How to Carve Cats Out of Wood

Step 1: Gather your materials.

* A piece of basswood or another soft wood

* A sharp carving knife

* A mallet

* A chisel

* A sandpaper

* A pencil

* A ruler

Step 2: Draw the outline of the cat on the wood.

Use the pencil and ruler to draw the outline of the cat on the wood. Be sure to leave enough space around the cat so that you can carve it out.

Step 3: Carve out the body of the cat.

Use the carving knife and mallet to carve out the body of the cat. Start by making a series of shallow cuts around the outline of the cat. Then, use the chisel to remove the wood between the cuts. Be careful not to carve too deeply, or you may damage the wood.

Step 4: Carve out the head of the cat.

Use the carving knife and chisel to carve out the head of the cat. Start by making a series of shallow cuts around the outline of the head. Then, use the chisel to remove the wood between the cuts. Be careful not to carve too deeply, or you may damage the wood.

Step 5: Carve out the details of the cat.

Use the carving knife and chisel to carve out the details of the cat, such as the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Be careful not to carve too deeply, or you may damage the wood.

Step 6: Sand the cat.

Use the sandpaper to sand the cat until it is smooth. Be sure to sand all of the surfaces of the cat, including the inside of the mouth and ears.

Step 7: Finish the cat.

You can finish the cat with a variety of different finishes, such as paint, stain, or varnish. Be sure to let the finish dry completely before handling the cat.

Tips:

* Use a sharp carving knife and chisel to make your cuts.

* Be careful not to carve too deeply, or you may damage the wood.

* Sand the cat until it is smooth before applying the finish.

* You can use a variety of different finishes to finish the cat, such as paint, stain, or varnish.