Well, you might check Joel's blog for some hints, at
https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/blog/JOEL/title/Joel's%20Blog

The blog entry from May 3 is about the boxwood miniature carvings on
display at Cloisers (Esther pinged us about these some weeks ago).  I'd aim
my sights there, as I couldn't see those by mail order.  Not that you
mentioned a third option, but that's what you get when asking for advice.

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