One of the most beautiful videos I have seen on RUclips. 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 much prefer a vessel that is a little un-ruling and wants to be held.” This is the mark of a true artist. Thank you for sharing your creative process. Reminds me of my childhood when I spent days in my grandfather’s shop watching him work.
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.
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?
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.
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 💚🍎
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!
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
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 ☺️
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 🫶
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!
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. 😊
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.
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.
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!
Thank you Samuel, very beautiful, I wish you all the best in life, you have a very gentle way to talk and conduct your life; a virtue difficult to find these days.
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 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.
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…
an old plane makers trick (supposedly) is that they used to fill up the entire throat with linseed oil and let it sit until it made its way through the end grain front and back, it allegedly took years, but i imagine it would be a month or so for something so thin walled. great work, i really love the form.
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 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 ☺️
I think you probably have two audiences; one who enjoy the ASMR of uninterrupted twca cam & knife on wood & another that enjoy & benefit from your teaching about tools, knives, where to get them & how to use them. Luckily you have a very ASMR voice, so - as there is for me - there is probably a lot of 'audience segment' overlap
Bravo and well met for this one as well! I do like the fact you address your knives so there is a running tally of what blade does which operation... although not necessary to use all the tools- it is good to see the progression- Thank you for that. Honestly I would like to see your process for sharpening or honing when you do it during a session. Do you just hone/strop the offending edge and return or do you pause the carve and do all the edges at the same time- Enjoying your journey- thank you for letting us come along. Be safe, well, and at peace.
Thank you so much! I think it’s for all to see what tools I’m using and when. Most of my tools are mad by independent smiths so it’s always nice to promote and support and give back to the community a bit. I get a lot of request for sharpening videos. I’ve always been hesitant because there are just so many videos out there! I don’t know if I’d be helping by making another. I do make my TLC videos where I talk about my tools a bit and give them an edge. Next is my Slojd style knives. I also believe that sharpening doesn’t have to be complicated, it just needs to be practiced as much as the carving itself. My approach is little and often. I hollow grind the bevel so that I can quickly sharpen in the workshop on the go. Thanks so much for watching along :)
I love it that there is no dum music or bla bla talk thank you. So calming to see beautiful work without distraction. Do you apply the linseed oil on the interior of the cup or only the outside?
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. ☺
I cut myself three times just watching this. Great work, you make it look easy.
One of the most beautiful videos I have seen on RUclips. 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 💚
Thank you. This is very calming. Your craft and your gentleness is lovely.
Thank you so much
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.
Truly amazing work of a masterpiece.😊 Love the patience and tranquility of your videos.
This is so kind. Thank you
“I much prefer a vessel that is a little un-ruling and wants to be held.” This is the mark of a true artist. Thank you for sharing your creative process. Reminds me of my childhood when I spent days in my grandfather’s shop watching him work.
Thank you so much for the kindness. I am really pleased that I can transport you back to your childhood days, even for a little while. Take care 🙏
Stunning work. A pleasure to see this beautiful creation emerge with your craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much. This is really kind
You've brought me much peace these past 14:38, May both sides of your pillow be kwispy for all your days.
🙏
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
Lovely work! Thanks so much for posting.
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 :)
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!
Im too worn down by modern life ,
this is what life should be about ,
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 💚🍎
Ahhh hot tea and a cat, puuurfect accoutrements to calm creativity.
Thank you. The best two companions
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
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
Indeed what I drink for occasions. Walnut and whiskey solid match
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 😂😂😂.
I too am a carver using only hand tools. I enjoyed watching you work and liked the design of the piece.
Thank you very much Craig
Hello Sam. Absolutely love watching these videos. Cheers
Thank you so much Tristan!
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 ☺️
Absolutely stunning! You are a true artist in wood craft and filmmaking. Beautiful! Cheers !
Thank you so much 💚
excellent craftsmanship! and such a calming video
I’m so happy you have enjoyed watching along. Thank you. There will be more videos!
I really enjoyed watching you make this beautiful cup. Mesmerizing. Thank you. 🙇
Thank you very much. I’m so happy you have enjoyed watching
Totally absorbed watching that, amazing carving skills. 👏👏
Thank you for a nice relaxing video , I enjoy working with walnut .
Great video and carving, thank you!
Thank you so much!
a truly lovely little sculpture
Calm soul. Good therapy.
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 🫶
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!
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.
Beautiful carving....
Thank you
Amazing , you have a new fan
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
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! 👀
Awesome work. Keep up the good work and God bless
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.
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.
Gorgeous work. Wow. You’re incredibly skilled.
Thank you so so much. This is really kind x
Thank you for sharing your technique, fantastic work!
Thank you!
Nice cups, nice tools👍
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
Utterly superb.
Thank you Samuel, very beautiful, I wish you all the best in life, you have a very gentle way to talk and conduct your life; a virtue difficult to find these days.
This is such a kind message Carlos. Thank you very much. I wish you lol the best too and I wish you to keep spreading your warmth to others.
@samuelalexandershapes Thank you Samuel for your kind words, cheers
what a gorgeous piece. i will be looking out for that shop section :)
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
This was really well done.
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.
Great. I carve a little and this is great inspiration. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Хороший інсрумент,гарна робота,чиста.Браво майстру.
Hello from Ukraine!!!
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. 👍
Great stuff. Lovely piece of work destined for, perhaps. a good single malt.
Oh yes!
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
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
So relaxing 🪵
What a great video
Thank you!
I enjoyed it a lot, thank you! :)
Beautiful work, you are very talented sir! 🙏
Thank you very much!
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!!
Вы так "вкусно" режете свои творения! Просто молодец!
an old plane makers trick (supposedly) is that they used to fill up the entire throat with linseed oil and let it sit until it made its way through the end grain front and back, it allegedly took years, but i imagine it would be a month or so for something so thin walled. great work, i really love the form.
This is so interesting to know. Thank you for sharing. It usually takes a month all together. Sometimes 6-8 weeks. I’ll research the plane trick!
Wonderfull 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Великолепно!!! Отличная работа!!!
Very inspiring!
Glad you think so!
Beautiful
Thank yooou
Well now I'm relaxed AF.
I enjoyed this video. Interesting technique.
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed
Very nice.
You have me wanting to make a set of these. Looks like I need more tools!!!!
Awesome
Nice vid.. Thoroughly enjoyed the pace..
Great with Fallout 4 ambient music in the bg. d:^)
Such a chilled video with such a beautiful piece at the end. Subscribed. Best of luck on your journey 🍀
Thank you so much
Incredible
Thank you
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 Thank you ❤❤❤
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.
Really cool, thanks
You’re so welcome. Thank you
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 ☺️
Great knife skills
I really appreciate it. Thank you
I think you probably have two audiences; one who enjoy the ASMR of uninterrupted twca cam & knife on wood & another that enjoy & benefit from your teaching about tools, knives, where to get them & how to use them. Luckily you have a very ASMR voice, so - as there is for me - there is probably a lot of 'audience segment' overlap
Thank you for this! It’s really encouraging to know that I can use my skills in making and documenting to reach and inspire many.
Outstanding sir
Very nice
Great video and I’ve subscribed
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. :)
Excellent❤
Ein sehr schönes Objekt!
Eine Anregung für die Winterzeit! Danke dafür!
You’re welcome :)
Enjoyed your video
Preciosas!!!!
Bravo and well met for this one as well! I do like the fact you address your knives so there is a running tally of what blade does which operation... although not necessary to use all the tools- it is good to see the progression- Thank you for that. Honestly I would like to see your process for sharpening or honing when you do it during a session. Do you just hone/strop the offending edge and return or do you pause the carve and do all the edges at the same time- Enjoying your journey- thank you for letting us come along. Be safe, well, and at peace.
Thank you so much! I think it’s for all to see what tools I’m using and when. Most of my tools are mad by independent smiths so it’s always nice to promote and support and give back to the community a bit.
I get a lot of request for sharpening videos. I’ve always been hesitant because there are just so many videos out there! I don’t know if I’d be helping by making another. I do make my TLC videos where I talk about my tools a bit and give them an edge. Next is my Slojd style knives. I also believe that sharpening doesn’t have to be complicated, it just needs to be practiced as much as the carving itself.
My approach is little and often. I hollow grind the bevel so that I can quickly sharpen in the workshop on the go.
Thanks so much for watching along :)
Really beautiful, thanks a lot! I'll try it out some time! Do you think it can work out fine without using an adze?
Thank you! I wouldn’t say that the adze is essential, but it does help a lot!!
I love it that there is no dum music or bla bla talk thank you. So calming to see beautiful work without distraction. Do you apply the linseed oil on the interior of the cup or only the outside?
Thank you! The carving and the birds make for a perfect playlist.
I apply it to all :) thanks for watching along