Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More

Rediscover old-fashioned creativity! 10 easy projects with concise instructions and over 50 photographs and diagrams Beginner-friendly guide to the old-fashioned craft of whittling Create whittling classics and learn two-dimensional, shallow relief carving and three-dimensional, in-the-round carving Basic introduction includes wood selection, knife sharpening, and safety The term “whittling” evokes pleasant images of bygone days, when old-timers relaxed with knife and wood in front of the general store. Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner’s guide! Even if you’ve never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. You’ll learn whittler’s tricks for two-dimensional shallow relief carving and three-dimensional in-the-round carving, learn the basics of carving a face, and find tips on selecting wood, keeping your tools sharp, and important safety concerns. From a simple egg to a Brogan to love spoons on a chain, with Old Time Whittling, you’ll discover the easy techniques you need to start creating classic whittling projects!