How to Carve A Wooden Cutting Board With Rajiv Surendra | Introduction to Wood Carving | Life Skills

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Published 2022-07-19
It may come as no surprise to you that Rajiv has taken wood carving classes and workshops throughout his life. After setting the craft aside for several years, he recently decided he wanted to pick it back up. After one of his close friends, Laura, sent him a book all about the art of wood carving, he decided now is the time to craft something up.

Today, join Rajiv and Laura as they take us through the ins and outs of the wood carving process, crafting beautiful cutting boards without the use of any power tools. Would you give this a try?

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All Comments (21)
  • @lizzies9307
    I literally just click on anything at all with Rajiv's name in the title 😂 he could be teaching us how to watch paint dry and I'd be entranced. Just love his vibes!
  • We need more Rajiv Surendras in the world. Radiating love and joy. Absolutely adore him.
  • So heartwarming to see these two honouring their teachers/elders. Beauty! More please….
  • @ImaneSaraIS
    Aww how precious is Rajiv and Laura's friendship, I want that kind of wholesome friendship 🥺. I hope it will last for an eternity ☁️
  • @TheStyllen
    Saying " he is a gem" Is an understatement 🖤
  • @Mabbi54
    Rajiv! First I press ‘like’, then I watch. This is another gem of a video. You never fail to inspire. Love from the Netherlands ❤️
  • @tombarb2864
    The bantering between you two is just real fun. It’s like you become a friend and you are right there. The seriousness of the carving combined innocence of laughter and innuendo coming out draws you in to want to watch more. How can you not watch the fun? and what an end result! Such lovely designs that will last a really long time
  • I love these videos with Rajiv! I watched Rajiv's video where he showed his apartment, and I loved his cutting board. So glad I now know how to make one! I would love to see a show with Rajiv showing various creative, inspirational ideas for the home or to try as hobbies. Rajiv, it's such a pleasure watching you!!!
  • Give me the 3 hour unedited version!!! I just want to keep watching them talk
  • I absolutely love the warmth between these two friends. Please keep making this content. Love your work!
  • @morganblarue
    I’ll watch anything Rajiv wants to teach! He’s such a talented, kind human being. He is such a delight.
  • @dianekey4780
    You are my new Marie Kondo! YOU ARE SPARKING JOY! And you are helping me to find those things that spark joy in areas I had not considered. I remember the thick cotton white sheets of my childhood. They were crisp after wash day, having dried on the clothes line in the Hawaiian breeze. My mother taught me how to make hospital corners. But I learned so much more from your bed making video. Now I want to do a wood carving. So off I went to find my board and also seek out vintage sheets in an antique store. No success there but found a,1916 children’s story book. Children’s books were wonderful in that era! clue: I am a teacher, old school. WTW —You are a perfect teacher!
  • @florence2394
    Watching these videos is an absolute joy. The world seems like an angry place to be at times, but Rajiv smooths out any worries one may have. Thank you.
  • This man can do anything with style, grace, humor, and a gentle spirit.
  • @elque501
    Rajiv and Laura, I just love you. Thanks for sharing Bert and his talents with us ❤
  • Very, very inspiring, feel like running out to buy the tools and wood and make my own board! I will most definitely try it!
  • @Mysticcycles
    How can you give these two a thumbs down? They are pure delight!☺️☺️☺️
  • Rajiv, if you read comments, I think you're thinking of Marie Antoinette's miniature village, le Hameau de la Reine, as opposed to the Petit Trianon itself. It was a place she could wear simple dresses and be around a working farm, away from the life of the court.
  • Thank you, Rajiv, for being a calming, re-centering, talented, deserving, simple, old world delight in this stupidly complex world. All my love and money - your biggest fan.
  • @judithgrace8359
    Laura looks at him so sweetly and lovingly. True kindred spirits.