WOOD CARVING | CASTLE TOWER RUIN | Cottonwood Bark

This video has better close-ups of the techniques used to shape the door, carve the stones, and hollow out the window. Cottonwood bark is famous for wood spirits and fairy houses, why not castle towers, churches, and lighthouses? And the woodburning techniques bring out the texturing from the carving tools. Combining the two is something to experiment with!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

I have been carving most of the day, now I can watch a pro ! Great work ! Thanks for posting.

[@carvingthecottonwood]

I always end up carving longer than I mean to in a sitting... it's always just one more cut here... another few here... oh, this bit, shave that there... okay, I'll take a break...... after I fix this bit... half hour later... lol

[@chompers11]

Jeez gorgeous work

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Thank you! 😊

[@bartardo1]

The world just doesn't exist when im carving .great work and stay safe

[@carvingthecottonwood]

It's so true! A lovely escape, and you have something when you're done to show for it. =)

[@michaelkarr4588]

Fantastic

[@cassandraarnold]

That is mesmerizing to watch and the result is beautiful

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Thanks, Cassandra... I wasn't sure people would want to watch me work!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

We don't have cottonwood bark in my part of Canada . But I wish we did . Nice work .

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Thanks!

[@Mark-yb1sp]

This is excellent. You just gained another subscriber!

[@TacticalCheeseStraws]

I absolutely loved watching this while I was at work bored :) your work is amazing

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Thanks! This piece sold last month, time to make another one. =)

[@oldjunkman4864]

Very nice.........

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Thanks!

[@heavycrownmediallc5939]

Nice!

[@thelifeofolivia5294]

Great job! And, collecting your own bark! I have to spend $ on mine.

[@carvingthecottonwood]

You can get really nice pieces if you order them!

[@jazzmaskguy5290]

Looks awesome Where do you think a fella could buy some of that bark

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Online for sure, but if you have cottonwood trees in the area, you can go find your own.

[@jazzmaskguy5290]

@@carvingthecottonwood thanks

[@AlenaNogina]

👍👍👍

[@broomdogsoutdoors1106]

Where did you get that vtool

[@carvingthecottonwood]

The one with a wooden handle is Flexicut, part of a four-piece set of scorps that are amazing. The one in the jacknife is called the Carving Jack. Both were purchased at Lee Valley. I always prefer to pull my vtool than push it. =)

[@broomdogsoutdoors1106]

Thank you so much

[@k9insomniac783]

Love cottonwood carving. Love the idea. Only complaint is whoever the drummer was on the song you used needs to have his/her splash and crash ride cymbals taken away

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Lol

[@reedmansgamingandstuff7235]

can I buy the wood you carved

[@reedmansgamingandstuff7235]

????????

[@carvingthecottonwood]

Sorry! Did not see these comments until now ☹ this carving sold a long time ago, if I get to making another I will let you know! 😎