Description:
Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practices, and showing how to carve safely. The projects present easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty.
Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book.
Projects include:
- A dolphin
- A polar bear
- A kingfisher
- And so many more beautiful wildlife favourites.
Other books by Peter Benson: Whittling Woodland Animals and Whittling Walking Sticks
Brief description: Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association and runs courses for carvers of all abilities. He has traveled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centers on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.
Review Quotes: "This is the perfect book for those who want to expand their skills and try their hand at whittling."--Woodworking Crafts
"The book begins with an overview of tools and materials and a guide to essential techniques, such as tool sharpening, knife holding and different methods for adding eyes. The projects... range in difficulty, getting progressively harder as you work through the book. For each project, Peter provides a design and talks through how he made the piece step by step...Throughout the book, he shares useful tips he has learnt over his carving career that will elevate your work." -- Wood Carving
"Benson lays out the fundamentals for beginners while also offering practical advice for more complex problems. Whittling Wildlife offers a unique form of woodworking, but is approachable, requires few tools, and easy to start learning. If whittling interests you, then I strongly recommend you give Benson's book a try."--Woodsmith