Anyone Can Whittle!

Start Whittling Now! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn how to whittle or an advanced carver seeing to enhance your existing skills, Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide that features over 30 projects. All you need is one knife, a few found items either found in nature or around your home--from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls--and this awesome whittling book. There are quick simple projects for beginners, intermediate level patterns that could take an afternoon to complete, and advanced designs that could occupy your time for the whole weekend. Each pattern is small and simple enough for you to take your whittling on the road and carve wherever you go! See how easy, fun, and creative whittling can be with Anyone Can Whittle! as your guide. This book includes sections on:More than 30 high-quality patterns provided by today's leading carversWhittling safety to avoid injurySelecting a knife and sharpening basicsWhittling posture, with exercises and stretches so you can carve comfortably

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As the leading how-to magazine for woodcarvers, Woodcarving Illustrated promotes woodcarving as a fun pastime and recognized art form. Whether you're just getting started in the world of woodcarving or have been making chips for decades, Woodcarving Illustrated is designed to help you make the most of your carving time. Each quarterly issue is jammed with projects, instructions, photos, tool reviews, tips, and techniques. Expert guidance from the world's most talented carvers helps you to complete more projects and hone your skills.