Whittling Walking Sticks
Seiten
2024
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78494-675-3 (ISBN)
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78494-675-3 (ISBN)
Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks.
Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks.
Explore making personalised walking sticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this charming collection of 10 whittled stick toppers is perfect for would-be whittlers and those with some whittling experience who wish to hone their skills. The main tools you’ll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely are all covered in a clear and easy-to-follow way. There are also fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project. Decorative yet useful, these whittled walking sticks make wonderful gifts for nature lovers and are a great introduction to the delightful and enjoyable craft of whittling.
Projects include: fox, eagle, kingfisher dog, cheetah and frog.
Whittling Walking Sticks introduces the relaxing and traditional craft of whittling with 10 carved animal heads to mount on walking sticks.
Explore making personalised walking sticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this charming collection of 10 whittled stick toppers is perfect for would-be whittlers and those with some whittling experience who wish to hone their skills. The main tools you’ll need, plus the basic techniques and how to perform them safely are all covered in a clear and easy-to-follow way. There are also fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project. Decorative yet useful, these whittled walking sticks make wonderful gifts for nature lovers and are a great introduction to the delightful and enjoyable craft of whittling.
Projects include: fox, eagle, kingfisher dog, cheetah and frog.
Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He travels often and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He writes regularly for woodcarving journals and is the author of The Art of Carving Netsuke, Whittling Handbook and Woodland Whittling published by GMC Publications. Peter is based in Essex.
Practical information
Tools and equipment
Keeping your tools sharp
Sourcing and preparing the shaft
Preparing the blank
Adding the eyes
Joining the stick head to the shaft
Projects
Thumb stick
Otter
Duck
Dog
Badger
Fox
Polar bear
Eagle
Kingfisher
Cheetah
Frog
Templates
Resources
| Erscheinungsdatum | 11.04.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 12 Illustrations, color; 238 Halftones, color |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78494-675-3 / 1784946753 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78494-675-3 / 9781784946753 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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