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The Art of Whittling: A Woodcarver's Guide to Making Things by Hand

The Art of Whittling: A Woodcarver's Guide to Making Things by Hand

Current price: $19.95
Publication Date: March 5th, 2019
Publisher:
Carlton Books
ISBN:
9781787390034
Pages:
160

Description

Woodworking can bring a little calm and hygge into your life--and The Art of Whittling offers a contemplative take on a skill that has become more popular than ever. This ideal introduction explains which woods to use; what tools you need; and how to master various cutting techniques and decorative carving. Six step-by-step projects include a spatula, a spoon, a small shelf, and a birchbark box.

About the Author

Niklas Karlsson is a Swedish woodcarver who crafts unique utensils that he sells via his blog: ahardslojdlife.se. He now runs workshops in his native Sweden and appears at the International Carving Festival Täljfest.