Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving: 22 Functional Projects Including Spoons, Bowls & Cups (Fox Chapel Publishing) Carve a Comb, Kuksa Cup, Wall Shelf, and More, Plus How to Work with Green Wood - Softcover

Frank Egholm; Balder Egholm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497104211 ISBN 13: 9781497104211

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Learn the tradition of Nordic-style woodcarving!

• 22 projects for simple yet functional everyday items
• Use found wood from your own backyard to create a citrus reamer, spoon rack, dinner spoon, cake server, and more
• Step-by-step photography and instructions to walk you through the projects and ensure success even for new woodcarvers
• Green wood preparation, carving, embellishing, and finishing techniques, plus info on proper tool use and woodgrain

Nordic-style woodcarving is steeped in tradition. Yet, it is a remarkably easy technique for beginners to learn and master!

In Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving, noted carvers Frank and Balder Egholm introduce you to this fascinating art form with 22 quick and functional rustic projects for use in the kitchen and around the home.

Starting with an overview of wood types, including how to work with and prepare green wood (found, unseasoned wood), materials, tools, and safety tips through using food-safe finishes and embellishing your designs with chip carving and kolrosing, every aspect of Nordic-style carving is covered in an easy-to-understand manner.

Projects include:

• Dinner Spoon
• Spatula
• Spoon Rack
• Citrus Reamer
• Cake Server
• Jam Spreader
• Butter Knife
• Coffee Scoop
• Serving Bowl
• Serving Dish
• Egg Cup
• Kuksa Cup
• Comb
• Multipurpose Brush
• Crochet Hook
• Hair Clip and Pin
• Shoehorn
• Back Scratcher
• Postcard Stand
• Tealight Holders
• Wall Shelf
• Coat Hook

Get started carving in the Nordic style while you make useful items for your home or as gifts, with Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving!

About this title

About the Author

Frank Egholm is a Danish woodcarver, woodsman, lecturer, and author (The Danish Art of Whittling: Simple Projects for the Home; Easy Wood Carving for Children) specializing in understated one-knife projects, bushcraft, and toys/games. His "Simple Songbird" project appeared in the 2018 issue of Whittling magazine. He publishes short technique and project tutorials on YouTube and on his website. His wife, Lillian, is a professional illustrator; together, they authored Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids, from Fox Chapel Publishing.

From the Back Cover

LEARN TO CARVE NORDIC STYLE!

While rich in history, tradition, and cultural significance, Nordic-style woodcarving is a remarkably easy technique for beginners to learn and master. In Beginner's Guide to Nordic-Style Carving, noted carvers Frank and Balder Egholm introduce you to this fascinating art form with 22 quick and functional rustic projects including a citrus reamer, spoon rack, dinner spoon, and cake server. Starting with guides to wood selection, basic cuts, and embellishing and finishing techniques, the book then covers all the information you'll need to complete each project with ease and enjoyment.

Inside you'll find:

• How to choose woods for carving
• How to work with and prepare green wood
• Materials, tools, and safety tips
• Sharpening and honing your knives
• Traditional paint and food-safe finishes
• 22 functional projects with materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and photos

"Frank and Balder Egholm give you all the knowledge needed to turn a twig or branch from the yard into a thing of beauty for your home. You'll never look at windfallen wood the same way again!"
—Woodcarving Illustrated magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497104211
• ISBN 13: 9781497104211
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48