CDHM The Miniature Way
May 2011, Issue 16
Carving in Miniature
Page 23

Using my Xacto© knife, I rough out the shape, following the drawing. Taking my time, so that I do not cut an area that is not correct. You cannot go back and add wood if you do!

The next step is to begin to carve the monkey. I’ve drawn a few guidelines for placement on the side view so I can round out the piece. See how some detail is being added to the rounding out process - his head and arms are completed while the rest of him is still solid.

Once the little guy is completely carved comes my least favourite step: sanding him down. I am using 220 grit sandpaper for this carving. Instead of the traditional use of progressively finer grits,