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"Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks. Explore making personalized walking sticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this charming collection of 10 whittled stick toppers is perfect for beginner whittlers as well as those with whittling experience who wish to hone their skills. This book covers everything you will require to carve these exciting stick toppers. Included are discussions on the tools you'll need, as well as safety tips and easy-to-follow carving techniques necessary to get the ideal results the first time. There are fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each project, giving the reader the confidence to tackle each if these projects. Decorative yet useful, these whittled walking sticks make wonderful gifts for carvers and nature lovers alike and are a great introduction to the delightful and enjoyable craft of whittling."--Provided by publisher.
About the author
Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He has travelled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.
Summary
Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks.
