How to Carve a Wooden Fawn: Miniature Wood Carving

Welcome to this exciting wood carving tutorial! In this video, we'll be carving a detailed mini wooden fawn sculpture using pear wood for the body and jujube wood for the fawn’s spots. This intricate project will help you hone your skills in miniature wood carving while exploring the unique properties of these beautiful hardwoods.

We'll be using the Dremel 4000 rotary tool, one of the most popular tools among power carvers, to shape and bring this fawn to life. Power carving enthusiasts will appreciate the precision and versatility the Dremel offers, making it the perfect tool for both beginners and advanced woodcarvers. This step-by-step guide will take you through the process of shaping the wood, adding fine details, and finishing the sculpture for a smooth, professional look.

Whether you're interested in wood carving tutorials, looking for tips on how to carve a fawn, or simply enjoy watching power carving in action, this video has something for everyone! Along the way, we’ll share some wood carving tips for beginners and show you how to work with pear wood, a durable yet workable material ideal for intricate carvings.

Be sure to download reference photos of the fawn from our Telegram channel:
These images will help you stay true to the natural look of the fawn as you carve.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Mini wood carving techniques for creating small, detailed sculptures
Step-by-step guide to using the Dremel 4000 for power carving
How to shape and carve pear wood and add accent details with jujube wood
Finishing tips to achieve a smooth, professional finish on your wood sculpture
Tools and Materials:
Dremel 4000 rotary tool with various carving bits
Pear wood (body of the fawn)
Jujube wood (spots)
Sandpaper for finishing
Carving knives for fine detailing
Wood finish for a polished look

00:07 Cutting
01:41 Cutting the legs
04:15 Shaping the fawn’s body with a miniature Dremel
07:42 Creating the ears
09:51 Carving the fawn’s face
12:28 Shaping the legs
13:27 Sanding
14:25 Creating the spots on the fawn's body
15:18 Applying stain to the hooves
15:30 Oiling as the final finish
15:52 Final result
_________________________________________________________This video is perfect for woodworkers looking for a beginner-friendly wood carving project or anyone interested in wildlife wood carving. By the end, you’ll have a charming mini fawn sculpture that showcases your skill and attention to detail.

[CHEWoodCarving]

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[lizhi]

I love how blue birdie wants to help :D

[mosg]

What a beautiful piece! I imagine it as part of a nativity scene, it would certainly be unique!

[angelaarena]

Wow!! That’s what you call talent amazing piece of craftsmanship. Absolutely gorgeous 👏👏👏🥰

[shokirdolimov]

Вы просто волшебница, создающая красоту! Браво! Привет вам из солнечного Ташкента!

[sarahasque]

Maravilloso, genial su trabajo. Usted me diría cómo se llaman esas puntas de Dremel. Gracias por compartir

[ilustradsn]

I would love to see the final result of a dear, but using image references ❤

[BiblekaSiksha]

I love this Kind of Works,
Doing & Watching ❤❤

[bibslonso]

As a deer lover I’m obsessed, I want a thousand in my home, you’re so talented omg 😭💗

[rams]

Nice to look these kind of art
Well done

[robertlarson]

What is that first Dremel bit you used called? I haven't seen one like it and I'm impressed with how cleanly it cuts. The cutting tool that most kits come with is very jumpy.

[pedropellegrini]

Parabéns! Lindo trabalho. Congratulation, nice job.

[luisarmandopaz]

Felicitaciones gran trabajo .espectacular 💯👍👏👏👏🇦🇷

[Animal_department]

داشتم نگاه میکردم احساس میکردم دستای خودم داره چوب میرزه روش
ای ولا دمت گرم کارت خیلی حرفه ای و خوبه👏

[dmarsh]

Enjoyed the video! What is the very skinny bit you used to clean up the space between the legs? Is it a Dremel bit or another manufacturer's bit? Thank you.

[damithratnesekera]

Amazing art work.❤❤ may i knew what is the power tool name and where its can purchase please .

[MultiTom]

Beautifully done ❤ you from the Emirates 👌spent almost 40 years there all beautiful memories. Thank uou 🙏What wood is this if I may ask?

[valdirxavier]

A Sra tem o conhecimento e a magia nas mãos... 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷

[nancygiraldo]

Que hermoso trabajo lo hace ver muy fácil .que madera usa? Mil gracias

[nancygiraldo]

Hermoso trabajo lo amo. Que medidas tiene la madera para este proyecto? Gracias 😊