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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.
“The book begins with an overview of tools and materials and a guide to essential techniques, such as tool sharpening, knife holding and different methods for adding eyes. The projects... range in difficulty, getting progressively harder as you work through the book. For each project, Peter provides a design and talks through how he made the piece step by step...Throughout the book, he shares useful tips he has learnt over his carving career that will elevate your work." — Wood Carving
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