Carving a small mouse
This set explains the steps for carving this small mouse.
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Fig 1&2
- Mark out the side and plan views of the mouse on suitable block of wood.
- Cut excess wood away with a chisel or saw, leaving the outline of the mouse intact.
Fig 3 & 4
- Start to round off the sharp edges. Leave the area around the ears for the moment.
- Add and lost detailing marks back onto the block.
Fig 5 & 6
- Now refine the detail.
- Remove spare wood between the ears.
- Curve the ears outward and hollow the ears with a small gouge.
- Cut into flanks to leave the shape of the hind legs protruding.
- Round over the nose and thin down the snout in front of the ears.
Fig 7 & 8
- Cut into hind quarters to leave outline of curly tail.
- Tailor lower area of neck to make shape of feet.
- Add gouge marks for toe spacing.
- Add eyes and refine nose.
Fig 9
- Sand the carving to a fine finish, remove all unnecessary gouge marks
- Seal or oil carving to give a final finish.
