DRIFTWOOD ART SCULPTURE TUTORIAL #1 (beginner's guide) WOODSYDOC

This is a beginners​ step-by-step guide on how to make a Driftwood sculpture / Fine Art from start to finish. Bringing dead wood back to it's full splendor in the form of beautiful artwork. Including which beginners tools to use and how to finish with all-natural beeswax sealer.
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See my step-by-step driftwood tutorial # 2 for slightly more advanced woodworking tools.

WOODSYDOC:
Hey Guys! Welcome to my channel, I'm Dr. Teresa Van Woy, author of "Wildflower, a Tale of Transcendence. In this video, I'll show you the very first piece of Driftwood I ever worked on. In Driftwood art sculpture #2 and #3, as I learned more, I show better tools and techniques than this one. In this video I take you along as I try to figure out and learn how to create a work of art from a piece of driftwood.
WILDFLOWER:
How can Mind Power help us to achieve goals? How can a homeless child with a mentally unstable and abusive mother become successful?

Dr. Teresa Van Woy Specializes in diabetic wound care, sports medicine, pediatrics, trauma, and general podiatry.

Some of the world's rich and successful people didn't start off that way. They spent nights sleeping on the streets, in their cars, or on friends' couches. Some of them struggled with their situation while pursuing their dreams. Dr. Teresa Van Woy is one of them who struggled from childhood but ended up reaching her goals.

The power of goals and following your dreams is one of the fundamental keys in every successful person’s life. The basic secret towards the achievement of goals is commitment. Writing down the goals and deciding what you want is one task and getting to it is another. Since this is already known, you should not let it take you apart. Fear is the main hindrance toward the achievement of goals and dreams. Set your goals, start working on them, and never, ever give up. This is the way you will reach your destination. Transform your misfortunes into fortunes.

▶️ Overview of WILDFLOWER, A TALE OF TRANSCENDENCE:
Spending the night in juvenile detention wasn't the worst thing to happen to seven year old Teresa. Her much anticipated summer vacation from Florida to California turns to years of abuse when her mentally unstable mother abducts her and three of her eight siblings to settle in the slums of San Francisco's Tenderloin district. At the age of seven, she was left to fend for herself and her family.
During her time in San Francisco, young Teresa fantasized of a better life. Observing how the other half lived, she never let go of her dreams as she forged her way from homelessness and abuse to become a physician. At a young age, Teresa learned that with hard work and determination, you can get what you want in life.

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By the way, I wrote a book... my Memoir! It's about seeing the world through your heart, working hard, and following your dreams. It's about ending the cycle of poverty and abuse to become a physician. The title is, "WILDFLOWER, A TALE OF TRANSCENDENCE," and can be on Amazon, or you can request it at your favorite bookstore or local library.

[brucewalters]

Bravo for your phenomenal rise from poverty and abuse just as I have. What you've done is rare but when people like us are able to ascend the ladder of life we've had experiences that would have broken most people yet they can become valuable life experiences as adults when helping others.
We are the fortunate ones in this world who survived to thrive one day. Blessings Sis!
Peace, Bruce J Walters
PS: I'm the guy with the polished rock from Mt. Shasta

[kathyahibbert]

This was a labor of love, Teresa! The video informs and educates. More significant to me is that you reveal your satisfaction and delight in the process. Many comments reflect how generous craftspeople can be with suggestions of ways to increase your joy/decrease the "pain and suffering" side.
However you decide these practical matters, Teresa, I hope you'll always carefully preserve your personal process.

[oskarandradev]

Thanks darling, I will follow your idea

[HalfManHalfCichlid]

I like the antique and original patina on the piece before sanding. Truly shows it's age and history of the wood.

[johnunderwood]

The one that were roots are my favorite.

[worldtraveler]

Dang! That's so much work! But it's absolutely beautiful!

[mjable]

Wow, that taught me a few things, mainly -patience! Beautiful to watch thankyou.

[jpClough_Driftwood-Art]

Great piece of driftwood, it would look good standing on the flat end too, mounted on a base. I would use a dremel for some of the clean up and your hair dryer or even better a can of compressed air for dust removal. Also coating options I use are simple butcher's block mineral oil, or gorilla wood glue mixed with water. For good durability clear water based/oil-modified polyurethane. What you did works very well too and you did a fantastic job.

[CaptJohn-opbf]

Hi Dr. I do a bit of driftwood sculptures as well. One suggestion is to look into KutZall bits for your deemed tools. You can get them with 1\4 inch shafts to fit your deemed. They work great. I also make my own power sanding bits which work wonderful.

[DrTeresaVanWoy]

Hey, you guys should follow me on my Facebook page to see my other work. Woodsydoc

[Riverwytche]

Great video and very helpful! I just recently began working with driftwood, I've always loved it and had pieces in the garden, but a CPL months ago I started creating with it and it's been wonderful. I can't believe I didn't think to look on YouTube for info! Ty so much for this informative video!

[brianwiese]

Great video, Teresa. Several tools will help for those concave and tight areas. First, a sander with a flapper wheel--little pieces of sandpaper arranged like book pages around a circular wheel. Also, various woodworker hand tools: Carving gouges are like chisels, but with bowl shaped blades (you could even sharpen a spoon), some small enough for the handle to fit in your palm. Also carving knives (you pull rather than push). Some have curved blades. Check a woodwork supplier. Thx for the video.

[DrTeresaVanWoy]

check out my photo gallery on my website. www.drteresavanwoy.com

[girthillbill]

Hi. Just remembered. I some times use terps and linseed oil as a finsh for my wood too. Soaks in well. Cheers

[ghostravenXX]

There are some wood rasp styles that are similar to your lemon zester . Some are round like a rat tail file and some are convex so would be good to get into some of the bowl like areas . Looks like a learning process but should be a lot of fun . great job by the way

[renee]

This was SUCH a Wonderful Video. ❤❤❤. Thank you so very much for sharing. ❤❤❤. New subscriber and all notifications are activated. Can’t wait for the next piece. 😀

[DrTeresaVanWoy]

Thank you for watching my video. I also wrote a book! My memoir! If interested, check it out here!

[laylabono]

Wonderful Greetings from Tuscany Italy .

[sandilandi]

Amazing Thanks for sharing what does the turpentine do ?

[lodgewoodart]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. My process might be a bit different than yours, but I definitely learned a lot. One key thing I needed to know was getting to the good wood. I have found two awesome pieces of driftwood that I'm dying to work on here in the next couple of weeks. I will post. 🌻✌