by Emilie Rigby (Author)
The go-to guide for getting started with whittling!
Do you know someone who'd be thrilled by the thought of hand carving wood into rugged, rustic pieces to decorate their space or give as gifts? Then you've come to the right place. Whittling for Beginners walks newcomers through the tools, techniques, and materials they'll need to whittle everything from a butter spreader to a garden gnome to a full chess set!
Beginner wood carving -- Start from scratch with guidance on choosing knives, sourcing wood, and whittling safely.
Learn the fundamentals -- Find step-by-step instructions for the most common cuts and finishing techniques, so anyone can build the basic skills to whittle almost anything.
24 woodworking projects to try --This whittling book includes 24 projects that progress in complexity--begin with a super-simple magic wand and work up to detailed animal figurines!
Encourage dad to pick up a relaxing new hobby this Father's Day with this wood carving book for beginners.
Author Biography
EMILIE RIGBY is a green wood carver, woodworking instructor, and pyrographer. She has a degree in Environmental Science, which has served as inspiration and foundational knowledge for her work.
Number of Pages: 166
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN
Publication Date: December 13, 2022
