Post #656856 by RIOTURBAN on Sat, Oct 27, 2012 1:02 AM

here are some photos of how i carve the "Scales-Tiki" step by step.

first i transfer the picture to the piece of wood i have chosen

then i make a stencil for the outlines

i cut to the outline and remove the wood

for smaller holes i use borer and chisels

next step is to thin out arms and legs

now work on the face

adding the decoration

for the right color i add wood stain until i am satisfied

to finish the tiki i add the eyes and the tiki becomes alive!

wish you happy carving!
rioturban