Whittling Walking Sticks

Peter Benson, Sara Harper

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English

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
01 July 2024

Decorative wood & metalwork; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting

Discover the art of Whittling Walking Sticks with Peter Benson.

Dive into the mesmerising world of creating personalised walking sticks with veteran woodcarver Peter Benson's inspiring collection. Featuring a range of 10 intricate and character-filled stick toppers, this enchanting assortment is tailored for aspiring whittlers and those with existing whittling experiences looking to polish their craftsmanship.

This book explains: .

The fundamental tools required .

The basics of whittling .

How to carry out each technique with safety

Learn to whittle characters, including: .

Badger .

Cheetah .

Dog .

Duck .

Eagle .

Fox .

Frog .

Kingfisher .

Otter .

Polar bear

Coupled with easy-to-follow, fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for every project, mastering this ancient craft has never been simpler.

These whittled walking sticks are not just ornamental pieces but also fully functional, blending practicality with aesthetic appeal perfectly. They make for exceptional presents for those with an affinity for nature or as a charming entry point to the delightful world of whittling.

Experience the captivating blend of tradition and creativity in Peter Benson's world of whittling walking sticks. Embark on this fulfilling craft journey today!

AUTHOR: Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He travels often and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He writes regularly for woodcarving journals and is the author of The Art of Carving Netsuke, Whittling Handbook, Woodland Whittling and Whittling Woodland Animals, all published by GMC Publications.

By: Peter Benson
Edited by: Sara Harper
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781784946753
ISBN 10: 1784946753
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 01 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Peter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He travels often and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He writes regularly for woodcarving journals and is the author of The Art of Carving Netsuke, Whittling Handbook and Woodland Whittling published by GMC Publications. Peter is based in Essex.

Reviews for Whittling Walking Sticks

"""All you need is a good pocket knife, a piece of wood and your imagination"" -- ""Woodcarving"" ""Beautifully illustrated with many helpful technique photos, this is a must-have whittling tome"" -- ""Woodworking Crafts"""