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    20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood
    20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood
    20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood
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    20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood

    By Tom Hindes

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    Learn the quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less! Featuring step-by-step instructions and photography for more than 15 beginner-friendly projects, you’ll learn how to whittle an endless array of charming wizards, gnomes, gargoyles, ornaments, dogs, leprechauns, and more. These super-short wh

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateDec 1, 2016
    ISBN9781607654261
    20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood
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    Tom Hindes

    Tom Hindes is a whittling artist and carving teacher. He is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

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      20-Minute Whittling Projects - Tom Hindes

      Illustration

      20-Minute

      Whittling

      Projects

      Dedication

      Illustration

      There are folks put on this earth who never shy away from offering help to others. This book is dedicated to one such person—woodcarver Thomas G. Perrin. I met Thomas Perrin on the Woodcarving Illustrated magazine forum (www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/forum) in 2007. He answered my woodcarving question and offered assistance, as he did for so many others. I never met Thomas in person, but talked to him on the telephone several times a week until his death on February 4, 2011.

      Acquisition Editor: Mindy Kinsey

      Cover Designer: Jason Deller

      Layout Designer: Justin Speers

      Technical Editor: Bob Duncan

      Producing Editor: Carly Glasmyre

      Photography: Scott Kriner and Lindsay Garner

      Step-by-Step Photography: Keith Radick

      20-Minute

      Whittling

      Projects

      Fun Things to Carve From Wood

      TOM HINDES

      Illustration

      A Woodcarving Illustrated

      Book www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Getting Started

      Projects

      Basics

      Sampler

      Ball

      Whammy Diddle

      Pumpkin Pin

      People

      5-Minute Wizard

      15-Minute Santa

      Farmer

      Gnome

      Animals

      Dog

      Bear

      Gargoyle

      Horse

      Fox

      Baby Animals

      Fawn

      Piglet

      Baby Fox

      Bear Cub

      Baby Elephant

      Appendix

      Safety

      Basic Cuts

      Basics of Sharpening

      Finishing

      Index

      About the Author

      IllustrationIllustration

      Introduction

      I titled this book 20-Minute Whittling Projects because the projects in this book are designed to be completed quickly and easily. In my experience, a lot of early whittling publications seemed to focus on traditional whimsies like the chain, ball-in-cage, chain-in-cage, etc. However, these seemingly simple projects actually took a lot of time to complete and often discouraged beginners. I wanted to make whittling accessible to anyone interested in woodcarving, so I designed projects that help beginners start whittling without having to spend a lot of time or money.

      It is my hope that the 18 projects in this book will get you started and develop your skills as a whittler. Each project can be adapted to your skill level, as you can incorporate more or less detail depending on how comfortable you feel. I divided the projects into four categories: Basic, People, Animals, and Baby Animals. With everything from farmers to pumpkins to elephants, you’re sure to find the perfect project for you.

      Even if you’re not a complete beginner, I advise you to check out the Getting Started section as well as the Appendix in the back. These two sections will teach you everything from picking the right knife to whittling safety. Then, try the Sampler project in the Basic category. This project will give you practice with the basic cuts used in whittling (see page 86 in the Appendix for more information on basic cuts) and set the foundation for the other projects in the book.

      IllustrationIllustrationIllustration

      What is Whittling? ____________

      Whittling can be defined as carving wood with only a knife; whittlers don’t use chisels, gouges, or power tools. When people think of whittling, they think of specific projects: pointed sticks, wood chains, and a ball-in-the-box. But when I think of whittling, I think of any carving that involves only a knife.

      That being said, whittling obviously doesn’t require a large investment in tools or wood. All you need is a good knife, a good piece of wood, and a decent strop to keep your knife edge sharp. I give suggestions on knives and wood to use in the Getting Started section (page 8). If you aren’t sure how to sharpen a knife, check out the Basics of Sharpening section (page 88) in the Appendix.

      Whittling is a great hobby you can take anywhere you go. While some pull out their cell phones when they’re in a waiting room, I work on my latest project! This is why most of the projects in this book are small—I like to choose pieces that can fit in my pocket. I also enjoy doing projects that can be completed quickly. This is what makes whittling fun for beginners—they get immediate gratification.

      My whittling often attracts attention from the people around me, especially children. Children are the best audience for whittling because they like small things and they don’t require too much detail to figure out what the whittled piece is. However, even if everything you make is for children, your piece will need some distinguishing characteristics. For example, elephants always have large ears and a long trunk, which are easy for both children and adults to identify quickly. The projects in this book will show you what features to leave in and what to leave out when depicting a person, animal, or object, and hopefully will inspire you to design your own whittling projects!

      Illustration

      Getting Started ________________

      What Makes a Good Whittling Knife?

      One of my favorite things about whittling is that you can do it anywhere. This means the knife you use should be easily transportable. I always use a folding pocket knife; nothing beats the convenience of safely slipping a folded knife into your pocket.

      Many manufacturers create folding knives for whittling (or carving) with blades that resemble classic carving knives. These specialty knives can get expensive. They

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