Paperback. Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide. Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create 10 iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more. Synopsis coming soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Old Time Whittling (Paperback)
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, East Petersberg
Publication Date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1565237749
ISBN 13: 9781565237742
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Synopsis

Rediscover old-fashioned creativity!

10 easy projects with concise instructions and over 50 photographs and diagrams
Beginner-friendly guide to the old-fashioned craft of whittling
Create whittling classics and learn two-dimensional, shallow relief carving and three-dimensional, in-the-round carving
Basic introduction includes wood selection, knife sharpening, and safety

The term "whittling" evokes pleasant images of bygone days, when old-timers relaxed with knife and wood in front of the general store. Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide!

Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more.

Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. You'll learn whittler's tricks for two-dimensional shallow relief carving and three-dimensional in-the-round carving, learn the basics of carving a face, and find tips on selecting wood, keeping your tools sharp, and important safety concerns.

From a simple egg to a Brogan to love spoons on a chain, with Old Time Whittling, you'll discover the easy techniques you need to start creating classic whittling projects!

About the Author

Keith Randich is the Information Technology Director for the city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, but in his spare time likes to carve wood. He has published several books including Old Time Whittling and Carving the Little Sailors, and has written and been featured in many popular woodcarving magazines such as Wood Magazine, Popular Woodworking, Woodcarving Magazine, Weekend Woodworker, and The Router Magazine.

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