20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood

by Tom Hindes

Overview

Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less! Featuring step-by-step instructions and photography for more than 15 beginner-friendly projects, you’ll learn how to whittle an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short whittling projects are perfect for learning basic woodcarving skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607654261
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
Sales rank:	649,409
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Tom Hindes is a whittling artist and carving teacher. He is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Getting Started 8

Projects 11

Basics

Sampler 12

Ball 15

Whammy Diddle 17

Pumpkin Pin 20

People

5-Minute Wizard 24

15-Minute Santa 30

Farmer 35

Gnome 40

Animals

Dog 44

Bear 47

Gargoyle 50

Horse 54

Fox 58

Baby Animals

Fawn 63

Piglet 68

Baby Fox 72

Bear Cub 76

Baby Elephant 80

Appendix

Safety 84

Basic Cuts 86

Basics of Sharpening 88

Finishing 92

Index 94

About the Author 96

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2016
Experienced carver Hindes introduces a great collection of whittling projects in his first book. He focuses on little carvings of animals and people. The style is rustic and slightly chunky. Each project is well organized with clear patterns. Some of the step-by-step illustrations are a little too small or murky, but most show technique nicely. An appendix covers safety and tool use, cuts, sharpening, and finishes. This book compares well to Steve Tomashek's Tiny Whittling, another good source for small figure carving. VERDICT Recommended as an excellent introduction to figure carving for beginners or intermediate carvers looking for variety.

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