Wood carving (xyloglyphy) is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool held in the hand, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. The phrase may also refer to the finished product, from individual sculptures, to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery.
Husain Abdul Alim, an accomplished wood carver who sells his work at art festivals all over the U.S, now shares his secrets for carving his fascinating figures. In these free art instruction videos, he takes you all of the way though the creation of a figure, beginning with such basics as how chose the right piece of wood, how to define the lines of your wood carving, and how to drill holes in the face. He also discusses how to putty and sand your figure until it is exactly the shape that you want. Our Expert Village artist even includes such handy tips as how to attach hanger hooks for displaying your work and gives you guidelines for pricing your figure. Listing 1-13 of 13 eHow Videos Email Series How to Select Wood for a Wood Sculpture Learn how to select the wood for your wood sculpture in this free woodworking video from our expert wood carver.
