You can whittle just about anything—the only limit is your imagination. It’s so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book! We’ve assembled a team of 15 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.
Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or the 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like the musical frog or a two-armed whirligig. We teach you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you’ll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.
Features
24 easy-to-make whittling projects
Step-by-step instructions, how-to photos, and ready-to-carve patterns
How to whittle classic toys, useful gifts, and fun displays
Whittling techniques for twigs and branches
The four basic knife cuts that most whittlers use
What to look for when choosing a whittling knife
How to sharpen your knife for safe & enjoyable whittling
