ISBN: HB: 9781784946753

GMC Group, GMC

April 2024

136 pp.

21,0x14,8 cm

colour illus.

HB:
14.99 GBP
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Whittling: Walking Sticks

For sale in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan only!


"Whittling: Walking Sticks" introducesthe relaxing and traditional craft of whittling. Explore making personalized walkingsticks with seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson.

Intricately carved and infusedwith character, this charming collection of whittled stick toppers isperfect for would-be whittlers and those with some whittling experience whowish to hone their skills.

Decorative yet useful, these whittled walking sticks makewonderful gifts for nature lovers and are a great introduction to thedelightful and enjoyable craft of whittling.

- 10 charming animal heads to carve including fox, eagle, kingfisher dog, cheetah and frog
- Projects suit all abilities
- Basic tools, techniques and safety considerations clearly explained
- Fully illustrated Step-by-step instructions

About the author

Peter Benson, Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He also travels to the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. He lives in Essex.