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About this book
"With a wide variety of projects, patterns, and resources, this book is a must-have for any beginner or carver wishing to deepen their skills in whittling." ?Tim Swanson, founder of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival
Are you thrilled by the thought of hand carving wood into rugged, rustic pieces to decorate your space or give as gifts? Then you've come to the right place. Whittling for Beginners walks you through the tools, techniques, and materials you need to whittle everything from a butter spreader to a garden gnome to a full chess set!
- Beginner wood carving—Start from scratch with guidance on choosing your knives, sourcing your wood, and whittling safely.
- Learn the fundamentals—Find step-by-step instructions for the most common cuts and finishing techniques, so you can build the basic skills to whittle almost anything.
- Twenty-four woodworking projects to try—This whittling book includes two dozen projects that progress in complexity along with your knowledge—begin with a super-simple magic wand and work your way up to detailed animal figurines!
Pick up a relaxing new hobby today with this wood carving book for beginners.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Whittling 101
- Chapter Two: Beginner Whittling Projects
- Chapter Three: Skill-Building Projects
- Chapter Four: Intermediate and Inspirational Projects
- Patterns
- Resources
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author