Easy Animal Carvings: Simple, Stylized, Step-by-Step Wolves, Whales, Birds, Bears, and More

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Master the art of carving animals using just a handful of tools, sandpaper, and paint! With Dutch author Wouter de Bruijn's easy-to-follow guide, tackle the basics of woodcarving, including starter cuts, safety tips, sharpening, and wood grain; more advanced carvers can jump right into the projects, which include cats, birds, rabbits, wolves, foxes, and giraffes. With step-by-step photography, full-size whittling patterns, and a complete materials and tools list, this must-have book has everything you need to create dozens of professional animal projects. These simple woodcarving project designs have a clean contemporary aesthetic and can be displayed in their natural state or with just a bit of painting.

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Author, Wouter de Bruijn, lives in Middelburg, Netherlands, and has been carving since 2019, when he took a spoon carving course during a trip to Norway. His work has appeared several times in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine, including on the cover of the summer 2022 issue.