{"product_id":"whittling-workbook-14-simple-projects-to-carve-9781497102705b","title":"Whittling Workbook: 14 Simple Projects to Carve (","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eWhittling Workbook\u003c\/span\u003e is perfect for anyone seeking a range of easy wood carvings they can accomplish with just one knife — including the roughing out stage!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll you need are blocks of wood and one knife to achieve the 14 exciting projects featured within these pages (no band saw needed). From a simple strawberry and a whimsical wand to a sea captain, Martian, pig, sunflower, princess, dinosaur, and more, each approachable project includes detailed step-by-step instructions photography, a pattern, reference photos, and helpful tips to walk you through the entire process from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included are insightful overviews on a wide range of fundamental topics and techniques to equip you with the skills you need before you begin a project. The helpful opening sections cover tools, types of wood, basic carving cuts, painting and finishing techniques, safety notes, and how to join a carving community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor James Ray Miller is a recent college graduate and a protégé of decorated Scandinavian-style carver, Harley Refsal. A young and up-and-coming carver, James has been a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated since 2010 and published his first book, Whittling Flat-Plane Animals, with Fox Chapel Publishing in 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside these 112 pages, you'll learn everything you need to know about the rewarding woodcraft of whittling. It's the perfect source of inspiration for anyone looking to create relaxing carving projects. For anyone who is picking up a knife for the first time, or for those who want to try something soothing and simple, Whittling Workbook is an accessible resource that offers traditional projects with a modern flair!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to create projects with elements of classic flat-plane carvings, but that also offer a fresh, contemporary style, with \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eWhittling Workbook\u003c\/span\u003e!","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42820205051984,"sku":"9781497102705B","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781497102705-l.jpg?v=1785878906","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/whittling-workbook-14-simple-projects-to-carve-9781497102705b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}