Whittling Handbook

Name: Whittling Handbook
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781784940751
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By P Benson

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Whittling Handbook by P Benson offers a comprehensive guide to the art of whittling, focusing on techniques and projects for both beginners and seasoned carvers. The book provides step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations, covering a variety of techniques to help readers create intricate and beautiful wooden carvings. It's a perfect resource for anyone interested in developing their skills in this traditional and rewarding craft.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the art of wood carving and wish to explore a creative and relaxing pastime. It's perfect for both beginners and experienced whittlers looking to refine their craft with step-by-step guidance.

Whittling Handbook

This delightful book guides the reader through the basics starting with straightforward projects such as a garden dibber and a paper knife, then progresses to more complex and intricate items. The tools you'll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely are all covered in a clear and easy-to-follow way.

20 fun projects, including useful and decorative items; Clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions, complete with tips; A comprehensive techniques section.

Description

The Whittling Handbook is the perfect introduction to the simple, yet immensely pleasurable, craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like.

This delightful book guides the reader through the basics, starting with straightforward projects such as a garden dibber and paper knife. It then progresses to more complex and intricate items such as a linked chain and whistle. The tools you'll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely, are all covered in a clear and straightforward way.

Projects include: butter spreader, fork, cane toppers, bookmark, and decorative items such as a polar bear and nuthatch.

AUTHOR: Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He often travels and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He also writes regularly for woodcarving journals. Peter's passion is centred on carving miniature objects, especially the carving of netsuke, which he has written a book on, also published by GMC.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784940751

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He is often travelling and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He also writes regularly for woodcarving journals. Peter's passion is centred on carving miniature objects, especially the carving of netsuke, on which he has written a book, also published by GMC.