I had this idea to make a kokeshi doll for a friend as a gift. I’m not a woodworker. Any starter hints?

I don’t really have experience working with wood, but I can learn pretty fast. Are there cylindrical pieces of wood I can buy. Do any place offer lathe services. any recommendations on getting this done. The goal is to make a japanese kokeshi doll that looks like a friend of mine. The hardest part will probably be the painting. But i can figure that out. The wood is the thing I don’t have direct supplies or tools for.

try ebay

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