Author: Randich, Keith

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: Reprint

Features:

• Fox Chapel Publishing

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 32

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Release Date: 01-05-2013

Details: Product description Rediscover old-fashioned creativity! 10 easy projects with concise instructions and over 50 photographs and diagrams Beginner-friendly guide to the old-fashioned craft of whittling Create whittling classics and learn two-dimensional, shallow relief carving and three-dimensional, in-the-round carving Basic introduction includes wood selection, knife sharpening, and safety The term "whittling" evokes pleasant images of bygone days, when old-timers relaxed with knife and wood in front of the general store. Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide! Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. You'll learn whittler's tricks for two-dimensional shallow relief carving and three-dimensional in-the-round carving, learn the basics of carving a face, and find tips on selecting wood, keeping your tools sharp, and important safety concerns. From a simple egg to a Brogan to love spoons on a chain, with Old Time Whittling, you'll discover the easy techniques you need to start creating classic whittling projects! From the Back Cover REDISCOVER OLD-FASHIONEDCREATIVITY The term "whittling" evokes pleasant images of bygone days, when old-timers relaxed with knife and wood in front of the general store. You can master the old-fashioned craft of whittling today, with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide. Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow through the heart, and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. This introduction to classic old-fashioned whittling includes: Ten projects with concise instructions Three-dimensional, in-the-round carving Two-dimensional, shallow relief carving Wood selection, knife sharpening, and safety Practice Projects: Wooden Shoes, page 12Knives, Sharpening, and Safety, page 6Whittler's Tricks: Arrow Through the Heart, page 20Carving in Shallow Relief, page 26Ball-in-a-Ball, page 21 About the Author Keith Randich is the Information Technology Director for the city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, but in his spare time likes to carve wood. He has published several books including Old Time Whittling and Carving the Little Sailors, and has written and been featured in many popular woodcarving magazines such as Wood Magazine, Popular Woodworking, Woodcarving Magazine, Weekend Woodworker, and The Router Magazine.

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches

Languages: English