Carving Eyes: Step-By-Step Instructions for Creating Realistic Features and Expressions

By Jeff Phares

Book Overview

Carving realistic facial features poses a challenge to even the most experienced carver. Through step-by-step photographs, this guide shows woodworkers how to correctly position the eyes on a carving, how to create the proper shapes, and how to correct common design mistakes. Carvers will be able to more accurately carve lashes, brows, and pupils. Also discussed is information on anatomy to help carvers better understand how the muscles of the face dictate expression. Details on carving tools, carving wood, and reference material are included as well.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565231635
• ISBN13: 9781565231634
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"