Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids: 18 Projects to Make with Twigs & Found Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) For Ages 8-14 to Learn How to Carve - Full-Size Patterns for a Ship, Whistle, Bird, Dog, and More

A fun guide to whittling wood for kids!For kids ages 8-14 to learn how to carve wood—with adult supervision—with approachable and age-appropriate instructionKid-friendly projects only require a few basic tools plus twigs, branches, and other found woodOverviews on safety, materials, tools, proper carving techniques, sharpening, honing, and more18 step-by-step projects for beginners, with full-size patterns for fun objects and functional items, including ships, a spatula, a whistle, a ring toss game, and moreCarry-along size at a compact 6-inches x 9-inches so you can take it along on any outdoor adventureAuthor Frank Egholm is the author of Easy Wood Carving for Children and a master carver who specializes in simple one-knife projects, bushcraft, toys, and gamesQuick & Easy Whittling for Kids is the perfect introduction to the rewarding craft of woodcarving for children!In this convenient, small-format woodcarving book, popular author and master carver Frank Egholm offers simple techniques and 18 step-by-step projects that kids can learn and independently complete in just one sitting that will get them excited about woodcarving. All they need are two basic tools, a handful of twigs and branches, adult supervision, and a bit of creativity to get started!Featuring helpful opening sections on safety, materials, tools, carving techniques, how to sharpen and hone your knife, a description of the types of wood you can find in nature and which ones are the best to use for whittling, and how to carve with the grain, Quick & Easy Whittling for Kids then presents a collection of fun and functional beginner wood carving projects and full-size patterns that both kids and adults will love, including:MushroomsA squirrelA birdKitchen utensilsBeadsA King and Queen and their royal dogA crocodileA ball-in-cageAnd more!Teach your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew the relaxing art of whittling and you will teach them to be in sync with nature. Entice them away from social media platforms to delve into the thrill of searching for the perfect piece of wood, recognizing the art within the wood, carving, and then finishing their own cherished keepsake. The benefits of teaching children how to carve and whittle include limiting screen time, establishing an appreciation for nature via using found wood for projects, responsibility for safely handling tools, creativity, concentration, dexterity, and a sense of accomplishment. This beginner's guide is the perfect gift for boy scouts, girl scouts, or any outdoorsy kid and makes a great stocking stuffer or birthday party favor.Easy to pack and bring with you for your next outdoor adventure, this approachable guide is a must-have tool to share your favorite hobby with the next generation as you teach your kids the lifetime skill of carving wood! Read more