When first invited to talk and demonstrate carving to school children, Howard K. Suzuki quickly learned that wood was not the most suitable medium. It took too long to show progress in the limited time available. Soap is an inexpensive and very desirable carving medium. Soon demonstrations using soap developed into hands-on experiences for his students.
In Soap Carving for Children of All Ages, Dr. Suzuki describes and illustrates with color photographs how to make safe and simple wooden carving tools. He demonstrates basic soap-carving techniques using several stepwise how-to examples, from a simple heart to a more complex turtle. Dr. Suzuki integrates art and science into his instructions and combines them to produce a super learning experience for children (of all ages) who do learn to carve through his methods.
