Beginner’s Guide to Nordic-Style Carving: 22 Functional Projects Including Spoons, Bowls & Cups (Fox Chapel Publishing) Carve a Comb, Kuksa Cup, Wall Shelf, and More, Plus How to Work with Green Wood

Learn the tradition of Nordic-style woodcarving!

22 projects for simple yet functional everyday itemsUse found wood from your own backyard to create a citrus reamer, spoon rack, dinner spoon, cake server, and moreStep-by-step photography and instructions to walk you through the projects and ensure success even for new woodcarversGreen wood preparation, carving, embellishing, and finishing techniques, plus info on proper tool use and woodgrain

Nordic-style woodcarving is steeped in tradition. Yet, it is a remarkably easy technique for beginners to learn and master!

In Beginner’s Guide to Nordic-Style Carving, noted carvers Frank and Balder Egholm introduce you to this fascinating art form with 22 quick and functional rustic projects for use in the kitchen and around the home.

Starting with an overview of wood types, including how to work with and prepare green wood (found, unseasoned wood), materials, tools, and safety tips through using food-safe finishes and embellishing your designs with chip carving and kolrosing, every aspect of Nordic-style carving is covered in an easy-to-understand manner.

Projects include:

Dinner SpoonSpatulaSpoon RackCitrus ReamerCake ServerJam SpreaderButter KnifeCoffee ScoopServing BowlServing DishEgg CupKuksa CupCombMultipurpose BrushCrochet HookHair Clip and PinShoehornBack ScratcherPostcard StandTealight HoldersWall ShelfCoat Hook

Get started carving in the Nordic style while you make useful items for your home or as gifts, with Beginner’s Guide to Nordic-Style Carving!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (May 14, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1497104211
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1497104211
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches