Chisels and gouges are used for wood carving and hand cutting of mortises, dovetails, etc. Hand planes for surface shaping timber.

Cutting, carving and smoothing aerated concrete  blocks, GRP, Green Oasis, plaster of Paris blocks, wood or MDF including mould-making.Cutting expanded polystyrene with a sharp tool or a hot wire and smoothing it.Using a chain saw on wood.

Using sharp tools for cutting, engraving or incising wood and other resistant materials, eg, Perspex, linoleum or hardboard.The use of scissors for cutting paper and board.The use of craft knives and scalpels, with and without cutting mats.

Developing 3D artwork often involves sculpting solid materials, to alter their shape and form to meet the needs of the artist.

This resource identifies the MRATs and other documents that should be considered when embarking on sculpture work, across a variety of medium.