Carving a Simple and Charming Little Woodspirit

I wanted to create a lesson on carving a basic wood spirit that wasn't bogged down with rules and measurements. If you are still relatively new to carving you will find this to be an exciting challenge!

Tools:

If you do not have the same tools, remember you do not have to have the exact same sizes-- just within the same size range. For example a #4 25mm can be replaced with a #2 or #3 in a similar width.

• #4 -25mm

• #11 -4mm (veiner)

• #9 -6mm (gouge)

• #9 -16mm (gouge)

• #47 -4mm (v-tool)

• 1-1.25” bench or detail knife

• #10-3mm (veiner)

• #11-2mm (veiner)

• 220 and 320 grit sandpaper