How to Carve a Super Fun and Simple Penguin - Full Knife only Tutorial (1x1 series)

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    -here we go again with another beginner friendly wood carving tutorial -have fun with it
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Komentáře • 316

  • @whittler0507
    @whittler0507 Před 2 lety +74

    This is what carving is all about Doug ..Having Fun and in the end ..a nice little project that is simple but everyone loves ..Your teaching and attitude is what carving needs today Buddy

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Před 2 lety +11

      Thanks Gene, learnt from the best

    • @ju83329
      @ju83329 Před 2 lety +2

      ♥♥♥♥

    • @mikemcguire8351
      @mikemcguire8351 Před 2 lety +4

      Nice comment. Then I read Doug's comment to you and y'all are definitely top of the shelf quality. Thsnks, both of you.

    • @soy_meraki
      @soy_meraki Před 2 lety +3

      @@dougLinker Hello, I am a new subscriber this video I am from Mexico many greetings

    • @toddradfordjr.3669
      @toddradfordjr.3669 Před 2 lety +3

      @@soy_meraki
      welcome new subscriber, you are really gonna enjoy Doug's work, "CAUTION", it's addictive 😁!

  • @victortrapani
    @victortrapani Před 2 lety +9

    thank you i am an 80 year old i must tell you God bless for you care to use your talents to help several people you do not even know keep up the good work.

  • @dannyseamonguitars2732
    @dannyseamonguitars2732 Před 2 lety +66

    It just occurred to me that you are the Bob Ross of carving! You are an inspiration. Thanks for these videos. Such fun and the grandkids love their carvings.

  • @bulwinkers
    @bulwinkers Před 2 lety +4

    Get a real treat watching your videos. There are so many others carvers out there but you are the only who takes the time to share your thoughts as to why you are doing certain cuts. Have been carving along with you for a while its like being home with a freind.

  • @michaelkoster8412
    @michaelkoster8412 Před 2 lety +7

    Doug, it's like spending time with a dear friend when I watch you. Thanks for sharing your gift with me.

  • @markstillman2626
    @markstillman2626 Před 2 lety +6

    Enjoy your videos. What I especially like is how you leave it so the viewer can take what you provided and still make it their own. For the "Pocket Penguin", I also made a snowboard and posed him both with the board, and going down the slopes. You truly make it fun! Thanks

  • @MacPennington
    @MacPennington Před 2 lety +12

    Doug, love your videos. I'm recovering from some medical stuff that had me too fatigued to carve for the last several months. This project is perfect for me to retrain and strengthen hands and wrists. Getting back means a lot to me and my wife. She teared up when she saw I am back in the game. Many thanks!

    • @flitdek
      @flitdek Před rokem

      Hi scott McElroy, I am just starting out with wood carving. Back in August I had C-spine surgery, which had me down for 3 months. Only to break my ankel on DECEMBER 1st. needing to have surgery one week later. So now I am back down and cant walk for 6-12 weeks, due to the type of injury I recieved. now I am trying to stay positive, so I picked up my carving knife that I bought several years ago but did nothing with. So far I have learned how to strop my knife and I have carved Dougs new Owl and the pocket penguin. Due to my neck muscels needing more time to recover I can only carve for a short time, with the exception of my faith in Jesus, wood carving is the only thing keeping me going right now. I really needed to see your post this morning. I am wiping back my tears as I write this. Thank you Scott. My new montra, " Life sucke? Trust Jesus, start wood carving". I hope you Get better soon, I will be prqying for you. Brian

  • @nel3596
    @nel3596 Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks Doug your calm and stress free attitude has been why I have now taken up carving I am pretty useless at the moment but getting there it really is therapeutic and calming I love it thanks again you’re priceless

  • @Bootes1
    @Bootes1 Před 2 lety +4

    It's great to see how you really have fun and enjoy carving all your little fella's, you almost give them voices. "Like I said" before, thank you so much for all your teachings. 🐧🐧🐧

  • @angelinabesler5663
    @angelinabesler5663 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for being you , your easy on the ears. I started carving when my brother ended up in a coma, ultimately he passed away, but it helped to ease the pain of my loss, and he would be proud to see the accomplishment I've made thanks to your tutorials .

  • @peterhyde3282
    @peterhyde3282 Před 2 lety +5

    Another of your "must try that" videos Doug. Nice to see you so relaxed and enjoying the process. Just brilliant. Thanks.

  • @jamestom2510
    @jamestom2510 Před 2 lety +7

    Love it. You make it look so easy. Watching your CZcams videos is like therapy for me. Absolute delight.

  • @AdventureIndiana
    @AdventureIndiana Před 2 lety +2

    I took your pocket penguin and put a little spin of my own on him and added a hat. Maybe I was thinking of Chilly Willy. The antique look is great. I have one now with a hat and one plain. Thanks again!

  • @briansomes6023
    @briansomes6023 Před rokem +2

    You’re voice is as soothing as your carving thank you

  • @stefankaufmann5782
    @stefankaufmann5782 Před 2 lety +7

    I stumbled across your videos by accident and I got stuck on it! I love wood as a material and I would have long liked to set up a small workshop. Unfortunately, I have no space for it. You have me so excited with your videos and your characters that I ordered today the first knife and wood. Both should be here in a day and I can't wait to get started! Thanks for making videos like this! It's super fun to listen and watch! Keep up the good work. Many greetings from Germany.

  • @KathyJames14
    @KathyJames14 Před 2 lety +1

    I enjoy your videos. I’m a beginner woodworker. And now I think I’m going to become a beginner carver. Thank you.

  • @richardkeller3852
    @richardkeller3852 Před 2 lety +1

    You were talking about people asking about wood and knives. Some bass wood us softer and some knives are sharper. In one of your older videos you said you were a carpenter, which is a hands on hard work occupation. Your hands are young and strong enough to make carving stone look easy. The way you teach makes things easy to follow and you choose easy things to carve. Keep up the good work.

  • @elizabethwagner2853
    @elizabethwagner2853 Před 2 lety +3

    Love this little guy, thanks for the tutorial Doug

  • @TheCradM
    @TheCradM Před 2 lety +4

    I’ll be coming back to watch this, not watching it now, just wanted to let ya know on an easier to see video, you’re a great teacher, especially as a learner. Though I’ve been learning and doing other little projects and stuff I oddly like watching your videos on anything, while I whittle something absolutely un connected. Explaining the cut you’re making has slowly made me memorize certain habits that I prefer. The way you display and show your work/working is amazing when it comes to getting “click” moment. Love your videos, and dad humor.

    • @DoubledamnJ
      @DoubledamnJ Před rokem

      I second this Doug. I've tried penguins before and never could make it look good. You just showed me every where I was messing up. My ole lady is gonna love the penguins 😂😂😂

  • @linesbylisa3557
    @linesbylisa3557 Před 2 lety +2

    This one looks just as much fun as the snowman! Can’t wait until my kit comes in.

  • @kevnrob1
    @kevnrob1 Před 2 lety +2

    "so you'll quit asking me if this wood will work, or if this wood will work..." Too funny. I love it!

  • @philvissicchio19
    @philvissicchio19 Před 2 lety +1

    Say "like I said " as much as you want ! Great project and advice on the fun and meditative part of our hobby

  • @flitdek
    @flitdek Před rokem +1

    Hi Doug, I just finished carving my 6th pocket penguin. I didn't think he was going to make it, so I had to revive him with a little 320 sand paper. I know, its tragic but He is doing much better now. I will be naming him "Smooth Mike" : ) I will be painting him later today. I also started roughing out the simple, fast and easy Owl this morning. Thank you so much for putting on all these Tutorials, woodcarving and your videos have changed my life for the better. Thank you.
    (Doug's lesson of the day) " If you mess up, make a smaller Penguin" . it works, it really does work.

  • @ladyliberty417
    @ladyliberty417 Před 2 lety +2

    There is a small art gallery in my town and most of the art in it is folk art, always reminds me of you Doug when I visit! The penguin is adorable!!
    Carving IS meditative, for sure ❗️

  • @musthaveblues
    @musthaveblues Před 2 lety +1

    A sharp blade on carving tool is most important. I made a bear, following your instructions, out of very dry piece of Juniper wood. The V cuts and detail work was difficult. Learned a lot on my first attempt. Going to try this penguin next. Thanks for your videos.

  • @jwatt65
    @jwatt65 Před 2 lety +5

    Fun, and much appreciated, as always. Have been following your carving and tutorials from the beginning (Sycamore Sam). I do always learn something and I do thank you for the kind way you share your talents. I also respect the fact that you want to stay in your "happy place." So, please accept this as a request if it generates any interest for you. I would love to see some tutorials that are a bit more advanced. In other words, some basswood caricatures that reflect the level of carving you have mastered. Some of us who have followed you for years would like to continue the journey by attempting some next steps. Whatever you decide, thanks for the excellent tutorials.

  • @keithedmunds7536
    @keithedmunds7536 Před 2 lety +1

    exellent tutorial thanks for sharing nice simple and relaxing carving

  • @carlswanson2393
    @carlswanson2393 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for all the great carving tutorials. I have learned so much watching you carve.

  • @dantippin6107
    @dantippin6107 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for you easy going approach to showing us the joys of wood carving and how accessible it can be to anyone. You introduced the “V” tool in this carving, which next to the knife is one of the most useful tools when working on small carvings. It would be greatly appreciated if you could talk about the “V” tool in more detail in an upcoming video. I would be very interested to hearing your perspective as to what sizes and angle degrees you reach for most often when doing your small carvings. Your videos are greatly appreciated and you have taught me much with it comes to the joys of wood carving. It is a very relaxing hobby that does not take much space or investment in tools to enjoy! Your efforts in promoting the joy of carving is greatly appreciated!

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Před 2 lety

      Thanks -if you go back i have videos on tool selection

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 Před rokem

    I always thought watching Gene Messer carve was relaxing but after finding your videos, that has changed. I like your style and presentation. I am 80 years young and just finally getting back to carving. I think I've forgotten everything I once knew, which wasn't all that much, but after watching your vids, I'm ready to take up the knife once again. Thank you so very much for all your time and efforts. They are not wasted.

  • @daflashman4244
    @daflashman4244 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much Doug for all of your you tube video's. This one is another keeper. You got me hooked on this whittling thing and I am addicted to it. Only doing it for the last 8 or 9 months. used to draw a lot. I was a Photographer for almost 60 years. Always loved working with wood. I watch you mostly , Gene Messer , Sharon my art, and a few others. Along with your camping vids. I carve and my wife of 50 years , Paints em for me. Quite the team. Thanks again.

  • @johnclark2340
    @johnclark2340 Před 2 lety +1

    It's a Penguin Pawn, part of the Great White North Chess Set. Really nice carving Doug.

  • @nancyhanson5502
    @nancyhanson5502 Před 2 lety

    Doug I am a big fan and have received many comments on my carvings all because of you. I like this little guy but I adore the one with the coat. Hope you will do a tutorial on him even if it's a fast one.

  • @user-js4vh2lw6n
    @user-js4vh2lw6n Před 2 lety +2

    I know it's probably been said before but Doug is the Bob Ross of carving!

  • @jeffreythomas2145
    @jeffreythomas2145 Před 2 lety +2

    Doug you are incredible, thank you so much for sharing your gift with us all. 👊🏼

  • @davidrundgren7538
    @davidrundgren7538 Před 2 lety +3

    This is definitely on my list to carve, love it. Thanks Doug.

  • @jamestaulbee4791
    @jamestaulbee4791 Před 2 lety

    Appreciate your video & instruction. New carver here.

  • @tomllawrence
    @tomllawrence Před 2 lety

    Very cute. Great gifts for the grandkids.

  • @myrajones3405
    @myrajones3405 Před 2 lety +1

    loving ur pengin. love making ur little stuff. ur great at teaching thank u

  • @agrn3241
    @agrn3241 Před 2 lety +1

    I have looked with envy at how easy Doug carves his basswood and he doesn't like to talk about the moisture content.
    I struggled with mine (which had a moisture content of 10%), so I decided to try an experiment. I put a block on the radiator for 2 weeks and moisture content dropped to zero. It cuts without much effort!
    So, getting it as dry as possible will help!

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Před 2 lety

      That is opposite to everything i have ever said - better to store beside a wet rag to keep some moisture in

    • @agrn3241
      @agrn3241 Před 2 lety

      @@dougLinker Interesting. I'll try that too.

  • @vernonfreer6678
    @vernonfreer6678 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for another great video! Like I said it was a great video and a pretty straightforward carve doing one on each end of the block made it twice as much fun.😀

  • @richhesketh5521
    @richhesketh5521 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the fun tutorial. You’re so right. A fun, easy and satisfying little guy. I’ll try a few and may even make one purple😉

  • @QuantumPyrite_88.9
    @QuantumPyrite_88.9 Před rokem +1

    Am I the only guy who harvests his own basswood? Way cool video and thanks Mr.Linker.

  • @woodcarver
    @woodcarver Před 2 lety

    I'm always thankful to you.

    • @jackierudd2010
      @jackierudd2010 Před 2 lety

      I love all your tutorials too, you are both great 😊

  • @markdmaker3173
    @markdmaker3173 Před 2 lety

    Awesome carving. I love it💓, Very cute

  • @christinedavidson7189
    @christinedavidson7189 Před 2 lety +1

    On my third one. So much fun and satisfaction and quick to pick up.

  • @claibornetrinklein4009
    @claibornetrinklein4009 Před 2 lety +1

    I can’t wait to try this!!!! Thank you Doug

  • @ginabirks4910
    @ginabirks4910 Před 2 lety +1

    Really characterful penguin, thanks for the tutorial Doug.

  • @covidcarver1363
    @covidcarver1363 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tutorial Doug! I like "pocket penguin". Well done geezer!! ✌️🇬🇧

  • @russlink978
    @russlink978 Před 2 lety +2

    Always enjoy watching your videos. Doug, you’re the Bob Ross of woodcarving.

  • @jackierudd2010
    @jackierudd2010 Před 2 lety

    This is such a cute little penguin 😊

  • @glg3945
    @glg3945 Před 2 lety +1

    I love cute little penguins🐧. Great tutorial 👌 👍. Live your channel. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. 😃

  • @tcatseyeview9217
    @tcatseyeview9217 Před 2 lety +1

    New to carving Doug(actually only done 2 carvings 1 off your video and other from sitting bored), your the first video I saw completely by accident but your videos are very entertaining and informative actually inspired me to start, i even watched the kayak trip with your buddy.😁👍

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you , Mr Doug
    🐺

  • @lockdowncarver3650
    @lockdowncarver3650 Před 2 lety

    Cool little character, as always.

  • @Rigus208
    @Rigus208 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Doug love this guy , can’t wait to get going on mine.
    Glad to see your using a paint stick .now make a stand ,I used a 4x6 cut 45s on the long side about 7 in long
    drilled some 1/2 holes to let my pieces dry . Also I add a few small stones in the paint bottles,to act as agitators .
    👍😇

  • @gracegene4253
    @gracegene4253 Před 2 lety

    That is so cute, you could make that into a key chain.

  • @MacJuanma479
    @MacJuanma479 Před 2 lety +1

    Your creativity has no limits. What a simple, fun and cute carving. I'm going to make four of these for my grand kids. Thank you very much for sharing with us your talent both as an outstanding carver and an excellent teacher.

  • @dell565758
    @dell565758 Před 2 lety

    Super, 1 inch x 1 inch carving. A lot of demonstrations seem to use 1 1/2 inch x 1 1/2inch Bass wood. Here in the Uk we can mostly only get 1x1 + 2x2 packs of Bass wood. In the past I have tried to get some Bass from the USA via Amazon. Postage to the UK tends to be more costly than the wood itself. Keep up the good work Doug. I'm 74 and took up whittling last year. Love the site.

    • @jackierudd2010
      @jackierudd2010 Před 2 lety +1

      Ron in the uk look for lime wood thats equivalent to basswood in North America. I don't know where you are but there is a wood yard in Tamworth that has lime put aside for carvers 👍😊

    • @dell565758
      @dell565758 Před 2 lety

      @@jackierudd2010 Do you know the name? 20+ wood suppliers in Tamwoth.

  • @scottmarshall6766
    @scottmarshall6766 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Doug, good one. Looking forward to trying this. My Owls & Pelicans need some company....
    Carve On!

  • @glenhehir3833
    @glenhehir3833 Před 2 lety

    Fun carve Doug.

  • @Phantom6722
    @Phantom6722 Před 2 lety

    Grea little project Doug, thanks once again.

  • @leegodin14
    @leegodin14 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank You Doug, this was a fun little project. Very satisfying. Made a few to give to friends.

  • @wickdghost3639
    @wickdghost3639 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg I carved one just like this for my step daughter like two years ago. So easy and satisfying

  • @fryefoto
    @fryefoto Před 2 lety +1

    So cute! Would love to see you carve a squirrel!

  • @Larry-325
    @Larry-325 Před 2 lety +1

    Doug another awesome little carving. I love it when you throw in these simple quick carvings. Doesn’t matter how long you have been carving these quick carvings are fun. My sisters have been asking for a carving recently and I am doing these. Thanks so much!!!👍👍👍

  • @JS-ui7wn
    @JS-ui7wn Před 2 lety

    My daughter loves those. Now i need to do them 😊

  • @ericawalling2716
    @ericawalling2716 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you!! 😃🥰. I love it!

  • @bustersbashers2280
    @bustersbashers2280 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it, just Love it 😍, great vid buddy.
    Thanks 🙏🏻👍👍💙

  • @donnasalt2360
    @donnasalt2360 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi Doug. Thanks to you and your wood carving videos, I have tried my first ever Whittling! I did the Pocket Penguin! I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan on trying other carvings in your videos. 😊

  • @asterixgaul7076
    @asterixgaul7076 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s so cute Doug! Love love your setup there.

  • @PeteLewisWoodwork
    @PeteLewisWoodwork Před 2 lety +1

    Lovely little whittle. Actually, I had a go at your version of Tom Hindes' 5-Minute Wizard and halfway through decided to make it what I might now call a Pocket Wizard, complete with little feet (and I do carry in my pocket); I'll add this little guy to give him some company!

  • @bssn9469
    @bssn9469 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoy your tutorials, especially when I can see the finished carving in the background of the video, it's very helpful! Thanks!

  • @CaptainPupu
    @CaptainPupu Před 11 měsíci

    Mr.Linker, Im a long time fan but always sucked at figurines. I stuck with spoons for years. But today, ive followed this video to a t. And i am happy to say i have successfully made an owl. Lol i dont know how, but my penguin turned into an owl 😂.
    As Bob Ross said " theres no mistakes only happy little accidents." Im currently painting it. And i am glad i tried figurine carving again.
    Thank you for sharing these. If by old age, i get half as good as you ill be more than satisfied.
    Cheers 🍾🥂

  • @stantilton2191
    @stantilton2191 Před 2 lety +1

    Really fun little carve. I'll add some of these to x-mas. Could make x-mas tree decorations for variety. Thanks Doug!

  • @Izis2287
    @Izis2287 Před rokem

    HELLO all i am frensh so sorry if i don't speak very well, just i want to say you very very thanks for all work! I love your tutoriel, i have see 90% of your vidéo and i love it! Your are very good! And your vidéo is perfect ! Continue this for à very long time! Thank for all! By

  • @finleycarves
    @finleycarves Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks again Doug! Cute character and a great video!

  • @uncleblack7322
    @uncleblack7322 Před 2 lety

    Oh so relaxing...enjoyable...simple when you do it...great vid...Big Thank You

  • @kevinknuth6495
    @kevinknuth6495 Před 2 lety

    Pretty perfect pocket penguin.

  • @minecraftgamer7589
    @minecraftgamer7589 Před 2 lety +2

    Can you please show how you carve a 6inch gnome or something similar with more tools?
    You're the best woodcarver on CZcams 👍

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Před 2 lety

      I have a 6 inch gnome video and his wife as well

    • @minecraftgamer7589
      @minecraftgamer7589 Před 2 lety

      @@dougLinker I know. I mean that you show how to work with more carving tools

  • @johnburnsiii920
    @johnburnsiii920 Před 2 lety +1

    What an inspiration. Great Idea for a carving. I will have to make some for the family. Thanks Doug !

  • @ViKee010
    @ViKee010 Před 9 měsíci

    I won’t get to see my twin grandson’s for Christmas this year. They are 3 and honestly we haven’t seen them any Christmas yet. Anyhow, they have a fascination with Penguins so I’m going to make a couple of these, painted just ever so different, as they are and send them for a Christmas present from Gramma. Thanks my friend.✌🏻🤍

  • @cooldad8269
    @cooldad8269 Před 2 lety +2

    This was a good one, thanks! I enjoy painting as well and always happy to see you go through your painting process. Thank you for your work.

  • @peteroberts7334
    @peteroberts7334 Před 2 lety

    All that reaching g Doug , and you didn't knock your coffee over !!!! Impressive!!!!!

  • @michaellane5679
    @michaellane5679 Před 6 měsíci

    Love your vids! I’m a new carver and am really learning so much from you! Thank you!

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 Před 2 lety

    Hey Doug I know that everyone will love this, thanks! 🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏✅✅✅💯💯💯

  • @raymorris2655
    @raymorris2655 Před 2 lety

    Great to see you back doing some tutorials!

  • @pittsbroshomeschoolfun8955

    My little guy was asking me to carve him a penguin. This came at the perfect time. Thanks so much!! It came out great!

    • @ricos1497
      @ricos1497 Před 2 lety +5

      My little girl just asked for a cat. She's getting a penguin.

  • @josh-k
    @josh-k Před rokem

    I figure the best wood for carving is the wood I have to carve. Some are easier, for sure, but the advice to just give it a try and see what happens is great!

  • @lunsfordcarvings
    @lunsfordcarvings Před 2 lety +1

    Good work buddy! Nice job on the penguin!!

  • @phoking4584
    @phoking4584 Před 2 lety

    Gonna be my first carving and I'm planning on giving it to my wife for her birthday. Gonna do it purple since it's her favorite color and it just seems right since you said it 😄. Thank you for sharing

  • @pantheistengland3422
    @pantheistengland3422 Před 2 lety +1

    So cute, thanks Doug. I use neatsfoot oil, the same stuff I use on my saddle, bridles and boots. Gives a nice finish

  • @sebfaille5607
    @sebfaille5607 Před 2 lety

    Nice one Doug !!

  • @aravenstale824
    @aravenstale824 Před 2 lety

    Great video as always Doug

  • @tabathaosborne6447
    @tabathaosborne6447 Před 2 lety +1

    This is a great little project! Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing, he will look nice next to my bear. Awesome

  • @chadmccoy1378
    @chadmccoy1378 Před 2 lety +2

    Love these videos, keep it up Doug! Personally I love carving these animals more than people

  • @riccojames1
    @riccojames1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great to see you back carving Doug. Love watching the live ones and the coffee and carving with Aled! :D

  • @fouroakscrafts7240
    @fouroakscrafts7240 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this Penguin - a great design!

  • @janetwithers7427
    @janetwithers7427 Před 2 lety +1

    Such a cute little pocket penguin. Easy moves and fun. Enjoyed it. 💞

  • @michaelquillen1430
    @michaelquillen1430 Před 2 lety +1

    Really enjoying your videos in Fort Wayne, IN. Carved this last night and painted like yours, turned out great! Used poplar and a 3 1/4" Morakniv Sloyd #106. Shorter knives should arrive tomorrow but just could not wait to start my carving adventures.