Anyone Can Whittle!: Carve Wood, Soap, Golf Balls & More in 30+ Easy Projects

Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!

• Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media
• 33 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go carving
• Whittling basics section includes selecting a knife, basic cuts, safety, wood selection, sharpening basics, and more
• Step-by-step illustrations are included with detailed instructions for each project
• Whittle common materials like twigs, basswood blocks, soap, golf balls, avocado pits, dowels, and more
• Original patterns and projects contributed by several of today's leading carvers, including Chris  Lubkemann, James Ray Miller, Sara Barraclough, Chris Morgan, Nikki  Reese, and many others

Anyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to start  whittling, as well as advanced carvers seeking to enhance their existing  skills and try something new!

Featuring more than 30  projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns, all you need  is one knife, a few small items either found out in nature or around  your home—from branches, green wood, and basswood eggs to soap, avocado  pits, golf balls, and more—and this awesome whittling project book to  get started. You'll be able to whittle jewelry, a human figure, woodland  animals, functional utensils, and much more!

There  are quick, simple projects for beginners, intermediate-level patterns  that take an afternoon to complete, and advanced designs that could  occupy your time in the wood shop for the whole weekend. Try a classic  ball-in-cage whimsey, learn how to turn a golf ball into a face, an  avocado pit into an owl, or a twig into a mini sculpture. Each project  and pattern is small and simple, so they're easy to take with you on the  road and keep carving anywhere you go!

Helpful  introductory sections are included on the fundamentals of woodcarving,  including basic cuts, wood and grain, safety, and whittling posture  advice, with exercises and stretches so you can carve comfortably.  Original patterns are contributed by today's leading carvers, such as  Guinness World Record holder Chris Lubkemann, Harley Refsal, Janet  Bolyard, Steve Tomashek, Bjarne Jespersen, Lori Dickie, Steven Kulp, Bob  Kozakiewicz, and many other talented and award-winning artists!

See how easy, fun, and creative whittling can be with Anyone Can Whittle! as your guide!

"Whether  you're just starting out or are a seasoned carver—this book has myriad  whittling projects for everyone! A must-have book for your carving  library."
—Sara Barraclough, artist, carver, and special education teacher

"There  are interesting whittling projects for everyone in this book! The  instructions are easy to understand and follow. Start whittling now to  bring yourself into self-consciousness."
—Parn Aniwat, artist and whittler