Whittling Flat-Plane Animals: 15 Projects to Carve with Just One Knife

by James Miller

The approachable method of flat-plane carving is the perfect starting point for beginners to fall in love with woodcarving, or for experienced carvers to try something new! Featuring 15 projects of wood animals focusing on this accessible style of woodcarving, each project includes step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, a brief overview on the animal's significance in Scandinavian culture, helpful tips, and more. From hares, ravens, and rams to bears, reindeer, and more, learn classic Scandinavian flat-plane techniques, further your skills, and discover a new favorite carving method! Author James Miller is an award-winning Scandinavian-style carver and a contributor to the acclaimed Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

Genres: Woodwork

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 6, 2020

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Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one book I will probably make most of if not all of the projects in it. Good drawings and pictures of all 4 sides so you don't have to guess what they should look like. Can use just a knife to do, but should have a blade of ~2 inches to make some of the carving easier.

[jose leonardo guzman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well ilustrated and Good instructions

Thank You. This book definitely is for people who love animals and Aldo, that love making art. Thanks to the author.

[Michael Philliber · Rating 4.25 out of 5]

Interesting information. Designs looks easy to follow for carving.