Chill a chocolate bar slightly so it is firm but not rock-hard
Use a vegetable peeler to shave along the edge of the chocolate bar
Use a sharp knife to scrape thin curls from the side of the chocolate
Run a chocolate shaver or grater over the chocolate for finer shavings
Hold the chocolate firmly with a clean dry towel if needed
Work quickly to prevent the chocolate from softening too much
Collect the shavings on a plate or parchment paper
Store the shavings in the refrigerator until ready to use