How to Whittle: 25 Beautiful Projects to Carve by Hand

Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, these simple projects are ideal for beginners. Full-colour photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft. Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects. AUTHOR: osh Nava is a hand carver and the co-founder of Suburban Pallet, a woodworking outfit in Nashville, Tennessee, which specializes in hand-crafted goods made from repurposed timber. In 2014 he completed the 365 Spoons project where he documented the carving of a spoon a day for a year and was the subject of a short film by Joe Gomez. Josh's work has been featured on websites including Life and Thyme and Fine Woodworking. SELLING POINTS: Topic. Whittling is an age-old craft that is growing in popularity. With the increasing trend toward handmade and sustainable craft, whittling is being embraced for its simple origins and therapeutic processes. Ease of entry. Projects can be made using just a couple of knives and a piece of wood.

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