Complete Starter Guide to Whittling
$17.99 CAD
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! Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects for beginners 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 a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. This book will show 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.
Complete Starter Guide to Whittling
24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend.
Your Complete Guide to Whittling
A Must-Have, Beginner-Friendly Handbook.
Start whittling today with Complete Starter Guide to Whittling! Twelve leading woodcarvers present 24 straightforward whittling projects for beginners that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.
Every project is laid out in easy, approachable steps, so you can build confidence and learn how to whittle using all of the fundamental carving techniques!
- 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
- Four basic knife cuts and whittling techniques for twigs and branches
24 Easy Whittling Projects
Features 24 easy projects to build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques including:
- Quick Carve Spreader
- Whittle a Twig Whistle
- Whittling a Flower
- Whittling a Walking Stick
- Slingshot
- Wall Hooks
- Fences for Everything
- And more!
Getting Started:
Choosing a Whittling Knife
Learn the factors to consider when selecting a pocketknife like blade material, location, and shape. You'll also be able to compare and contrast 16 different knives to find the perfect fit for your uses.
Whittling Safety & Basic Knife Cuts
The fundamental rule when it comes to whittling is to be aware not only of where the blade is, but where the blade could go. You can complete most projects with four basic cuts: push, pairing, stop, and v-shaped.
The Basics of Sharpening
A sharp knife is a safe knife! Properly prepare your knife for enjoyable whittling by learning how to properly sharpen it. Follow along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions to get your knife ready to whittle.
From a simple flying propeller and a 5-minute owl to more complex designs like the classic ball-in-a-cage, every project is laid out in easy, approachable steps so you can build confidence and learn how to whittle using all of the fundamental carving techniques. Whittle your very own Musical Frog, Simple Starter Santa, Decorative Fishing Lure, and Caricature Pig!
24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend
Classic Designs
You don't need a lot of tools to carve a masterpiece; all you need is your pocketknife. Hone your whittling skills with classic projects like Ball-in-Cage, Chain Links, and Twisted Spiral Ornament.
Quick and Easy
Make some simple projects that don't take long to finish, so kids can play with them as soon as they're complete, like Flying Propeller, Santa Pencils, 5-Minute Owl, and 5-Minute Wizard.
Whittling Twigs
Carve some awesome and useful projects out of twigs that make thoughtful gifts such as the Jumping Fish, Back Scratchers, Stick Figures, Name Pins, and more!
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To Canada: Canadian customers will be charged GST or HST (as applicable), and BC customers will be charged 7% provincial sales taxes
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