A beautifully presented,practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling.
There are 50 projects featured in the book,ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects,and even a chapter on creating things from cork.
The 8 main themes are:
Quick Things - including a doorstop,a bookmark and a gift-box book;
Into The Woods - including a willow whistle,walking stick,fish hook and slingshot;
Around The House - including chopsticks,coat and crochet hooks;
Cork Creations - including a succulent pot,stamp,and earphones spool;
Ornamental Carving - including a boat,a deer and a spinning top;
Kitchen Carving - including a carrot flute,apple candle and onion flower;
The Natural World - including a bird feeder and instructions to prepare a fish for cooking,a graft an apple tree.
The projects cater for a range of skill levels and the instructions are complemented by smart step-by-step illustrations,which highlight the tactile quality of the material in hand. The book also includes an introduction with advice on selecting a penknife,maintaining your blade,choosing your caving material,and carving techniques.
Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and savvy survival-skill projects,this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers.
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9781911216865Number of pages: 144Weight: 370 gDimensions: 191 x 141 x 20 mm
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