How to Carve a Bear -Full Woodcarving Tutorial

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @willesters4215
    @willesters4215 3 года назад +564

    Doug, I’m an elementary school principal. I carved one of these little bears and gave it to a kindergartener who was having a hard time adjusting to school. He carries it in his pocket now. It made a positive difference for several people… him, his parents, his teachers. Just wanted to say thank you. I’ll be carving more.

    • @gcarmen4490
      @gcarmen4490 3 года назад +35

      You’re a good man Will.

    • @blanethegoat
      @blanethegoat 3 года назад +15

      @@gcarmen4490 was about to say the same thing lol

    • @waltonr2001
      @waltonr2001 3 года назад +11

      That is so cool.

    • @butwhytho4858
      @butwhytho4858 3 года назад +18

      Dang this made me so happy. Ty. After what my sons gone through last year, this brought a whole lot of tears to my eyes. Sure wish someone as compassionate as you had been at our school. We need more ppl like you; both as educators and as humans in general.

    • @paolav9295
      @paolav9295 3 года назад +5

      I got tears in my eyes, so kind of you✨Happy New Year ✨

  • @Sgt-Gravy
    @Sgt-Gravy 4 года назад +187

    DOUG: The Bob Ross of wood carving... 😊

    • @hanslain9729
      @hanslain9729 4 года назад +10

      "If I never carve better than that, I could care less. I love these little guys." Humble dude... good stuff.

  • @user-tr3kf9hs6g
    @user-tr3kf9hs6g 3 года назад +2

    Excited to see my husband's 1st carved bear from your awesome tutorial video

  • @vidarlunne5605
    @vidarlunne5605 4 года назад +4

    You are by far the best whittling teacher online, sir! Thanks a lotty for showing instead of boasting. I've made lots of your projects, wish you would make a hundred more videos. Thanks again!

  • @wettowel7559
    @wettowel7559 4 года назад +73

    I am young but I’ve just started wood carving and your videos have really helped me and I’ve leaned tips and tricks from you. And with all this covid stuff wood carving is something I enjoy doing thanks

    • @osmanerinc7316
      @osmanerinc7316 4 года назад +1

      I'm old bur so you are.
      I'm geting lowe wood curwing and another woodt working 👍

  • @KinJames02
    @KinJames02 2 года назад

    These are awesome!!!! Only thing I would add would be that cute little tail on the back.. lol but still aweosme!!!

  • @franklynvandam535
    @franklynvandam535 3 года назад +2

    Just finished whittling my first bear for my 2 yo daughter thanks to watching this video. Going to watch more and make more.

  • @folkflying2
    @folkflying2 4 года назад +2

    Should have gone to bed an hour ago. Worth the lack of sleep. Very enjoyable video! You are like Bob Ross in wood carving. Thanks for sharing your craft.

  • @Not_wyatt
    @Not_wyatt 2 года назад +4

    I know I am late to comment because this video came out a while back but I just want to say that you inspired me to start carving wood I am young but I find this very interesting to me and it’s a fun hobby and I want to thank you for sharing your skills with us to help me be able to make these I just ordered a kit yesterday so I will be trying to make one of these right when I get my kit thank you

  • @MLaurenavicius
    @MLaurenavicius 4 года назад +7

    It's great to watch you carve and talk. Feels like an old time friend we've ever known without ever meeting. It's fun

  • @josephetherton
    @josephetherton 4 года назад +3

    There's something therapeutic about the sound of the knife cuttiing into the wood. Very ASMR. Great video 👍

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana Год назад +1

    Thank you. God bless.

  • @corvusnoirreviews4908
    @corvusnoirreviews4908 3 года назад +1

    Doug your videos inspired me to start carving. Now I combine knife and dremel techniques to do walking sticks. Thank you.

  • @ЄвгенСорокін-м5с
    @ЄвгенСорокін-м5с 3 года назад

    Гарна робота. Дякую. Обов'язково, якось спробую зробити.

  • @duaneschultz9230
    @duaneschultz9230 3 года назад +1

    Those are really cool. Thank you for the video. Have a great day and God bless you and your family.

  • @glensiu2315
    @glensiu2315 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video, I like the detailing of the toes, finger, nose, lip,
    ,
    eyes and ears this will be my first project. I look forward to your other videos.

  • @keithcoleman1729
    @keithcoleman1729 3 года назад +1

    Never been a carver, you have made me interested. Thanks!

  • @bettyhall7287
    @bettyhall7287 4 года назад +2

    I am a new carver and have followed and watched all your tutorials. You are an awesome carver and teacher. I think you should publish a book on your carvings. I would be the first to purchase it. I think many beginners and regular carvers would agree. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bige5565
    @bige5565 2 года назад

    Love ya doug. Thanks for your humble spirit

  • @uncleblack7322
    @uncleblack7322 3 года назад

    I enjoy, every video, will give this bear a try...

  • @shawngordon3543
    @shawngordon3543 2 года назад

    Clearly the Bob Ross of wood. Excellent stuff. Thank you so very much

  • @deeman77777
    @deeman77777 Год назад +1

    Great video Doug! God bless you. Thanks for uploading these videos.

  • @Miss449686
    @Miss449686 2 года назад +1

    Love this little bear -- thank you for sharing this video with us.

  • @angiewilliams3426
    @angiewilliams3426 3 года назад

    Your videos are awesome. My husband has enjoyed learning from your tutorials

  • @mfc5888
    @mfc5888 4 года назад +4

    Great video Doug. I think the only thing keeping us Whittlers sane is a piece of wood and a whittling knife. I couldn't go a day without whittling.

  • @richardvallee1646
    @richardvallee1646 4 года назад +1

    Hi
    I’m addressing my message to the people I discovered who are helping me to stay calm in those covid day’s !
    Since I’m about seven years old, I started to learn sharpening and use pocket knives that I had in my Boy’s Scout tool kit.
    Fifty years later, I still literally adore sharpening Knifes of any kinds, a knife is never to sharp !
    About 2 to 3 years ago, I started Chip carving and gouge chisel carving, yes I like it specially chip Carving.Recently , looking to a magazine (
    woodcarving) I tried myself on a Fisherman Christmas tree ornement and I really discovered something I liked.
    After finishing my project , I looked at different video on you tube, I discovered that Whittling is such a wonderfull art. Then came the RUclips
    video’s of Doug (Linker) … ho wow … such a great teacher with a nice and modest and generous way of teaching his art.
    Thank you all of you that generously give us the newbies this technique to help us become more quiet and relaxed persons !
    I really appreciate to discover something that I had inside me that I wasn’t ’t able to express because of my lack of artistic skils ! I realy stink when comes times of drawing a sketch ! With Doug tutorial I find it much more easy to tackle complex carving models .
    Thant You so much !
    From a Quebec Canadian who loves wood working !
    Richard.
    ( sorry for my imperfect mastering of English language !)

  • @gregwexler4702
    @gregwexler4702 3 года назад

    Thank you Doug. I have 13 grands so now plenty carving time.

  • @christopherharrison6724
    @christopherharrison6724 2 года назад

    I’m gonna have a go at this I know my Granddaughters will absolutely love these little guys

  • @DavidDoak-q3f
    @DavidDoak-q3f Год назад +1

    I’m new at carving and sire enjoy all the videos, I’ve found them very helpful! I’m 76 years old and wish I would have started this hobby years ago !!!!

  • @davechavezjr5399
    @davechavezjr5399 3 года назад +2

    Enjoyed your tutorial Doug. Thanks for your guidance and ideas!

  • @jwatt65
    @jwatt65 4 года назад +22

    Thank you. Grandkids are gonna love this one. Appreciate the detail and clarity of your instructions. I always marvel at your ability as a teacher -- you are the best, hands down!

  • @mocarver
    @mocarver 4 года назад +37

    Thx Doug. I had a bear-y good time watching.

    • @glitch3d44
      @glitch3d44 4 года назад

      that was so cheesey
      *_and i love it_*

  • @nadurkee46
    @nadurkee46 4 года назад +2

    Fascinating and really well done demonstration. Easy enough for a beginner to try. I hope I will feel that way after I give it a shot.

  • @bryanyankulov3162
    @bryanyankulov3162 Год назад

    Hello, Doug.. ThAnk you for taking the time to showing how you carve these little Bears. I'm always looking for new things to challenge myself as well little hand crafted items to make folks smile. 🙂✌️

  • @kevin8235
    @kevin8235 3 года назад +1

    First thing I have carved so far, wow it looks great. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @MK-zg2yy
    @MK-zg2yy 2 года назад +1

    Excellent instructions, can’t wait to give it a try!

  • @thewalmsleys
    @thewalmsleys 4 года назад

    I don't comment much online. But felt the need to thank you for your videos and tutorials. I ain't got nothing but a Buck 110 folding knife. But after watching your videos. I got the need to want a carving blade to make this bear. I joke that I'm lucky to make a decent stick person drawing. But after watching 2 of your videos. You got me really wanting to give this bear a try. My wife and daughter would be shocked and love it if I made them one. Your video makes me feel like I can stop joking about my stick figure artistic limit. So again, I really thank you for your nice work and art. I'm a smoker and I think this art work could even help me quit finally. If I can do what your videos make me feel like I can do. I could quit smoking even and keep my mind and hands busy learning from your nice work. Thank you again a 3rd time even. Haha

  • @doreenowsiany698
    @doreenowsiany698 2 года назад

    Love the Bears! Sooo cute!

  • @aineoneill9053
    @aineoneill9053 4 года назад +14

    Thank you. I’m about to return to work,a bit nervous so this will really take my mind off it. Many thanks.

    • @jackson4378
      @jackson4378 4 года назад +5

      Aine O' Neill stay confident and most importantly enjoy!

  • @ladyliberty417
    @ladyliberty417 4 года назад +27

    I also just enjoy the feeling of calmness and focus when you carve, it’s a meditative thing!! Thanx Doug, they’re awful cute🐾🐻

  • @sonnycuster1199
    @sonnycuster1199 4 года назад +1

    You will never know how much I enjoy your video's. I have learned so many techniques from you which have helped me as a new carver. Thank you ever so much.

  • @arthurmabeejr8752
    @arthurmabeejr8752 2 года назад

    I did my first bear in a log from a previous tutorial that Doug did, my block of wood was only 1/2" x 1/2 inch. This bear may have come out a little small, but my wife said this was the best wood carved bear she's seen in a long time: in the front of the bear I added some honey dripping from the bears mouth that dripped down onto his chest, log, and on the log. The paint was a little time consuming as I had to mix my paint to get that honey color, but otherwise it turned out good enough my wife put it in the kitchen. She tells me this is a great decor for our kitchen, it helped me too because we live so close to the Smokey Mountain of Tennessee, and we see a lot of bears, this helped me to make it more realistic, and thanks to Doug on his tutorial in the video "Bear in a log" I figured what's a bear in a log without honey, very pleased! Doug thank you, keep up the great work: I'm working on this one on making a full bear.👍❤💯👏

  • @garyhundsrucker7771
    @garyhundsrucker7771 4 года назад

    When I was a kid in Boy Scouts we got a small block of wood with an owl on it but they never showed us how to carve it!I just displayed the wood with the red outline on my shelf for yrs! Finally got to see how it could have emerged 60 yrs too late! 😣Thanks anyway!

  • @abrenning2499
    @abrenning2499 3 года назад

    Good watching it again👍🏻

  • @louisedavies5311
    @louisedavies5311 3 года назад +1

    Those bears you've carved or whittled are cute and gorgeous.

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 3 года назад +3

    I love the little bears, who doesn't? Great learning carving tool. I'm enjoying my new hobby, mostly thanks to you Doug.

  • @paulscarponescarpone.8681
    @paulscarponescarpone.8681 Год назад

    I love it inspired me to start carving. I would love one of those little bears my wife still in love with it. Great job.

  • @jackierudd2010
    @jackierudd2010 4 года назад +1

    Really cute bears 💖😊 Brilliant tutorial, you make it look achievable, 👍so fingers crossed. Thankyou

  • @davecurda2350
    @davecurda2350 4 года назад +13

    You said a quick little project but it took me 3 nights lol 😂 love it I’m definitely making more. Thanks

    • @AMindInOverdrive
      @AMindInOverdrive 4 года назад +1

      haha Yeah everything takes longer when you're new to it. How long is it taking you now?

    • @davecurda2350
      @davecurda2350 4 года назад +1

      @@AMindInOverdrive about 1/2 the time now.

    • @AMindInOverdrive
      @AMindInOverdrive 4 года назад +1

      @@davecurda2350 Nice! Keep up the good work. I'm considering taking up this hobby :-)

  • @SunsetBayBonnie
    @SunsetBayBonnie 4 года назад

    i have been watching this video over and over to make my own, i had 8 little blocks of basswood and i have 8 grandchildren, so its taking me quite awhile to watch a few steps, turn off the video, carve the 8 bears and go back to the video but they are looking good , now to find beeswax recipe as i have a ton of beeswax, thanks for this video from me and my grandchildren.

  • @KimSpenceley
    @KimSpenceley Месяц назад

    Always learn from your tutorials. Thank you!

  • @billpaquette6185
    @billpaquette6185 4 года назад +20

    Hey Doug, I hope you, Sophie and the family are well. This is a wonderful project and I will make a couple of these guys next week. As always, you make it fun and you have a way of inspiring us to learn. I started to carve because of you somewhere in 2017 I think beginning with the stick chicken and I have made just about everything you have taught us. Thank you Doug for introducing me to this great hobby. God Bless You sir!

  • @bhazen5510
    @bhazen5510 4 года назад +1

    Ever grateful that you share your skill with us. Thx Doug! Such a cute, comical bear.

  • @maxgc9267
    @maxgc9267 2 года назад

    Many thanks for your tutorial and ideas. It's a very good way to learn carving and also for my English training. Congratulations from a French guy!

  • @bethannsiviter6443
    @bethannsiviter6443 Год назад

    thank you for the instructions for the lovely bear... and your fab presentation

  • @geraldinerice5371
    @geraldinerice5371 4 года назад +5

    I love the fact that u didnt draw a bear on the wood, just some straight lines. I'm gonna get me a sharp knife and try some of these. Thanks.🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @michellelanigan2561
    @michellelanigan2561 3 года назад +1

    Wow! That’s talent. No words.

  • @timfday5203
    @timfday5203 3 года назад

    Doug enjoyed watching the video ,then picked up a carving knife set and started carving mostly at nights.
    Thanks Doug .

  • @rh3315
    @rh3315 Месяц назад

    Thank you very much Doug. I wanted to make wooden toys for my daughter. And you taught me a lot of technique. I also made these bears. Thank you! Hope you are doing well, and wish you a merry christmas. Greetings Rob from the Netherlands

  • @davewilliams6172
    @davewilliams6172 4 года назад +4

    🎵 If you go down to the woods today.....🎵
    Time for a Teddy-bear's picnic video I think....love the channel Doug, keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.

    • @CroutonBear
      @CroutonBear 4 года назад +1

      🐻😊💗🧸🐾👍✨

  • @lennelonge2626
    @lennelonge2626 4 года назад +8

    You have a keen eye for the detail! Super great job on the bear!👌👏👏👏👏

  • @riccojames1
    @riccojames1 4 года назад +8

    Having already commented I must say I love the result of the end result.
    Only one done so far and I plan on so so many more. Such a joy and smile I had once I had given the carved bear an oil/stain. I am watching this over and over and can see how gifted you are with how you can foresee the carves.
    More bear carvings please!!!

  • @LamTheFisherman
    @LamTheFisherman 4 года назад +1

    Your carvings are wonderful. Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Very humorous at points.
    I have successfully carved a few myself from your tutorials. Was even able to carve a "Bad Day Bear" for my wife's stressful work day, yesterday. I would not consider myself a Wood Carver yet but, I WILL be soon. Thanks to You.

  • @acousticman4731
    @acousticman4731 2 года назад +1

    These are brilliant. Thank you.

  • @janelinley3624
    @janelinley3624 2 года назад

    Loving your style/technique… just freakin adorable 🐻🥰

  • @przybyla420
    @przybyla420 3 года назад

    They’re so cute! Im thinking of doing one as a handle for a honey dipper

  • @creativewoodworker4300
    @creativewoodworker4300 4 года назад +1

    I finished my bear. Thanks Doug. I like it and hope I can do my next one as good as yours. I love your carving video’s.

  • @jameshogan4889
    @jameshogan4889 3 года назад +1

    Hey Doug great video just made a bear only my third carving thanks alot for the inspiration.

  • @thomasdouglass8778
    @thomasdouglass8778 4 года назад +1

    You are awesome. I carved out a wizard from a piece of kindling this past weekend with a small Swiss Army and a S&W Tac blade. It turned out great and the kids loved it. I do have a new hole in my hand now though. I'm definitely going to get me a carving knife AND a glove. Looks like the bears are next on my list. Thanks for your videos. God bless

  • @ging3rdragon
    @ging3rdragon 4 года назад +2

    You sir are the reason why I told my hubby to get me a carving set lol so excited to start working on something to carve. Thanks for the inspiration 😀

  • @MarkFugel
    @MarkFugel 4 года назад

    Thanks so much Doug..once again...working on one for my yet unborn grandson!! Luvya man!!

  • @patriciastremcha2516
    @patriciastremcha2516 4 года назад +17

    This was my first attempt at a carving like this. Loved your video. Very easy to follow. If I do say so myself, my bear turned out pretty good for a first time. Very excited to make more. Love the whole idea of using only one knife. Made it very easy for me to carry it with me and work on it whenever I had down time. Thankfully, all my friends and family don’t mind me leaving wood chips wherever I go.

  • @cw5118
    @cw5118 4 года назад +1

    Great beginner tutorial! I sent this to a couple of friends and let them know to wear a carving glove and thimble.
    Thank you 😊

  • @Shari_A._
    @Shari_A._ 4 года назад +3

    New to your channel. It came up in my suggestions, and I'm glad it did. A subscriber now, and plan to go back and watch more of your videos. I've been a crafter for a very long time, but never did wood carving, or sculpting. Two things I want to try still, before I get too old to do it.. haha You have motivated me to give it a shot. Thank you SO much. Even if I can't do it, I still enjoy watching you create. Beautiful work. Thank you so much. 💗💗💗

  • @brianconley1732
    @brianconley1732 4 года назад

    I am making awesome toothpicks!!!!!! But you are teaching me alot and the only thing I’ve ever carved was a nice fillet off a fish.... two good lessons for us newbie carvers is wear the anti cut gloves and pressure on the knife I wasn’t using enough pressure but I tried to carve a Pike but I can’t get the bottom fins to not break off and I think I should use a bigger piece of basswood then 1”x4” for this.....Thank you for your videos and let’s go camping and no trailers just tents and the stars....my favourite star is Doug Linker!!!!!!!

  • @Cutie-p1991
    @Cutie-p1991 Год назад +1

    I just stopped in the comments to tell you how truly inspired I am with your videos ☺️. I bought myself a carving kit to start practicing little projects like this until I can get really good at it .

  • @davidbrankley1645
    @davidbrankley1645 4 года назад

    Watched you on a winter camping video with Joe using your campfire moments to carve a face on a stick. I thought how brilliant. I've got a lot of campfire time myself. What better way to use it. Watched a few of your tutorials on RUclips and just now ordered a woodcarving set including strop and gloves. I'm diving in! Thanks for the direction. I'm a convert.

  • @JohnDavis-zn1zr
    @JohnDavis-zn1zr 4 года назад +1

    Great little bear I tried one and my wife thinks it's cute so I made a slightly bigger one. They are great little projects thanks for sharing your work it's great that people like you do these so people like me can learn. Thank you

  • @juliahartshorn2473
    @juliahartshorn2473 3 года назад

    I love the sound of the carving - it reminds me of my Mum peeling potatoes when we were all younger 🤗👍

  • @stacybamon6073
    @stacybamon6073 4 года назад +3

    Love the bear, he's a great little character. I think I'll give him a try next week. Thanks Doug, it's such a pleasure to watch your episodes.

  • @Flycarve
    @Flycarve 4 года назад +1

    Hi Doug, I think the Bear is the best wood Bear I ever saw in the zero to six inch range.
    I am totally happy with all you do on RUclips.
    I like the laid back approach you use.
    Your wife joining you on Sat. nights makes it even better.
    Impossible to please everybody so I am happy if you keep doing it your way!

  • @terrypach1664
    @terrypach1664 4 года назад

    Very efficacious you are a good teacher thank you beautiful your so calm and smooth

  • @stephenwhittier6439
    @stephenwhittier6439 4 года назад +1

    The absolute best carving tutorials on utube ! Thanks again Doug !

  • @ricksmith3125
    @ricksmith3125 Год назад

    Thank you for all your videos you put so much time into helping keep the craft alive I am new and one day hope to be able to do this for others

  • @yusufshullai2452
    @yusufshullai2452 4 года назад +2

    You, Sir, in my humble opinion are a master carver. A most gratifying and educative video. Keep it going!

  • @troiannesimpson4198
    @troiannesimpson4198 2 года назад

    I decided to learn to carve from wood. I came by your video. I carved my first bear. I’ve learned so much as I went along. What to do and what not to do. He is far from perfect but he is completed and I’m ready to try again. Love your videos. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

  • @davidcowan5577
    @davidcowan5577 4 года назад +3

    Those are great Doug, so blessed to have that talent. Thanks for the video, great job.

  • @starforged
    @starforged 3 года назад

    Great video... Have you ever thought about carving a wand then touching the little bears on the head with the wand and saying "ALIVE, ALIVE" ? Great Job. Thank you for sharing.

  • @hulonsmith2419
    @hulonsmith2419 4 года назад +4

    Great Job!!!! Thanks for teaching me the art of Carving!! I enjoy sharing my carvings with people.. Keep up the great work.

  • @PeteMcDermott
    @PeteMcDermott 4 года назад +83

    Here in Northern Ireland we’ve been putting teddy bears in the windows so the kids can play a game of finding them when their out getting their daily exercise & we are also putting a rainbow up to show support for the health care workers. I’m going to carve one for every colour of the rainbow to kill two birds etc. Cheers for the idea & for keeping us entertained

    • @CroutonBear
      @CroutonBear 4 года назад +1

      🐻😍💟🧸🌈🐾👍✨

    • @SilentNoMore64
      @SilentNoMore64 4 года назад +2

      What a cute idea. I hope they came out well. 😊🐻🐾

    • @petergaretine5226
      @petergaretine5226 4 года назад

      I’ve seen lots of rainbows but no bears, could be hibernating I guess..

  • @gordonaddison444
    @gordonaddison444 4 года назад +4

    Just finished my first Linker Bear. Thank you so much for the video...I watched it 3 times then carved along with you.... I really appreciate your instruction and willingness to share.Thank you Doug!

  • @pig7887
    @pig7887 3 года назад

    Your thumb strength is incredible 😮😮

  • @davidmbeaudet
    @davidmbeaudet Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @ErickHernandez93
    @ErickHernandez93 3 года назад

    Sir! You are the man these are awesome i wish i had such good talent!! Great job

  • @Karri_in_the_PNW
    @Karri_in_the_PNW 3 года назад +2

    These are Adorable! 💜 I want one or better yet a family of bears for myself. Best instruction video I've seen for these. Thanks!

  • @earp82
    @earp82 3 года назад

    I'm ill in bed with flu, your videos are the virtual chicken soup I need right now. Awesome stuff, thank you

  • @LoadedWombatTutorials
    @LoadedWombatTutorials 4 года назад

    I smashed that sub button Doug! My friends don't think I can pick up whittling but with your help anything is possible!

  • @florentlambert1679
    @florentlambert1679 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for the quality of your video, speech and skills your sharing. It's a deep pleasure to look at your video. Keep going! :)

  • @abatro5664
    @abatro5664 4 года назад +3

    I was recently looking for a new hobby and I stumbled upon your videos. I love your work and it looks fun! I bought a cheap wood carving tool set off Amazon and cannot wait to try and make one of these bears. Thank you!

  • @lamontrichardson6096
    @lamontrichardson6096 4 года назад +1

    Nice tutorial, I enjoy the way you minimize layouts, tools and knife strokes, keep up the good works....Thx