Figurehead in progress



Stages 1-3. In these beginning stages I rough out the general form of the figure. I have drawn his general outline on the wood as a very rough guide.



Stages 4-5. Without stagnating the general movement, I begin to work out the detail.


° To see stages 6-10, click here )


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Want to start carving? I use and recommend the following
tools, wood, and anatomy book:
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Tools From Amazon (these are identical to the tools that I learned with, and continue to use. They are not very expensive, but they hold a good edge. The short handles work much better when it comes to working out details. )

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More Tools from Amazon (I also use these tools)



Basswood from Rockler. This is the easiest wood to carve, by far. It holds the detail and is extremely soft.

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A Photographic Anatomy Book From Amazon




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