grit, humor, and handmade survival. Too old to fight, too stubborn to quit—he carved his way into legend and into history.
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Carving a Pete LeClair Caricature Bust – Finished Piece
In this video, I share my carving process as I work from Pete LeClair’s classic book Caricature Busts—Part 8, where the finished item finally comes together. It’s always rewarding to see the character emerge from the wood, with every detail adding life and personality. Watch the Video 🎥 You can watch the full carving session…
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How to make a leather strop
If you enjoy wood carving, whittling projects, or handmade decorations, this is a quick and rewarding project you’ll love. In today’s video, I show you how to make a simple DIY leather strop using just three things you probably already have lying around: a scrap of leather, some contact adhesive, and a spare piece of…
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How to Whittle Jinglehat the Snowman | Beginner Woodcarving Project
https://youtu.be/Z3ygz2RHXHU Introduction If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to whittle a snowman, this project is the perfect place to start. In this beginner woodcarving tutorial, we’ll make Jinglehat the Snowman, a cheerful holiday carving with a tall red hat and a simple design. This easy project will help you practice basic whittling skills while…
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Carving Whittlestein | A Frankenstein-Inspired Basswood Whittling
Meet Whittlestein 👋💚 — a quirky little Frankenstein-inspired carving made entirely from basswood with nothing but a knife in hand. This project was a mix of spooky and silly, and it reminded me why I love whittling: you can start with a plain block of wood and, with a bit of patience, reveal a character…
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Whittling Cousin Itt from The Addams Family using a flexcut carving tool
Whittling Cousin Itt from Basswood | Miniature Woodcarving Tutorial Learn how to carve Cousin Itt from The Addams Family out of basswood in this step-by-step miniature woodcarving tutorial. Perfect for beginners—hand tools only! Introduction 🎩 In this video, I carve the iconic Cousin Itt from The Addams Family out of a small 10cm x 2.5cm…
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Meet Ollie the Optimistic Penguin – a hand-carved little character with a big heart!
Whittling a Penguin from Basswood | Ollie the Optimistic Penguin ✨ Meet Ollie the Optimistic Penguin – a hand-carved little character with a big heart! ✨ In this video, I start with a simple block of basswood and, step by step, carve it into Ollie – a penguin full of personality and charm. After whittling,…
