Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Ready-to-Carve Patterns for Toys & Gifts

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You can whittle just about anything—the only limit is your imagination! Inside
this comprehensive whittler’s starter guide you’ll find:24 easy-to-make
whittling projectsStep-by-step instructionsHow-to photosReady-to-carve
patternsHow to whittle classic toys, useful gifts, and fun displaysWhittling
techniques for twigs and branchesThe 4 basic knife cuts that most whittlers
useWhat to look for when choosing a whittling knifeHow to sharpen your knife
for safe and enjoyable whittlingIt’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 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter’s
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 a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create
whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. The authors 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.
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Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (May 1, 2014)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565238427
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 28
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.63 x 0.26 x 9.02 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #1,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Carving Crafts #1 in Woodworking Projects (Books)
• #1 in Carving Crafts
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