Product Description
The Little Book of Whittling
The Little Book of Whittling is a great book for the beginner using basic forms of woodcarving. Whittling is a craft you can take or do anywhere from relaxing at home to camping in front of nice warm bonfire.Chris guides the reader through choosing wood to the use of scraps that serve the same purpose. Throughout this book you will see tip boxes where you'll find information on methods that will help you add to your whittling experiences. To start the main raw material is free and easy to find, as for the tools ,a "sharp " pocket knife with a few other materials and supplies are simple and inexpensive. This book covers tips and techniques, wood choice, sharpening tools, and basic cuts.The wood section has so much information such as characteristics of good wood, moisture, preparation, and wood species.There is a section on tools and supplies that gives you a list of all supplies like sandpaper,glue,oil or acrylic paint, and clear finishes, based on your personal preference. The 18 projects in this book will keep you busy with this fun yet relaxing art.
The Little Book of Whittling projects:
- Knife, Fork, Spoon, & Spreader.
- Stick figures.
- Whistle.
- Songbird.
- Toppers (Horse, Dog, & Goat Heads)
- Jumping Fish.
- Canoe.
- Slingshot.
- Duck.
- Back Scratcher.
The Little Book of Whittling Book Specifications:
- Softcover.
- 98 Pages.
- Author, Chris Lubkemann.