Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Spiral Bound)

This spiral book would be the perfect gift for the DIY lovers in your life. When searching for the best DIY book, Complete Starter Guide to Whittling is a great choice. The spiral bound version of Complete Starter Guide to Whittling is great for those who really use and abuse their books. Our proprietary binding helps you lay this title flat for easier reading and handling. If you’re looking for DIY books for those with arthritis, or those with less counter space, then the spiral bound version of Complete Guide to Whittling is the only way to go.

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.

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