This is a brief introduction to "Carving a Face."

This five episode lesson teaches how to carve a realistic face in deep relief by focusing on one complete element per episode. Faces are complex, so study the expression you are trying to achieve in detail before starting. It is surprising how much the shape of one element affects all the rest.

  • Lesson Contents: 5 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
  • Type of Wood: Basswood
  • Size: 8-1/4"w x 10-1/2"h x 3"d
  • Tool List: 4mm v-chisel; 6mm v-chisel; #3, 3mm; #3, 6mm; #3, 14mm; #4, 14mm; #5, 14mm; #7, 6mm; #7, 8mm; #7, 10mm; #7, 14mm; #8, 6mm; #11, 3mm
  • Skill Level: Advanced
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