Draw a template on template paper & attach with water

Using a Zip Bit, cut out the sillouette

For the next step you will need a layout jig or a compass so you can mark a center line

Mark a center line front and back

Locate the ear on the backside with either another paper template, a hard template (pictured),  or freehand draw it.

Using a Bullet burr 125, push down 2 lines for either side of the face.

Still using the Bullet burr 125 remove the ice next to each side of the nose.

Next round & shape the head, again using the Bullet burr 125

Using a Face Burr Wide, refine the shapes

Using a Face burr, Shape the dental arch

Using a Face burr, Shape the lips

Face burr,  shape the eye bulges

Using a Face burr, refine the eyes

Using an Ice Needle, Detail the eyes

Face burr, Shape the ears

Using Green sand paper, Hand sand the whole head

Apply heat with a propane torch (before)

After

One of the students heads

I gave it a try too

Each of the students heads

The above photos were taken at an ice carving class taught by Steve Brice @ Iceculture in Canada.

If interested in taking a class on sculpting the head or human anatomy, Send Steve an email- stevebrice@gci.net