Whittling Workbook: 14 Simple Projects to Carve (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner’s Guide to Creating Easy Flat-Plane Woodcarvings of Animals, People, Aliens, Wands, and More, with a Modern Twist

Your ultimate beginner-friendly guide to whittling—with a modern twist!

14 step-by-step projects and patterns of animals, people, aliens, wands, and other subjects that require minimal paintingMade for beginners, this whittling project guide only requires wood blocks and one knife to complete the projectsHelpful guidance on essential whittling basics, selecting wood, making cuts, safety, painting, finishing, and moreAuthor James Ray Miller is a protégé 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 are blocks of wood and one knife to achieve the 14 exciting projects featured within these pages (no band saw needed). From a simple strawberry and a whimsical wand to a sea captain, Martian, pig, sunflower, princess, dinosaur, and more, each approachable project includes detailed step-by-step instructions photography, a pattern, reference photos, and helpful tips to walk you through the entire process from start to finish.

Also included are insightful overviews on a wide range of fundamental topics and techniques to equip you with the skills you need before you begin a project. The helpful opening sections cover tools, types of wood, 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 protégé 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.

Inside these 112 pages, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the rewarding woodcraft of whittling. It’s the perfect source of inspiration for anyone looking to create relaxing carving projects. For anyone who is picking up a knife for the first time, or for those who want to try something soothing and simple, Whittling Workbook is an accessible resource that offers traditional projects with a modern flair!

Learn how to create projects with elements of classic flat-plane carvings, but that also offer a fresh, contemporary style, with Whittling Workbook!

“This is a must-have for any carving library, whether you’re an absolute beginner or have been carving for decades. The information and how-to sections inside are well-thought-out and show that James remembers what it was like to be a new carver. Add to that plenty of projects and a lighthearted approach, and you’re in for a ton of fun.”
—Kaylee Schofield, Editor, Woodcarving Illustrated magazine

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Design Originals; First Edition (April 26, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1497102707
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1497102705
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.9 x 0.4 x 9.9 inches