Whittling: Beginner + Intermediate Guide to Whittling: Whittling and Woodcarving Compendium: How Start Whittling With a Simple Pocket Knife

Do you love learning with your hands and seeing a project through to its finish? Are you looking to express your inner creativity in a way that produces beautiful works of art?Did you enjoy whittling as a kid and want to give your own son or grandson the same experience?Do you get random spurts of energy at odd times of the day and dont know what to do with them? If your answer to one of these questions is Yes then this book is for YOU.We all have that spark of creative genius within us but sometimes we just dont know how to tap into it. Sometimes the traditional creative mediums of painting music and the like just dont cut it.Did you know that children learn the best and fastest when they do things hands on? Whittling is one of the best crafts to teach patience and cultivate your childs creative genius.While there are countless ways one can spend their time being creative there are only a few that truly bring us back to our roots back to a time long before cell phones and airplanes. Note: This book has two partsPart 1: Beginners Guide to Whittling: What Beginner Wood Carvers Need to Know to Start WhittlingPart 2: Intermediate Guide to Whittling: 15 Secrets Wood Carvers Should Know to Get BetterInside this book youll discover: The 4 most important knives for any beginner to own and how to properly take care of themThe best age to introduce your child to whittlingThe best safety practices for kids as well as insider knowledge of the gear youll be using to best suit your needsHow to master the first 3 basic cutting strokes in no time flat so that you can get carving as soon as possibleWhat type of wood is best for whittling and why so that you can ensure every project comes out exactly how you envision itHow to avoid splitting the grain one of the biggest mistakes all carvers dreadWhich sharpening stones to use to keep your tools in top shapeA full list of surface and penetrating finishes: youll find out their properties how to use them and when NOT to use them to avoid classic beginners mistakesAll you need is a small pocket knife and some wood!Did you know that whittling can lower stress and blood pressure support mindfulness train concentration and reconnect you with nature leaving you calm and relaxed?Once you get the hang of it you can create beautiful pieces to decorate your home with carve unique gifts for your family and friends and even furnish your house with stylish wooden furniture. To top it all off wood carving is an inexpensive hobby and many intricate pieces can be crafted on a budget with just a few basic tools. That even goes for someone who has never held a pocket knife in their hands -- soon youll be able to create masterful art pieces with just a little practice by your side.Enough wondering what to do with your extra time.Why let it go to waste?Every day you delay is another day you miss out on spending your time being creative instead of being lost in the world of cellphones and the internet.Take action now by scrolling up and adding this book to your cart!