Are you thrilled by the thought of hand carving wood into rugged, rustic pieces to decorate your space or give as gifts? Then you've come to the right place. walks you through the tools, techniques, and materials you need to whittle everything from a butter spreader to a garden gnome to a full chess set! — Start from scratch with guidance on choosing your knives, sourcing your wood, and whittling safely. — Find step-by-step instructions for the most common cuts and finishing techniques, so you can build the basic skills to whittle almost anything. —This whittling book includes 24 projects that progress in complexity along with your knowledge—begin with a super-simple magic wand and work your way up to detailed animal figurines! Pick up a relaxing new hobby today with this wood carving book for beginners.