Easy Animal Carvings

Tackle the basics of woodcarving including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and more. Includes step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list.



Master the art of carving animals using just a handful of tools, sandpaper, and paint! With Dutch author Wouter de Bruijn's easy-to-follow guide, tackle the basics of woodcarving, including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and giraffes. With step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list, this must-have book has everything you need to create dozens of professional animal projects. These simple woodcarving project designs have a clean contemporary aesthetic and can be displayed in their natural state or with just a bit of painting.