Carving a Red Bellied Black Snake and Ermine Walking Stick

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

In this video Mike Stinnett carves a walking stick with a venomous, Australian Red Bellied Black Snake and a North American Ermine out of a single piece of wood.
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  • @davidball6644
    @davidball66445 жыл бұрын

    I was interested to see Pearl posing for you, have you ever considered immortalising her on one of your sticks? Great videos by the way your skill always amazes me.

  • @andrewgward7

    @andrewgward7

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would be amazing to see!!!!!

  • @garyvalencia4379
    @garyvalencia43795 жыл бұрын

    I want to be just like you when i grow up...this art gives an aesthetic experience beyond words

  • @MWPoss
    @MWPoss5 жыл бұрын

    Lets face facts. These are not walking sticks. These are works of art that deserve the title “Masterpiece “,period. Well done to a master craftsmen!

  • @TheLinguistInstitute
    @TheLinguistInstitute4 жыл бұрын

    Actions speak louder than words, and yours tell 'An Incredible Story.'.... Our respects sir....

  • @SwindellSteamWorks
    @SwindellSteamWorks5 жыл бұрын

    I was laughing my butt off when I got the part where Pearl was posing for the weasel artwork. At 2:51 when she looked at you, I swear she's saying, "I hope you're getting all of this."

  • @EvansBrosRacing

    @EvansBrosRacing

    4 жыл бұрын

    I laughed also , that was great

  • @rhino5419
    @rhino54195 жыл бұрын

    I am sorry, I just can't find the words to describe this level of work. You go way beyond carving walking sticks, I will just say, once again, magnificent. I hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and an exellent new year. Good health and stay safe.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I really appreciate that! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

  • @Davchuck47

    @Davchuck47

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m extremely impressed by your artistic talent. Do you sell your sticks?

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Davchuck47 Thank you! Yes, most of them are custom orders and are sold. Once in a while I list one in the shop stinnettstudio.etsy.com

  • @o0yahia0o

    @o0yahia0o

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can u made one like ur dog ? Not stick just statu for ur dog

  • @thedisabledwelshman9266

    @thedisabledwelshman9266

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@StinnettSticks that coffee sure looks good.

  • @Paul-nc5vl
    @Paul-nc5vl Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for helping me figure out how to apply patients into me arts and crafts. Awesome

  • @timreid9556
    @timreid95565 жыл бұрын

    A Stinnett video on my Birthday, what a gift

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hope you had a happy birthday yesterday, Tim! Thanks for watching!

  • @fredward2333
    @fredward23335 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to sit with a cup of coffee and watch in person..

  • @philthy8150
    @philthy81505 жыл бұрын

    This is about the only thing the family can agree on to watch together.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I'm glad to hear that Phil! Thanks for watching guys!

  • @rafaelramos1486

    @rafaelramos1486

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have watched lots of your videos its never stop admiring your work.eh visto muchos de sus vídeos y nunca me cansó admirar su arte

  • @uberdimensional
    @uberdimensional5 жыл бұрын

    I would be grateful to have this as gift this Christmas I will give to my grandma :)

  • @SamuelIsaac-uu3vr
    @SamuelIsaac-uu3vr9 күн бұрын

    Mike, you did a great job my friend.. thanks for sharing your talent with us.... Happy carving....

  • @MattyHD403
    @MattyHD4035 жыл бұрын

    It's a great day when Mr. Stinnett uploads a video. Looks amazing and I'm glad the critter turned out well!

  • @JDurkin2811
    @JDurkin28115 жыл бұрын

    Every time you upload it feels like Christmas, Merry Christmas Mike.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Joseph! Merry Christmas to you too!

  • @user-rc8bn9gc8y
    @user-rc8bn9gc8y3 ай бұрын

    The carving and artistry are lfe changing, the back drops and video are like a narcotic. I'm hooked!

  • @grammyhall53
    @grammyhall53 Жыл бұрын

    i am on my wifes channel,but i just had to comment on your truly gifted talent.i am totaly blown away at your methods and ability to do such amazing works of art.thanks and please keep them coming. ty santee

  • @derekclarke5456
    @derekclarke54565 жыл бұрын

    You Sir should be a National Treasure.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Derek!

  • @joejoyce9519

    @joejoyce9519

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’ll secondd that!

  • @stratocaster1greg

    @stratocaster1greg

    5 жыл бұрын

    I ll third that.

  • @orenji

    @orenji

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don’t forget... so is his pup.

  • @1Life2Little

    @1Life2Little

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly most artists have to die before they get appreciated... But i agree Stinnett is a true artist in his field.

  • @joemion666
    @joemion6665 жыл бұрын

    My God Mike another incredible sculpture in wood, Michelangelo would be proud of your work. Thanks for the inspiration. Joe

  • @listennowbreath
    @listennowbreath4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Art Perfect Subjects Prefect voice You Sir are Blessed !

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tommy!

  • @louisannabl331
    @louisannabl3314 жыл бұрын

    Bonjour monsieur, je trouve ce que vous faites tellement beau, j'espère que dans la vie vous êtes aussi heureux que vous semblez l'être dans vos vidéos . Merci beaucoup à vous .

  • @ROADWARRIOR21
    @ROADWARRIOR215 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! again I'm Speechless again. God gave you an amazing gift great job. Hope you and your family have a safe wonderful Christmas, God bless

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Roger! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

  • @birdwatchingwithdrrajasaur4410
    @birdwatchingwithdrrajasaur44105 жыл бұрын

    Pearl is so adorable exploring around like that! 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @stonesnmetals
    @stonesnmetals5 жыл бұрын

    Me and my oldest son just enjoying watching you carving out the shapes and finishing up with such richness of details. This is one of a kind talent. I really admire your patience 👏🏽

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Karim! So glad that you and your son enjoyed the video!

  • @bvg6924
    @bvg69245 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr Stinnett you have done the Red belly justice looks so authentic, exactly like the one in our outback toilet. Love your work and passion for detail.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rod! I'm glad you approve of the way I carved it!

  • @jacktherripper
    @jacktherripper5 жыл бұрын

    You're the bob ross of wood work, my dude!

  • @iamrichivas110
    @iamrichivas1105 жыл бұрын

    Mind blowing. Nice one Sir!

  • @vmadhu5501
    @vmadhu55015 жыл бұрын

    I am silent because there is no words to say at these level artist, just love it.

  • @shelbyfowler8946
    @shelbyfowler89465 жыл бұрын

    This artist / carver just leaves me speechless What an awesome talent God has truly blessed him.

  • @peterlustig8021
    @peterlustig80215 жыл бұрын

    That mug looks like it needs to have a video too! MUG VIDEO And also I love these videos so much, the passion is felt with every scene, even with the landscapes. And the music colours this fantastic work with lovely colours. Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

  • @brianbowles99
    @brianbowles995 жыл бұрын

    I have to say ypu habe the best relaxing videos i habe ever watched. They are so entertaining and refreshing and the music is right on point. Thank ypu for the awsome videos

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Brian! I really appreciate that, and I'm glad you enjoy watching!

  • @joachimzipperle3513
    @joachimzipperle35135 жыл бұрын

    Du und dein Hund ihr seid die größten 👍💪ein großer Fan aus Deutschland 🇩🇪.mach weiter so tolle Beiträge 😃🐍🦅🐶

  • @JoseFlores-pg9lv
    @JoseFlores-pg9lv4 жыл бұрын

    No words describe your art. I love pearl God bless you 🙏.

  • @wood4nothing284
    @wood4nothing2845 жыл бұрын

    I've said it before and I'll say it again "best carver on KZread " the way you do those scale on the snake and the overall detail is amazing . Cheers Tim from Wood 4 Nothing

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tim! I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!

  • @donaldfinley2829
    @donaldfinley28295 жыл бұрын

    I am putting that on my Christmas list to Santa! 😁🎄🎁

  • @sharannbray6513
    @sharannbray65134 жыл бұрын

    Each stick is really unique, just as beautiful as the next. I’m mesmerized.

  • @user-rg5tq1be6c
    @user-rg5tq1be6c5 жыл бұрын

    Пересматриваю все видео по несколько раз, до чего-же красиво, ТАЛАНТИЩЕ!!!!!!

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Oleg!

  • @youssefouahmane8
    @youssefouahmane85 жыл бұрын

    You are the best undisputed

  • @chaseferrellmusic
    @chaseferrellmusic4 жыл бұрын

    When you showed Pearl modeling for the weasel I lost it!! 😂😂😂 She is such a precious pup! Your art is mesmerizing and absolutely gorgeous, but seeing Pearl in your videos always makes me smile!! :)

  • @1Life2Little
    @1Life2Little3 жыл бұрын

    Your walking sticks belong in a museum... Maybe you don't like the idea of that but they truly are a piece of art every one of them.

  • @Doorbuster456
    @Doorbuster4564 жыл бұрын

    pearl is such a sweetheart! when she scratches at your leg when you're carving almost like "can i sit with you papa? 🥺" and you put her in your lap just an absolute angel!! 😭♥️

  • @annaorlova8900
    @annaorlova89005 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stick again 😊 I can imagine how happy you should be to create masterpieces in such pleasant place! Coffee, fire, Pearl, mountain air... I could only dream of working place like this 😁 Marry Christmas to you and your family!

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Anna! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

  • @BarefootBushcraft
    @BarefootBushcraft5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work as always Mr. Stinnett! As an Aussie, I particularly love the red-belly. I see them all the time. Using the clay as a model worked well, I might try that one day. Its a great was to visualise what you want (even though pearl was a wonderful model! Haha) Great to see you back! :) I wish you and all your family happy holidays and a very happy new years also. All the best for 2019

  • @jefferybiddix1096
    @jefferybiddix10965 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful piece. I'm so glad you have an excellent model to go by. Good girl Pearl.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jeffery! Haha! She did her best!

  • @joejoyce9519
    @joejoyce95195 жыл бұрын

    As always. Words really cannot describe the quality of the work.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Joe!

  • @лерычк
    @лерычк5 жыл бұрын

    Отличная работа мастер.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, fellow carver.

  • @user-us1ik9hs5c

    @user-us1ik9hs5c

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ваши работы тоже хороши !!

  • @user-xz2ns8im6y
    @user-xz2ns8im6y5 жыл бұрын

    🙌👍👍👍 Wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful you are a genius 🇸🇦

  • @stanrescigno5093
    @stanrescigno50935 жыл бұрын

    You are becoming a modern day folk hero!

  • @elpatojogonzalez4233
    @elpatojogonzalez42335 жыл бұрын

    Profesional touch on every piece of art, Everything comes out great wen you put love on what you do!!!! I’m proud of you SEÑOR

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Francisco!

  • @youssefouahmane8
    @youssefouahmane85 жыл бұрын

    I always like your vedio before watching you work hard keep going ... We enjoy with what you doing i hope if I buy something

  • @petterfabiomartins6497
    @petterfabiomartins64975 жыл бұрын

    Brasil abrasso teu serviço e top

  • @markstevenson3047
    @markstevenson30475 жыл бұрын

    Such Remarkable Craftsmanship !

  • @cheesenuggets2236
    @cheesenuggets22365 жыл бұрын

    Your walking sticks are so beautiful, I wish I had your talent

  • @sadpanda9482
    @sadpanda94825 жыл бұрын

    Don't doubt that this will be a great video and a beautiful stick. You just made my day. I was wondering if you could do feathers or if that would be too tricky with wood. As I want to order one but not sure if you could base it off my pet budgie or perhaps an owl.

  • @TheFluffyG

    @TheFluffyG

    5 жыл бұрын

    He already did feathers on the indian stick. Check his video and you'll se the amazing work.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Yes, I've done a few projects with feathers on them. I think an owl stick would be a really neat one! I've had to slow down on taking orders for now, but once in a while I manage to get something in my shop: stinnettstudio.etsy.com. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!

  • @Andreaperez-yn3lv
    @Andreaperez-yn3lv5 жыл бұрын

    ❤ me encanta todos sus videos y amo asu perrito,un gran abrazo desde colombia.

  • @josuerosalesrosales3966

    @josuerosalesrosales3966

    5 жыл бұрын

    UNA PREGUNTA Y ESE DON DE QUE PAIS ES . PERDON .SALUDOS DESDE GUADALAJARA MEXICO

  • @bearkline2603
    @bearkline26032 жыл бұрын

    Your videos, you yourself , and your magnificent carving are a treasure for all. Thank you

  • @koyyadaniel5079
    @koyyadaniel50793 жыл бұрын

    Love u sir 🙏🙏🙏 I"m indien . But you are great of the world.🙏🙏🙏

  • @jaggeshgowda5945
    @jaggeshgowda59455 жыл бұрын

    was laughing my butt off when I got the part where Pearl was posing for the weasel

  • @karlosokac3251
    @karlosokac32515 жыл бұрын

    Hello sir, how many days it takes you to make 1 of this walking sticks?

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    This stick ended up taking me over a month to finish.

  • @rastafari.d.culture9734

    @rastafari.d.culture9734

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@StinnettSticks You just a great Man

  • @doncariker1718

    @doncariker1718

    4 жыл бұрын

    What is the most you have done in a year?

  • @CraftyKiwiLures
    @CraftyKiwiLures2 жыл бұрын

    I am enjoying watching your workmanship, so much skill involved, and Pearl is a great model 👌👍

  • @markdmaker3173
    @markdmaker31735 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I love it that pearl sits in your lap while you do detail work.

  • @birdwatchingwithdrrajasaur4410
    @birdwatchingwithdrrajasaur44105 жыл бұрын

    We don't have weasels where I live , we had mongoose! I looked for the word *weasel* in an English to Bengali dictionary and they incorrectly had written *"béji"* , the Bengali word for mongoose in the translated section. And for a long time I believed weasel and mongoose are the same things, that is until I got the chance to read about weasels in details! 😂😂😂

  • @chrismorris8474
    @chrismorris84745 жыл бұрын

    Pearl the model.

  • @andrewgward7
    @andrewgward72 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You're an amazing artisan!!! God gave you an amazing talent, it's a blessing to see it in action😇.

  • @roberthardesty1812
    @roberthardesty18124 жыл бұрын

    This gentleman is unbelievable....

  • @huckapuc
    @huckapuc5 жыл бұрын

    how much does one of your hiking sticks run about?

  • @crazyrobin5
    @crazyrobin55 жыл бұрын

    Who all felt that the "ERMINE" looked much better in the brown fur that the white coat... 🙄🤔

  • @mentone35984
    @mentone359845 жыл бұрын

    This video came out just in time. I have an Alabama black snake on my "next" build. Never make the quality of yours but your teaching me. Thanks for the lessons Mike.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome, Doug! I hope you're having fun carving and best wishes on your Alabama Black!

  • @zaferbuyukyazici
    @zaferbuyukyazici3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a fan of everything you do. There are many people in Turkey who loves you

  • @zaferbuyukyazici

    @zaferbuyukyazici

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are all these examples for sale?

  • @carvinlambert6899
    @carvinlambert68995 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mike Merry Christmas to you and your family and please hug Pearl for us all out here who love her so much.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome Lambert! Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas to you and yours! I gave Pearl her hug, and she looked grateful! Haha!

  • @islandboy7432
    @islandboy74324 жыл бұрын

    Pearl is absolutely adorable and well fed lol

  • @hamzalnouri
    @hamzalnouri3 жыл бұрын

    You Are Really A Shrewd Artist.

  • @kavaynu4145
    @kavaynu41454 жыл бұрын

    Oh, cowboy, you have MAD skills!

  • @livefreeordie5033
    @livefreeordie50333 жыл бұрын

    Your work is awesome as usual 😃🌷👍🌷🌹🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬 and we love your dog as well 🐶🌹💐👍🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬

  • @hensonstudios1282
    @hensonstudios12825 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Mike ! way to go out of your comfort zone to create such beauty.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kyle!

  • @mikethompson6713
    @mikethompson67135 жыл бұрын

    It lowers my blood pressure watching you and Pearl. God bless and have a glorious Christmas.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to hear it Mike! God bless you too, and I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

  • @user-jv5ry6bt4b
    @user-jv5ry6bt4b5 жыл бұрын

    Талантливый мужик! Оболденно...

  • @levonsheeba6118
    @levonsheeba61184 жыл бұрын

    wow very nice video I really enjoyed thank you dad

  • @robvegart
    @robvegart4 жыл бұрын

    Pearl's other job is moonlighting as a runway supermodel. You could tell she's had experience. Nothing short of excellence! Absolutel best carver on subject!

  • @user-yg2wg9rz5w
    @user-yg2wg9rz5w5 ай бұрын

    I've only made a couple of hiking sticks, and I want to make a snake 🐍 one for my son, who is always in the woods. But, now, after watching you, I think 🤔 I'll just do a vine type stick. I believe you've got a special gift from our lord above! Keep on keeping on ! Loved your video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Pam! You're very welcome!

  • @jawediqbal9475
    @jawediqbal94755 жыл бұрын

    I have no word to appreciate it and beside that your every peace of art is priceless .

  • @davemartin5605
    @davemartin56052 жыл бұрын

    See, now this is the level I aspire to. Awesome work!!!

  • @deborahmcqueen3362
    @deborahmcqueen33625 жыл бұрын

    Totally incredible . I’m Australian and I can tell you the snake is so real like if it were leaning on a fence people would step back a few feet . Your carvings of animals are beautiful and inspiring to my . Thank you .

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, Deborah!

  • @BobGroverthednachristian
    @BobGroverthednachristian4 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding assistant you have there. Everyone needs a supervisor. The walking stick is incredible, Such detail.

  • @adelalashqar
    @adelalashqar5 жыл бұрын

    You have a wonderful life, a real talent, nature, animals, birds, trees and wood Keep on winning 👍🏻

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Abel!

  • @clfields0524
    @clfields05245 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful carving. Outstanding videography. Beautiful music.

  • @alexanderrodriguez9533
    @alexanderrodriguez95335 жыл бұрын

    simply wonderful there are no words.....!

  • @shawndean4957
    @shawndean49575 жыл бұрын

    That pose the puppy was making was adorable. Please carve that little feller in that exact pose. ❤️

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! I'm gonna have to do that one of these days! Thank you Shawn!

  • @pierrem.martelli5173
    @pierrem.martelli51735 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful work of art and a true hommage to Nature. Thanks for this time you give to us.

  • @ryancollins312
    @ryancollins3125 жыл бұрын

    Completely amazing. The detail is so life like, true craftsmanship.

  • @kings-leekenny6586
    @kings-leekenny65865 жыл бұрын

    When you have a talent. This great, you do understand the gift God is trying to give us. The talent with in us is God in action. Praise be. Wish I could purchase one.

  • @christobaliancantu7112
    @christobaliancantu71125 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job again, Mr Stinnett and the mountain mud looks very good too! God bless!

  • @islandboy7432
    @islandboy74324 жыл бұрын

    You sir are amazing ! What a talent! You are living the life i want

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis89935 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME! I just saw two animals come to life from a single piece of wood. Absolutely amazing.

  • @vawlsdeep
    @vawlsdeep5 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what's more beautiful, the piece itself or the process to create it. Wonderful work, sir.

  • @dawv2913
    @dawv29132 жыл бұрын

    TERIMAKASIH SAUDARAKU Telah berbagi,🤝👍 keabadian terukir indah seni yang luar biasa.

  • @sanchit629
    @sanchit6295 жыл бұрын

    The surgical precision of your hands. HANDS DOWN the best artist!!

  • @dave5194
    @dave51945 жыл бұрын

    Great to see that the weasel turned out so well.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @santoshkotla
    @santoshkotla4 жыл бұрын

    You are a perfect example of someone who looks into himself to find their talent and then nourishes it to perfection. Thank you for posting videos and help us relax looking at your art work.

  • @StinnettSticks

    @StinnettSticks

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @leepaulin8587
    @leepaulin85875 жыл бұрын

    It’s always fun to watch you bring your carvings to life.

  • @177richie
    @177richie5 жыл бұрын

    This dude is a legend for real. His work is amazing and will for ever live up to his name.

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