The Carving Process
1) The first step in the process is preparing the wood blank.
2) Next is to use the lathe to turn the blank round and shape the face.
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3) The next stage is called roughing out
In this stage, the basic forms are established by removing material without putting in much detail. Main outlines and rough shaping are then done.
4) Next up is modeling.
In this stage, forms are refined, and I begin putting in more details.
5) Finally there is detailing.
Now I put in the details and final touches.
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