Hey folks! Welcome to Part 1 of my Dead Head carving series. Follow along as I transform a simple block of wood into a creepy character. This project is geared toward intermediate-level carvers, but everyone is welcome to join in, learn, and make it their own.

In Part 1, we’ll establish the carving’s main shape, features, and character before completing it in Part 2. Grab your knives and some wood, and carve along! If you enjoy the video, subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 or more carving tutorials. I’d love to hear how your carving is coming along, so leave a comment with your progress, questions, or tips. You can also share the video with fellow carvers who might enjoy joining in. Happy carving!

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00:00 Welcome & Dead Head Variations
00:29 My Backstory: From Trucker to Carver
01:45 Choosing Your Carving Style
02:45 Tools You’ll Need Today
03:19 Basswood Dimensions & Prep
04:32 Finding & Marking Your Center Lines
06:55 Carving the Hairline (Stop & Relief Cuts)
10:43 Rounding the Top of the Head
13:50 Shaping the Hair Momentum
19:51 Creating the Hair Band Detail
24:00 Setting the Face Shape & Removing Wood
29:28 Carving the Nose (Setting the "Schnoz")
34:34 Setting the Eyes & Brow Ridge
37:15 Shaping the Nose Flares
38:45 Recap & What’s Coming in Part 2