Whittling workbook : 14 simple projects to carve
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Your ultimate beginner-friendly project guide to whittling flat-plane carvings—with a modern twist! 14 step-by-step projects for animals, people, aliens, wands, and other subjects that require minimal painting Made for beginners, this flat-plane whittling project guide only requires one knife to complete the projects Helpful guidance on whittling basics, making cuts, safety, painting and finishing, and how to find and join a carving community Author James Ray Miller is a protege of decorated Scandinavian-style carver, Harley Refsal and a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated Whittling Workbook is perfect for anyone seeking a range of easy wood carvings they can accomplish with just one knife — including the roughing out stage! All you need is a block of wood and one knife to achieve any of the 14 wood carving projects featured within these pages! From a simple strawberry and a whimsical wand to a sea captain, Martian, pig, and so much more, each project includes detailed step-by-step instructions to walk you through the entire process from start to finish. Also included are insightful overviews on basic carving cuts, painting and finishing techniques, safety notes, and how to join a carving community. Author James Ray Miller is a recent college graduate and a protege of decorated Scandinavian-style carver, Harley Refsal. A young and up-and-coming carver, James has been a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated since 2010 and published his first book, Whittling Flat-Plane Animals, with Fox Chapel Publishing in 2020. Learn how to create projects with elements of traditional flat-plane carvings, but that also offer a fresh and modern style, with Whittling Workbo