Carving Moses with Helen Gibson

A step-by-step guide through the carving process for Moses of the nativity, with each step illustrated by a color photograph.

The carving of religious figures is a tradition that is thousands of years old. In earlier books, Helen Gibson shared her techniques for carving the nativity and the figure of St. Francis of Asissi. Now, she turns her attention to one of the most dramatic figures in religious history: Moses.

This strong, authoritative figure lends itself wonderfully to carving. He...