Title: Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Sequel to 20-Minute Whittling Projects: Flat-Plane Style Safari, Aquatic, Woodland, Farm Animals, & More
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1497100704
ISBN 13: 9781497100701
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Anyone can whittle!

16 easy projects using the approachable flat-plane style of whittling and carving
Beginner-friendly method can be split into complexity levels from very simple, for novices, to more challenging, for experienced carvers
Step-by-step instructions and photography take you through each project
Expert tips for painting and finishing, plus the basics on knife safety, sharpening, and more
Whittle a variety of animals from safari, aquatic, and woodland to farm and domestic animals

In a long-awaited follow-up to the wildly popular 20-Minute Whittling Projects, author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributor Tom Hindes is back with another must-have project guide!

Inside Whittling in Your Free Time, you'll learn the basics of whittling by practicing four simple knife cuts with easy-to-follow exercises. Then, you'll find 16 fast, easy, fun whittling projects you can complete in just one short sitting!

Packed with step-by-step instructions, high-quality coordinating photography, and clear guidance on painting and finishing each piece, you'll easily learn how to whittle a variety of animal projects with this helpful guide. Create awesome safari animals like giraffes and rhinos, aquatic dolphins and whales, woodland deer and wolves, farm animals like chickens and horses, and beloved pets like a Golden Retriever!

Progressing from very simple to more challenging, each project is meant to encourage you along the rewarding and relaxing path of whittling and help you build your carving skills. Even if you're short on time, the quick and easy designs inside make this the perfect project book for whittlers of any skill level.

The Scandinavian flat-plane woodcarving style is a simplified method that is the perfect starting point for a woodcarving novice. But whether you're new to whittling or have been doing it for years and just want to try a different style, Whittling in Your Free Time is your go-to resource to keep on carving!

"Has everything you need to start your carving journey...will appeal to all, including would-be carvers of the younger generation."
—Paul Purnell, author of Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes

"Tom has covered everything a beginner needs to know in this book. Wish I had it when I was starting out."
—Brian Ferguson, Woodcarving Illustrated contributor

About the Author

Tom Hindes is a whittling artist and carving teacher. He is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

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