Wood Carving - Using a Saw, Hammer and Chisel

The grain of the wood alone is inspiration for this project. It's long and straggly like hair, and I felt that it was a great piece to start with for a face creation. Especially a face creation with a full beard, like some of the wood spirit carvings I see.

Every year we burn thousands of cut firewood chunks. As I throw the firewood into the stove, I think, 'goodbye, my friend - we could have been something together, but I shall cherish the warmth of your friendship... smile'

When I started this project, I watched a few youtube videos. You tube is great for tutorials. A face is basically an oval shape, and is divided into sections. The forehead, the eyes, the nose, and the mouth area. Everything is shaped to a point.

According to the video experts, it is fairly important to mark your wood with a sharpie, so you don't get confused as to where you are in the carving process.

Finding your groove.

Cutting to groove

Cutting side of nose

Finding mouth

Nose nostrils.

Chin.

Teeth.

I was tired when I started. I sat while I beat on the chisel with the hammer.

I spent a good hour and a half from start to finish.