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Whittling in your free time : 16 quick & easy projects to carve in wood / Tom Hindes.

by Hindes, Tom.

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Fox Chapel Publishing, 2020.

Wood-carving -- Patterns.

Woodcarving illustrated books.

9781497100701 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

16 quick & easy projects to carve in wood

Sixteen quick & easy projects to carve in wood

96 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

"Anyone can whittle. Whittling artist, carving teacher, and best-selling author Tom Hindes is back with another must-have project guide! Whittling in Your Free Time focuses on the beginner-friendly flat-plane woodcarving style that's the perfect starting point for the woodcarving novice, or for those who are experienced and want to try a new method. Learn the basics of whittling by practicing four simple knife cuts with easy-to-follow exercises. From there, you'll whittle 16 awesome animal projects that you can accomplish in one short sitting! With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and clear guidance on painting and finishing each piece, Whittling in Your Free Time is a go-to resource to build your skills and keep on carving! A complete guide to teaching the simplified flat-plane style of whittling to both beginners and experienced carvers alike -- Provides an introduction and 2 opening exercises for learning and practicing 4 basic knife cuts -- Features 16 step-by-step projects with easy-to-follow instructions for whittling a variety of safari, aquatic, woodland, farm, and domestic animals -- Includes painting and finishing tips and the basics on knife safety, sharpening, and more -- Written by Tom Hindes, best-selling author of 20-Minute Whittling Projects." --Back cover.

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