"scales tiki" carving process

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

Very cool carving. Well done!

Good detail.
Nice job.
Thanks for showing.

Very nice Rio. That's some decent sized chunks of shell for the eyes.

Awesome line and design very pop-modernist! Congrats!
Very cool!
That's your first carving?

Wunderbar!

Wunderbar!

This piece has great flow and color Rioturban!

I like the color

thanx everyone!Danke!
@laojia-
its not my first but i think its the first i documented with photos.
hope someone can get something out of it.its all about give and take!
best wishes!

Earlier today, I read this Hawaiian proverb and it's already coming in handy
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‘Ike aku, ‘ike mai, kôkua mai; pela iho la ka nohona ‘ohana
Recognize others, be recognized, help others, be helped; such is a family relationship.

We are all here to learn from each other. Hope to see more of your work.

Hi amate,
cant add anything to your words!guess thats the deeper meaning of being human.
thank you for posting

Way cool