{"product_id":"whittling-wildlife","title":"Whittling Wildlife","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is the perfect book for those who want to expand their skills and try their hand at whittling.\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Woodworking Crafts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The book begins with an overview of tools and materials and a guide to essential techniques, such as tool sharpening, knife holding and different methods for adding eyes. The projects... range in difficulty, getting progressively harder as you work through the book. For each project, Peter provides a design and talks through how he made the piece step by step...Throughout the book, he shares useful tips he has learnt over his carving career that will elevate your work.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e-- Wood Carving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Benson lays out the fundamentals for beginners while also offering practical advice for more complex problems. Whittling Wildlife offers a unique form of woodworking, but is approachable, requires few tools, and easy to start learning. If whittling interests you, then I strongly recommend you give Benson's book a try.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Woodsmith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePractical information \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTools and materials \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTechniques \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProjects \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuck \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeron \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDolphin \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlbatross \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolar bear \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeaver \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCormorant \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWalrus \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePelican \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOtter \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSealion \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOctopus \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrebe \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKingfisher \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeaping fish \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSuppliers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the author \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Whittling Wildlife includes 15 aquatic animals to whittle. Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practice and showing how to carve safely. The projects have clearly presented, easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty. Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book. Projects include a dolphin, polar bear, kingfisher and more\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eBenson, Peter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeter Benson\u003c\/b\u003e, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association and runs courses for carvers of all abilities. He has traveled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centers on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: \n\u003ci\u003eArt of Carving Netsuke\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWoodland Whittling\u003c\/i\u003e, the \n\u003ci\u003eWhittling Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eWhittling Woodland Animals\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Essex.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496277803286,"sku":"9781784946944","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781784946944.jpg?v=1783058881","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/whittling-wildlife","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}