Do you enjoy carving wood or is it a hobby you would like to start?

Could you make beautiful designs, intricate patterns or objects for yourself or to sell?

This book is a perfect starting point for newcomers to whittling!

Whittling is an ancient skill that involves shaping wood into objects, ornaments, tools and other useful items. For thousands of years humans have been using these wood whittling skills to enhance their lives and make things easier for themselves. Today, of course, whittling is more of a hobby for many, while there are some who can make a living from selling their work.

If you fancy starting this fun and pleasurable hobby for yourself then this in-depth book, Whittling for Beginners, is the perfect place to start, with chapters that cover:

Your beginner's woodworking studio

The difference between whittling and wood carving

Choosing the right tools

Easy projects to get you started

Figuring out wood grain

How to recognise original hand-made wood sculptures

Making money from your creations

And more...

The simple pleasure of creating something stunning from a piece of wood is reward enough for your hard work, but when you can up your game and sell your products, giving others pleasure too, then it adds another dimension to it.

Even if you've never picked up a whittling tool in your life before, Whittling for Beginners will have you creating beautiful things in next to no time!