by Woodcarving Illustrated
Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!
- Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media
- 33 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go carving
- Whittling basics section includes selecting a knife, basic cuts, safety, wood selection, sharpening basics, and more
- Step-by-step illustrations are included with detailed instructions for each project
- Whittle common materials like twigs, basswood blocks, soap, golf balls, avocado pits, dowels, and more
- Original
patterns and projects contributed by several of today's leading
carvers, including Chris Lubkemann, James Ray Miller, Sara Barraclough,
Chris Morgan, Nikki Reese, and many others
Anyone
Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers
looking to start whittling, as well as advanced carvers seeking to
enhance their existing skills and try something new!
Featuring
more than 30 projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns,
all you need is one knife, a few small items either found out in nature
or around your home—from branches, green wood, and basswood eggs to
soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more—and this awesome whittling
project book to get started. You'll be able to whittle jewelry, a human
figure, woodland animals, functional utensils, and much more!
There
are quick, simple projects for beginners, intermediate-level patterns
that take an afternoon to complete, and advanced designs that could
occupy your time in the wood shop for the whole weekend. Try a classic
ball-in-cage whimsey, learn how to turn a golf ball into a face, an
avocado pit into an owl, or a twig into a mini sculpture. Each project
and pattern is small and simple, so they're easy to take with you on
the road and keep carving anywhere you go!
Helpful
introductory sections are included on the fundamentals of woodcarving,
including basic cuts, wood and grain, safety, and whittling posture
advice, with exercises and stretches so you can carve comfortably.
Original patterns are contributed by today's leading carvers, such as
Guinness World Record holder Chris Lubkemann, Harley Refsal, Janet
Bolyard, Steve Tomashek, Bjarne Jespersen, Lori Dickie, Steven Kulp,
Bob Kozakiewicz, and many other talented and award-winning artists!
See how easy, fun, and creative whittling can be with Anyone Can Whittle! as your guide!
"Whether
you're just starting out or are a seasoned carver—this book has myriad
whittling projects for everyone! A must-have book for your carving
library."
—Sara Barraclough, artist, carver, and special education teacher
"There
are interesting whittling projects for everyone in this book! The
instructions are easy to understand and follow. Start whittling now to
bring yourself into self-consciousness."
—Parn Aniwat, artist and whittler
