Whittlin' a Christmas Present

video Whittlin' a Christmas Present

A progressive look at the evolution from a hunk of wood to a cherished keepsake intended to show the amount of time invested in wood carkings. The wood is Bocco wood and the only tool uses was a curved blade whittlin' knife.

The Metal One says: Jan 14, 2012. 9:42 PM

my god...a dremel would certainly expedite this project. but then again powertools are for the weak and inpatient. congratulations on the massive investment of time and energy, i hope the gift was appreciated

cobalt420 says: Nov 28, 2010. 10:35 PM

Hi I am 13 years old and I love to wittle I have made a walking stic with intricut designs on it, I have made a bald eagle that all in my opinion look good but my question to you is how do you wittle so much volume of wood and what tools do you use to do that? A chisel Or a knife or a file? Thank you I am very curious.

artyman says: Jun 21, 2010. 11:25 AM

Awesome frog!

Arbitror says: Nov 22, 2009. 7:46 PM

Like Momma_Bear said, this is not instructive at all! But, Instructables is The World's Biggest Show And Tell, so good job for showing it!

I love whittling myself, but I probably can't do this quite yet! Good job on the frog though!

Marsh (author) in reply to ArbitrorNov 22, 2009. 7:55 PM

It's not easy to instruct someone on how to whittle. You take a hunka' wood. Imagine a frog in your mind's eye. Then carve away everything that doesn't look like a frog.
I learned it from Mr. Miagi. He's a simple soul.

Arbitror in reply to MarshNov 22, 2009. 8:38 PM

Ok, that's enough instructions for me!

wenpherd in reply to ArbitrorNov 28, 2009. 4:17 PM

Me to.

raimen in reply to wenpherdJan 6, 2010. 11:40 PM

hahaha xD

Very Interesting says: Nov 21, 2009. 8:23 PM

Love the frog, very pretty wood grain. What kind of wood? What tools did you use?

Marsh (author) in reply to Very InterestingNov 22, 2009. 7:57 PM

It's Bocco Wood. I used a knife.

Browncoat says: Nov 21, 2009. 7:58 PM

Tips instead of progress pics would prob be more helpful. I've never whittled & this 'ible didn't make me feel like I'm any closer to being able to do so... :/