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This is just a simple and quick review of the following videos (see links below) for those who might just need to see the steps for carving a simple woodspirit face, quick and simple. The LONG versions with much more explanation are here: How To Carve A Simple Woodspirit Face: Part 1 www.youtube.com How To Carve A Simple Woodspirit Face: Part 2 www.youtube.com I thought that it might be helpful to show the steps that I've put together on a "learning stick" that I made for my woodshop students and Scouting event kids to help them along on their journey to carve a nice woodspirit. Learning sticks are one of the most powerful tools that I have for teaching in my woodcarving class arsenal. If a new aspiring student can actually "see" with thier eyes and actually "feel" the steps in carving with thier hands, then I have found that their confidence in learning a new skill is greatly enhanced by ten fold. As always, never-ever compromise your safety. When carving always wear a glove on the non-carving hand and be sure that it's made from a high quality cut resistant material such as Kevlar. If your project isn't clamped or held secure on a table with a vise then be sure to use a lap board to protect your legs. (A piece of 1/2" ply board will work.) Above all be patient and never-ever force your knife. Learn to be safe and carve your project one thin slice at a time until you achieve the correct depth. If you've never had any carving experience then I would strongly suggest that ...