Author: Lubkemann, Chris

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: 2nd

Features:

• Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 72

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Release Date: 01-09-2004

Details: Product description Learn everything you need to know to master the basic woodworking technique of curling to create birds, trees, flowers and more! Fun projects to whittle using just ordinary twigs & branches and your pocketknife Beginner-friendly advice on tools & wood selection, plus troubleshooting tips Step-by-step demonstrations on how to carve roosters, herons, pheasants, roadrunners, flowers, & trees Gallery of finished pieces for inspiration, including table lamps, whimsical characters, & chess sets Whittling Twigs & Branches, 2nd Edition is perfect for both beginning and experienced whittlers. With little more than a knife, a branch and a dose of concentration, this book will show you how to create unique keepsakes that are fun to make, will be appreciated as gifts and can be a popular item for sale. Included are step-by-step demonstrations on how to carve roosters, herons, pheasants, roadrunners, flowers, trees and letter openers from ordinary twigs and branches using only a pocketknife. Also included are tips for correcting mistakes and some painting and finishing tips. The book also includes basic tool and wood information, as well as troubleshooting advice. Finally, the picture gallery of finished pieces will give you inspiration for your own work, including table lamps, whimsical characters, letter openers, desk plaques and chess sets. A knife and a little know-how are all you need to turn a twig into a bird, tree, or flower! Review "The author...has an artistic eye and a solid technique...illustrations show...small details and painting." -- Woodcraft Magazine From the Back Cover BRANCH & TWIG WHITTLING:Woodcarving in One of Its Purest Forms With little more than a knife, a branch—and a dose of concentration—this book will show you how to create unique keepsakes that are fun to make, will be appreciated as gifts, or can be a popular item for sale. Author Chris Lubkemann—a woodcarver since age 7—is pleased to share his lifelong love of whittling in Whittling Twigs & Branches. Inside, you'll find everything you need to master the basic woodworking technique called curling to create birds, trees and flowers. GETTING STARTED: choosing—and sharpening—the right knife, plus characteristics of the best wood species BASICS OF MAKING CURLS: tips and techniques on the basic cutting strokes and details on creating tail curls WHITTLING A ROOSTER: guidance on creating the body and the tail, details on painting and finishing and choosing a base HOW-TOS ON OTHER DESIGNS: including pheasants, herons, roadrunners and miniature trees and flowers TROUBLESHOOTING: advice on what to do when a carving doesn't proceed as planned Also inside is a picture gallery of finished pieces to give you inspiration in your own work, including table lamps, whimsical characters, letter openers, desk plaques and a chess set. About the Author The child of missionaries, Chris grew up in the forests of Brazil and Peru, and has been carving since age seven. He has published three books with Fox Chapel Publishing and has been a contributor to Chip Chats and Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. His smallest branch rooster was given a Guinness World Record Certificate in 1981. Chris lives in Lancaster, Pa. Visit his website at www.WhittlingWithChris.com.

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches

Languages: English