{"product_id":"whittling-for-beginners-handbook-starter-guide-with-easy-projects-step-by-step-instructions-and-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-paperback","title":"Whittling for Beginners Handbook: Starter Guide with Easy Projects, Step by Step Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Whittling for me is more than just an art. It is like meditation and rather therapeutical. Every single time you create something, it brings you the delight and also the happiness that meets your mind and soul\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the reply I got from an old practitioner when I asked him how do you interpret Whittling. Then I realized the core idea behind this craft. It comes with no deadline, no pre-written script, no rules, and just pure expression of your emotions through a knife and a piece of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the present times, when all the self-help gurus are talking about \u003cstrong\u003eDigital Detox, \u003c\/strong\u003eWhittling comes as a strong contender to pass on to the young and the old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Journey in Whittling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy wife introduced me to the world of Whittling 5 years ago. As I was already into Leathercraft and Pyrography, I got the basics quickly. But reaching the intermediate level in any art requires practice and patience. It has been an incredible journey for the last few years, working alongside her on various Whittling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is like a friend sharing his experiences and taking you from point A to B in your Whittling journey. The examples and references are real and taken out of the conversations with various experienced Whittlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction: History of Whittling, how it started and became part of popular culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood: All about the type of wood, grains, and tips for starting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools: All about pocket and carving knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques: All type of cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety: Gloves, Thumb pads, duct tape, and other innovative options.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter projects with photos and step by step instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions: 22 beginner questions as answered by experts: Multiple solutions to a single problem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eList of online resources for patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eI have included realistic photographs, discussions, tips, FAQs, which I have received along the way of my journey in Whittling over the years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill on the fence?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOkay, let me explain to you the difference between Wood Carving and Whittling?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhittling is like an unplanned vacation (go with the flow), and Wood Craving is like planning a vacation through a tour operator \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd lastly my favorite analogy: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen I was struggling to understand the concept of wood grain initially, one old-time whittler told me, \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThink of the grain-like petting a cat. When you pet it head to tail, the fur all lies down, and the cat purrs. If you try to go from tail to head, it spikes up, and the cat gets very angry. Keep the cat happy.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo what are you waiting for, get the book now and start your Whittling Journey \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 114\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667451142246,"sku":"9781647130541","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/RDczL2JaVG9NTTZxV3dFaXYyQjJRUT09.webp?v=1779997825","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/whittling-for-beginners-handbook-starter-guide-with-easy-projects-step-by-step-instructions-and-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}