{"product_id":"9780711266063-conscious-crafts-whittling","title":"Conscious Crafts: Whittling","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart \u0026amp; hands\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConscious Crafts: Whittling\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary craft book containing 20 simple wood whittling projects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConscious Crafts: Whittling\u003c\/i\u003e, maker Barnaby Carder, aka Barn the Spoon, reveals the meditative nature of the whittling process and its empowering skill set for creating, and mindfulness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Making is mindfulness made practical, and whittling is a renowned and rewarding craft. Drawing on the traditions of green woodworking, \u003cb\u003eBarn the Spoon\u003c\/b\u003e has created \u003cb\u003e20 modern makes\u003c\/b\u003e, ranging from simple tools including the classic spoon to decorative items such as animals and woodprints. He shares the \u003cb\u003ebasic techniques to whittling\u003c\/b\u003e and shows \u003cb\u003ehow these can be developed\u003c\/b\u003e for different projects, as well as \u003cb\u003ereconnecting us to nature’s raw materials\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Packed with \u003cb\u003einspiring ideas\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epractical guidance\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConscious Crafts: Whittling\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the simple skills to get started with this fulfilling craft, and explores \u003cb\u003ehow the joy of creating\u003c\/b\u003e your own unique makes \u003cb\u003ecan enrich your well-being\u003c\/b\u003e. Clean \u003cb\u003ephotography\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econtemporary step-by step illustration\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eheart-affirming text\u003c\/b\u003e are neatly carved together to celebrate handwork and the act of crafting for a sustainable future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe projects: \u003c\/b\u003elight pull; letter opener; chopsticks; pickle fork; spoon rack; toaster tongs; plant label; comb; hair pin; drop spindle; crochet hook; knitting needle; button; pliers; bird; horse; whistle; tent peg; walking stick; double ended hook; heart or floret decoration; and woodprint.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eConscious Crafts series\u003c\/b\u003e places mindfulness and well-being at the heart of making. Picking out proven meditative crafts and bespoke authors, these practical, contemporary guides are an inviting introduction to reconnecting head, heart, and hands. Also available from the Conscious Crafts series: \u003ci\u003ePottery\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuilting\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKnitting\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39888242311265,"sku":"9780711266063","price":12.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28415724.jpg?v=1736542836","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711266063-conscious-crafts-whittling","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}