Whittling Wildlife

Peter Benson

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English

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
08 July 2025

Decorative wood & metalwork; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting; Wildlife: aquatic creatures

Seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson guides readers through the basics of whittling, explaining what equipment is needed, giving essential advice on best practices, and showing how to carve safely. The projects present easy-to-follow instructions that increase in difficulty.

Readers can hone their whittling skills as they make their way through the book.

Projects include: .

A dolphin .

A polar bear .

A kingfisher

And so many more beautiful wildlife favourites.

Other books by Peter Benson: Whittling Woodland Animals and Whittling Walking Sticks.

AUTHOR: Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He has travelled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.

300 colour illustrations, 20 diagrams

By: Peter Benson
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
ISBN: 9781784946944
ISBN 10: 178494694X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Peter Benson, is the former Chairman of the British Woodcarvers Association, runs courses for carvers of all abilities throughout the UK. He has travelled widely in the United States to give seminars and talks and is in regular demand as a judge for carving competitions. His own work centres on miniature carvings, including fantastic Japanese netsuke. His books published by GMC Publications are: Art of Carving Netsuke, Woodland Whittling, the Whittling Handbook and Whittling Woodland Animals. He lives in Essex.