Complete Starter Guide to Whittling - Couverture souple

Editors Of Woodcarving Illustrated

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ISBN 10 : 1565238427 ISBN 13 : 9781565238428

Editeur : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Woodcarving Illustrated is the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers and includes patterns, tips and techniques from many contributors and inspiration to spur your imagination to make your own creations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565238427
• ISBN 13: 9781565238428
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible