Easy Animal Carvings: Simple, Stylized, Step-by-Step Wolves, Whales, Birds, Bears, and More (Fox Chapel Publishing) Woodcarving Projects and Patterns for Beginner to Advanced Woodcarvers

Master the art of creating smooth, stylized animal woodcarvings!Step-by-step projects featuring dogs, birds, wolves, cats, rabbits, foxes, badgers, and moreFull-size patterns and materials-and-tools lists for each projectIntroductory beginner section covers basics such as carving cuts, safety tips, woodgrain, finishes, and sharpeningIn-depth sanding steps with color photography to help you create beautiful, perfectly smooth piecesFor every skill level, beginner, intermediate, and advanced carvers will all love these contemporary projectsUsing just a few tools, sandpaper, and paint, you can make simple, stylized, stunning wood-carved animals!With this easy-to-follow guide from Netherlands author Wouter de Bruijn, beginners will tackle the basics of woodcarving, including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and understanding wood grain. More experienced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and giraffes.This must-have woodcarving project book has everything you need to create dozens of professional-looking animal projects, including step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and complete materials and tools list for every project. Sanding is a big part of the aesthetic of these carvings, so Wouter includes in-depth sanding steps with color photography.These simple animal carving designs have a clean contemporary aesthetic and require minimal finishing: display them in their natural state or add just a bit of paint.Author Wouter de Bruijn lives in Middelburg, Netherlands, and has been carving since 2019, when he took a spoon carving course during a trip to Norway. His work has appeared several times in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine, including on the cover of the summer 2022 issue.Easy Animal Carvings is the perfect pattern book for carvers to create stylized handmade carvings that make for beautiful gifts and home décor! Read more