Snitte: The Danish Art of Whittling

In Denmark, whittling is a way of life - and what better thing to whittle than these adorable little birds? In this captivating book, Danish woodsman Frank Egholm provides templates and instructions for whittling a wide assortment of birds, covering everything you need to know from basic whittling techniques to bringing your birds to life with colour.

There is a wealth of ideas for mounting your birds onto logs, bark and other woodland treasures to make beautiful and unique sculptures, and more advanced projects such as mobiles, a jewellery holder and a birdhouse for your bird to live in. Suitable both for absolute beginners and more seasoned whittlers, this book provides all the inspiration you need to pick up a piece of wood and start whittling.