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.
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A fun, kid-friendly guide to whittling wood. Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids is the perfect introduction to the rewarding craft of woodcarving for children. In this convenient, small-format woodcarving book, best-selling author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can complete in just one sitting that will get them excited about woodcarving.
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