Carving a Figure

Ray Gonzalez has an established reputation as one of Britain's leading woodcarvers, with thirty years of woodcarving experience, ranging from restoration and reproduction work, to involvement in the film and entertainment industry. His studies at Chard, Somerset, is particularly renowned for his spectacular carvings of the female form. This video shows the master at work. All woodcarvers can now benefit from his years of experience and understanding of anatomy. The video demonstrates the carving process, which when mastered can lead the carver to approach perfection. With clear filming of the drawing and preparation process, the cutting of templates and the sequence of band saw cutting required, and step-by-step close ups of the use of both mechanical and hand tools, this video should interest any woodcarver, amateur or professional.