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Whittling for Beginners

Emilie Rigby

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English
Callisto Media Inc.
13 December 2022
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.
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Imprint:   Callisto Media Inc.
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 191mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   560g
ISBN:   9781638784333
ISBN 10:   1638784337
Pages:   166
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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.

Reviews for Whittling for Beginners

"""Whittling for Beginners offers a thorough and inspirational invitation to the world of carving and whittling. Emilie's outstanding photos, descriptions, and step-by-step instructions are perfect for first timers, while seasoned veterans will also enjoy diving into these classic projects."" --Ryan Johnson, Woodworking Instructor ""Emilie Rigby is a wood carving mastermind who has yet again, created a beautiful work of art by writing this book. With a wide variety of projects, patterns, and resources, this book is a must-have for any beginner or carver wishing to deepen their skills in whittling."" --Tim Swanson, Wilderness Survival and Bushcraft Expert, Founder of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival ""When it comes to whittling...we're all beginners. Whittling for Beginners is a must addition to your professional library if you work with children of all ages! The ""Hands-on and Minds-on"" projects are perfect for summer camps and outdoor education programs."" --Larry Chambers, M. Ed. Outdoor Education Program Director"


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