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The gentle art of whittling is a relaxing, absorbing and rewarding pastime that can be enjoyed almost anywhere for a few minutes or a few hours at a time, sat in your armchair in front of the telly or around the campfire. All you need is a good pocket knife, a piece of wood and your imagination. Peter Benson guides you through the very simple basics - different types of knife, how to keep the blade sharp and how to hold it correctly, the different types of wood, their pros and cons and characteristics and optional extra tools like saws and gougers. The 20 projects here range from the elegantly simple to impressively intricate but in these days of mass-produced decorative items what is so satisfying is their individuality and unique charm. Simple projects include a letter opener, a toasting fork, a thumb stick, egg cup and an egg spoon, a little more complex are the pendant, Christmas stars and the cheeky wren, and a little more tricky again are porky pig, the ducklings and the beautiful owl walking stick handle. For simplicity made art we loved the ring/jewellery stand, fashioned to look like a stag's antler - finding the right piece of branched wood make take a bit of foraging! Easy step-by-step instructions and colour photos and tips for best results as you whittle away. 144pp. Full price new publication.

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