SIZE:23.5*16.2*1.7CM Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This beautiful book offers the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern living and a means of getting back to basics and creating handcrafted items from scratch. In part a reflection on the ancient art of woodcarving in Scandinavia, in part a practical guide, it explains the different types of wood to use in your work and the simple tools you need to get started. Bespoke photography and illustrations accompany the step-by-step projects which range from simple to more challenging. Both the beginner and experienced woodcarver can follow Niklas Karlsson on a journey from raw material to handmade object, and find many moments of calm in the process. Niklas Karlsson is a Swedish woodcarver who crafts unique uterisils that he sells via his blog: ahardslojdlife.se. In his youth, he spent his holidays in the south of Lapland and bought his first carving knife from a mail-order catalogue as a child. So began a hobby that would become a passion, He now runs workshops in his native Sweden and appears at the International Carving Festival Täljfest.
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