Whittling Wildlife includes 15 aquatic animals to whittle.
Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practice and showing how to carve safely. The projects have clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty. Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book.
Projects include a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher and more.
Recenzijas
This is the perfect book for those who want to expand their skills and try their hand at whittling. * Woodworking Crafts magazine *
Introduction
Practical information
Tools and materials
Techniques
Projects
Duck
Heron
Dolphin
Albatross
Polar bear
Beaver
Cormorant
Walrus
Pelican
Otter
Sealion
Octopus
Grebe
Kingfisher
Leaping fish
Suppliers
About the author
Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He has travelled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.
