Carving an Open Hand Book End

This is a brief introduction to "Carving an Open Hand Book End."

This two episode lesson shows how to carve life-sized hand with separated fingers for use as a unique book end.

• Lesson Contents: 2 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
• Type of Wood: Basswood
• Size: 3-3/4"w x 7-1/2"h x 3"d
• Tool List: 3mm v-chisel; 6mm v-chisel; #3, 6mm; #4, 14mm; #5, 14mm; #7, 6mm; #7, 14mm; #11, 3mm; rifler file
• Skill Level: Advanced

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