Langbeschreibung
Perfect for beginning and experienced whittlers, Whittling Twigs & Branches includes step-by-step whittling projects and demonstrations on how to whittle roosters, herons, pheasants, roadrunners, flowers, trees, and letter openers from ordinary twigs and branches using only a pocket knife. Also included are tips for correcting mistakes and some painting and finishing tips.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
About the Author ivChapter One: Getting Started 1A Word about Knives 1Other Supplies 4Characteristics of Good Wood 4Wood Species 7Chapter Two: The Basics of Making Curls 9Ten Rules for Branch Carving 9Basic Cutting Strokes 10Curling Cuts 11Tail Curl How-to 12Tail Curl Tricks 14Chapter Three: Whittling a Rooster 15Rooster Body 16Rooster Tail 24Painting and Finishing a Rooster 25Choosing a Base 27Hens and Chicks 28Tips for Correcting Splits and "Mess-ups" 29Chapter Four: Pheasant, Heron and Roadrunner 30Pheasant How-to 31Heron How-to 35Roadrunner How-to 40Chapter Five: Miniature Trees and Flowers 44Whittling a Tree 45Whittling a Flower 47Chapter Six: Whittling a Letter Opener 49Gallery 52