These DVDs for carving shui xian hua are in Mandarin with modern character subtitles.  The illustrations and descriptions are so vivid though that they easily cross any language barrier.
     You'll be pleased to see an expert carver actually in action.  Just the way she holds the knife is informative.
     The DVDs run about 20 minutes. They clearly illustrate some of the main sculpting techniques.
     There are inspiring illustrations of carved creations in the second half of the DVDs.
for $20
volume 1
for $20
volume 2