Carving Small Characters

Carving Small Characters

Carving tiny doesn’t need to be tough!  Join renowned woodcarver, Jack Price as he guides you through simple methods to carve compact caricatures.  Beginning with the basics and progressing into more complex characters.  Jack offers detailed directions and high quality photography on each lesson.  You will also learn carving the body, face and clothes to ears, hairstyles and grimaces.

Furthermore a final chapter on provides insight on displaying your characters.  There is  a bonus challenge and an inspirational small character gallery.

Learn everything you need to know to carve mini wooden statuettes from a leading expert of carving 2″ tall figures and most importantly, have fun!

Making tedious techniques more approachable.  Carving Small Characters offers simple methods in a smaller format to carve compact caricatures with personality.

Consequently step-by-step directions and photography, you’ll be able to learn and appreciate this form of miniature character woodcarving. Starting off with basic lessons then slowly progressing into greater, more detailed challenges

You may also like our “Carving Little Guys” Kit …click here

Finally, do you receive the Woodcarving Illustrated magazine?  It’s published 5 times yearly and covers all styles of woodcarving …here – check it out!

Chipping Away offers a wide spectrum of more than 200 project books and several hundred patterns.  Furthermore, they offer practical plans and ideas for carvers at all levels of expertise.

The authors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow introduction to carving tools and how to use them. There are also helpful hints and expert advice on painting and finishing. woodcarving as gifts.  We have a number of books devoted to carving birds and waterfowl.  Abundantly illustrated with literally thousands of photographs and detailed line drawings.  Our woodcarving books are a wealth of information and inspiration.