Whittling for Beginners

Carve out some time for whittling

Whittling is both a creative and meditative experience, transporting woodworkers into a calm and artistic headspace. Shave some time off the learning curve with this essential guide, and discover all you need to know about whittling for beginners.Build your foundation—Learn where to find the best materials and tools, including sourcing wood in the wild, choosing the right knives, and buying safety gloves.
Fundamental techniques—Discover the necessary cuts, finishing techniques, and safety practices to whittle almost anything.
Practice with 24 projects—Step-by-step instructions help you build your skills with each chapter, with projects ranging from functional items like tent stakes to giftable creations like gnomes and whales.

Get a handle on a new hobby with this whittling book for beginners.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Emilie Rigby
• Publisher: Random House Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2022
• EAN: 9781638784333
• ISBN: 978-1-63878-433-3
• No. of pages: 166
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 234 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 560 g
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Home improvement, DIY; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Carving, Decorative wood & metalwork, HOUSE & HOME / Do-It-Yourself / Carpentry, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Toymaking, Toys: making & decorating, Toys: making and decorating, DIY: carpentry & woodworking, DIY: carpentry and woodworking, Decorative woodwork, Carving & modelling, moulding & casting, Carving and modelling, moulding and casting