Carving Comfort Animals: 7 Simple Projects for the Beginner (Fox Chapel Publishing) Easy Woodcarving Patterns for Penguins, Turtles, Owls, and More, that Make Great Gifts and are Soothing to the Touch

Learn to carve simple comfort animals in one sitting!

• Beginner-friendly guide to woodcarving stylized comfort animals
• 7 easy-to-follow projects for turtles, hedgehogs, penguins, owls, and more
• With only a few tools, each fun-to-make project can be accomplished in one sitting
• Step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, helpful tips, and ready-to-use patterns

From hatching hedgehogs and slick penguins to turtles with bellies to rub and cute owls too wise to worry, this helpful little booklet will show you how to carve stylized animals with very few tools!

Whether you've been carving for years or are picking up a knife for the very first time, these projects are for everyone—for whenever you need them most. Great for stressful times or gifting to someone you love, this compilation of seven all-time favorite projects and patterns from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated magazine is ideal for beginners who are new to the craft.

These wood-carved comfort animals are smooth and soothing, and can be used as gifts, calling cards, or to rub like a worry stone to help calm your thoughts. With clear step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and ready-to-use patterns, Carving Comfort Animals is the perfect place to start and practice woodcarving. Also included are sanding, painting, and finishing tips, complete materials and tools lists, and helpful tricks to accomplish each project with ease.

Perfect for beginners or those looking for quick, easy projects, with Carving Comfort Animals, you'll learn how to create your own smooth comfort birds, turtles, owls, and more, that are satisfying to create and soothing to the touch!

As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you're just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world's most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.