• Jan 29, 2026 carving award winning songbirds three step by ste ep 1: Rough Shaping and Forming This initial phase involves transforming a block of wood into a basic bird form. Materials and Tools Needed: Soft wood block (basswood is ideal) Carving knives Gouges and chisels Pencil for marking Procedure: Select and prepare your wood block Choose a piece of sof By Richard Wehner
