Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Ready-to-Carve Patterns for Toys & Gifts
You can whittle just about anything—the only limit is your imagination! Inside this comprehensive whittler's starter guide you'll find:
24 easy-to-make whittling projects Step-by-step instructions How-to photos Ready-to-carve patterns How to whittle classic toys, useful gifts, and fun displays Whittling techniques for twigs and branches The 4 basic knife cuts that most whittlers use What to look for when choosing a whittling knife How to sharpen your knife for safe and enjoyable whittlingIt's so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book!
We've assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter's guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.
Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. The authors show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you'll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.
From the brand
Who is Fox Chapel Publishing?
Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!
What makes our books unique?Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.
Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!
Woodworking
Carving
Scroll Saw
Whittling
Pyrography
Making Toys & Puzzles
Woodturning
Furniture Making
Holiday Crafts
Metalworking
Cooking
Brewing & Winemaking
Outdoor
History
House & Home
Arts & Crafts
Drawing & Painting
Jewelry Making
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (May 1, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1565238427
ISBN-13 : 978-1565238428
Item Weight : 10.5 ounces
Dimensions : 7.63 x 0.26 x 9.02 inches
Price: $12.99 - $8.06
(as of Feb 23, 2025 09:45:50 UTC – Details)
You can whittle just about anything—the only limit is your imagination! Inside this comprehensive whittler’s starter guide you’ll find:
24 easy-to-make whittling projects
Step-by-step instructions
How-to photos
Ready-to-carve patterns
How to whittle classic toys, useful gifts, and fun displays
Whittling techniques for twigs and branches
The 4 basic knife cuts that most whittlers use
What to look for when choosing a whittling knife
How to sharpen your knife for safe and enjoyable whittling
It’s so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book!
We’ve assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter’s guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips.
Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. The authors show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you’ll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.
From the brand
Who is Fox Chapel Publishing?
Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.
We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!
What makes our books unique?
Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.
Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!
Woodworking
Carving
Scroll Saw
Whittling
Pyrography
Making Toys & Puzzles
Woodturning
Furniture Making
Holiday Crafts
Metalworking
Cooking
Brewing & Winemaking
Outdoor
History
House & Home
Arts & Crafts
Drawing & Painting
Jewelry Making
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (May 1, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 96 pages
ISBN-10 : 1565238427
ISBN-13 : 978-1565238428
Item Weight : 10.5 ounces
Dimensions : 7.63 x 0.26 x 9.02 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for beginners, with clear learning tips and tutorials. It provides interesting projects and fun ideas for carving wood. The instructions are detailed and easy to follow, using simple language. The illustrations and color photos help readers visualize the steps of each project. Many customers consider the book a great gift for beginners or someone getting back into carving.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
