20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Photos to Whittle Expressive Figures; Wizards, Gargoyles, Dogs, & More for Gift-Giving
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Learn the fast and simple way to whittle in this fun introduction to woodcarving. Discover how to whittle in less time while you have more fun! Perfect entry-level book for anyone who wants to learn whittling Quick & easy projects to whittle wizards, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, & more in 20 minutes or less Step-by-step instructions & photographs Essential advice on safety, basic cuts, sharpening, & finishing One of the joys of whittling with a pocket knife is that you can do it just about anywhere. You don't need any fancy equipment... and you don't even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less. With his friendly instructions and step-by-step photos, you'll learn to carve an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short projects are perfect for learning basic caricature carving skills. They also make wonderful little gifts for random acts of kindness. Leave one along with your tip at the local restaurant, or give one to your favorite cashier. Children especially enjoy receiving them as souvenirs! This is the perfect entry-level book for anyone who wants to learn whittling. It provides an accessible introduction for beginners, as well as great new ideas for experienced carvers. Review: Great Book. - Handy book.Informative and great for beginners. Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Whittle While You Wiggle - Listen. I bought the 20-Minute Whittling Projects book thinking, “I’ll probably poke my own eye out or whittle a spoon that looks like a haunted toothpick.” But NO. This book turned me into a wood-shaving wizard with the patience of a caffeinated squirrel. First project? Tiny fox. Looked more like a confused rat, but still — it had vibes. Twenty minutes of joyful chaos. Chips flying. Knife slipping. My cat judging me. Glorious. Each project is simple, fast, and makes you feel like some kind of woodcraft god. I now have a collection of vaguely recognizable animals, abstract spoons, and one duck that might be a platypus. I gave one to my nan. She cried. Said it reminded her of her youth or a kidney stone — either way, emotional impact achieved. Perfect for fidgety hands, anxious minds, or anyone who wants to stab wood repeatedly and call it art. Buy it. Whittle it. Brag about it. Become the forest wizard you were born to be. 🪵🔪🦊
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,942 Reviews |
J**E
Great Book.
Handy book.Informative and great for beginners.
C**J
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Whittle While You Wiggle
Listen. I bought the 20-Minute Whittling Projects book thinking, “I’ll probably poke my own eye out or whittle a spoon that looks like a haunted toothpick.” But NO. This book turned me into a wood-shaving wizard with the patience of a caffeinated squirrel. First project? Tiny fox. Looked more like a confused rat, but still — it had vibes. Twenty minutes of joyful chaos. Chips flying. Knife slipping. My cat judging me. Glorious. Each project is simple, fast, and makes you feel like some kind of woodcraft god. I now have a collection of vaguely recognizable animals, abstract spoons, and one duck that might be a platypus. I gave one to my nan. She cried. Said it reminded her of her youth or a kidney stone — either way, emotional impact achieved. Perfect for fidgety hands, anxious minds, or anyone who wants to stab wood repeatedly and call it art. Buy it. Whittle it. Brag about it. Become the forest wizard you were born to be. 🪵🔪🦊
K**R
Big help for niece
Ideal to help beginners
M**W
Great book
Very good book, very imformative for first time whittlers.
G**S
Good gift for novice
Good gift for novice whistler.
K**R
Not as clear or informative as I hoped
New to carving and liked the look of the projects in this book and the Tom Hindes Santa seems to be common in a lot of beginner woodcarving videos. The attraction of whittling is being able to create items out of wood just using knives and being able to do it anywhere. This book seems to rely heavily on patterns and using a scroll saw to cut out the initial pattern first. The instructions and photos are also perhaps not that clear for a beginner like me to follow. I prefer instruction books to videos but found following the carving sequence from the text and pictures difficult. I have used the patterns and have produced a pumpkin magnet and a passable gnome, but took several hours to whittle the wood down to the starting shape and then relied mostly on the finished photos to try and self-teach the steps to bring in the detail. So I have got use out of it but not the quick carving projects the title suggests.
A**R
Great gift for boyfriend!
Bought as a gift to go with a whittling kit for boyfriend and he absolutely loves it!
M**K
The interesting book
Easy to follow steps for beginners
G**H
pleins d'idées facile
Même si c'est en anglais, les modèles prix en photos et les patrons permettent de réaliser de chouettes sculptures pour débutants. Top, un peu cher mais il n'y a pas d'équivalent en français alors...top
A**R
GREAT PRODUCT
GIFTED THIS TO MY 8 YR OLD GRANDSON - HE LOVES TO WHITTLE & CARVE - LOTS OF INFORMATION, EASY TO READ & UNDERSTAND - GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY
J**E
A very good book for novices or pro's.
The writer does a very good job with instructions and is very clear with regards to how to make a cut. Also there is basic training on knife care included. Overall a very good book for anyone looking to start moving wood with a knife!
S**S
Great book
Great Book
M**E
muito rápido
entrega muito rápida (em portugal) e em perfeitas condições
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