The next process is carving the ere ibeji which is done in six steps (1):
1. sisa- cut the log into the appropriate size, usually from nine to thirteen inches
2. onalile- adzes and chisels are used to define major body parts; the head is usually about one-third the size of the body, legs, arms and base.
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3. aletunle- with smaller
tools, the artist gives the body parts more definition and refinement
4. didan- the carver smoothes the body with special utensils
5. finfin- the carver cuts the patterns on the figure including open eyes, hair styles and beads.
6. the artist carves in the facial marks pertaining to the father's lineage