This lesson shows how to carve a cardinal "in the round". It is fully 3-dimensional and I show how to cut out the shape on a band-saw, how to find the shape of the cardinal with gouges and also how to safely clamp the carving solidly to the bench.

  • Lesson Contents: 3 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
  • Type of Wood: Basswood
  • Dimensions: 7"w x 2-7/8"h x 2-1/4"d
  • Tool List: 6mm v-chisel; #4, 14mm; #7, 4mm; #7, 6mm; #7, 14mm
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
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