Johnny Layton

If you're in or around Indiana this week, this is an event worth checking out! Won't be at this one myself, but wish I was.

1 month ago | [YT] | 17

Johnny Layton

Just posted a new Video Tutorial on YouTube. Step by step. Hand carved Buddy the Elf Christmas Ormamets.

That movie is a Christmas staple in my house, iconic!! Its more than knife only, because you really need a gouge to get that hair textured the way i like it. Check it out! 😀

Thanks @rebel_carver on Insta for his original design. Saw it scrolling insta for christmas ornament ideas for the tree, knew I had to carve it and also knew folks would ask for a "how-to" which he agreed to.

#woodcarving #whittling #Christmas #christmasornaments #buddytheelf
#elf #woodart #diycraft #christmascraft #christmasdecor

1 month ago | [YT] | 63

Johnny Layton

Just a heads up, there will be a video this week, but it won't be today. I'm behind schedule having been at the Renegade for a full week last week. So we're going to keep up with Weekly videos, but it might not always be on Mondays each week.

I've got a planned tutorial to carve for this week, should have the video finished by Midweek.

Appreciate all of you! =)

1 month ago | [YT] | 36

Johnny Layton

As some of you know, i'm at the Renegade Woodcarvers Roundup in Lebanon Tennessee this week. Here are some of the tool Totes i've spotted folks using. I wont be stopping to measure anyone's toolbox, just sharing for fun!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 84

Johnny Layton

I've arrived at the Renegade Woodcarvers Roundup again!! Woohoo!! In the hotel now, finishing up editing tomorrow's YouTube video. Excited for a fun week of carving, meeting other carvers!!

Thanks so much to everyone who said hi today! Also I want pics with folks!! Dont be afraid to say you want one too!

If you're in or around Lebanon Tennessee this week, Renegade is at the Veterans Building in the AG Center. Stop by and say hi!

1 month ago | [YT] | 47

Johnny Layton

This is NOT an affiliate post, just a really great deal.

Sharpal has a $35 diamond stone for sale on Amazon right now. Much better than sandpaper, better than those little diamond stone cards, full size 8inch by 3 inch stones, you will likely never have to replace them, and $35 can't be beat.

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Below is a review on the stones from Outdoors55 (A Knife & Sharpening channel).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8bAf...

This thing, and a strop is all you would ever need to maintain the sharpness of your blade, or fix any issues that crop up. Heck i've reprofiled knives on a coarse diamond stone. (Takes a while...)

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 20

Johnny Layton

November 14th and 15th, Belleville Illinois is the Midwest Woodcarvers "Midwest Artistry in Wood & Craft Show" (Just outside of St. Louis proper.)

I'm gonna apply for a vendor table and be there, if you are in the area in November, you should absolutely go, I love meeting folks!

It would be an awesome meet and greet!

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 40

Johnny Layton

Latest Whittling Tutorial was uploaded this morning. Whittle Frankenstein's Monsters!! 😀

I had too much fun with them, sincerely hope ya'll enjoy them too!

2 months ago | [YT] | 72

Johnny Layton

Just posted a Whittling Tutorial on these fancy Pumpkin fellas Stick around the end, I take a few moments to go over how to paint it to get that nice layered effect, and what all I for finishing. All once piece.

Carved from a 4inch tall, 2x2 block, knife only. I do utilize a Vtool at a couple spots in the video, to show newer folks how they could use them to save time (for instance, on the stem i use the Vtool on one side, and the other side i carve with a knife, just to demonstrate how you can use it, and how effective it can be to step outside of just a knife. But again I show how to do everything with just a knife.

Hope ya'll enjoy!

3 months ago | [YT] | 87

Johnny Layton

I keep forgetting to check the community tab, and i'm pretty disappointed in myself for that. I missed a LOT of really awesome stuff you all have posted and shared. I'm sorry about that, but i'm going to be better about it going forward! 😀

I just want to say thank you, to all of you that have shared something or popped in to say kind words. I really appreciate it so much!

3 months ago | [YT] | 54