Whittling projects

here's an illustration to help in understanding the lines and shapes of a simple wood spirit. you can print this out and glue in to the ...

From the spoke shave to the sandpaper, carving a spoon is one of the most satisfying woodworking projects possible.

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Originally published in the 1940s, this booklet illustrates 20 easy whittling projects designed for boy scouts. About whittling -- Excerpt from the Wikipedia: Whittling is the art of carving shapes out of raw wood with a knife. Whittling is typically performed with a light, small-bladed knife, usually a pocket knife. Occasionally the terms "whittling" and "carving" are used interchangeably, but they are different arts. Carving employs the use of chisels, gouges, and a mallet, while whittling…

I am always looking for fun whittling projects. Whittling projects that are not too difficult. Whittling projects that can be completed in a short time. I think I have one. This little Santa ornament is just perfect. It doesn't even require eyes. In fact, the concept was featured in WOODCARVING ILLUSTRATED, in a article titled "No-See-Em's" by Don Worley, and made popular by John Starkey, on his Blog THE WOODSHED CARVING SHOP. These Santa's are carved on the corner. The wood used is a 3/4" x…

Here's a step-by-step tutorial for those who don't wait until the last possible moment to whittle some Christmas gifts. I thought it might be nice to have a small Christmas tree as part of my display at a Christmas sale. I thought it would be nice to have the tree covered with some whittled ornaments.I'm thinking about a 30 inch tree. This will mean lots of whittled ornaments. This also means an ornament that does not take a lot of time to whittle nor to apply finish. Here's what I came up…

When it comes to handcrafted wares, there are countless different things you can make, and of all different kinds. Many people do fine, detailed things

A happy little family!!! Whittled out of clothes pegs, using a small Buck pocket knife. Whittled Crocodile Family

\"Perfect for beginners interested in woodcarving or for experienced carvers looking to try something new, this approachable project guide will show you classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques to build your skills! Featuring 15 step-by-step projects presented in a beginner-friendly way, this book gives you all the tools you'll need to complete each design with ease, including instructions for roughing out the shape, carving, and painting. From rabbits and reindeer to bears, beavers…

Scans from a vintage book: Whittling is Easy. You can download a PDF Booklet of the complete book here. If you try some of them, please add your pictures to the comments!