Snitte: The Danish Art of Whittling: Make beautiful wooden birds [B2131]

2017 HC in nice clean condition. *Priced at what online book buyers are currently offering for this popular DIY title* A fascinating practical introduction to the Danish art of whittling, with inspiration and instructions for making adorable decorative wooden birds. Snitte, Denmark's art of wood whittling, is a rite of passage for most Scandinavians, and the passion for it lasts a lifetime. Wood whittling's practical, outdoorsy nature has been married to fine craftsmanship in this beautiful book about creating wood-sculpted birds that can be left uncoloured and crisp as they are in wood or coloured carefully to make exquisite sculptures. Written by a passionate Danish woodsman, Frank Egholm, the book teaches even the beginner the basics of wood whittling a bird shape with step-by-step demonstrations (and templates), how to mount them elegantly on real pieces of wood, and how to paint them delicately to bring out their colourful beauty. From the familiar robin, blue tit and wagtail to the less common yellowhammer, the book has templates for eight European birds. Whether you are new to whittling or are looking for a fresh project with your whittling skills, this is a perfect book to make something special and tap into the wonders of Scandinavian craft.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This book inspired me to try a new hobby. It has wonderful photographs and detailed explanations for whittling birds. Now when I take a walk I'm scanning the ground for twigs and branches to use as perches for the birds. Sticks will never be the same."; "I like the cultural art of Danish whittling. The ideas in this book could easily be used by a group of young carvers or adults to create some nice avian folk art pieces. A great gift for an aspiring wood carver."; "Frank Egholm's whittling books are really easy to read and help you to get started whittling right away. My kids love flipping through the book and picking out projects."; "Great little carving book. This book is exactly what I've been looking for. Most other bird carving books tend to gravitate towards power carving but that's just not for me. A couple of simple hand tools, most importantly the knife, and you're off to carving. This little gem boils down whittling of song birds to a simple and fun approach. From carving, painting, and making appropriate settings, it's all covered! Great photos with a simple layout. Not much in regards to knife selection, but any sharp carving knife would work. A+ to the author and I've already pre-ordered his next book."